STUDIES ON REPRODUCTION OF ANIMALS AND BIRDS USING THERMAL IMAGING

All objects and organisms on this earth radiate infrared waves in the electromagnetic spectrum. The method of scrutinizing these waves is called as “Thermal Imaging”. Evaluation of the temperature difference on the surface of the objects and organisms briefly describes the state and properties of the object under investigation. Thermal imaging finds its application in public and private sectors such as medical and military purposes, construction and manufacturing zones, zoological and ecological sections, other natural sciences. Application of thermal imaging is extended for exploring thermal physiology of captive breeding, which also has its involvement in poultry. Compared to any other methods, the results acquired by thermal imaging are far accurate due to its unique features. Thermography is secure, non-contact and non-persistent to spot any injuries, infectious diseases and inflammations to control reproduction (recognition of male fertility, detection of pregnancy and estrus). Analysis of effect of environmental factors on animal and bird behavior, localization of individual and their habitats, determination of animal and bird population, detection of flight paths and migration of birds, work on avian welfare can be examined by the above discussed methodology. Every invention has its own merits and demerits; similarly thermal imaging also has its own pros and cons