Infrared Thermography (Thermal Camera) as a Rapid Diagnostic Tool for Subclinical Mastitis: Improving Welfare and Production Indicators on Sheep and Goat Farms
01. Project Description
01. Project Description
Open Mellon A.E. participates as a partner in the project “Application of Infrared Thermography Technologies (Thermal Camera) as a Means of Rapid Diagnosis of Subclinical Mastitis: Improving Welfare and Production Indicators on Sheep and Goat Farms / TherMaSheep”.
The project applies modern on-site diagnostic tools, in line with the requirements of contemporary livestock farming practice, in areas of the Region of Thessaly and the Region of Western Macedonia. The aim is to improve milk production and the welfare of sheep, and to reduce the cost of managing mastitis through its rapid and early diagnosis using a thermal camera.
02. Partners
02. Partners
The partnership consists of: Open Mellon A.E.; the School of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Thessaly (Coordinating body); the Elassona Sheep and Goat Farmers’ Cooperative; and the Amyntaio Area Sheep and Goat Farming Cooperative.
Within the project, Open Mellon A.E. is responsible for:
- Designing and implementing the project's publicity actions.
- Organising promotional and communication events on the project's subject matter and its results.
- Training livestock farmers and veterinarians on how to use and make the most of the technologies applied during the project.
03. Project Website
03. Project Website
The project is implemented and co-financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) of the European Union and national resources through the Rural Development Programme 2014–2020 (RDP)
