Automated estimation of pose features in broilers using computer vision

I. Fodor*, J.E. Doornweerd, B. de Klerk, A.C. Bouwman

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The importance of sensor-based phenotyping is increasing in the broiler industry, aiming at improved animal health and welfare, and lower economic losses. We analysed 11 pose features of 87 individual chickens at three ages (day 14, 21, and 33) using video recordings filmed from behind while the broilers walked through a corridor one by one. A pre-trained deep learning model was trained on a limited number of frames (n=181) to adapt it to a new environment for accurate keypoint detection. Extraction of the three poses of interest (double support, left and right steps) was fully automated. Significant (p
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 12th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production (WCGALP)
Subtitle of host publicationTechnical and species orientated innovations in animal breeding, and contribution of genetics to solving societal challenges
EditorsR.F. Veerkamp, Y. de Haas
Place of PublicationWageningen
PublisherWageningen Academic Publishers
Pages561-564
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9789086869404
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
EventWorld Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production: WCGALP 2022 - Rotterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 3 Jul 20228 Jul 2022

Conference/symposium

Conference/symposiumWorld Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production: WCGALP 2022
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityRotterdam
Period3/07/228/07/22

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