Acta Vet. Brno 2013, 82: 25-30

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb201382010025

The use of image analysis as a new approach to assess behaviour classification in a pig barn

Annamaria Costa1, Gunel Ismayilova1, Federica Borgonovo1, Toon Leroy2, Daniel Berckmans2, Marcella Guarino1

1University of Milan, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Health, Animal Science and Food Safety, Milan, Italy
2Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, M3-BIORES: Measure, Model & Manage Bioresponses, Leuven, Belgium

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