This study aims to evaluate the use of an infrared thermograph for mastitis diagnosis in
sheep. Thirty-seven Santa Inês ewes were evaluated weekly through infrared images
obtained with thermograph FLIR System Series-i®. Milk was collected for somatic cell count
and milk compound level determination. The clinical mastitis group had the highest fat and
protein level, as well as the lowest lactose level. The udder temperatures were higher for
subclinical mastitis group. The udder temperature data was able to correctly classify the …