Effects of environmental condition, size, coat type, and body condition score on rectal temperature prediction in dogs using infrared auricular and surface temperature

Background and Aim: Generally, rectal body temperature (BTrectum) is used to prefer as core body temperature in dogs. However, this procedure is time- and labor-consuming with stress induction. Therefore, infrared auricular temperature (BTear) and surface temperature (ST) could be applied to estimat...

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Main Authors: Yanisa Lukkanawaraporn, Nutnicha Tiangtas, Vorapan Chaikornkij, Patthamon Nawapakpilai, Sathita Areerat, Pipatpong Chundang, Chalermpol Lekcharoensuk, Attawit Kovitvadhi
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Published: Veterinary World 2022-05-01
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Online Access:http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.15/May-2022/21.pdf
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author Yanisa Lukkanawaraporn
Nutnicha Tiangtas
Vorapan Chaikornkij
Patthamon Nawapakpilai
Sathita Areerat
Pipatpong Chundang
Chalermpol Lekcharoensuk
Attawit Kovitvadhi
author_facet Yanisa Lukkanawaraporn
Nutnicha Tiangtas
Vorapan Chaikornkij
Patthamon Nawapakpilai
Sathita Areerat
Pipatpong Chundang
Chalermpol Lekcharoensuk
Attawit Kovitvadhi
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description Background and Aim: Generally, rectal body temperature (BTrectum) is used to prefer as core body temperature in dogs. However, this procedure is time- and labor-consuming with stress induction. Therefore, infrared auricular temperature (BTear) and surface temperature (ST) could be applied to estimate BTrectum. This study aimed to estimate BTrectum from BTear or ST in various areas and determined the factors that influenced the accuracy of prediction equations. Materials and Methods: Under controlled temperature (n=197) and ambient temperature (n=183), the parameters BTrectum, BTear, and ST at internal pinna, auricular canal, lateral aspect of shoulder, hip, axillary area, inguinal area, footpad, and anal area (STrectum) were measured. In addition, temperature and humidity levels of the surrounding environment were recorded. The correlation between each measurement technique was calculated. The BTrectum prediction equation was created using all measured data and several influencing factors (environmental condition, size, coat type, and body condition score [BCS]). Results: The highest correlation with BTrectum was observed for BTear (r=0.61, p<0.01), which was similar to STrectum (r=0.61, p<0.01). Based on multiple linear regression model results using BTrectum as the dependent variable, BTear or STrectum were first selected as independent variables in all estimation equations. Ambient temperatures (R2=0.397), small breed (R2=0.582), long hair (R2=0.418), and/or a BCS of 2 (R2=0.557) provided the highest coefficients of determination of the prediction equation. Conclusion: The most appropriate predictors for estimating BTrectum were STrectum and BTear, which were impacted by the dog's signalments and the environment. To obtain satisfactory outcomes, the equation must be selected depending on the dog's signalments and the environmental conditions. However, based on the findings of this investigation, the accuracy remains low in several equations, and further studies are needed to improve the accuracy of the equation, mainly by increasing the sample size and developing a specific equation for each dog's signaling and environmental condition.
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spelling doaj.art-058dec6080354990b71668408eb80ab42022-12-22T03:27:52ZengVeterinary WorldVeterinary World0972-89882231-09162022-05-011551314132210.14202/vetworld.2022.1314-1322Effects of environmental condition, size, coat type, and body condition score on rectal temperature prediction in dogs using infrared auricular and surface temperatureYanisa Lukkanawaraporn0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8548-2819Nutnicha Tiangtas1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8533-3028Vorapan Chaikornkij2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9108-442XPatthamon Nawapakpilai3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4680-7470Sathita Areerat4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3174-8471Pipatpong Chundang5https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0159-0869Chalermpol Lekcharoensuk6https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8540-1695Attawit Kovitvadhi7https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0769-5234Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand.Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand.Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand.Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand.Graduate School in Animal Health and Biomedical Science Program, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand.Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand.Department of Companion Animals Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand.Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand.Background and Aim: Generally, rectal body temperature (BTrectum) is used to prefer as core body temperature in dogs. However, this procedure is time- and labor-consuming with stress induction. Therefore, infrared auricular temperature (BTear) and surface temperature (ST) could be applied to estimate BTrectum. This study aimed to estimate BTrectum from BTear or ST in various areas and determined the factors that influenced the accuracy of prediction equations. Materials and Methods: Under controlled temperature (n=197) and ambient temperature (n=183), the parameters BTrectum, BTear, and ST at internal pinna, auricular canal, lateral aspect of shoulder, hip, axillary area, inguinal area, footpad, and anal area (STrectum) were measured. In addition, temperature and humidity levels of the surrounding environment were recorded. The correlation between each measurement technique was calculated. The BTrectum prediction equation was created using all measured data and several influencing factors (environmental condition, size, coat type, and body condition score [BCS]). Results: The highest correlation with BTrectum was observed for BTear (r=0.61, p<0.01), which was similar to STrectum (r=0.61, p<0.01). Based on multiple linear regression model results using BTrectum as the dependent variable, BTear or STrectum were first selected as independent variables in all estimation equations. Ambient temperatures (R2=0.397), small breed (R2=0.582), long hair (R2=0.418), and/or a BCS of 2 (R2=0.557) provided the highest coefficients of determination of the prediction equation. Conclusion: The most appropriate predictors for estimating BTrectum were STrectum and BTear, which were impacted by the dog's signalments and the environment. To obtain satisfactory outcomes, the equation must be selected depending on the dog's signalments and the environmental conditions. However, based on the findings of this investigation, the accuracy remains low in several equations, and further studies are needed to improve the accuracy of the equation, mainly by increasing the sample size and developing a specific equation for each dog's signaling and environmental condition.http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.15/May-2022/21.pdfauricular temperaturebody surface temperaturedoginfrared surface temperaturerectal surface temperature
spellingShingle Yanisa Lukkanawaraporn
Nutnicha Tiangtas
Vorapan Chaikornkij
Patthamon Nawapakpilai
Sathita Areerat
Pipatpong Chundang
Chalermpol Lekcharoensuk
Attawit Kovitvadhi
Effects of environmental condition, size, coat type, and body condition score on rectal temperature prediction in dogs using infrared auricular and surface temperature
Veterinary World
auricular temperature
body surface temperature
dog
infrared surface temperature
rectal surface temperature
title Effects of environmental condition, size, coat type, and body condition score on rectal temperature prediction in dogs using infrared auricular and surface temperature
title_full Effects of environmental condition, size, coat type, and body condition score on rectal temperature prediction in dogs using infrared auricular and surface temperature
title_fullStr Effects of environmental condition, size, coat type, and body condition score on rectal temperature prediction in dogs using infrared auricular and surface temperature
title_full_unstemmed Effects of environmental condition, size, coat type, and body condition score on rectal temperature prediction in dogs using infrared auricular and surface temperature
title_short Effects of environmental condition, size, coat type, and body condition score on rectal temperature prediction in dogs using infrared auricular and surface temperature
title_sort effects of environmental condition size coat type and body condition score on rectal temperature prediction in dogs using infrared auricular and surface temperature
topic auricular temperature
body surface temperature
dog
infrared surface temperature
rectal surface temperature
url http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.15/May-2022/21.pdf
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