Evaluator effect on the ultrasound measurement of subcutaneous fat deposition and loin eye area from weaning to slaughter lambs
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Published:2021-01-28
Issue:1
Volume:14
Page:259-264
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ISSN:2231-0916
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Container-title:January-2021
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Vet World
Author:
Vargas Junior Fernando Miranda de1ORCID, Fernandes Tatiane1ORCID, Matos Alexsander Toniazzo de2ORCID, Fernandes Alexandre Rodrigo Mendes1ORCID, Alves Luis Gustavo Castro1ORCID, Rossatti Julianna Andrade1ORCID, Britez Gustavo Daniel Vega3ORCID, Zagonel Natássia Gabriela Targanski1ORCID
Affiliation:
1. Post-graduate Program in Animal Science, Federal University of Grande Dourados, Dourados, MS, 79825-070, Brazil. 2. University Center of Grande Dourados - UNIGRAN, Dourados, MS, 79824-900, Brazil. 3. Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional de Asunción Filial Pedro Juan Caballero, Pedro Juan Caballero, 79900-000, Paraguay.
Abstract
Background and Aim: Ultrasound is a non-invasive technique that enables animal evaluation and body condition classification of animals. Although it is not difficult to obtain an image, the analysis of this image can influence results quality. This study aimed to evaluate the repeatability and reproducibility of the technician trained in image interpretation obtained using different ultrasound frequencies.
Materials and Methods: Ninety-six lambs were used, ranging in weight from 15 to 40 kg. The images were captured using a linear probe of 13 cm, with a 3.5 megahertz (MHz) frequency and an acoustic couplant aid "standoff" or using a multifrequency transducer (6 and 8 MHz), on B mode, with a linear probe and 8.0 MHz frequency. All measurements were performed by the same technician, on the left side, between the 12th and 13th rib. Five different evaluators, at two different times, with aid of Image J software measured the loin eye area (LEA; only for images obtained with 3.5 MHz), Longissimus thoracis et lumborum depth (DLM), subcutaneous fat thickness (SFT), subcutaneous fat thickness plus skin (SFST), and skin thickness (ST).
Results: For LEA, DLM, SFT, SFST, and ST, variation was observed (p<0.01) between evaluators; however, there was no difference (p>0.05) between the 2 times of evaluation. Images measurements obtained with a frequency of 8.0 MHz had better repeatability indices and reproducibility indices. Accordingly, the identity test demonstrated that measurements performed on images obtained using 3.5 or 8.0 MHz were not equivalent.
Conclusion: Ultrasound image measurements obtained using an 8.0 MHz frequency were more accurate and precise. It is important to use only one evaluator or providing the simultaneous training for all evaluators.
Funder
Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior Fundação de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento do Ensino, Ciência e Tecnologia do Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul
Publisher
Veterinary World
Subject
General Veterinary
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