1. Lameness Detection in Side-View Videos of Dairy Cows Based on Pose Estimation and Deep Learning

Lameness is a critical factor affecting milk production and remains a major concern in dairy farming. Conventional lameness detection relies on visual observation and veterinary judgment, which are subjective and labor-intensive. This study proposed a non-contact lameness detection system integrating pose estimation and machine learning. A YOLOv11-pose model was trained to detect cow keypoints, and features such as back curvature, head swing, and Back Posture Measurement (BPM) were extracted.... C. Chu