Researchers in Japan say a combination of thermal imaging and artificial intelligence could eventually lower the burden of continuous surveillance during foaling season. The system, called Umamori, uses a thermal infrared camera paired with a conventional visible-light camera mounted above the mare’s stall instead of requiring a wearable sensor or an invasive device. The cameras continuously monitor the mare while software analyzes several physiological and behavioral indicators.
Source: Paulick Report, August 14, 2026. Link.
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