Perceptions of Retinal Imaging Technology for Verifying the Identity of 4-H Ruminant Animals

Authors

• Brian M. Howell, Purdue ExtensionFollow
• Clinton P. Rusk, Purdue UniversityFollow
• Christine R. Blomeke, Purdue UniversityFollow
• Renee K. McKee, Purdue UniversityFollow

Volume

46

Issue

5

Abstract

The purpose of the study reported here was to determine the perceptions of 4-H members and volunteers regarding the retinal imaging process as an innovative method to verify the identity of 4-H animals. Participants were surveyed to determine the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the retinal imaging process and to determine whether participants consider retinal imaging to be beneficial to the Indiana 4-H program. Retinal imaging was perceived to be an accurate and efficient method of livestock identification by both 4-H members and adult volunteers. Volunteers determined that their ability to capture a retinal image requires skill and practice.

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Recommended Citation

Howell, B. M., Rusk, C. P., Blomeke, C. R., & McKee, R. K. (2008). Perceptions of Retinal Imaging Technology for Verifying the Identity of 4-H Ruminant Animals. Journal of Extension, 46(5), Article 19. https://commons.joe.org/joe/vol46/iss5/19