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Modeling and labeling of broiler behavior patterns associated to thermal environment conditions by means of image processing and hierarchical clustering
Thermal environment is a key factor in broiler production, since anomalous conditions affect productive response and animal welfare. Broiler behavior to these conditions can be monitored with continuous video/image recording. In this research, authors propose a basic framework divided into two steps to detect broiler behavior patterns to thermal environment. Image processing and hierarchical clustering are used as tools for patterns detection and labeling.