Application of machine vision technology to identification of oestrous in the Julia Creek dunnart (Sminthopsis douglasi)

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Bjursell, A., Dunn, M., Withers, K., Senior, G., Lundie-Jenkins, G. and Billingsley, J.. 2005. "Application of machine vision technology to identification of oestrous in the Julia Creek dunnart (Sminthopsis douglasi)." Cree, Alison (ed.) 22nd Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Society for Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry (ANZSCPB 2005). Dunedin, New Zealand 09 - 11 Dec 2005 New Zealand.
Paper/Presentation Title

Application of machine vision technology to identification of oestrous in the Julia Creek dunnart (Sminthopsis douglasi)

Presentation TypePaper
AuthorsBjursell, A. (Author), Dunn, M. (Author), Withers, K. (Author), Senior, G. (Author), Lundie-Jenkins, G. (Author) and Billingsley, J. (Author)
EditorsCree, Alison
Journal or Proceedings TitleANZSCPB Proceedings, v. 22
Journal Citation22, p. 58
Number of Pages1
Year2005
Place of PublicationNew Zealand
ISBN0473107198
Web Address (URL) of Paperhttp://anzscpb.curtin.edu.au/
Conference/Event22nd Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Society for Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry (ANZSCPB 2005)
Event Details
22nd Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Society for Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry (ANZSCPB 2005)
Event Date
09 to end of 11 Dec 2005
Event Location
Dunedin, New Zealand
Abstract

Identification of oestrous is an important step in the captive breeding of the Julia Creek dunnart (Sminthopsis
douglasi) at David Fleay Wildlife Park (Qld). This is necessary in order to prevent injury to the male and/or the
female of this endangered carnivorous marsupial. Oestrous in S. douglasi is currently identified by the presence of
cornified cells in the urine. However, oestrous has recently been identified in S. douglasi by behavioural
observations. This research aims to identify and quantify reproductive behaviour through the application of
machine vision technology, thus reducing the amount of human observation required in the identification of
oestrous in this and similar species. Images from two adjoining cages containing a male and a female S. douglasi
were captured on video via a CCD camera. The cages were illuminated by an array of infrared light-emitting
diodes. Contrast between the animals and the background in successive frames of the video stream enables the
location of the dunnart in each image to be defined. This location is recorded in terms of vertical and horizontal
position based on a local coordinate system. This stream of coordinate data can be transformed into behavioural
information. Behaviours useful in identifying oestrous have been validated in a previous study.

Keywordsoestrous; Julia Creek dunnart
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Abstract 79. Conference publication consists of only the abstracts of papers presented at the conference.

Byline AffiliationsDepartment of Biological and Physical Sciences
National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture
Department of Psychology
Department of Environment and Science, Queensland
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
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McCarthy, Stuart G., Billingsley, John and Harris, Harry. 2002. "Control of the sugar cane harvester topper." Bradbeer, Robin and Billingsley, John (ed.) Mechatronics and machine vision 2002: current practice. Baldock, United Kingdom. Research Studies Press. pp. 253-259
The counting of macadamia nuts
Billingsley, John. 2002. "The counting of macadamia nuts." Bradbeer, Robin and Billingsley, John (ed.) Mechatronics and machine vision 2002: current practice. Baldock, Hertfordshire, England. Research Studies Press. pp. 221-228
Mechatronics and machine vision 2002: current practice
Bradbeer, Robin and Billingsley, John. Bradbeer, Robin and Billingsley, John (ed.) 2002. Mechatronics and machine vision 2002: current practice. Hertfordshire, England. Research Studies Press.
Maintaining the ancient bunya tree (Araucaria bidwillii Hook.) - dispersal and mast years
Smith, I. R., Withers, Kerry and Billingsley, John. 2007. "Maintaining the ancient bunya tree (Araucaria bidwillii Hook.) - dispersal and mast years." Hill, Bill (ed.) 5th International Southern Connection Conference. Adelaide, Australia 21 - 25 Jan 2007 Adelaide, Australia.
Industry and academe - which one holds the cutting edge?
Billingsley, John. 2007. "Industry and academe - which one holds the cutting edge?" 9th Electrical Manufacturing Lecture. Brisbane, Australia 19 Sep 2007
Bovine intelligence for training horses
Billingsley, John. 2007. "Bovine intelligence for training horses." Bradbeer, Robin and Ku, Kenneth (ed.) 14th Annual Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision In Practice (M2VIP 2007). Xiamen, China 03 - 05 Dec 2007 Hong Kong. https://doi.org/10.1109/MMVIP.2007.4430708
Climbing up the wall
Billingsley, John. 2007. "Climbing up the wall." Xie, Ming, Dubowsky, Steven, Fontaine, Jean-Guy, Tokhi, M. Osman and Virk, Gurvinder S. (ed.) 10th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Supporting Technologies for Mobile Machines: CLAWAR 2007. Singapore 16 - 18 Jul 2007 Singapore.
The use of machine vision for assessment of fodder quality
Dunn, Mark T. and Billingsley, John. 2007. "The use of machine vision for assessment of fodder quality." Bradbeer, Robin and Ku, Kenneth (ed.) 14th Annual Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision In Practice (M2VIP 2007). Xiamen, China 03 - 05 Dec 2007 Hong Kong. https://doi.org/10.1109/MMVIP.2007.4430739
Vision applications in agriculture
Billingsley, John. 2007. "Vision applications in agriculture." Bradbeer, Robin and Ku, Kenneth (ed.) 14th Annual Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision In Practice (M2VIP 2007). Xiamen, China 03 - 05 Dec 2007 Hong Kong. https://doi.org/10.1109/MMVIP.2007.4430754
Improving power to weight ratio of pneumatically powered legged robots
McLatchey, Graham and Billingsley, John. 2007. "Improving power to weight ratio of pneumatically powered legged robots." Xie, Ming, Dubowsky, Steven, Fontaine, Jean-Guy, Tokhi, M. Osman and Virk, Gurvinder S. (ed.) 10th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Supporting Technologies for Mobile Machines: CLAWAR 2007. Singapore 16 - 18 Jul 2007 Singapore.
Vision based macadamia yield assessment
Billingsley, John, Dunn, Mark and Bell, David. 2006. "Vision based macadamia yield assessment." Sensor Review. 26 (4), pp. 312-317. https://doi.org/10.1108/02602280610692024
Using machine vision classification to control access of animals to water
Finch, N. A., Murray, P. J., Dunn, M. T. and Billingsley, J.. 2006. "Using machine vision classification to control access of animals to water." Animal Production Science. 46 (6-7), pp. 837-839. https://doi.org/10.1071/EA05325
Viewpoint: The future of mechatronics
Billingsley, John. 2004. "Viewpoint: The future of mechatronics." Assembly Automation: the international journal of assembly technology and management. 24 (4), pp. 337-339.
A sensor for the sugar cane harvester topper
McCarthy, Stuart and Billingsley, John. 2002. "A sensor for the sugar cane harvester topper." Sensor Review. 22 (3), pp. 242-246. https://doi.org/10.1108/02602280210433089
Automatic guidance of agricultural mobiles at the NCEA
Billingsley, John. 2000. "Automatic guidance of agricultural mobiles at the NCEA." Industrial Robot. 27 (6), pp. 449-457. https://doi.org/10.1108/01439910010378860
Fuzzy future for robotics?
Billingsley, John. 1999. "Fuzzy future for robotics?" Industrial Robot. 26 (4), pp. 246-247.
The successful development of a vision guidance system for agriculture
Billingsley, J. and Schoenfisch, M.. 1997. "The successful development of a vision guidance system for agriculture." Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 16 (2), pp. 147-163. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0168-1699(96)00034-8
An engineer's lament
Billingsley, John. 1997. "An engineer's lament." Australiasian Science Magazine. 6 (2), pp. 50-51.
Getting the most out of the Wechsler batteries
Douglas, Lorna, Senior, Graeme and Olm, Tammie. 2006. "Getting the most out of the Wechsler batteries." Katsikitis, Mary (ed.) Psychology Bridging the Tasman: Science, Culture and Practice 2006. Auckland, New Zealand 26 - 30 Sep 2006 Melbourne, Australia.
Application of machine vision to determine the density of dingo teeth
Withers, Kerry W. and Billingsley, J.. 2004. "Application of machine vision to determine the density of dingo teeth." Buttemer, W. A., Else, P. L., Hulbert, A. J., Faulks, S. C. and Turner, N. (ed.) ANZSCPB 2004: 21st Annual Meeting of Australian and New Zealand Society for Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry. Wollongong, Australia 09 - 12 Dec 2004 Wollongong, Australia.
Control of watering point access using machine vision classification of animals
Finch, Neal A., Murray, Peter J., Dunn, Mark T. and Billingsley, John. 2006. "Control of watering point access using machine vision classification of animals." Transactions of the Western Section of the Wildlife Society. 42, pp. 16-19.
High precision GPS guidance of mobile robots
Willgoss, Richard, Rosenfeld, Vivian and Billingsley, John. 2003. "High precision GPS guidance of mobile robots." Roberts, Jonathan and Wyeth, Gordon (ed.) 2003 Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation (ACRA 2003). Brisbane, Australia 01 - 03 Dec 2003 Brisbane, Australia.
Machine vision system for counting macadamia nuts
Dunn, Mark and Billingsley, John. 2003. "Machine vision system for counting macadamia nuts." Roberts, Jonathan and Wyeth, Gordon (ed.) 2003 Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation (ACRA 2003). Brisbane, Australia 01 - 03 Dec 2003 Brisbane, Australia.
Pesticide effects on endocrine function in hibernating 13-lined ground squirrels
Perry, Jean, Tomasi, Thomas E. and Withers, Kerry. 2003. "Pesticide effects on endocrine function in hibernating 13-lined ground squirrels." Missouri Life Sciences Week 2003. Missouri, United States 03 - 07 Mar 2003 Missouri, MO. United States.
Teaching control fundamentals for mechatronics and robotics - the use of JavaScript for simulation and animation
Billingsley, John. 1999. "Teaching control fundamentals for mechatronics and robotics - the use of JavaScript for simulation and animation." Wyeth, Gordon and Roberts, Jonathan (ed.) ACRA 1999: Australian Conference on Robotics and Automation. Brisbane, Australia 30 Mar - 01 Apr 1999 Brisbane, Australia.
Force, compliance and position control for a space frame manipulator
Cubero, Samuel N. and Billingsley, John. 1997. "Force, compliance and position control for a space frame manipulator." Werner, Bob (ed.) 4th Annual Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (MViP 1997). Toowoomba, Australia 23 - 25 Sep 1997 Los Alamitos, CA. United States. https://doi.org/10.1109/MMVIP.1997.625306
Autonomous LHD loading
Petty, Matt K., Billingsley, John and Tran-Cong, Thanh. 1997. "Autonomous LHD loading." Werner, Bob (ed.) 4th Annual Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (MViP 1997). Toowoomba, Australia 23 - 25 Sep 1997 Los Alamitos, CA. United States. https://doi.org/10.1109/MMVIP.1997.625330
Carbon dioxide sensing - a mechatronic approach
Maxwell, Andrew, Hancock, Nigel and Billingsley, John. 1997. "Carbon dioxide sensing - a mechatronic approach." Werner, B. (ed.) 4th Annual Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (MViP 1997). Toowoomba, Australia 23 - 25 Sep 1997 Los Alamitos, CA. United States. https://doi.org/10.1109/MMVIP.1997.625292
Pesticide effects on body temperature of torpid/hibernating rodents (Peromyscus leucopus and Spermophilus tridecemlineatus)
Tomasi, Thomas E., Elsken-Lacy, Peta, Perry, Jean A. and Withers, Kerry. 2004. "Pesticide effects on body temperature of torpid/hibernating rodents (Peromyscus leucopus and Spermophilus tridecemlineatus)." Barnes, Brian M. and Carey, Hannah V. (ed.) 12th International Hibernation Symposium. Alaska, USA 25 - 31 Jul 2004 Fairbanks,Alaska, USA.
A quest for the origin of mammal uncoupling proteins
Jastroch, Martin, Stoehr, Sigrid, Withers, Kerry and Klingenspor, Martin. 2004. "A quest for the origin of mammal uncoupling proteins." Barnes, Brian M. and Carey, Hannah V. (ed.) 12th International Hibernation Symposium. Alaska, USA 25 - 31 Jul 2004 Fairbanks, Alaska, USA.
More machine vision applications in the NCEA
Billingsley, John. 2006. "More machine vision applications in the NCEA." Billingsley, John (ed.) 13th Annual Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice. (M2VIP 2006). Toowoomba, Australia 05 - 07 Dec 2006 Manila, Philippines.
Some machine vision applications in agriculture
Billingsley, John. 2006. "Some machine vision applications in agriculture." Gonzalez, Dante Jorge Dorantes (ed.) 10th International Conference on Mechatronics Technology (ICMT 2006). Mexico City 20 - 24 Nov 2006 Mexico.
Viewpoint
Billingsley, John. 2006. "Viewpoint." Sensor Review. 26 (4), pp. 261-261.
Machine vision applications in agriculture
Billingsley, John. 2005. "Machine vision applications in agriculture." Shamsudin, H. M. Amin (ed.) 9th International Conference on Mechatronics Technology. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 05 - 07 Dec 2005 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Essentials of mechatronics
Billingsley, John. 2006. Essentials of mechatronics. United States. John Wiley & Sons.
The role of native rodents in seed dispersal and seed predation of the Bunya Pine (Araucaria bidwillii)
Smith, I. R., Withers, Kerry and Billingsley, John. 2005. "The role of native rodents in seed dispersal and seed predation of the Bunya Pine (Araucaria bidwillii)." Cree, Alison (ed.) 22nd Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Society for Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry (ANZSCPB 2005). Dunedin, New Zealand 09 - 11 Dec 2005 New Zealand.
Use of pulp cavity/tooth width ratios to determine the age of adult wild dogs (Canis lupus dingo, C. l. domesticus and their hybrids)
Kershaw, K., Allen, L., Lisle, A. and Withers, K.. 2005. "Use of pulp cavity/tooth width ratios to determine the age of adult wild dogs (Canis lupus dingo, C. l. domesticus and their hybrids)." Cree, Alison (ed.) 22nd Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Society for Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry (ANZSCPB 2005). Dunedin, New Zealand 09 - 11 Dec 2005 New Zealand.
Skeletal muscle mitochondria as a source of non-shivering thermogenesis in the marsupial Anthechinus flavipes
Jastroch, Martin, Withers, Kerry and Klingenspor, Martin. 2005. "Skeletal muscle mitochondria as a source of non-shivering thermogenesis in the marsupial Anthechinus flavipes." Cree, Alison (ed.) 22nd Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Society for Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry (ANZSCPB 2005). Dunedin, New Zealand 09 - 11 Dec 2005 New Zealand.
Identifying reproductive state of the Julia Creek dunnart Sminthopsis douglasi by behavioural observations
Bjursell, A., Withers, K., Senior, G., Lundie-Jenkins, G. and Kennerley, P.. 2005. "Identifying reproductive state of the Julia Creek dunnart Sminthopsis douglasi by behavioural observations." Cree, Alison (ed.) 22nd Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Society for Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry (ANZSCPB 2005). Dunedin, New Zealand 09 - 11 Dec 2005 New Zealand.
The steering of trailed implements for tractor path tracking
Ong, Clement and Billingsley, John. 2003. "The steering of trailed implements for tractor path tracking." Billingsley, John (ed.) 10th Annual Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (MViP 2003). Perth, Australia 09 - 11 Dec 2003 Taunton, England.
Machine vision classification of animals
Dunn, Mark, Billingsley, John and Finch, Neal. 2003. "Machine vision classification of animals." Billingsley, John (ed.) 10th Annual Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (MViP 2003). Perth, Australia 09 - 11 Dec 2003 Research Studies Press.
Teaching mechatronics principles using laboratory classes
Billingsley, John and Dunlop, Reg. 2003. "Teaching mechatronics principles using laboratory classes." Billingsley, John (ed.) 10th Annual Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (MViP 2003). Perth, Australia 09 - 11 Dec 2003 Taunton, England.
Unusual vision - machine vision applications at the NCEA
Billingsley, John and Dunn, Mark. 2005. "Unusual vision - machine vision applications at the NCEA." Sensor Review. 25 (3), pp. 202-208. https://doi.org/10.1108/02602280510606480
Torpor in the carnivorous marsupial Sminthopsis macroura: effects of food quality and food quantity
Withers, Kerry W., White, Debra H. and Billingsley, John. 2000. "Torpor in the carnivorous marsupial Sminthopsis macroura: effects of food quality and food quantity." Heldmaier, Gerhard, Klingenspor, Martin and Klaus, Susanne (ed.) 11th International Hibernation Symposium. Jungholz, Austria 13 - 18 Aug 2000 Berlin, Germany.
Misconceptions and misuse of the MMPI-2 in assessing personal injury claimants
Senior, Graeme and Douglasb, Lucille. 2001. "Misconceptions and misuse of the MMPI-2 in assessing personal injury claimants ." NeuroRehabilitation: an interdisciplinary journal. 16 (4), pp. 203-213. https://doi.org/10.3233/nre-2001-16403
Infants' Recognition of Contour-Deleted Figures
Rose, Susan A., Jankowski, Jeffery J. and Senior, Graeme J.. 1997. "Infants' Recognition of Contour-Deleted Figures." Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance. 23 (4), pp. 1206-1216. https://doi.org/10.1037/0096-1523.23.4.1206