Modeling the UV body distribution of animals

Negative effects from UV radiation on animals are similar to that on human.

Cancer (Cattle Eye), Sun burn (Erythema) and Rickets:

     

We utilize 3d-mesh models of animals to calculate the UV body distribution.

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Model calculatiions show the most exposed body parts:
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Including body parts of high risk like the eye:
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Indicating the developement of the cattle eye:
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Last modification: January, 2018 by alois.schmalwieser(at)vetmeduni.ac.at