Biomathematics & Statistics Scotland
Computed tomography (CT) scans are used to
aid sheep breeding programmes by identifying
the best stock. Based on the scans, the
proportions of different tissue types in crosssections
of live sheep can be estimated. An
interactive, Windows-based package called
STAR has been developed to automate this
process, incorporating the dynamic programming
methods developed in our research programme.
The latest techniques for 3-D scans are now
being added.
STAR is used at the SAC-BioSS CT unit, which offers a scanning service for sheep breeders.
Further details from: Chris Glasbey or Alec Mann
