Automatic detection of follicle in ultrasound images of cattle ovarian using MCL method

This paper proposed a new full automated detection algorithm for ultrasound follicle images. The proposed algorithm uses multiple concentric layers (MCL) technology, which is based on the presence of concentric layers surrounding a focal area in the follicle region. The algorithm experiment is based on three processes, which include image preprocessing, detection of focal areas and multiple concentric layers criterion. The results are compared with the edge based method and demonstrate that the proposed algorithm is more effective in follicle detection.

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