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Neely JoAnne Brown

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Quantitative computed tomography (QCT) has been widely used in keel bone research to assess fractures and deviations; however, its utility in producing complete quantitative surface measurements is limited. The QCT is a costly scanning option that is often inaccessible because it is commonly located in either hospitals or medical imaging centers. The Volscan Profiler 300, a tool previously applied for both the qualitative and quantitative analysis of food products, may offer a viable alternative. This study aimed to evaluate the Volscan's potential to become an alternative to QCT for generating quantitative keel bone surface data. Initially, the Volscan protocol was created by scanning a smooth oval object to confirm the system's functional capabilities. 3D-printed keel models were then scanned to establish optimal scanning parameters that would apply to an asymmetrical object. After trial and error, these parameters were then applied to organic keel bones to validate the Volscan's ability to produce accurate numerical data and a representable 3D image. Through manual verification, it was confirmed that the Volscan produced highly accurate quantitative measurements with minimal error margins. However, this accuracy came at the expense of the clear resemblance the QCT provided for the scanned keels. Despite the poor digital reconstruction of the keel supplied, the strong performance in quantitative data acquisition suggests the Volscan Profiler 300 is a promising alternative to QCT for keel bone analysis. Keywords: Keel Bones; Volscan; Poultry; QCT

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Purdue University / 2025

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Neely JoAnne Brown