Bacterial Colony Counter in Ruminants by Pattern Recognition Techniques

Özlem ORHAN¹ Bahar Milani²

1) Department of Engineering Basic Science, Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, Balikesir- Turkey Email:
2) Department of Computer Engineering, Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, Balikesir- Turkey Email:

Publication : 10th International Conference on Innovative Technologies in Science, Engineering and Technology(tetsconf.com)
Abstract :
Microorganisms are too small to see with the naked eye. Microorganisms can multiply and reach millions, thus forming structures called colonies that can be seen with the naked eye. Colonies form images with different morphological features depending on the microorganism and breeding environment. Microorganisms play a big role in the flow of life. One example is that ruminant animals can digest nutrients that monogastric animals cannot digest, thanks to the microorganism population in their reticulum. Major ruminants are cattle, water buffalo, sheep, goats, camels, llamas, antelopes and deer. Most of the digestive activities of these animals take place in their reticulum. Their forestomach provides the most suitable environment for microorganisms to grow. The chemical breakdown of feeds in the forestomach occurs thanks to enzymes secreted by microorganisms. Forestomach microorganisms enable ruminants to make better use of feed, so that feed is used in the most efficient way and microorganisms contribute to economy indirectly. In addition, microorganisms increase the resistance of ruminants against toxins and are beneficial in providing resistance to diseases of these animals. In this study, how to classify microorganisms in ruminant animals by using pattern recognition techniques from colony images will be discussed.
Keywords : Importance of Microorganisms bacterial colony microorganisms morphological