Prototype of a mobile animal gathering, handling, weighing and fixiation device for animals

VÝZKUMNÝ ÚSTAV ŽIVOČIŠNÉ VÝROBY, v.v.i. V UHŘÍNĚVSI. Prototype of a mobile animal gathering, handling, weighing and fixiation device for animals. Authors: KOTRBA, Radim, MÜLLER, Marc, JANOVSKÝ, Petr, KŠÁDA, Vratislav, BARTOŠ, Luděk, BARTOŠOVÁ, Jitka, PLUHÁČEK, Jan and DUŠEK, Adam.. Česká republika. Prototyp Prototyp/VÚŽV/03/19. 2019-09-30.
Year2019
CathegoryUtility patent, prototype, legal regulation, tecchnolgy
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Abstract

A prototype of a mobile animal gathering, handling, weighing and fixation device for farmed game and livestock (from approx. 20 kg to 800 kg) – the so-called four-combination is designed to be usable on any part of the farm by moving on its own chassis and attachable behind the farm. technique (tractor). At the same time, thanks to its variable and robust design, it can be used for any species and categories of animals, from sheep to large ungulates. This four-combination makes it possible to assemble a group of animals for handling (assembly part) by means of a system of decomposable barriers with solid walls filled with a 2.5 m high canvas. This can then be admitted through the goal system to the strain gauge and then to the fixation device, which allows the application of identification marks, the performance of basic veterinary procedures, as well as fixation for ejaculate collection or insemination. The whole device is designed to be safe for animals (solid walls, including the ceiling reducing lighting, ie possible stress of the animal during handling) and at the same time contactless, ie safe for operators when working with animals with horns or antlers.