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A device and method to treat animal hooves

An animal, treatment fluid technology, applied in the direction of animal shoe, cleaning device, application, etc., can solve the problems of spreading diseases, expensive manufacturing and maintenance, expensive pressure pads, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-07-22
GEA FARM TECH
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A third reason may be that cows are more frequently trafficked and transported from one farm to another, spreading disease
Although the device reduces chemical waste through the use of directed and specific spraying, the device has the disadvantage of pressure pads being expensive and failing with frequent use
In addition, each individual sprinkler head requires activation and deactivation capabilities, making the entire plant expensive to manufacture and maintain

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[0021] The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for applying a hoof treatment fluid to the hoof of an animal. Suitable devices according to the invention include: a reservoir for storing hoof treatment fluid; a sensor to detect the presence of the animal by detecting the hoof, other body part or identification means on the animal; A chamber is preferably positioned opposite the sprayer to collect the major portion of the hoof treatment fluid that does not impinge on the hoof; a return system for returning the hoof treatment fluid to the reservoir; and an optional automatic controller with sensors and spray device interaction. An automatic controller 17 is optional since the sprinklers and associated components can be activated directly by sensors.

[0022] The device is placed in the path of the animal such that the animal can pass through the device while walking. In one embodiment, the device is placed in the exit corridor of the milking parlor to spray the m...

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Abstract

A sprayer device and method for treating the hooves of animals by spraying a concentrated foot treatment fluid directly onto the hooves. Essentially all oversprayed hoof treatment fluid is collected and recycled so that fluid loss is minimized.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to US Provisional Application No. 61 / 460983, filed January 11, 2011, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. technical field [0003] The present invention relates generally to hoof treatment apparatus and methods, and more particularly, to a hoof spraying device for capturing overspray of hoof treatment fluid. Background technique [0004] Over the past 25 years, the dairy industry, and in particular the dairy industry, has experienced a significant increase in hoof-related diseases and morbidity. One reason for this is likely to be that more and more cows are kept on hard surfaces such as concrete during their milking and non-milking hours. Another possible reason is that larger herds are more likely to transmit contagious diseases from one cow to another. A third reason may be that cows are more frequently trafficked and transported from one farm to another, spre...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): A01L15/00
CPCA01L15/00A01K13/003
Inventor R.理查兹
Owner GEA FARM TECH