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Improvements in animal handling systems

A disposal system, animal technology, applied in the field of livestock such as sheep disposal system, can solve problems such as retreating to the runway, hindering, disturbing sheep handling, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2015-07-08
凯瑟琳·米歇尔·哈里斯 +2
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[0011] However, while an animal is being handled through the handling unit, the next animal in the lead-in may try to back off the runway
This causes snags which disrupt the handling of the herd of sheep and creates additional stress on the remaining sheep awaiting treatment or inspection

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[0106] The invention is figure 1 and figure 2 is shown in and is the holding device for the lead-in of the runway (indicated generally by arrow 1).

[0107] The holding device comprises a base (2) and a first wall (3), the base (2) forming the floor of the lead-in. For structural strength, the base can be formed from plywood or plank.

[0108] The wall (3) is substantially formed as a frame for upper and lower elements (3a, 3b) connected by vertical elements (3c). Arranged within the first wall is a movable panel (4) in the form of a sheet of plywood.

[0109] For rigidity, the plate (4) is reinforced by several sections of steel pipes.

[0110] It should be noted that the plate (4) is aligned with the wall (3) and can be considered to be in the open position. That is, the channel defined by the first and second walls (7) is opened to allow sheep (not shown) to pass through the lead-in of the runway.

[0111] One end (4a) of the plate (4) is provided with a pin (not sho...

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Abstract

A holding device for the lead up of a race of a portable animal handling system, the device including a first wall, and a second wall facing the first wall, defining a passageway for an animal there between, characterised in that the first wall includes a panel, the panel configured to be pivotable about a vertical axis, such that in use, the passageway is substantially closed.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to animal handling devices. The invention finds particular application in handling systems for livestock such as sheep. Background technique [0002] On most farms used for raising livestock, disposal facilities are provided to assist in the care of the animals. [0003] These handling facilities may include low and high density holding areas, mandatory areas, pick runs (to help sort animals) and animal handling units (to temporarily hold and immobilize individual animals for examination and treatment as needed) . [0004] These animal handling devices are basically clamps in the form of a base with a pair of opposing walls. One or both of the walls are arranged to pivot towards and away from each other. In this way, an animal standing on the base can be clamped and secured. This allows the animal to be examined or treated in close proximity without the user having to physically hold and restrain the animal. [0005]...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A01K15/04A61D3/00A01K1/00
CPCA01K15/00A01K1/0613A61D3/00A01K1/0029
Inventor 罗宾·克里斯托弗·费尔特里姆·费根
Owner 凯瑟琳·米歇尔·哈里斯