Synergistic feeding method based on synchronous addition of trace dry powder fungicide and selenium-rich water-soluble carrier to feed and drinking water

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of breeding feeding management and nutrition regulation and control of meat pigeons and pigeons, and discloses a collaborative feeding method based on synchronous addition of a trace amount of dry powder fungicide and a selenium-rich water-soluble carrier into feed and drinking water. According to the method, a synchronous adding time window is set according to the feeding behavior rhythm of the meat pigeons, and the meat pigeons obtain a stable dosage interval by controlling the particle size of a dry powder fungicide, the dissolution rate of a drinking water carrier and the unit cycle combined intake. According to the method, selenium-rich nutrition transfer from the parental generation to the young pigeons is achieved, the nutritional requirements of breeding pigeons in the breeding stage are met, antibiotics are not needed, dependence on power equipment is avoided, and the method can be implemented under the conditions of manual material mixing and manual feeding. According to the invention, the trace adding uniformity and intake stability can be improved, and the method is suitable for meat pigeon breeding, brooding and antibiotic replacement feeding modes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of feeding management and nutrition regulation technology for meat pigeons and pigeons, specifically to a synergistic feeding method that, under artificial feeding conditions, simultaneously adds trace amounts of dry powder bacterial agents and selenium-enriched water-soluble carriers to feed and drinking water to achieve stability of micronutrient intake, adaptability of feeding behavior, and improved efficiency of selenium-enriched nutrient transfer in squabs. Background Technology

[0002] Pigeon farming is widespread in Sichuan Province, with artificial feeding and artificially mixed feed being the main methods of raising pigeons. Breeding pigeons are highly dependent on feed intake, nutrient absorption, and intestinal microecological balance during their breeding cycle. However, under traditional feeding conditions, the method of adding micronutrients is singular and fluctuates greatly, making it difficult to achieve stable intake.

[0003] Current methods for feeding pigeons commonly involve adding microbial agents or nutrients by mixing them with pelleted feed. However, due to the low density, weak adhesion, and uneven mixing of dry powder microbial agents, the intake dosage deviates significantly from the pigeons' feeding behavior, resulting in a discrepancy between the added dosage and the actual intake. This is especially true during the breeding cycle, where changes in feeding rhythm further amplify the dosage differences, making it difficult to achieve stable effects from microbial agent administration.

[0004] Currently, selenium supplementation methods mainly focus on direct feed supplementation or late-stage supplementation for squabs, and a controllable technical system for the transfer of selenium-enriched nutrients from parents to offspring has not yet been established. Existing technologies lack a corresponding model between selenium intake, absorption, and nutrient acquisition in squabs, resulting in significant individual differences affecting selenium levels and unpredictable nutrient transfer efficiency.

[0005] On the other hand, the trend of replacing antibiotics in feeding has driven the application of probiotics in pigeon feed. However, the existing model has not solved the problem that the activity of probiotics is affected by humidity, exposure time and storage conditions. In particular, in the artificial feed environment, the inactivation of dry powder probiotics is obvious, and the mechanism for maintaining activity is lacking.

[0006] Existing methods of administering selenium-enriched feed to drinking water suffer from rapid sedimentation or rapid permeability of the carrier, making it difficult to match with drinking rhythms and resulting in unstable intake. Furthermore, feed and drinking water administration are conducted completely independently in the current system, without any synergistic effect or a comprehensive dose stabilization model based on dual pathways.

[0007] In summary, current technologies lack a synergistic feeding method that simultaneously administers feed and water, combined with the feeding behavior patterns of pigeons, the mechanism for maintaining the activity of microbial agents, and the kinetics of selenium-enriched nutrient delivery in squabs. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a pigeon feeding method suitable for artificial feeding systems, capable of establishing a stable dosage range, and achieving regulation of selenium-enriched nutrient delivery. Summary of the Invention

[0008] This invention aims to solve the technical problems of uneven intake of trace dry powder bacterial agents, significant fluctuations in the intake of selenium-enriched carriers in drinking water, difficulty in maintaining probiotic activity, and uncontrollable transfer of selenium-enriched nutrition from parents to squabs under artificial feeding conditions. It proposes a method for synergistic feeding based on the simultaneous addition of trace dry powder bacterial agents and selenium-enriched water-soluble carriers to feed and drinking water.

[0009] The method of the present invention sets the particle size range of the dry powder microbial agent so that it can be mixed with the pellet feed and ingested by the pigeons. At the same time, a selenium-enriched water-soluble carrier is added to the drinking water, and a synchronous addition time window is set according to the feeding behavior rhythm and drinking pattern of the pigeons, so that the feed end and the drinking end form a combined intake, and achieve a stable dosage range within a unit feeding cycle.

[0010] The method of this invention further maintains the activity of probiotics and reduces the risk of activity attenuation caused by environmental changes during artificial feed mixing by setting the exposure time and humidity control range of the dry powder bacterial agent. Simultaneously, through a selenium-enriched nutrient delivery pathway based on changes in the nutritional composition of parent pigeon milk, squabs can obtain selenium intake through parental secretion.

[0011] The method of the present invention can be implemented under the modes of artificial feed mixing, artificial feeding and conventional drinking water supply. It does not require power equipment, does not rely on special feed trough structure, and is suitable for meat pigeon breeding, brooding and antibiotic alternative feeding systems. It is also suitable for artificial feeding conditions of pigeons.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: (1) To achieve uniformity and stability of microbial agents ingested with feed; (2) Supplement selenium-enriched carriers through drinking water to improve intake consistency; (3) Forming a stable dose range for the dual-pathway combination; (4) The range of probiotic activity can be controlled; (5) The transfer of selenium-enriched nutrients from parents to squabs is modifiable; (6) Suitable for artificial feeding, without increasing labor burden; (7) No antibiotics are required; (8) It does not rely on specific equipment but can be used in conjunction with the dosing device. The health assessment module is used to monitor the health status of the elderly in real time based on the collected physiological signs data, combined with preset health thresholds or established health models, to determine whether there are any abnormalities or potential health risks, such as whether the heart rate or blood pressure exceeds the normal range, or whether the blood sugar is too high. Taking into account physiological signs data and behavioral data, a health risk assessment model is constructed to assess and predict the probability of disease and health trends of the elderly, providing a basis for prevention and intervention. The health assessment module is also used in conjunction with the alarm module to assess the user's physical condition after a fall and to promptly feed back the user's physiological signs data through the alarm module. Detailed Implementation

[0013] Those skilled in the art should understand that the described embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Without departing from the core concept of the present invention, technical parameters, dosing rhythm, ratio range, and feeding conditions can all be adjusted, and all such adjustments fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0014] Example 1: Implementation of Synchronous Feeding under Artificially Mixed Feed Conditions In pigeon farms in Sichuan province that use manually mixed feed, the feeding is conducted twice daily. Before feeding, dry powdered microbial agents are added to the pelleted feed and mixed manually, ensuring the agents are ingested along with the feed. The particle size of the dry powdered microbial agents is within the range that allows them to adhere to the feed and enter the pigeons' mouths with the pellets. The mixing time is controlled within a short window to minimize the activity degradation caused by exposure to humidity and time.

[0015] Simultaneously, a selenium-enriched water-soluble carrier is added to the drinking water system, allowing it to be gradually released during the drinking phase. The feed intake phase and the drinking phase occur in the morning and evening respectively, creating a synchronized feeding window. This ensures that the pigeons form a combined intake throughout their daily feeding cycle, establishing a stable dosage range. Depending on the scale of the operation, this method requires no additional equipment and can be directly applied to the feeding of 500–5000 pigeons under artificial feed and water conditions.

[0016] Example 2: Implementation of Selenium-Enriched Nutrition Transfer from Parents to Squabs During the Brooding Stage During the brooding stage of pigeons, the simultaneous addition of feed and water ensures that the parent pigeons receive a stable intake of nutrients throughout the feeding cycle. By monitoring changes in the selenium level in the parent pigeons' milk, the pathway for the transfer of selenium-enriched nutrients to the squabs via milk secretion can be established.

[0017] In this embodiment, by setting a synchronized addition time window and the dissolution rate of the drinking water carrier, the selenium intake is gradually varied according to the milk secretion requirements during the brooding stage. This method is applicable to both artificial and natural brooding conditions, without increasing the amount of artificial intervention or altering the conventional feeding process. This embodiment demonstrates that this method is suitable for scenarios involving the regulation of selenium nutrient transfer from parents to squabs.

[0018] Example 3: Implementation of Antibiotic Alternative Feeding and Microecological Stabilization In the antibiotic-alternative feeding model for pigeons, the activity of the bacterial agent is maintained within an appropriate range by setting the exposure time and humidity range of the dry powder bacterial agent. The dry powder bacterial agent is mixed with the feed and ingested, and the selenium-enriched water-soluble carrier at the drinking water end supplements to form a stable combined dosage range, reducing intake fluctuations caused by feed selection behavior.

[0019] This implementation method is applicable to pigeons at different breeding stages, adapting to nutritional differences during the breeding cycle by adjusting the synchronous feeding time window. This embodiment does not rely on power equipment, does not involve drug addition, and does not change the conventional feeding procedure. It can be directly implemented in existing breeding systems and can be used in feeding scenarios with a scale of 500 to 20,000 pigeons.

Claims

1. A method for synergistic feeding based on the simultaneous addition of trace amounts of dry powdered bacterial agent and selenium-enriched water-soluble carrier to feed and drinking water, characterized in that, include: Add a small amount of dry powdered bacterial agent to the feed of meat pigeons, and at the same time add selenium-enriched water-soluble carrier to the drinking water. Set a synchronous addition time window according to the feeding behavior rhythm of meat pigeons, so that meat pigeons can obtain a stable range of combined dosage within a unit feeding cycle, and transfer selenium-enriched nutrition to squabs through the secretion of parent pigeon milk.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The particle size range of the dry powder microbial agent is set within a size range that can be mixed with pellet feed and ingested by pigeons.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dissolution rate of the selenium-enriched water-soluble carrier is set to match the drinking water intake stage of the pigeons.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The synchronized feeding time window includes the morning feeding cycle and the evening feeding cycle.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stable range of the combined dosage is obtained by calculating the combination of feed intake and drinking water intake.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The activity maintenance threshold of the dry powder bacterial agent includes exposure time and humidity range.

7. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer of selenium-enriched nutrients in squabs is based on the changes in selenium levels in the milk of the parent pigeons.

8. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method is adapted to different nutritional stages of the breeding cycle of pigeons.

9. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method is compatible with the microbial agent quantitative dosing component, but does not depend on the component for implementation.

10. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method is compatible with drinking water atomization spray control devices, but does not depend on such devices for implementation.