Healthy feeding device and feeding method for dairy cows

Abstract

The present invention discloses a healthy feeding device and feeding method for dairy cows, belonging to the field of animal husbandry technology. The device includes a base, a water tank, a spray device, a bracket, and a feeding trough. The two ends of the feeding trough are movably connected to the bracket by telescopic rods. The spray device includes a water pump connected to the water tank and a nozzle for spraying the feeding trough. The feed in the trough of the present invention is sprayed and moistened before being lowered to a suitable height, making it convenient for the cows to eat the moistened feed. The feeding method has the advantages of dry feeding and wet feeding, saving time and labor, and improving the palatability of the feed, making it easier to digest, reducing dust in the feed, reducing the probability of respiratory diseases in the cows, and being beneficial to the healthy growth and production of the cows and increasing milk production. The device reduces feed spillage outside the feeding trough, improves the efficiency of automatic feeding, and saves feed. The device provides warm water to the dairy cows, saving water and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene. At the same time, the heater does not need to work all the time, saving energy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of animal husbandry, and in particular relates to a healthy feeding device and feeding method for dairy cows. Background Art

[0002] There are two feeding methods for dairy cows: dry feeding and wet feeding. Since wet feeding is troublesome to operate, time-consuming and labor-intensive, and inconvenient to store, large-scale dairy farms generally adopt dry feeding. Dry feed is usually loaded on a feeding truck, and the dry feed is spread in the feeding trough through the side discharge of the feeding truck for the cows to eat. However, dry feeding also has some problems. The palatability of dry feed is very poor. When cows digest dry feed, they need a lot of water to cooperate. In addition, the dust content in dry feed is also very high. Cows can easily inhale it into their respiratory tract when eating, making them very susceptible to respiratory diseases.

[0003] In large-scale dairy farming, ensuring adequate water availability for dairy cows is crucial. Lactating cows require significantly more water than non-milking cows. For example, a cow producing 30 kg of milk daily requires 90 to 110 kg of water per day to meet its needs. Daily water requirements also vary between young cows and calves. Calves aged one to three months require around 10 kg of water per day, while calves aged three to six months require up to 15 kg. Heifers require an average of around 30 kg of water per day. Cows drink just as much water in winter and spring as they do in summer and autumn. Inadequate water supply can directly lead to decreased milk production and other functional disorders. Cows should avoid drinking ice-chip water in winter, as it can easily cause indigestion, leading to digestive tract problems and severely impacting milk production. It is best to heat water to a temperature of 10 to 25°C before giving it to cows. Furthermore, cows should be provided with water throughout the day, not just at intervals.

[0004] In existing constant temperature drinking troughs, a heating plate is generally provided at the bottom of the trough to ensure the heating effect, so that the water in the drinking trough can be kept heated at all times. However, since the water in the drinking trough exchanges heat with the air, the water cools down quickly and needs to be heated by a heating device all the time. The water in the trough is always exposed to the air and is easily contaminated, which is not conducive to the healthy feeding of dairy cows, and the device is not energy-efficient. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Technical problem: In response to the above problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a healthy feeding device for dairy cows to overcome the shortcomings of dry feeding and promote healthy production of dairy cows.

[0006] Technical solution: In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0007] A healthy feeding device for dairy cows comprises a base, a water tank arranged on the base, a spray device connected to the water tank, a bracket connected to the base, and a feeding trough connected to the bracket. Both ends of the feeding trough are movably connected to the bracket via telescopic rods. The spray device comprises a water pump connected to the water tank and a nozzle for spraying the feeding trough.

[0008] Preferably, the bracket is provided with a material guide plate for guiding the material into the feeding trough, the material guide plate is arranged at an angle, and the lower end of the material guide plate is rotatably connected to the bracket.

[0009] Preferably, a push rod is connected to the back side of the material guide plate, one end of the push rod is movably connected to the material guide plate, and the other end of the push rod is movably connected to the bracket.

[0010] Preferably, the telescopic rod and the pushing rod are both electric push rods.

[0011] Preferably, a drinking bowl for cattle is connected to the base, and the drinking bowl for cattle is connected to the water tank through a water pipe.

[0012] Preferably, a heater is provided on the water tank.

[0013] Preferably, the water tank is further provided with a temperature controller, and the temperature controller is electrically connected to the heater.

[0014] Preferably, there are more than one drinking water bowls for cattle.

[0015] The present invention also provides a method for feeding dairy cows in a healthy manner, which utilizes the above-mentioned healthy feeding device for dairy cows and comprises the following steps:

[0016] S1. Raise the feeding trough to the top using the telescopic rod, sprinkle the dry feed on the guide plate, and the feed gradually slides from the guide plate into the feeding trough;

[0017] S2. As the feed slides down, the spray device continues to work, and the nozzle sprays water mist into the feeding trough, gradually moistening the feed;

[0018] S3: After the feed has finished sliding, the guide plate is driven to rotate so that the remaining feed on the guide plate enters the feeding trough

[0019] S4. After the spray device has worked for a predetermined time, it stops spraying, lowers the feeding trough to the feeding height through the telescopic rod, and starts feeding.

[0020] Beneficial effects: Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: 1. By setting a base, a bracket, a telescopic rod and a feeding trough, and setting a spray device, the feeding trough is connected to the bracket through the telescopic rod. When feeding, the feeding trough can be raised to the top to prevent the cattle from directly eating dry feed. The feed in the trough is sprayed and moistened and then lowered to a suitable height, making it convenient for the cattle to eat the moistened feed; the feeding method has the advantages of dry feeding and wet feeding, is convenient for feed storage and does not require water stirring when feeding, saving time and labor, and is suitable for large-scale breeding. It also improves the palatability of the feed, is better digestible, reduces dust in the feed, and reduces the risk of respiratory problems in cattle. 1. The bracket is provided with a guide plate for guiding the feed to the feeding trough, which is convenient for quick feeding and dropping of feed, improves the fault tolerance of the feeding vehicle when it is moving, reduces the feed spilled outside the feeding trough, improves the efficiency of automatic feeding and saves feed; 2. By setting up a water tank and a drinking bowl for cows, and setting a temperature controller and a heater in the water tank, the water temperature in the water tank can be kept in an appropriate range to provide warm water to the cows. The drinking bowl will only release water when the cow touches it, and it can be opened immediately after use, reducing the exposure of water to the air, saving water and being clean and hygienic. At the same time, the heater does not need to work all the time, saving energy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 It is another structural schematic diagram of the working state of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The present invention will be further illustrated below with reference to specific examples. The examples are implemented based on the technical solutions of the present invention. It should be understood that these examples are only used to illustrate the present invention and are not used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0025] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a healthy feeding device for dairy cows includes a base 1, a water tank 2, a spray device 8, a bracket 11 and a feeding trough 5. The water tank 2 is arranged on the base 1, the spray device 8 is connected to the water tank 2 through a water pipe, the bracket 11 is arranged on the base 1 and extends upward, the bracket 11 includes a first side frame 111 and a second side frame 112, and both ends of the feeding trough 5 are movably connected to the first side frame 111 through a telescopic rod 6. The telescopic rod 6 adopts an existing electric push rod, such as the electric push rod of brand: Yuhuang, model: YH8-522, with a stroke of 30-600mm, a speed of 80mm / s, and a protection level of IP65. The synchronous action of the two electric push rods can drive the feeding trough 5 to move up and down.

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the spray device 8 includes a water pump 81 and a nozzle 82. The water pump 81 is connected to the water tank 2 through a water pipe, and the nozzle 82 is connected to the water pump 81 through a spray pipe 83. The water pump 81 pumps the water in the water tank 2 out to the nozzle 82 to form a water mist spray. The nozzle 82 is aimed at the feeding trough 5 and sprays into the feeding trough 5. The water pump 81 adopts an existing micro-electric spray water pump, such as the gear water pump BLF-C micro-electric spray water pump produced by Yangzhou Jinzeheng Electric Co., Ltd., with a flow rate of 1.2L / min, a head of 3m, and an operating voltage of DC12V or DC24V; the nozzle 82 is set at each end of the feeding trough 5 (or multiple settings are also possible) to fully spray and moisten the dry feed in the feeding trough 5, reduce dust in the feed, and improve the palatability of the dry feed.

[0027] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the upper end of the bracket 11 is connected to the guide plate 7, the guide plate 7 is tilted, the lower end of the guide plate 7 is rotatably connected to the first side frame 111 through the rotating shaft 72, the upper end of the guide plate 7 is placed on the top of the second side frame 112, and the back of the guide plate 7 is connected to the pushing rod 71, one end of the pushing rod 71 is movably connected to the guide plate 7, and the other end is movably connected to the bracket 11. The pushing rod 71 also adopts an electric push rod, and the top of the movable rod of the electric push rod is rotatably connected to the back of the guide plate 7, and the bottom of the electric push rod is rotatably connected to the second side frame 112. After starting the pushing rod 71, its movable rod extends to push the guide plate 7 to rotate toward the feeding trough 5 with the rotating shaft 72 as the axis. When feeding, the feeding cart scatters the feed in the area above the guide plate 7. Since the guide plate 7 is inclined toward the feeding trough 5, one side of the feeding trough 5 is attached to the side wall of the first side frame 111, and the feed on the guide plate 7 will slide into the feeding trough 5 for the cows to eat. The guide plate 7 can expand the area for receiving the feed, which is convenient for the feeding cart to feed quickly. Since the feed receiving area of ​​the general feeding trough is small, the feeding cart needs to maintain linear motion when feeding. The feeding cart feeds the feed trough from the side of the car while moving forward. A slight deviation of the feeding cart will cause the feed to be spilled outside the trough, causing waste. The provision of the guide plate 7 can reduce the feed spilled outside the feeding trough 5 and guide the feed to slide into the feeding trough 5. Starting the push rod 71 can guide the feed that has not naturally slipped off the guide plate 7 into the feeding trough 5, thereby improving the automatic feeding efficiency and saving feed. An armrest 73 is also provided at the upper end of the guide plate 7. The water pump 81 and the two electric push rods, namely the telescopic rod 6 and the push rod 71, can be connected to a programmable controller to control the working time and working duration of the water pump 81 and the extension and shortening of the electric push rods through a predetermined program.

[0028] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, a drinking bowl 3 for cattle is provided on the base 1, and the drinking bowl 3 for cattle is arranged in the area below the feeding trough 5. The drinking bowl 3 for cattle is connected to the water tank 2 through a water pipe 21, and the water tank 2 is connected to the external waterway through a second water pipe 22. There are multiple drinking bowls 3 for cattle arranged side by side, and the drinking bowl 3 for cattle adopts the existing automatic drinking bowl, such as the brand: Beimuxin, model: NSY25 automatic drinking bowl for cattle, product material: the bowl body is made of engineering plastic material, the pressure plate (cow tongue plate) is made of 304 stainless steel with a thickness of 1.2MM, the water valve is made of environmentally friendly copper, 1 / 2 threaded pipe, large cow bowl: water storage capacity 2.8 liters, dimensions: outer diameter 25CM, diameter 22CM, water output capacity per minute is 8 liters, for drinking water for cows, a heater 4 and a temperature controller 41 are provided on the water tank 2, the temperature controller 41 is electrically connected to the heater 4, a temperature probe 42 of the temperature controller 41 is arranged in the water tank 2 near the water pipe 21, for controlling the operation of the heater 4 according to the water temperature in the water tank 2, and stopping the heater 4 when the appropriate temperature is reached. The heater 4 adopts an electric heater, and its heating pipe extends into the water tank 2, which can keep the water temperature in the water tank within a suitable range in winter, continuously provide warm water to the cows and save energy.

[0029] This embodiment also provides a method for feeding dairy cows in a healthy manner, which utilizes the above-mentioned healthy feeding device for dairy cows and includes the following steps:

[0030] S1. Raise the feeding trough 5 to the top through the telescopic rod 6, sprinkle the dry feed on the guide plate 7, and the feed gradually slides from the guide plate 7 into the feeding trough 5.

[0031] S2. While the feed is sliding down, the spray device 8 continues to work, and the nozzle 82 sprays water mist into the feeding trough 5, and the feed is gradually moistened.

[0032] S3, after the feed finishes sliding down, the guide plate 7 is driven to rotate so that the remaining feed on the guide plate 7 enters the feeding trough 5.

[0033] S4, the spraying device 8 stops spraying after the predetermined working time is reached, and the feeding trough 5 is lowered to the feeding height by the telescopic rod 6 to start feeding.

[0034] After eating the feed, the cows can drink water through the drinking bowl 3 for cattle, which is convenient for the cows to digest the dry feed, or drink water while eating the feed; in winter, the heater 4 is turned on to provide warm water to the cows. After feeding, the feeding trough 5 can also be raised to the top, which is convenient for personnel to remove and clean the feeding trough 5. In step S1, the two telescopic rods 6 are electric push rods and they move the feeding trough 5 to the upper limit of the stroke in a synchronous manner. The feeding cart moves forward and discharges the dry feed evenly on the guide plate 7. The dry feed gradually falls on the guide plate 7. Since the area of ​​the guide plate 7 is larger than that of the feeding trough 5, the feeding cart has a high tolerance for forward movement. Even if the feeding cart deviates slightly, the feed can continue to fall on the guide plate 7, which reduces the difficulty of driving the feeding cart; in step S2, the water pump 81 works to draw water from the water tank 2 and spray it out from the nozzle 82. The feed is moistened when it slides down into the feeding trough 5. Compared with spraying directly on the feeding trough full of feed, the feed is sprayed while it falls, and the feed in the trough is sprayed layer by layer, which has a good wetting effect; in step S3, after the feed finishes sliding down, the push rod 71 works to push the guide plate 7 to rotate toward the feeding trough 5, and the remaining feed on the guide plate 7 slides into the trough 5; in step S4, when all the dry feed on the guide plate 7 enters the feeding trough 5, the spray device 8 continues to work and stops working after a predetermined time, for example, 5 minutes. Under the action of the spray, the dust in the dry feed is greatly reduced, reducing the probability of respiratory diseases in cattle.

[0035] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A healthy feeding device for dairy cows, characterized in that: The invention comprises a base (1), a water tank (2) arranged on the base (1), a spray device (8) connected to the water tank (2), a bracket (11) connected to the base (1), and a feeding trough (5) connected to the bracket (11), wherein both ends of the feeding trough (5) are movably connected to the bracket (11) via telescopic rods (6), the spray device (8) comprises a water pump (81) connected to the water tank (2) and a nozzle (82) for spraying the feeding trough (5), and the nozzle (82) is used to spray the feeding trough (5). The trough (5) is sprayed after rising to the top. The bracket (11) is provided with a guide plate (7) for guiding the material into the feeding trough (5). The feeding vehicle sprinkles the dry feed on the guide plate (7), and the dry feed gradually falls on the guide plate (7). The guide plate (7) is tilted, and the lower end of the guide plate (7) is rotatably connected to the bracket (11). The back of the guide plate (7) is connected to a push rod (71). One end of the push rod (71) is movably connected to the guide plate (7), and the other end is movably connected to the bracket (11); During feeding, the feeding vehicle moves forward while discharging dry feed from one side of the vehicle and evenly scatters the dry feed on the guide plate (7). The dry feed gradually falls on the guide plate (7). Since the area of ​​the guide plate (7) is larger than that of the feeding trough (5), the feeding vehicle has a high tolerance for forward movement. Even if the feeding vehicle deviates slightly, the feed can continue to fall on the guide plate (7), which can reduce the amount of feed scattered outside the feeding trough (5) and reduce the difficulty of driving the feeding vehicle.

2. The healthy feeding device for dairy cows according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic rod (6) and the pushing rod (71) are both electric push rods.

3. The healthy feeding device for dairy cows according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drinking bowl (3) for cattle is connected to the base (1), and the drinking bowl (3) for cattle is connected to the water tank (2) via a water pipe (21).

4. The healthy feeding device for dairy cows according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank (2) is provided with a heater (4).

5. The healthy feeding device for dairy cows according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water tank (2) is also provided with a temperature controller (41), and the temperature controller (41) is electrically connected to the heater (4).

6. The healthy feeding device for dairy cows according to claim 3, characterized in that: The number of the drinking water bowls (3) for cattle is more than one.

7. A method for healthy feeding of dairy cows, characterized in that: Feeding cows using the healthy feeding device according to any one of claims 2 to 6 comprises the following steps: S1. Raise the feeding trough (5) to the top by means of the telescopic rod (6), spread the dry feed on the guide plate (7), and the feed gradually slides from the guide plate (7) into the feeding trough (5); S2, while the feed slides down, the spray device (8) continues to work, and the nozzle (82) sprays water mist into the feeding trough (5), and the feed gradually becomes wet; S3, after the feed has finished sliding, the guide plate (7) is driven to rotate so that the remaining feed on the guide plate (7) enters the feeding trough (5); S4, the spraying device (8) stops spraying after the predetermined time is reached, and the feeding trough (5) is lowered to the feeding height by the telescopic rod (6) to start feeding.

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