Ewe oestrus identification device
The estrus detection device automatically collects mucus and uses changes in pH to determine estrus in ewes, solving the problems of large errors and high costs associated with manual identification in existing technologies, and achieving efficient and accurate estrus detection.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420874952.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-07
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-25
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for identifying estrus in ewes rely on human experience, which leads to large errors, high labor costs, and low mating rates.
Design an estrus detection device for ewes. The device automatically collects vaginal mucus from ewes using a mucus collection component and identifies estrus by utilizing changes in the pH of the mucus. By combining the mucus collection component and the identification bottle, the device can automatically determine estrus in ewes.
It reduces human error, lowers manpower costs, increases mating rates, and improves identification accuracy.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of animal husbandry, in particular to a device for identifying estrus of ewes. Background Art
[0002] In the field of animal husbandry, farmers often wish to perform selective breeding of livestock. This selective breeding of livestock can be performed by mating selected animals, artificial insemination or other appropriate means. However, all methods require determining when the animals are in estrus so that insemination can be performed, thereby fertilizing the animals.
[0003] There are generally three methods to determine the estrus period of ewes:
[0004] 1. External observation method: Ewes in estrus usually show behaviors such as wailing, decreased appetite, liking to approach rams and swinging their tails vigorously. At the same time, the vulva will be congested and swollen, the vaginal mucosa will be red, and secretions will flow out;
[0005] 2. Vaginal examination: This is a more accurate method. By using a vaginal speculum to observe the color, lubricity of the ewe's vaginal mucosa, the color, swelling, opening size of the cervix, and the amount, color, and viscosity of mucus, the degree of estrus of the ewe can be determined;
[0006] 3. Ram estrus identification method: This is a simple and effective method. Put the ram into the ewe flock, and the ewe that accepts the ram's teasing and mounting is considered to be in estrus.
[0007] However, the above three methods all require manual identification based on one's own experience, which has large errors and consumes a lot of manpower. Moreover, when there are a large number of ewes, their estrus period cannot be discovered in time, which reduces the breeding rate and causes certain losses.
[0008] Therefore, how to reduce the error of human identification, reduce manpower consumption, and improve the breeding rate is a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently. Utility Model Content
[0009] The utility model aims to provide a device for identifying estrus of ewes, so as to solve the problems in the prior art of manually identifying the estrus of ewes, resulting in large identification errors, large manpower consumption and low breeding rate.
[0010] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model proposes a ewe estrus detector, which includes a mucus collection component placed in the ewe's vagina, a connecting structure installed on one end of the mucus collection component, and an identification bottle installed on the other end of the connecting structure for judging the estrus of the ewe.
[0011] Optionally, the mucus collection assembly includes a mucus collection bottle placed in the vagina of the ewe, detection powder installed in the mucus collection bottle, a plurality of through holes arranged on the mucus collection bottle, one end of the mucus collection bottle is provided with a mounting port connected to the interior of the mucus collection bottle, and the connecting structure is installed at the mounting port.
[0012] Optionally, the detection powder is soda or baking soda.
[0013] Optionally, a plurality of V-shaped grooves are provided at equal angles on the mucus collecting bottle, and the number of the through holes is not less than the number of the V-shaped grooves.
[0014] Optionally, the through hole is arranged at the bottom of the V-shaped groove and / or on the groove wall.
[0015] Optionally, the connection structure includes a bottle cap detachably mounted on the mucus collecting bottle and located at the mounting port, a connecting tube mounted on the bottle cap and connected to the interior of the mucus collecting bottle, and the identification bottle is mounted on the other end of the connecting tube.
[0016] Optionally, the bottle cap is provided with a through tube detachably connected to the connecting tube, and the through tube is connected to the interior of the mucus collecting bottle.
[0017] Optionally, the connecting pipe is a rubber hose.
[0018] Optionally, the top of the identification bottle is provided with a detachable cover, and litmus reagent is added into the identification bottle.
[0019] Optionally, the identification bottle is a transparent bottle
[0020] Optionally, the sealing cover is provided with an air inlet pipe connected to the connecting pipe, and the pipe opening of the air inlet pipe is located in the identification bottle and extends into the litmus reagent.
[0021] Compared with the prior art, the utility model provides a ewe estrus identification device, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0022] The ewe estrus detector can collect mucus from the ewe's vagina by means of a mucus collecting component. Since the mucus of the ewe is weakly acidic during estrus, whether the ewe is in estrus can be identified by judging the pH value of the mucus, thereby reducing the error of identification based on human experience and further improving the breeding rate. In addition, the mucus collecting component can be placed in the ewe's vagina for a long time, and there is no need to collect mucus manually, thereby reducing manpower consumption. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.
[0024] Figure 2It is a structural schematic diagram of the practical mucus collecting bottle.
[0025] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of a mucus collecting bottle with through holes provided on the groove wall of the utility model.
[0026] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a mucus collecting bottle, a bottle cap and a through tube in Example 2 of the utility model.
[0027] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the identification bottle, the sealing cap and the gas collecting pipe in Example 2 of the utility model.
[0028] Markings in the figure: 1. Mucus collection component; 11. Mucus collection bottle; 12. Through hole; 13. Mounting port; 14. V-shaped groove; 2. Connection structure; 21. Bottle cap; 211. Through pipe; 22. Connecting pipe; 3. Identification bottle; 31. Sealing cap; 311. Air inlet pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] The following is a detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementations. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present utility. However, the present utility can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present utility, so the present utility is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0030] The ewe estrus detector of the present application can be used in occasions such as ewe estrus identification, and of course can also be used in other similar application scenarios. The following is a detailed description of the ewe estrus detector.
[0031] Example 1
[0032] See attached Figure 1 — Figure 3 The figure shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a ewe estrus detector of the present application. The ewe estrus detector comprises a mucus collection component 1 placed in the ewe's vagina, a connecting structure 2 installed on one end of the mucus collection component 1, and an identification bottle 3 installed on the other end of the connecting structure 2 for judging the estrus of the ewe.
[0033] The utility model can automatically collect mucus in the vagina of ewes through the setting of the mucus collection component 1, and workers do not need to collect it manually, thus reducing the labor intensity of workers and reducing manpower consumption. During estrus, the mucus secreted by ewes will be weakly acidic, so it is only necessary to judge the pH value of the mucus, thereby improving the accuracy of estrus identification of ewes. Compared with manual judgment based on estrus symptoms, the accuracy of identification through the pH value of mucus in the present application is higher, thereby reducing the error of manual identification and further improving the breeding rate; through the setting of the connecting structure 2, the mucus collection component 1 and the identification bottle 3 are connected; through the setting of the identification bottle 3, the pH value of the mucus can be judged, so that it is convenient for workers to directly identify whether the ewe is in estrus, and there is no need to take out the mucus for judgment, which further saves manpower consumption.
[0034] See attached Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in the utility model, the mucus collection assembly 1 includes a mucus collection bottle 11 placed in the vagina of a ewe, a detection powder installed in the mucus collection bottle 11, a plurality of through holes 12 arranged on the mucus collection bottle 11, one end of the mucus collection bottle 11 is provided with a mounting port 13 connected to the inside of the mucus collection bottle 11, and a connecting structure 2 is located at the mounting port 13; wherein the detection powder is soda or baking soda.
[0035] The utility model is used for collecting mucus in the vagina of a ewe through the setting of a mucus collecting bottle 11; the detection powder is set as baking soda or soda, so that when the weakly acidic mucus enters the mucus collecting bottle 11, it will chemically react with the baking soda or soda to generate carbon dioxide; the setting of the through hole 12 allows the mucus to flow into the mucus collecting bottle 11 and chemically react with the baking soda or soda.
[0036] See attached Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in the present invention, a plurality of V-shaped grooves 14 are provided at equal angles on the mucus collection bottle 11 , the number of through holes 12 is not less than the number of the V-shaped grooves 14 , and the through holes 12 are arranged at the bottom of the V-shaped grooves 14 and / or on the groove walls.
[0037] The utility model collects and gathers mucus produced in the vagina of the ewe through the arrangement of the V-shaped groove 14, increases the amount of mucus entering the mucus collection bottle 11, thereby increasing the amount of baking soda or soda reaction, increasing the amount of carbon dioxide generated, thereby further increasing the amount of carbon dioxide passing into the litmus reagent, increasing the concentration of the carbonate melt in the litmus reagent, and increasing the accuracy of litmus reagent detection.
[0038] It should be noted that soda and baking soda are in powder form, so that the friction between particles is large and they will not fall out of the through hole 12; the grooving direction of the V-shaped groove is the same as the length direction of the mucus collection bottle.
[0039] See attached Figure 1 As shown, the connection structure 2 includes a bottle cap 21 detachably mounted on the mucus collecting bottle 11 and located at the mounting port 13 , a connecting tube 22 mounted on the bottle cap 21 and connected to the interior of the mucus collecting bottle 11 , and the other end of the connecting tube 22 is connected to the identification bottle 3 .
[0040] The utility model can seal the mucus collection bottle 11 through the setting of the bottle cap 21 to prevent baking soda or soda from falling out of the installation port 13, and the bottle cap 21 and the mucus collection bottle 11 can be detachably connected through a threaded manner; through the setting of the connecting tube 22, the carbon dioxide gas generated by the mucus and baking soda or the mucus and soda is guided to enter the identification bottle 3.
[0041] See attached Figure 1 As shown, in the present invention, a cover 31 is detachably mounted on the top of the identification bottle 3, litmus reagent is added into the identification bottle 3, and the identification bottle 3 is made of transparent material.
[0042] The utility model makes it easy to replace the litmus reagent in the identification bottle 3 by making the cover 31 detachable; and makes it easy for workers to judge the color of the litmus reagent by making the identification bottle 3 transparent, thereby making it easy for workers to identify the estrus status of the ewe.
[0043] It should be specially noted that, in the present application, the mucus collecting bottle 11 and the connecting tube 22 are made of rubber material, the identification bottle 3 can be reused, and the length of the mucus collecting bottle 11 is 5 cm to 7 cm.
[0044] See attached Figure 1 — Figure 3 As shown, the principle of the utility model is as follows:
[0045] First, a mucus collecting bottle 11 containing soda or baking soda is placed into the vagina of the ewe. The mucus of the ewe flows along the V-shaped groove 14, enters the mucus collecting bottle 11 through the through hole 12 and contacts with the soda or baking soda. When the ewe is in estrus, the mucus is weakly acidic and reacts with the baking soda or baking soda to generate carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide flows along the connecting pipe 22 and enters the litmus reagent in the identification bottle 3, and contacts the litmus reagent fully. The carbon dioxide generates carbonic acid with the water in the reagent. The carbonic acid is acidic and turns the litmus reagent red. Therefore, the worker can simply and clearly know whether the ewe is in estrus by the color change of the litmus reagent.
[0046] In this application, the identification device assembly process is as follows:
[0047] Put baking soda or soda into the mucus collection bottle 11, then install the bottle cap 21 at the installation port 13 of the mucus collection bottle 11 through a threaded connection, and then connect the connecting tube 22 to the bottle cap 21 through glue or other fixing methods, and connect the other end of the connecting tube 22 to the sealing cap 31 in the same way; then connect the sealing cap 31 to the identification bottle 3 through an interference fit. It should be noted that the sealing cap 31 is made of rubber material and the connecting tube 22 needs to be inserted into the litmus reagent.
[0048] It should be noted that the mucus produced by ewes during estrus is weakly acidic, which is a prior art and is clearly recorded in the paper "Changes in pH Value of Sheep Cervical-Vaginal Mucus and Its Effect on Conception Rate". This device is suitable for sheep. Of course, if there are other types of sheep whose mucus will change in acidity and alkalinity during estrus, this device can be used for identification.
[0049] Example 2
[0050] See attached Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that, in this embodiment, a through pipe 211 detachably connected to the connecting pipe 22 is provided on the bottle cap 21, and the through pipe 211 is communicated with the interior of the mucus collection bottle 11; an air inlet pipe 311 connected to the connecting pipe 22 is provided on the sealing cap 31, and the air inlet pipe 311 is located at the pipe mouth in the identification bottle 3 and extends into the litmus reagent.
[0051] The utility model adds a through pipe 211 and an air intake pipe 311, and sets the through pipe 211 and the air intake pipe 311 as hard pipes, so that they can be connected with the rubber hose of the through pipe 211 by interference fit, which facilitates the replacement of the through pipe 211. Since the through pipe 211 is made of rubber material, it is prone to aging and needs to be replaced frequently.
[0052] The above embodiments are intended to illustrate the present application, not to limit the present application. Any solution that is a simple transformation of the present application falls within the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A device for detecting estrus of a ewe, characterized in that: It comprises a mucus collection component (1) placed in the vagina of a ewe, a connecting structure (2) installed on one end of the mucus collection component (1), and an identification bottle (3) installed on the other end of the connecting structure (2) for judging the estrus of the ewe; The mucus collection assembly (1) comprises a mucus collection bottle (11) placed in the vagina of a ewe, detection powder installed in the mucus collection bottle (11), and a plurality of through holes (12) arranged on the mucus collection bottle (11); one end of the mucus collection bottle (11) is provided with a mounting opening (13) connected to the inside of the mucus collection bottle (11); and the connection structure (2) is located at the mounting opening (13).
2. The ewe estrus detector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection powder is soda or baking soda.
3. The ewe estrus detector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mucus collection bottle (11) is provided with a plurality of V-shaped grooves (14) at equal angles, and the number of the through holes (12) is not less than the number of the V-shaped grooves (14).
4. The ewe estrus detector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The through hole (12) is arranged on the bottom of the V-shaped groove (14) and / or on the groove wall.
5. The ewe estrus detector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection structure (2) comprises a bottle cap (21) which is detachably mounted on the mucus collection bottle (11) and is located at the mounting opening (13), a connecting tube (22) which is mounted on the bottle cap (21) and is connected to the interior of the mucus collection bottle (11), and the other end of the connecting tube (22) is connected to the identification bottle (3).
6. The ewe estrus detector according to claim 5, characterized in that: A sealing cap (31) is detachably mounted on the top of the identification bottle (3), and litmus reagent is added into the identification bottle (3).
7. The ewe estrus detector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottle cap (21) is provided with a through pipe (211) which is detachably connected to the connecting pipe (22), and the through pipe (211) is in communication with the interior of the mucus collection bottle (11).
8. The ewe estrus detector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sealing cap (31) is provided with an air inlet pipe (311) connected to the connecting pipe (22), and the air inlet pipe (311) is located in the identification bottle (3) and extends into the litmus reagent; The identification bottle (3) is a transparent bottle.
9. The ewe estrus detector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting pipe (22) is a rubber hose.