Equipment for improving animal welfare in cattle long-distance dispatching process

Abstract

The utility model discloses a device for improving animal welfare in the long-distance transportation process of cattle, and relates to the technical field of transportation equipment. The cushion plate comprises a cushion plate body arranged on a carriage, the cushion plate body comprises a rubber layer, a sterilization and purification layer and a wear-resistant layer, the sterilization and purification layer is located between the rubber layer and the wear-resistant layer, non-woven fabric is arranged and used for being filled with plant ash and activated carbon, and the rubber layer is located below the sterilization and purification layer. The wear-resistant layer is positioned above the sterilizing and purifying layer. The sterilizing and purifying layer can purify air in the compartment and reduce the concentration of bacteria, viruses and other harmful microorganisms, so that the air quality is improved, a clean and sanitary environment is provided, the risk of disease transmission is reduced, and the comfort level and health condition of cattle are improved. And the wear-resistant layer belongs to a natural advanced material, has the characteristics of environmental protection and sustainability, does not contain chemical additives, and is healthy and environment-friendly for cattle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of transportation equipment, in particular to a device for improving animal welfare during long-distance transportation of cattle. Background Art

[0002] During the transportation of cattle, changes in temperature and humidity, air circulation, feeding, environmental changes, and the bumps, crowding, noise, and exhaust generated during transportation can easily cause long-distance transportation stress syndrome in cattle (TSSBC), leading to changes in physiological and biochemical indicators, immune system damage, respiratory diseases, decreased diversity and abundance of intestinal flora, decreased meat quality, and even death, causing huge economic losses to ranches. In terms of meat quality, the stress response caused by long-distance transportation can cause changes in physiological and biochemical indicators, such as muscle acidification, glycogen consumption, and increased hormone secretion, thereby affecting the quality of beef. Glycogen is an important source of energy in muscle. Depletion will cause a decrease in muscle pH, affecting the water retention and taste of meat; stress causes muscle acidification, that is, a decrease in muscle pH, which may affect the color, water retention, and tenderness of the muscle. In terms of disease, long transportation processes and unsuitable transportation conditions may cause a decline in the immune system of cattle, making them more susceptible to disease. Long-term anxiety and fear may lead to the release of stress hormones, thereby suppressing the function of the immune system. During transportation, if pathogens such as bacteria or viruses are present, they may be spread between cattle, especially when transported over long distances or in contact with other cattle. In transport vehicles, cattle may be squeezed together, resulting in injuries or pressure injuries, which may become a portal of infection and aggravate the health problems of cattle. Long-term transportation may cause cattle to not eat enough and drink enough water, which may weaken their immune systems and make them more susceptible to disease.

[0003] The issue of animal welfare in long-distance transportation of cattle is a practical problem for the healthy development of the cattle industry. Therefore, with the help of scientific and effective prevention and control measures, the conditions for cattle transportation can be effectively improved and the economic losses of enterprises and farmers can be reduced. At present, in the transportation of cattle, animal welfare issues have not received attention and attention, and there is a serious lack of technological innovation, professional training and legal and regulatory protection. Only anti-slip bedding such as sand, hay, wheat straw, and rice straw is placed at the bottom of the carriage, but this method has disadvantages, such as displacement or scattering due to friction, which affects the anti-slip effect and increases the risk of cattle falling on the car; bacteria and mold are easily bred in a humid environment; after absorbing cow dung and urine, it is difficult to clean, and the bedding may need to be replaced more frequently, increasing transportation costs. It cannot well meet the animal welfare issues in the long-distance transportation of cattle, resulting in economic losses.

[0004] In view of this, the present utility model is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art. The utility model discloses a pad that solves the above problems, which can prevent the pollution of feces, urine and odor of cattle during long-distance transportation, prevent the breeding of bacteria and mosquitoes, improve the grip of cattle hooves to prevent slipping, and reduce vehicle noise and vibration.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0007] A device for improving animal welfare during long-distance transportation of cattle, comprising a pad arranged on a carriage, wherein the pad body is an integral structure, and the pad comprises a rubber layer, a sterilization and purification layer, and a wear-resistant layer, wherein the sterilization and purification layer is located between the rubber layer and the wear-resistant layer, and is provided with non-woven fabric for filling with wood ash and activated carbon, wherein the rubber layer is located below the sterilization and purification layer, and the wear-resistant layer is located above the sterilization and purification layer.

[0008] Optionally, the rubber layer is a rubber shock-absorbing and sound-insulating pad; the rubber layer may also be rubber damping material, spring material, foam plastic or other related shock-absorbing and sound-insulating materials; the rubber shock-absorbing and sound-insulating pad is connected to the bottom of the car body, and during transportation, it increases the friction of the contact surface, isolates vehicle noise and cushions the vibration caused by the vehicle, while remaining stationary during transportation.

[0009] Optionally, the rubber shock-absorbing and sound-insulating pad may be a nitrile rubber shock-absorbing and sound-insulating pad, a chloroprene rubber shock-absorbing and sound-insulating pad or a composite material shock-absorbing and sound-insulating pad.

[0010] Optionally, the sterilization and purification layer includes a non-woven fabric layer and a wood ash layer, and the wood ash layer is located inside the non-woven fabric layer; the wood ash layer can inhibit the occurrence of pests and diseases during long-distance transportation; absorb moisture in the air, helping to maintain a dry environment; control the spread of bacteria and pathogens; neutralize ammonia produced by livestock manure, reducing the irritation of ammonia to livestock and the impact on air quality.

[0011] Optionally, the sterilization and purification layer includes a non-woven fabric layer and an activated carbon layer, and the activated carbon layer is located inside the non-woven fabric layer; the activated carbon layer has a strong adsorption capacity, which can control odors in the cattle farm, such as stench generated by feces, urine, etc., and can absorb moisture and odors, providing a drier and cleaner environment, which is conducive to the health and comfort of cattle.

[0012] Optionally, the sterilization and purification layer includes a non-woven fabric layer and a wood ash mixed with activated carbon interlayer, and the wood ash mixed with activated carbon interlayer is located inside the non-woven fabric layer; the wood ash mixed with activated carbon interlayer can inhibit the occurrence of pests and diseases during long-distance transportation, has a sterilization function, and can purify the odor produced by feces and urine.

[0013] Optionally, the wear-resistant layer is a hard coconut palm layer; the fiber is extracted from the raw coconut shell, and it can also be a palm pad layer or a mountain palm pad layer, which supports cattle stepping on it and increases stability and anti-slip properties. The coconut palm pad layer is a natural avant-garde material with environmentally friendly properties, does not contain chemical additives, has no adverse effects on cattle and the environment, and meets the environmental protection requirements of modern animal husbandry. It has good elasticity and supporting performance, is wear-resistant and pressure-resistant, is not easy to deform, has a long service life, good water absorption and drainage, can quickly absorb the liquid part of cattle excrement, and can keep the mattress surface relatively dry, providing a clean and comfortable resting environment, and has certain thermal insulation properties, which can provide a certain thermal insulation effect for cattle in cold seasons.

[0014] After adopting the above technical solution, the utility model has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art. Of course, any product implementing the utility model does not necessarily need to achieve all the advantages described below at the same time:

[0015] 1. The rubber layer provided in the utility model can reduce the noise generated by the internal combustion engine, tires, etc. during the driving of the cattle transport vehicle, and at the same time play a shock-absorbing effect on the vibration of the cattle transport vehicle during driving. The sterilization and purification layer can prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests during cattle transportation, has a sterilization function, and can purify the odor generated by feces and urine. The wear-resistant layer is a natural avant-garde material with good elasticity and supporting performance, wear resistance and pressure resistance, not easy to deform, long service life, good air permeability, and also helps to prevent bacteria breeding and odor.

[0016] 2. All raw materials of the utility model are easy to obtain, the production method is simple, the raw materials and production costs are low, the materials are light and easy to transport, and the three are compressed and adhered according to the size of the carriage and laid on the bottom of the carriage, which effectively reduces the noise, vehicle vibration, bacteria breeding, feces and urine accumulation, cattle slipping, odor and other problems in long-distance transportation of cattle.

[0017] 3. The utility model can reduce the risk of disease and injury of cattle and help alleviate the transportation stress of cattle by providing a more comfortable and safe living environment and transportation conditions. Reducing disease and stress can reduce the productivity loss of cattle, improve their growth rate and production efficiency, help improve the quality of meat and dairy products, increase the market competitiveness of products and consumer trust, and thus have a positive impact on the economic benefits of cattle farms.

[0018] 4. The utility model can purify the air in the compartment through the sterilization and purification layer, reduce the concentration of bacteria, viruses and other harmful microorganisms, thereby improving the air quality, providing a clean and hygienic environment, reducing the risk of disease transmission, and improving the comfort and health of cattle. The wear-resistant layer is a natural avant-garde material with environmentally friendly and sustainable characteristics. It does not contain chemical additives, is friendly to the health and environment of cattle, helps to discharge moisture and pollutants inside the cowshed, keeps the air fresh, reduces odor and bacterial growth, has good elasticity and shock absorption performance, is wear-resistant and pressure-resistant, and is not easy to deform. It can reduce the cost caused by the replacement of conventional bedding and reduce the overall cost of cattle transportation.

[0019] The specific implementation of the utility model is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The drawings described below are only some embodiments. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. In the drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a pad according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 A schematic side view of a pad according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by the reference numerals are listed as follows:

[0024] 1. Rubber layer; 2. Sterilization and purification layer; 3. Wear-resistant layer.

[0025] It should be noted that these drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the conceptual scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The utility model will now be further described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] See also Figure 1 to Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, a device for improving animal welfare during long-distance transportation of cattle is provided, including a pad arranged on a carriage, the pad including a rubber layer 1, a sterilization and purification layer 2, and a wear-resistant layer 3, the sterilization and purification layer 2 is located between the rubber layer 1 and the wear-resistant layer 3, and a non-woven fabric is provided for filling wood ash and activated carbon, the rubber layer 1 is located below the sterilization and purification layer 2, and the wear-resistant layer 3 is located above the sterilization and purification layer 2.

[0028] The application of one aspect of this embodiment is as follows: first, the rubber layer 1, the sterilization and purification layer 2 and the wear-resistant layer 3 are adhered and compacted, and then laid according to the bottom area of ​​the carriage in actual applications. The rubber layer 1 is laid on the bottom of the carriage, and fits tightly with the bottom of the carriage to increase friction and prevent the pad from sliding during transportation. The sterilization and purification layer 2 is located in the middle layer, and is composed of wood ash, activated carbon, and a non-woven fabric inner bag. The wear-resistant layer 3 is located on the top layer, and is made of coconut shell outer fiber material. During the long-distance transportation of cattle, the impact of noise and bumps on the cattle during driving is improved, while reducing the odor of feces and urine produced by the cattle, preventing bacterial growth, improving the grip of cattle hooves to prevent cattle from slipping, reducing the incidence, disability and death of cattle caused by transportation stress, and improving the overall comfort of cattle during transportation.

[0029] See also Figure 1 As shown, the rubber layer 1 of this embodiment is a rubber shock-absorbing and sound-insulating pad; the rubber layer can also be rubber damping material, spring material, foam plastic and other related shock-absorbing and sound-insulating materials; the rubber shock-absorbing and sound-insulating pad is connected to the bottom of the car body, and during transportation, it increases the friction of the contact surface, isolates vehicle noise and buffers the vibration caused by the vehicle, and at the same time remains stationary during transportation.

[0030] See also Figure 1 As shown, the rubber shock-absorbing and sound-insulating pad of this embodiment can be a nitrile rubber shock-absorbing and sound-insulating pad, a chloroprene rubber shock-absorbing and sound-insulating pad or a composite material shock-absorbing and sound-insulating pad.

[0031] See also Figure 1 As shown, the sterilization and purification layer 2 of this embodiment includes a non-woven fabric layer and a wood ash layer, and the wood ash layer is located inside the non-woven fabric layer; the wood ash layer absorbs moisture in the air, which helps to maintain a dry environment; controls the spread of bacteria and pathogens; neutralizes ammonia produced by livestock manure, reduces the irritation of ammonia to livestock and the impact on air quality, thereby inhibiting the occurrence of diseases and pests in long-distance transportation, has a sterilization function, and can purify the odor produced by feces and urine.

[0032] See also Figure 1 As shown, the sterilization and purification layer 2 of this embodiment includes a non-woven fabric layer and an activated carbon layer, and the activated carbon layer is located inside the non-woven fabric layer; the activated carbon layer has a strong adsorption capacity, which can control the odor in the cattle farm, such as the stench generated by feces, urine, etc., and can absorb moisture and odor, providing a drier and cleaner environment, which is conducive to the health and comfort of cattle.

[0033] See also Figure 1 As shown, the sterilization and purification layer 2 of this embodiment includes a non-woven fabric layer and a wood ash mixed with activated carbon interlayer, and the wood ash mixed with activated carbon interlayer is located inside the non-woven fabric layer; the wood ash mixed with activated carbon interlayer can inhibit the occurrence of pests and diseases during long-distance transportation, has a sterilization function, and can purify the odor produced by feces and urine.

[0034] See also Figure 1As shown, the wear-resistant layer 3 of this embodiment is a hard coconut palm layer; the fiber is extracted from the raw coconut shell, and it can also be a palm pad layer or a mountain palm pad layer, which supports cattle stepping on it, increases stability and anti-slip properties. The coconut palm pad layer is a natural avant-garde material with good elasticity and supporting performance, wear resistance and pressure resistance, not easy to deform, long service life, and good air permeability, which also helps prevent bacteria growth and odor.

[0035] The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned implementation modes. Anyone should be aware of the structural changes made under the inspiration of the present invention. Any technical solution that is the same or similar to the present invention falls within the protection scope of the present invention. The technology, shape, and structure that are not described in detail in the present invention are all known technologies.

Claims

1. A device for improving animal welfare during long-distance transportation of cattle, comprising a pad arranged on a carriage, characterized in that: The pad comprises a rubber layer (1), a sterilization and purification layer (2), and a wear-resistant layer (3); the sterilization and purification layer (2) is located between the rubber layer (1) and the wear-resistant layer (3); the rubber layer (1) is located below the sterilization and purification layer (2), and the wear-resistant layer (3) is located above the sterilization and purification layer (2).

2. The device for improving animal welfare during long-distance transportation of cattle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rubber layer (1) is a rubber shock-absorbing and sound-insulating pad.

3. The device for improving animal welfare during long-distance transportation of cattle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rubber shock-absorbing and sound-insulating pad can be a nitrile rubber shock-absorbing and sound-insulating pad, a chloroprene rubber shock-absorbing and sound-insulating pad or a composite material shock-absorbing and sound-insulating pad.

4. The device for improving animal welfare during long-distance transportation of cattle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sterilization and purification layer (2) comprises a non-woven fabric layer and a plant ash layer, wherein the plant ash layer is located inside the non-woven fabric layer.

5. The device for improving animal welfare during long-distance transportation of cattle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sterilization and purification layer (2) comprises a non-woven fabric layer and an activated carbon layer, wherein the activated carbon layer is located inside the non-woven fabric layer.

6. The device for improving animal welfare during long-distance transportation of cattle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wear-resistant layer (3) is made of natural avant-garde materials such as coconut palm, palm or mountain palm.

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