Camel digestion and metabolism cage

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of animal nutriology and feed science, and discloses a camel digestion and metabolism cage which comprises a cage body for limiting the movement of a single experimental camel, the head end of the cage body is provided with a food trough and a water trough, and the tail end of the cage body is provided with a cage door for the camel to enter and exit; baffles for preventing metabolite from splashing are arranged in front of a base of the cage body and on the left side and the right side of the base of the cage body, a plurality of cage bottom leaking holes for leaking metabolism excrement and urine of camels are formed in the cage bottom facing the rear portion, a conveying belt used for separating the excrement and the urine is arranged below the cage bottom leaking holes, the longitudinal section of the conveying belt is in a V shape, and a tray for bearing the urine is arranged below the conveying belt. Automatic separation of excrement and urine is achieved through the leaking holes formed in the cage bottom and the conveying belt, and the edges are installed on the cage body base and the two sides of the conveying belt, so that camel urine can be effectively prevented from splashing out; the V-shaped conveyor belt can prevent camel manure from rolling down from the two sides of the conveyor belt, collection of the camel manure is facilitated, and therefore the accuracy of test data is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal nutrition and feed science research, and in particular to a camel digestive and metabolic cage. Background Technology

[0002] When conducting research on the nutritional regulation of camels, it is necessary to carry out digestive and metabolic experiments on camels, which requires collecting camel feces and urine. However, camels are larger and heavier than ruminants such as cattle and sheep, and their habits are more wild than those of ordinary livestock.

[0003] In actual production and feeding trials, the most common metabolic cages are those for cattle and sheep. The metabolic cages for sheep will not be discussed here because the size of sheep and the feeding management are quite different from those for camels. The metabolic cages for cattle are closer to the needs of camel metabolic trials than those for sheep.

[0004] A Chinese patent with publication number CN213369271U discloses a bovine digestive and metabolic cage, relating to the field of animal nutrition and feed science research technology. The cage includes a cage body, legs, a conveyor belt, a manure bucket, a urine bucket, a pressure sensor, a feeding device, and a weighing device. Multiple legs are fixed to the lower end of the cage body. The cage body has a door on its side wall. The feeding device is fixed to the cage body. The bottom of the cage body includes a slatted floor. The conveyor belt is located below the slatted floor and is inclined on both sides. The pressure sensor is fixed to the conveyor belt. The manure bucket is located below one end of the conveyor belt in the transmission direction. The urine bucket is located below the lower side of the conveyor belt. Two weighing devices are fixed below the manure bucket and the urine bucket, respectively. The weighing devices are wirelessly connected to a computer.

[0005] The limitations of this technology include: the cage bottom lacks a border, allowing urine to easily splash out of the cage and resulting in incomplete urine collection; excessive mesh in the cage bottom reduces animal comfort while standing; and there is side leakage of feces during the conveyor belt's operation. These problems lead to incomplete fecal and urine collection and inaccurate experimental data.

[0006] In actual production and feeding trials, the most common metabolic cages are those for cattle and sheep. The metabolic cages for sheep will not be discussed here because the size and feeding management of sheep are quite different from those for camels. The metabolic cages for cattle are closer to the needs of camel metabolic trials than those for sheep. However, the weight and volume of camels are much greater than those of cattle, so the size and strength of the metabolic cages for cattle cannot meet the needs of camels. Summary of the Invention

[0007] In order to overcome or alleviate one or more of the above technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a camel digestive and metabolic cage.

[0008] This utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0009] A camel digestive and metabolic cage includes a cage body that restricts the movement of a single experimental camel. The front end of the cage body is provided with a feeding trough and a drinking trough, and the rear end of the cage body is provided with a cage door for the camel to enter and exit. The base of the cage body is provided with baffles to prevent the splashing of metabolites in front and on the left and right sides. The bottom of the cage body facing the rear is provided with multiple cage bottom holes for the camel's metabolic feces and urine to leak out. Below the cage bottom holes is a conveyor belt with a V-shaped longitudinal section for separating feces and urine. Below the conveyor belt is a tray for collecting urine.

[0010] According to some embodiments, the conveyor belt is high on both sides and low in the middle, and the sides are provided with edges to prevent liquid from flowing out. The surface of the conveyor belt is provided with holes that can only allow urine to pass through, but not feces. The conveyor belt is driven to rotate by a wheel axle to transport the camel's metabolic feces.

[0011] According to some implementation methods, the length of the bottom hole of the cage is 10cm to 15cm and the width is 5cm to 8cm.

[0012] According to some embodiments, the material used to manufacture the cage is selected from steel pipes.

[0013] According to some implementation methods, the cage is 2.6m to 3m long and 1.5m to 2m wide.

[0014] According to some implementations, the height of the baffle is at least 10cm.

[0015] According to some implementations, the bottom of the cage is at least 0.4m above the ground.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] The camel digestive and metabolic cage provided by this utility model achieves automated separation of feces and urine through the perforations set on the cage bottom and conveyor belt. The edges installed on the cage base and both sides of the conveyor belt can effectively prevent camel urine from splashing out, and the size of the cage restricts the range of movement of the experimental camels, increasing the operability of the experiment. The V-shaped design of the conveyor belt can prevent camel feces from rolling off the sides of the conveyor belt, which helps to collect the camel feces and thus improves the accuracy of the experimental data. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the camel digestive and metabolic cage provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 Top view and isometric view of the base provided for an embodiment of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 A side view of the cage provided for an embodiment of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the conveyor belt and tray provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 5 A side view of the conveyor belt and tray provided for an embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 6 A side view of the wheel axle provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0024] In the picture:

[0025] 1. Support pipe; 2. Water trough; 3. Tray; 4. Conveyor belt; 5. Axle; 6. Cage bottom perforation; 7. Cage door; 8. Railing; 9. Baffle; 10. Feed trough. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that the embodiments and accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute any limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention. All reasonable modifications and combinations that fall within the scope of the inventive spirit of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model; the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In addition, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] like Figure 1This utility model discloses a camel digestive and metabolic cage, including a cage body. The cage body includes four vertical support pipes 1 and multiple horizontal railings 8. The cage body is rectangular, and the camel is kept with its head facing forward and its tail facing backward, unable to turn around. Figure 3 The cage has a base at a certain distance from the ground at its bottom, and baffles 9 are provided on the front and left and right sides of the base, such as... Figure 2 The base has multiple arranged perforations 6 for separating feces and urine on the rear side. A conveyor belt 4 is laid below the perforations 6, and the conveyor belt 4 is driven to rotate by axle 5. A tray 3 for collecting urine is located below the conveyor belt 4. The front side of the base is the camel standing area, which is a flat surface for the camel to stand comfortably. At a suitable height on the front side of the cage, there are water troughs 2 and food troughs 10 for the camels to drink and eat. The cage door 7 is located on the rear side of the cage.

[0031] The following is a more detailed description of the parameters in this embodiment:

[0032] 1) There are a total of 4 support pipes, each 3m long.

[0033] 2) The water trough 2 is a water bowl with a diameter of 50cm and a depth of 20cm, which is fixed at the front of the cage to ensure that the animal has enough water.

[0034] 3) Tray 3, placed below conveyor belt 4, is used to collect urine flowing down from conveyor belt 4.

[0035] 4) Conveyor belt 4, such as Figures 4-5 The conveyor belt 4 has a V-shaped longitudinal section, high on both sides and low in the middle, with 5cm high edges on both sides. It is driven by a set of wheel axles 5. Figure 6 The urine is placed on tray 3 at a height above the bottom of the cage. The conveyor belt 4 has staggered holes, through which urine flows to achieve separation of feces and urine.

[0036] 5) Axle 5, located on one side of conveyor belt 4, provides sufficient power to conveyor belt 4.

[0037] 6) Cage bottom hole 6, which allows feces and urine to fall onto the conveyor belt 7, thereby achieving feces and urine separation.

[0038] 7) Cage door 7, 2.3m high, is installed at the rear end of the cage body, and is fixed to the vertical support column on the right side with a hinge, and can be opened and closed flexibly.

[0039] 8) Railing 8: There are 6 railings in total, four long and two short, with lengths of 2.6m and 1.5m respectively. The connection points are welded to form the cage frame.

[0040] 9) Baffle 9: The bottom edge of the cage has a certain angle of inclination. Baffle 9 is distributed on both sides and the front end, with a height of 10cm. It can restrict the movement of the camels and prevent urine from splashing out.

[0041] 10) Feeding trough 10, which is 1m long, 0.7m wide and 0.6m deep, is fixed on the front railing 8 and can provide sufficient food.

[0042] Because camels have limited movement in their cages, urine primarily falls in the rear half of the cage. Therefore, a 1.5m x 1.3m drainage area in the rear half serves as the urine drainage zone. The drainage holes are 5cm x 1.3cm rectangular, large enough for camel droppings to fall through. The front and sides of the cage base are reinforced with 10cm high stainless steel baffles 9 to restrict camel movement and prevent urine splashing. The feeding trough 10 and water trough 2 are located at the front of the cage. The conveyor belt 4 is positioned at the bottom of the cage, above the tray 3. The V-shaped design of the conveyor belt 4 prevents camel droppings from rolling off. The surface of the conveyor belt 4 has staggered holes, each 1cm x 2cm with rounded corners. Larger camel droppings (generally 2cm to 6cm in diameter) can easily rest on the conveyor belt 6 for collection. Urine flows through the holes to the bottom tray 3, which is placed at the bottom of the conveyor belt 4 for urine collection.

[0043] In this embodiment, the cage is 2.6m to 3m long and 1.5m to 2m wide, with the height adjustable according to the animal's size. The cage bottom perforation 6 is 10cm to 15cm long and 5cm to 8cm wide. The feeding trough 10 measures 1m x 0.6m x 0.7m, the water trough 2 has a diameter of 50cm, the cage bottom is 0.4m above the ground, the conveyor belt measures 1.5m x 1.3m x 0.3m, and the tray measures 1.5m x 1.3m x 0.1m.

[0044] The camel metabolic cage in this embodiment is constructed from 4cm diameter steel pipes, which, compared to existing technologies, offers higher strength and lighter weight. In camel farming, research on camel nutritional metabolism requires collecting camel excrement such as feces and urine. This embodiment modifies a common conveyor belt by using a V-shaped cross-section, preventing camel feces from rolling out and ensuring complete collection of the experimental animals' feces, thus improving the accuracy of experimental data. By observing their living habits and understanding their behavioral characteristics, and by adding a baffle to the cage base, urine splashes out of the cage and restricts the camels' movement, increasing the operability of the experiment and improving the accuracy of the experimental data. This has a positive impact on the development of the industry.

[0045] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, and the protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are within its protection scope. It should be noted that improvements and modifications made by those skilled in the art without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within its protection scope.

Claims

1. A camel digestive and metabolic cage, comprising a cage body restricting the movement of a single experimental camel, characterized in that: The cage has a feeding trough and a drinking trough at the head end, and a cage door for camels to enter and exit at the tail end. The cage base has baffles on the front and left and right sides to prevent the splashing of metabolites. The cage bottom at the rear has multiple cage bottom holes for the camel's excrement and urine to leak out. Below the cage bottom holes is a V-shaped conveyor belt for separating excrement and urine. Below the conveyor belt is a tray for collecting urine.

2. The camel digestive and metabolic cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveyor belt is high on both sides and low in the middle, and has edges on both sides to prevent liquid from flowing out. The surface of the conveyor belt has holes that allow only urine to pass through but not feces. The conveyor belt is driven to rotate by a wheel axle to transport the camel's metabolic feces.

3. The camel digestive and metabolic cage according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cage bottom perforation is 10 cm to 15 cm long and 5 cm to 8 cm wide.

4. The camel digestive and metabolic cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cage is made of steel pipe.

5. The camel digestive and metabolic cage according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cage is 2.6 m to 3 m long and 1.5 m to 2 m wide.

6. The camel digestive and metabolic cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height of the baffle is at least 10cm.

7. The camel digestive and metabolic cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the cage is at least 0.4m above the ground.

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