Artificial insemination cage for sheep
By designing an artificial insemination cage for sheep, using clamping components and a two-part opening and closing door structure, the problems of contact infection in ewes and insufficient pen space were solved, achieving effective fixation of sheep and convenience of insemination operations, and reducing breeding costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-13
AI Technical Summary
During artificial insemination of sheep, there is a high risk of contact infection between ewes, and insufficient pen resources affect insemination efficiency and cost.
Design a sheep artificial insemination cage with a separate cage structure, an internal clamping assembly and a two-part opening door. The clamping assembly includes a sheep neck clamp and a movable clamping plate. The two-part opening door facilitates the fixation of sheep, prevents contact infection and saves space.
It effectively restrains sheep, avoids contact infection, saves space, improves insemination efficiency, and reduces breeding costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to equipment for artificial insemination of sheep, specifically an artificial insemination cage for sheep. Background Technology
[0002] Artificial insemination in sheep mainly involves semen collection and insemination. Insemination of ewes is generally not completed in one insemination session, but usually requires multiple insemination operations, with a certain time interval between each insemination.
[0003] In current sheep farming practices, some farmers lack experience with artificial insemination, necessitating the establishment of sheep artificial insemination stations. These stations can perform artificial insemination on sheep belonging to farmers within a specific region. Furthermore, these stations can significantly improve the utilization rate of superior breeding rams and the number of litters bred, accelerate genetic progress in the flock, and reduce the number of breeding rams required, thereby lowering farming costs. The process of inseminating estrus ewes at sheep artificial insemination stations is not completed in one go, but rather in two stages. The second insemination is performed 8-12 hours after the first. During the interval between the two inseminations, the sheep are typically kept in mixed pens, increasing the risk of contact infection between ewes. Individual penning, on the other hand, requires considerable space, leading to pen shortages during peak artificial insemination periods. Summary of the Invention
[0004] This utility model is a sheep artificial insemination cage. It adopts a separate cage structure and has a corresponding mechanism for fixing the sheep inside the cage. In the actual insemination process, the sheep can be effectively fixed, which facilitates the insemination operation. The separate cage can also effectively avoid contact infection between sheep.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] An artificial insemination cage for sheep includes a cage body and a clamping assembly for securing sheep within the cage body. The cage body is a horizontal rectangular frame structure with an opening and closing door at the rear, a fence and a feeding trough at the front, and partitions on both sides. The clamping assembly includes a sheep neck clamp mounted on the front fence of the cage body.
[0007] The bottom of the cage is also equipped with a slatted floor and a urinal. The slatted floor is located in the lower part of the cage and is spaced apart from the ground. The urinal is placed between the slatted floor and the ground.
[0008] Furthermore, the opening and closing door is divided into two parts, namely the upper opening and closing door and the lower opening and closing door. The upper opening and closing door and the lower opening and closing door together close and open the rear of the cage. The upper opening and closing door and the lower opening and closing door correspond to the area above the slatted floor. When sheep enter and exit the cage, the upper opening and closing door and the lower opening and closing door are opened or closed at the same time. When inseminating sheep, the upper opening and closing door is opened for operation.
[0009] Furthermore, the lower half of the downward-opening door is provided with a baffle-type manure baffle.
[0010] Furthermore, the clamping assembly also includes a clamping plate disposed inside the cage. The clamping plate has two symmetrically arranged parts and is a movable structure. When in use, it moves towards the center to clamp the sheep inside the cage.
[0011] The clamping plate has a plate-like structure, and sliding shafts are provided at the top and bottom of the clamping plate.
[0012] The top and bottom of the cage are respectively provided with transverse sliding grooves. The sliding grooves limit the sliding shafts at the top and bottom of the clamping plate. Through the cooperation of the sliding shafts and the sliding grooves, the clamping plate slides left and right in the cage.
[0013] Furthermore, recesses are provided on the partitions on both sides of the cage. The sliding groove extends laterally into the recesses. When the clamping plate slides into the two ends of the sliding groove along the sliding shaft, it is completely hidden inside the recesses.
[0014] Furthermore, the bottom of the cage is provided with a circular hole for limiting the sliding shaft, and the bottom of the clamping plate is hinged in the circular hole through the sliding shaft; an arc-shaped limiting groove is provided at the top front of the cage, and the limiting groove limits the sliding shaft at the top of the clamping plate; when the clamping plate rotates along the circular hole at the bottom, the sliding shaft at the top slides in the limiting groove.
[0015] The present invention, by adopting the above-described technical solution, has the following beneficial effects:
[0016] The device has a simple overall structure. By setting two sets of clamping components inside the cage, it can effectively fix the sheep and facilitate the insemination operation.
[0017] In addition, the two-part opening and closing door structure at the rear of the cage is also a very ingenious design for insemination operations. When performing insemination, only the upper opening and closing door needs to be opened. Even if the operation is convenient, the sheep's lower limbs are restricted to prevent it from moving backward and struggling, which would affect the insemination operation. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of Example 1.
[0019] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the clamping plate corresponding to Example 1.
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of Example 2.
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping plate corresponding to Example 2. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Example
[0023] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 The diagram shows an artificial insemination cage for sheep, which includes a cage body 1 and a clamping assembly 2 installed inside the cage body 1 to fix the sheep. The cage body 1 is a horizontal rectangular frame structure. The rear of the cage body 1 is provided with an opening and closing door 3, the front of the cage body 1 is provided with a fence 4 and a feeding trough 5, and the two sides of the cage body 1 are respectively provided with partitions 6. The clamping assembly 2 includes a sheep neck clamp 201 installed on the front fence 4 of the cage body 1.
[0024] The cage body 1 is also provided with a slatted floor 7 and a urinal 8 at the bottom. The slatted floor 7 is located in the lower part of the cage body 1. The slatted floor 8 is a certain distance from the ground. The urinal 8 is movably placed between the slatted floor 7 and the ground.
[0025] The opening and closing door 3 is divided into upper and lower parts, namely upper opening and closing door 301 and lower opening and closing door 302. The upper opening and closing door 301 and lower opening and closing door 302 together close and open the rear of the cage body 1. The upper opening and closing door 301 and lower opening and closing door 302 correspond to the area above the manure slatted floor 7. When sheep enter and exit the cage body 1, the upper opening and closing door 301 and lower opening and closing door 302 are opened or closed at the same time. When inseminating sheep, the upper opening and closing door 301 is opened for operation.
[0026] The lower half of the downward-opening door 302 is provided with a baffle-type manure baffle 303.
[0027] The clamping assembly 2 also includes a clamping plate 202 disposed in the cage body. The clamping plate 202 has two symmetrically arranged pieces and is a movable structure. When in use, it moves towards the center to clamp the sheep in the cage body 1.
[0028] The clamping plate 202 has a plate-like structure, and the top and bottom of the clamping plate 202 are respectively provided with sliding shafts 203.
[0029] The top and bottom of the cage 1 are respectively provided with transverse sliding grooves 101. The sliding grooves 101 limit the sliding shafts 203 at the top and bottom of the clamping plate 2. Through the cooperation of the sliding shafts 203 and the sliding grooves 101, the clamping plate 2 slides left and right in the cage 1.
[0030] The partition plates 6 on both sides of the cage body 1 are respectively provided with recesses 601. The sliding groove 101 extends laterally into the recesses 601. When the clamping plate 202 slides into the two ends of the sliding groove 101 along with the sliding shaft 203, it is completely hidden in the recesses 601.
[0031] In this embodiment, the cage 1 has an overall height of 1500mm, a length of 1170mm (including the width of the fence 4 and the fence door), a width of 700mm for the partition 6, a height of 275mm from the ground for the slatted floor 7, and a bottom height of 80mm from the ground for the sheep neck clip 201 installed on the fence 4. Correspondingly, the length and width of the manure basin 8 installed at the bottom of the cage 1 correspond to the length and width of the slatted floor 7, and the height of the manure basin 8 is 200mm, slightly lower than the distance between the slatted floor 7 and the ground. Example
[0032] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that the opening and closing method of the clamping plate is different. In embodiment 1, the clamping plate can slide left and right as a whole, while in this embodiment, the clamping plate is set as a hinged rotating structure.
[0033] Specifically as follows:
[0034] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 The cage 1 shown has a circular hole 102 at the bottom for limiting the sliding shaft 203. The bottom of the clamping plate 202 is hinged to the circular hole 102 through the sliding shaft 203. An arc-shaped limiting groove 103 is provided at the upper front of the cage 1. The limiting groove 103 limits the sliding shaft 203 at the top of the clamping plate 2. When the clamping plate 202 rotates along the circular hole 102 at the bottom, the sliding shaft 203 at the top slides in the limiting groove 103.
[0035] This utility model mainly includes two clamping components for holding sheep and a two-part opening and closing door structure for sheep to enter and exit.
[0036] Among them, the neck clamp in the clamping assembly is a conventional head clamping method, while the clamping plate structure clamps the sheep's body simultaneously. By clamping the sheep's body side by the clamping plate, the sheep is more securely fixed. The above are two clamping methods: one is a parallel sliding structure, and the other is a rotating structure. Both are intended to better fix the sheep's body.
[0037] The upper and lower opening doors at the rear of the cage offer significant convenience in practical use. When sheep enter and exit, both doors open and close synchronously. For insemination, only the upper door needs to be opened, exposing the sheep's vulva for the insemination procedure. The lower door can also restrict the sheep's hind limbs. Furthermore, the manure baffle on the lower door effectively prevents feces or urine from splashing outside the cage when sheep defecate on the slatted floor.
[0038] In addition, the cage body is a rectangular structure, and the sheep neck clamps, fence gates, clamping components, etc. are set as horizontal structures. In practical applications, this firstly ensures that the sheep have a certain amount of space to move around. Furthermore, when performing insemination, the sheep are restrained in a relatively narrow longitudinal direction, which facilitates the restraint of the sheep and the insemination operation.
[0039] In practical applications, the insemination cages corresponding to this device can be placed side by side, with each sheep corresponding to one insemination cage, which saves space and avoids the risk of contact infection that exists in mixed rearing.
[0040] It should be noted that the above embodiments are not a complete limitation of the invention described in this application, but rather two specific manifestations of the invention. In particular, the description of the size only represents a preferred specification in actual use. In specific applications, the size and specifications of the cage can be adjusted according to different breeds of sheep. Any improvements made on the basis of this solution that are known to those skilled in the art should fall within the scope of protection claimed in this application.
Claims
1. A sheep artificial insemination cage characterised in that: It includes a cage and a clamping assembly arranged in the cage for fixing the sheep, the cage is a transverse cuboid frame structure, the rear part of the cage is provided with an opening and closing door, the front part of the cage is provided with a fence and a feeding trough, and the two sides of the cage are respectively provided with a partition; the clamping assembly includes a sheep neck clamp arranged on the fence of the front part of the cage.
2. The artificial insemination cage for sheep according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the cage is also provided with a manure leakage floor and a manure and urine basin, the manure leakage floor is arranged in the lower part of the cage, and the manure leakage floor is spaced apart from the ground, and the manure and urine basin is movably placed between the manure leakage floor and the ground.
3. A sheep artificial insemination cage according to claim 2, characterised in that: The opening and closing door is divided into upper and lower parts, which are respectively an upper opening and closing door and a lower opening and closing door, the upper opening and closing door and the lower opening and closing door jointly close and open the rear part of the cage, and the upper opening and closing door and the lower opening and closing door correspond to the area above the manure leakage floor; the upper opening and closing door and the lower opening and closing door are opened or closed at the same time when the sheep enters or exits the cage, and the upper opening and closing door is opened for operation when the sheep is inseminated.
4. A sheep artificial insemination cage according to claim 3, characterised in that: The lower half of the lower opening and closing door is provided with a baffle type manure baffle.
5. A sheep artificial insemination cage according to claim 4, characterised in that: The clamping assembly further includes a clamping plate arranged in the cage, the clamping plate is provided with two symmetrically arranged plates, and the clamping plate is of a movable structure, which is used to clamping the sheep in the cage by moving towards the center.
6. A sheep artificial insemination cage according to claim 5, characterised in that: The clamping plate is of a plate structure, and the top and bottom of the clamping plate are respectively provided with sliding shafts.
7. A sheep artificial insemination cage according to claim 6, characterised in that: The top and bottom of the cage are respectively provided with transverse sliding grooves, the sliding grooves limit the sliding shafts at the top and bottom of the clamping plate, and through the cooperation of the sliding shafts and the sliding grooves, the clamping plate slides left and right in the cage.
8. A sheep artificial insemination cage according to claim 7, characterised in that: The partitions on the two sides of the cage are respectively provided with recesses, the sliding grooves extend transversely into the recesses, and when the clamping plate slides into the two end parts of the sliding grooves, the clamping plate as a whole enters the recesses to be hidden.
9. The artificial insemination cage for sheep according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom of the cage is provided with a circular hole for limiting the sliding shaft, and the bottom of the clamping plate is hinged in the circular hole through the sliding shaft; an arc-shaped limiting groove is arranged above the front part of the cage, and the limiting groove limits the sliding shaft at the top of the clamping plate; when the clamping plate rotates along the circular hole at the bottom, the sliding shaft at the top slides in the limiting groove.