Breeding house for feeding plateau yak calves
By designing a connecting structure between the large cattle fence and the calf fence in the yak pen on the plateau, the problem of feeding cows and calves separately was solved, which improved work efficiency, reduced labor intensity and economic pressure, and protected the ecological environment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SICHUAN ACAD OF GRASSLAND SCI
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, separating cows and calves for feeding on plateaus presents challenges such as low work efficiency, high labor intensity, and impracticality in designing complex separation devices for the plateau environment, which increases economic pressure and the risk of ecological damage.
Design a pen structure that includes a large cattle pen and a calf pen. By adjusting the width and connection method of the pens, the calves are placed in one corner of the large cattle pen, and a feeding trough is placed in the calf pen. The pens are used to separate the cows and calves, and the pen design is simplified to reduce material usage.
This method effectively separates cows and calves, reducing the labor intensity and economic burden on herders, while avoiding damage to the grassland ecosystem and adapting to the resource-scarce environment of the plateau.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of animal husbandry technology, and in particular relates to a pen for feeding calves of plateau yaks. Background Technology
[0002] After calving, female yaks on the plateau need supplementary feeding for their calves. However, adult female yaks are quite wild, and it poses a safety risk for herders to feed the calves individually. If they are fed together, the calves cannot access the supplementary feed. Therefore, a device is needed to separate the mother yak from the calf. Existing technology proposes installing different gates in the yak passageways to separate the mother yak from the calf, but this method is inefficient and labor-intensive.
[0003] In addition, the natural environment of the plateau is as follows:
[0004] (0). Strong winds and frequent winds: The wind speed is high on the plateau, and the amount of water lost from the body surface is significantly higher than that on the plain, especially when labor or strenuous activities are carried out, deep breathing is accelerated, and sweating causes even greater water loss.
[0005] (1) Short plant growth cycle: Due to low temperature and cold climate, the plant growth period is very short.
[0006] (2) The soil is severely weathered and the soil layer is shallow: The soil is severely weathered.
[0007] Therefore, given the scarcity of materials in high-altitude grasslands, designing complex devices to isolate mother yaks from their calves is impractical and would only increase the economic burden on herders. Utility Model Content
[0008] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a pen for feeding calves of yaks on the plateau.
[0009] The present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0010] A pen for feeding calves of yaks on the plateau, comprising a large yak pen, a calf pen, and a feeding trough.
[0011] The width between adjacent vertical bars of the large cattle fence is ≥40cm, while the width between adjacent vertical bars of the calf fence is ≤35cm. The calf fence is connected to the large cattle fence, and the calf pen enclosed by the calf fence is located at one corner of the large cattle pen enclosed by the large cattle fence. Feed troughs for supplementing feed for calves are placed inside the calf pen.
[0012] Furthermore, the large cattle fence includes sections I, II, III, and IV; the calf fence includes sections I, II, III, and IV. One end of section I of the large cattle fence is connected to the other end of section I of the calf fence, and the other end of section I of the large cattle fence is connected to one end of section II of the large cattle fence.
[0013] At one end of section II of the bull fence is gate number I. When gate number I is closed, it connects to one end of section III of the bull fence. The other end of section III connects to one end of section IV of the bull fence. Section IV of the bull fence connects to one end of section IV of the calf fence. At one end of section I of the calf fence is gate number II. The other end of section I of the calf fence connects to one end of section II of the calf fence. The other end of section II of the calf fence connects to one end of section III of the calf fence. The other end of section III of the calf fence connects to one end of section IV of the calf fence. When gate number II is closed, it connects to the other end of section IV of the calf fence.
[0014] Furthermore, the feeding trough includes a feeding trough cover and a feeding trough body, with the feeding trough cover rotatably mounted on the feeding trough body via a hinge.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0016] This cattle pen separates the yaks by adjusting one corner of the large yak pen into a calf pen. The width of the calf pen's fence is adjusted so that the large yaks cannot pass through while the calves can pass through easily. A feeding trough is designed inside the calf pen for convenient supplemental feeding. The fence gate of the calf pen allows herders to enter easily without having to pass through the large yak pen and risk accidents. The fence gate of the large yak pen facilitates the management of yak entry and exit. Compared to designing a gate in a passageway and adding two pens, this design requires less material (fences, etc.), is suitable for the resource-scarce environment of the plateau, eliminates the need for complex separation structures, avoids ecological damage to the grasslands, reduces the labor intensity of herders, and is suitable for high-altitude operations. This invention is more convenient, requires less investment, and places no economic burden on herders. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model (top view);
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fence structure; where (a) is the large cattle fence and (b) is the calf fence.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding trough structure;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a side view of the feeding trough.
[0021] In the picture: 1 - Big cattle fence;
[0022] 3- Part I of the Big Ox Fence, 102- Part II of the Big Ox Fence, 103- Part III of the Big Ox Fence, 104- Part VI of the Big Ox Fence, 105- Gate I;
[0023] 4-Calf Fence;
[0024] 5- Cattle Fence Part I, 202- Cattle Fence Part II, 203- Cattle Fence Part III, 204- Cattle Fence Part IV;
[0025] Gate No. 6-Ⅱ;
[0026] 7-Feeding trough;
[0027] 301 - Feeding trough cover, 302 - Feeding trough body, 303 - Hinge. Detailed Implementation
[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model are described clearly and completely below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model discloses a pen for feeding calves of plateau yaks, including a large calf fence 1, a calf fence 2, and a feeding trough 3.
[0030] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the width between adjacent vertical bars of the large cattle fence 1 is ≥40cm, and the width between adjacent vertical bars of the calf fence 2 is ≤35cm. Generally, the body width of a yak calf is 32cm or less, while the body width of an adult female yak is over 45cm. The calf fence 2 is connected to the large cattle fence 1, and the calf pen enclosed by the calf fence 2 is located at one corner of the large cattle pen enclosed by the large cattle fence 1. Feed troughs for supplementing the calves' diet are placed inside the calf pen enclosed by the calf fence 2.
[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, the large calf fence 1 includes large calf fence section I 101, large calf fence section II 102, large calf fence section III 103, and large calf fence section IV 104. The calf fence 2 includes calf fence section I 201, calf fence section II 202, calf fence section III 203, and calf fence section IV 204. One end of large calf fence section I 101 is connected to the other end of calf fence section I 201, and the other end of large calf fence section I 101 is connected to one end of large calf fence section II 102.
[0032] A gate 105 (No. I) is installed at one end of section II of the bull fence 102. When closed, gate 105 connects to one end of section III of the bull fence 103. The other end of section III of the bull fence 103 connects to one end of section IV of the bull fence 104. Section IV of the bull fence 104 connects to one end of section IV of the calf fence 204. A gate 205 (No. II) is installed at one end of section I of the calf fence 201. The other end of section I of the calf fence 201 connects to one end of section II of the calf fence 202. The other end of section II of the calf fence 202 connects to one end of section III of the calf fence 203. The other end of section III of the calf fence 203 connects to one end of section IV of the calf fence 204. When gate 205 is closed, it connects to the other end of section IV of the calf fence 204.
[0033] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the feeding trough 3 includes a feeding trough cover 301 and a feeding trough body 302. The feeding trough cover 301 is rotatably mounted on the feeding trough body 302 via a hinge.
[0034] The working method of this utility model:
[0035] Every evening, gate 105 of fence number I is opened, allowing all the yaks to enter the cattle pen enclosed by fence number 1 (large yak pen). Herdsmen then use gate 205 of fence number II to place supplementary feed into the feeding trough 3 of the calf pen enclosed by fence number 2. Calves, being less than 35cm wide, can pass through easily, while adult yaks, exceeding 45cm in width, can pass through, thus completing the supplementary feeding of the calves. During the day, gate 105 of fence number I is opened, allowing yaks of all sizes to graze in the pasture.
[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A shed for feeding calves of highland yaks, characterized in that, It includes a large cattle fence, a calf fence, and feeding troughs. The width between adjacent vertical bars of the large cattle fence is ≥40cm, and the width between adjacent vertical bars of the calf fence is ≤35cm. The calf fence is connected to the large cattle fence. The calf pen enclosed by the calf fence is located at one corner of the large cattle pen enclosed by the large cattle fence. Feeding troughs for supplementing feed to the calves are placed inside the cattle pen enclosed by the calf fence.
2. The housing according to claim 1, characterized in that The large cattle fence consists of sections I, II, III, and IV; the calf fence consists of sections I, II, III, and IV. One end of section I of the large cattle fence is connected to the other end of section I of the calf fence, and the other end of section I of the large cattle fence is connected to one end of section II of the large cattle fence. At the other end of section II of the bull fence is gate No. I. When gate No. I is closed, it connects to one end of section III of the bull fence. The other end of section III of the bull fence connects to one end of section IV of the bull fence. Section IV of the bull fence connects to one end of section IV of the calf fence. At one end of section I of the calf fence is gate No. II. The other end of section I of the calf fence connects to one end of section II of the calf fence. The other end of section II of the calf fence connects to one end of section III of the calf fence. The other end of section III of the calf fence connects to one end of section IV of the calf fence. When gate No. II is closed, it connects to the other end of section IV of the calf fence.
3. The housing according to claim 1, characterized in that The feeding trough includes a feeding trough cover and a feeding trough body. The feeding trough cover is rotatably mounted on the feeding trough body via a hinge.