A feeding trough for fat-tailed sheep in western Henan
By designing a partitioned feeding trough structure, the problems of the strong gregariousness of Yuxi fat-tailed sheep and feed freezing at low temperatures were solved, achieving safe and convenient feeding and cleaning, and meeting the special breeding and management needs of Yuxi fat-tailed sheep.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LUOYANG ZHAOLONG AGRI & ANIMAL HUSBANDRY TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-03
AI Technical Summary
The existing single-layer, single-length trough structure of feed troughs cannot meet the needs of the Yuxi fat-tailed sheep, which have strong social behavior, increased feed demand during pregnancy, and feed water freezing at low temperatures, leading to problems such as pushing, abortion, and gastrointestinal spasms.
A partitioned feeding trough was designed, which adopts an inner and outer shell structure. The outer side of the inner shell is equipped with a temperature-controlled electric heater. There is a cavity and a guide ring between the inner and outer shells. The arc-shaped isolation rod can be moved and connected to the water supply pipe for partitioned feeding and heating and heat preservation. At the same time, the water supply pipe can be used for cleaning and watering.
It avoids pushing and shoving during feeding, keeps the feed warm to prevent it from freezing, and facilitates cleaning and watering, thus solving the special breeding and management challenges of the Yuxi fat-tailed sheep.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aquaculture technology, specifically a feeding trough for Yuxi fat-tailed sheep. Background Technology
[0002] The Yuxi Fat-tailed Sheep is an excellent local breed in Henan Province, characterized by strong disease resistance and good gregariousness. However, its breeding management presents unique challenges: Reproductive characteristics: Ewes are mostly single-birth sheep with a low ovulation rate; Sensitivity during pregnancy: In the late stages of pregnancy (46-150 days), the fetal weight gain accounts for 90% of the birth weight. During this stage, ewes need to avoid frozen feed, crowding, collisions, and slips, otherwise miscarriage is likely to occur; Nutritional requirements: The feed needs to be increased by 20% in the late stages of pregnancy compared to the maintenance feed amount, but moldy or frozen feed must be strictly prohibited.
[0003] Currently, traditional feeding troughs, specifically single-layer, single-length troughs, are commonly used in livestock farms. However, using these troughs for Yuxi fat-tailed sheep presents the following problems: 1. Yuxi fat-tailed sheep are highly gregarious and prone to pushing and shoving while feeding, easily knocking over pregnant ewes; 2. In winter, when water-mixed concentrate feed is poured into the trough, the low temperature causes the water in the feed to freeze into ice crystals, which can cause gastrointestinal spasms in ewes, potentially leading to abortion. Therefore, this application provides a feeding trough specifically for Yuxi fat-tailed sheep to address these issues. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the existing defects and provide a feeding trough for fat-tailed sheep in western Henan. It adopts a partitioned feeding method, which can avoid the fat-tailed sheep pushing each other during feeding. At the same time, it can heat and keep the feed warm, preventing the water in the feed from freezing into ice crystals under low temperature conditions. It can also spray water directly into the feeding trough for cleaning. The feeding trough can also be used to feed water to the fat-tailed sheep. It has multiple functions, is easy to use, and can effectively solve the problems in the background technology.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a feeding trough for Yuxi fat-tailed sheep, comprising an inner shell, an outer shell on the outside of the inner shell, a temperature-controlled electric heater on the outer side of the inner shell, and a cavity between the inner shell and the outer shell. The cavity contains several sets of evenly distributed guide rings, and an arc-shaped isolation rod is slidably arranged inside the guide rings. A water supply pipe is provided at one end of the arc-shaped isolation rod located outside the cavity. The part of the arc-shaped isolation rod near the water supply pipe is hollow, and a through hole is opened on the inner side of the arc-shaped isolation rod corresponding to its hollow part.
[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inner shell is a hollow structure.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the bottom of the outer shell is provided with a drain pipe communicating with the cavity, and a drain valve is provided on the drain pipe.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the water supply pipe is equipped with a valve.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, both ends of the outer shell are provided with mounting shafts.
[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0011] The feeding trough for Yuxi fat-tailed sheep in this utility model adopts a partitioned feeding method, which can avoid the fat-tailed sheep pushing each other during feeding. At the same time, it can heat and keep the feed warm, preventing the water in the feed from freezing into ice crystals under low temperature conditions. Water can also be sprayed directly into the feeding trough for cleaning. The feeding trough can also be used to feed water to the fat-tailed sheep. It has multiple functions and is convenient to use. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0013] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the front view of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the arc-shaped isolation rod in this utility model.
[0015] In the diagram: 1 Inner shell, 2 Outer shell, 3 Temperature-controlled electric heater, 4 Guide ring, 5 Arc-shaped isolation rod, 51 Through hole, 6 Water supply pipe, 61 Valve, 7 Mounting shaft. Detailed Implementation
[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0017] Please see Figure 1-3 This utility model provides a technical solution: a feeding trough for Yuxi fat-tailed sheep, including an inner shell 1, an outer shell 2 on the outside of the inner shell 1, a temperature-controlled electric heater 3 on the outer side of the inner shell 1, and a cavity between the inner shell 1 and the outer shell 2. The cavity is provided with several sets of evenly distributed guide rings 4, and an arc-shaped isolation rod 5 is slidably arranged inside the guide ring 4. A water supply pipe 6 is provided at one end of the arc-shaped isolation rod 5 located outside the cavity. The part of the arc-shaped isolation rod 5 near the water supply pipe 6 is hollow, and a through hole 51 is opened on the inner side of the arc-shaped isolation rod 5 corresponding to its hollow part.
[0018] Furthermore, the inner shell 1 is a hollow structure.
[0019] Furthermore, the bottom of the outer casing 2 is provided with a drain pipe that communicates with the cavity, and a drain valve is provided on the drain pipe.
[0020] Furthermore, a valve 61 is installed on the water supply pipe 6.
[0021] Furthermore, mounting shafts 7 are provided at both ends of the outer casing 2.
[0022] The temperature-controlled electric heater 3 used in this utility model is a commonly used electrical device in the prior art. Its working method and circuit structure are well-known technologies and will not be described in detail here.
[0023] When using:
[0024] The feed trough is installed onto the external mounting bracket via mounting shaft 7;
[0025] After the feed is poured into the inner shell 1, the arc-shaped isolation rod 5 is moved by the water supply pipe 6 and the water supply pipe 6 is brought into contact with the upper surface of the inner shell 1. At this time, the upper space of the trough is divided into several positions by the arc-shaped isolation rod 5, and then the fat-tailed sheep eat feed in different positions.
[0026] When it is necessary to clean the inner shell 1, open valve 61, and water in the external water pipe is transported to the arc-shaped isolation rod 5 through water pipe 6, and discharged into the inner shell 1 through through hole 51, so as to facilitate cleaning of the inner shell 1;
[0027] Similarly, when water needs to be added, simply repeat the steps of cleaning the inner shell 1 to add water to the inner shell 1.
[0028] In cold weather, to prevent the water in the feed from freezing into ice crystals in the inner shell 1, the temperature-controlled electric heater 3 is turned on to heat and keep the feed warm through the inner shell 1, thus preventing fat-tailed sheep from eating feed containing ice crystals.
[0029] This invention employs a partitioned feeding system, which can prevent fat-tailed sheep from pushing and shoving during feeding. It can also heat and keep the feed warm, preventing water in the feed from freezing into ice crystals under low-temperature conditions. Water can be sprayed directly into the feeding trough for cleaning. The feeding trough can also be used to feed water to fat-tailed sheep. It is multifunctional and easy to use.
[0030] The parts not disclosed in this utility model are all prior art, and their specific structures, materials, and working principles will not be described in detail. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A trough for Yuxi fat-tailed sheep, comprising an inner shell (1), characterized in that: The outer shell (2) is provided on the outer side of the inner shell (1). The outer side of the inner shell (1) is provided with a temperature-controlled electric heater (3). A cavity is provided between the inner shell (1) and the outer shell (2). Several sets of evenly distributed guide rings (4) are provided inside the cavity. An arc-shaped isolation rod (5) is slidably provided inside the guide ring (4). A water supply pipe (6) is provided at one end of the arc-shaped isolation rod (5) located outside the cavity. The part of the arc-shaped isolation rod (5) near the water supply pipe (6) is a hollow structure. A through hole (51) is opened on the inner side of the arc-shaped isolation rod (5) corresponding to its hollow part.
2. The trough for fat-tailed sheep in the west of Henan Province according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner shell (1) is a hollow structure.
3. The trough for fat-tailed sheep in the west of Henan Province according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the outer shell (2) is provided with a drain pipe that communicates with the cavity, and a drain valve is provided on the drain pipe.
4. The trough for fat-tailed sheep in the west of Henan Province according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water supply pipe (6) is equipped with a valve (61).
5. The trough for Yuxi fat-tailed sheep of claim 1, characterized in that: The outer casing (2) is provided with mounting shafts (7) at both ends.