Device for the early detection of mastitis and general health assessment of dairy cows

Abstract

Device for the early detection of mastitis in dairy cows, characterized in that it performs an immediate examination of the teats during or after the milking process in order to detect signs of mastitis.

Description

Summary

[0001] The device is used for the early detection of mastitis in dairy cows and simultaneously allows for the assessment of their overall health through milk analysis. UV light sources are used for teat disinfection, and sensors measure the temperature, pH, calcium, and sodium content of the first milk streams. The collected data is transmitted via Wi-Fi to a control unit and analyzed by an AI platform to identify potential health problems such as inflammation or metabolic disorders at an early stage. The device is manually placed on each teat and allows for individual data collection at the quarter level. Technical field

[0002] The invention relates to the fields of dairy farming, animal health and agricultural automation technology, in particular devices for monitoring the health of dairy cows during milking preparation. State of the art

[0003] Currently, various systems exist for the general health monitoring of dairy cows, as well as automatic milking systems. However, a compact, handheld device is lacking that disinfects the teats during milking preparation and also records and analyzes individual health data for each udder quarter in real time. Object of the invention

[0004] The aim of the invention is to provide a portable device that combines effective teat disinfection with simultaneous data collection in order to significantly improve the early detection of mastitis, systemic infections and metabolic diseases in dairy cows. Brief description of the drawing

[0005] The attached schematic drawing illustrates the structure and function of the device, including the positioning of the UV sources, sensors, milk chamber, control unit and communication modules. Detailed description

[0006] The device consists of a single milking cup with a flexible lining for optimal adaptation to the teat. UV lamps are positioned around the upper rim of the cup to disinfect the teat with each attachment. The first streams of milk are introduced into a transparent chamber using a slight vacuum, where sensors measure temperature, pH value, and calcium and sodium concentrations.

[0007] Once the measurement is complete, an automatic drain valve opens to remove the milk. The device has an integrated control module (Raspberry Pi or equivalent) that stores and processes the sensor data. The data is transmitted via Wi-Fi to a central management system. An RFID unit identifies each cow individually. The results are compiled and sent to designated recipients via email, WhatsApp, or Google Drive.

Claims

[1] Device for the early detection of mastitis in dairy cows, characterized by that it performs an immediate examination of the teats during or after the milking process to detect signs of mastitis. [2] The device according to claim 1, characterized by that it automatically disinfects the teats after milking using UV radiation (ultraviolet radiation) to prevent the transmission of germs. [3] The device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the recorded measurement data and test results are automatically transmitted to a central monitoring system after completion of the milking process. [4] The device according to claim 3, characterized by that the central monitoring system uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze the data, detect changes and predict diseases such as mastitis, indigestion or inflammation.