Device and method for distributing a vaccine, in particular for foxes

Abstract

The subject of the application is a device for spreading vaccine, particularly for foxes, comprising a vaccine tank, a feeder, and a control module. It comprises a land vehicle (1), preferably an all-terrain vehicle, on which a vaccine tank (2) is located. The tapering bottom of the vaccine tank (2) has an opening, beneath which a continuous vaccine feeder (3) is located, comprising a support element (4) in the form of a belt or chain, which is moved by a drive mechanism coupled to a motor (5), preferably a stepper motor, connected to a control module (6). An odor sensor (7) is connected to the control module (6). The method for spreading vaccine, particularly for foxes, involves designating a route for the land vehicle (1) to ensure precise distribution of the vaccine throughout the vaccination area. The land vehicle (1) travels along this route, and during its travel, an odor sensor (7) collects odor data.If an odor corresponding to a pre-defined odor pattern of wild animals to be vaccinated is detected, the control module (6) activates the vaccine feeder (3).