EP0977522A1 - Artificial insemination device for livestock such as, in particular, sows - Google Patents

Artificial insemination device for livestock such as, in particular, sows

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EP0977522A1
EP0977522A1 EP98922855A EP98922855A EP0977522A1 EP 0977522 A1 EP0977522 A1 EP 0977522A1 EP 98922855 A EP98922855 A EP 98922855A EP 98922855 A EP98922855 A EP 98922855A EP 0977522 A1 EP0977522 A1 EP 0977522A1
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  • TITLE Artificial insemination device for farm animals such as, in particular, sows.
  • the present invention relates to an artificial insemination device for farm animals such as, in particular, sows. However, although more particularly developed for such applications, it can also be used for any other type of animal having a similar genital apparatus.
  • Such devices thus make it possible, from said flexible bottle or pouch held outside, to introduce the sperm into the uterus of the animal.
  • the breeder must first perform a preliminary step. Indeed, the diluted sperm is stored at a temperature below its temperature of use and it is necessary to reheat said bottle so as to restore the sperm to its fertilizing properties.
  • a probe is then placed in the animal and then connected, via a conduit, to the vial, the sperm then flowing into the uterus thus allowing fertilization.
  • the farmer must have an external heat source and wait for the rise in temperature before connecting the probe.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide an artificial insemination device for farm animals which allows the farmer to minimize the time spent with the animal.
  • the invention relates to an artificial insemination device for farm animals, such as, in particular, sows, comprising:
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded view, along a longitudinal sectional plane, of an exemplary embodiment of the artificial insemination device according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 illustrates the exemplary embodiment of the artificial insemination device, represented in the preceding FIG. 1, in its assembled form
  • FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken in the same orientation as above, showing another embodiment of one of the elements of the artificial insemination device according to the invention.
  • the artificial insemination device comprises, on the one hand, a probe 1, capable of being introduced into the animal's reproductive system to allow spillage of sperm.
  • a probe 1 capable of being introduced into the animal's reproductive system to allow spillage of sperm.
  • a reserve 2 of sperm capable of being connected to said probe 1 and of being also introduced into the genital apparatus of the animal.
  • this is, for example, diluted sperm, that is to say a mixture containing sperm, seminal fluid and a diluent.
  • the breeder therefore no longer has to carry out the external reheating operation, with the risks which it entailed or to wait during artificial insemination, another animal thus being able to be inseminated without delay.
  • the use of complex and impractical external heating devices is no longer necessary.
  • Said probe 1 consists, for example, of at least one conduit 3 having, at its distal end 16, a tip 4, capable of blocking, in particular, in the cervix of the animal.
  • Said probe 1 thus allows spillage of sperm into the uterus, at the level of the cervix.
  • said tip 4 is provided, for example, compressible and / or expandable.
  • it may have, in particular, a round shape or, as illustrated in Figure 3, a spiral shape or other.
  • said tip 4 is, for example, tubular and / or fitted on said conduit 3.
  • said probe 1 and said reserve 2 are in one piece.
  • said probe 1 further comprises, optionally, at its proximal end 13 means 5 for anchoring to the reserve 2.
  • Said anchoring means 5 consist, for example, of a ring 6, capable of producing a tight seal between said reserve 2 and said probe 1.
  • Said ring 6 is formed, in particular, of an elastically deformable material making it possible to snap onto said reserve 2. To promote attachment, the latter is moreover possibly provided with a groove 7.
  • said ring 6 is also able, for example, to snap onto said probe 1.
  • the latter has, in particular, a skirt 8 at the level of the proximal end of its conduit 3, able to match the corresponding shape of the ring 6.
  • Said probe 1 also has, for example, a plug 9, consisting of a gelable paste at a temperature slightly lower than that of the animal's reproductive system.
  • sperm cannot flow before reaching the desired temperature. Indeed, as long as this is not yet the case, it is retained by said plug 9 which remains solid and which liquefies to allow the passage of said sperm only when the temperature of the latter approaches said desired temperature.
  • the temperature at which said plug 9 liquefies is chosen, for example, around 30 ° C., the paste from which it is formed being in the gelled state below this temperature and in the fluid state above. above.
  • said reserve 2 is, for example, constituted by a tube 10, capable of accommodating a bag 11 containing the sperm.
  • Said tube 10 is suitable for being placed, in particular, at the level of the animal's vagina and has, for example, a length substantially identical to that of this organ.
  • Said tube 10 is, in particular, rigid and / or semi-rigid while said bag 11 is, for example, flexible.
  • said tube 10 has, for example, at least one flat face, orientable downwards.
  • said tube 10 is provided, in particular, with a polygonal, rectangular and / or square section.
  • said tube 10 has at its distal end, for example, a plug 12, capable of being punctured by said probe 1.
  • said conduit 3 will optionally be provided with an end proximal 13 beveled.
  • said plug 12 of the reserve 2 also closes, in particular, said bag 11.
  • the transfer of sperm to the uterus takes place, for example, by gravity.
  • the device according to the invention may also further comprise, optionally, means, not shown, to facilitate the flow of said sperm from said reserve 2 to said probe 1.
  • These means will be, in particular, in the form of a coating of elastic material, provided on the walls of said tube 10, and / or of a piston, provided at the proximal end 15 of said tube 10.
  • the embodiment of the illustrated device can be used as follows.
  • the breeder first assembles said probe 1 and said reserve 2 then introduces the assembly into the animal's genitalia, making sure to block the tip 4 in its cervix.
  • the role of the breeder is finished. Indeed, under the animal's own heat, the sperm is heated and the plug 9 liquefies to automatically allow once the desired temperature is reached, the flow of said sperm.

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Abstract

The invention concerns an artificial insemination device for livestock, such as, in particular sows, comprising: a probe (1) to be inserted in the animal's reproduction system to release the sperm; a sperm reserve (2) to be connected to said probe (1) and to be likewise inserted into the animal's reproduction system.

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TITRE : Dispositif d'insémination artificielle pour animaux d'élevage tels que, notamment, truies.TITLE: Artificial insemination device for farm animals such as, in particular, sows.
La présente invention concerne un dispositif d'insémination artificielle pour animaux d'élevage tels que, notamment, truies. Toutefois, bien que plus particulièrement développée pour de telles applications, elle pourra également être utilisée pour tout autre type d'animaux présentant un appareil génital similaire.The present invention relates to an artificial insemination device for farm animals such as, in particular, sows. However, although more particularly developed for such applications, it can also be used for any other type of animal having a similar genital apparatus.
Actuellement, pour réaliser l'insémination artificielle des truies, on utilise des flacons ou poches souples, dans lesquels du sperme dilué est conditionné, reliés par l'intermédiaire d'un conduit à une sonde terminée d'un embout se bloquant dans le col utérin.Currently, to carry out the artificial insemination of sows, flexible vials or bags are used, in which diluted sperm is conditioned, connected by means of a conduit to a probe terminated with a tip blocking in the cervix. .
De tels dispositifs permettent ainsi, à partir dudit flacon ou poche souple maintenu à l'extérieur, d'introduire le sperme dans l'utérus de l'animal. Toutefois, pour cela, l'éleveur doit tout d'abord effectuer une étape préalable. En effet, le sperme dilué est stocké à une température inférieure à sa température d'utilisation et il est nécessaire de réchauffer ledit flacon de manière à redonner au sperme ses propriétés fertilisantes.Such devices thus make it possible, from said flexible bottle or pouch held outside, to introduce the sperm into the uterus of the animal. However, for this, the breeder must first perform a preliminary step. Indeed, the diluted sperm is stored at a temperature below its temperature of use and it is necessary to reheat said bottle so as to restore the sperm to its fertilizing properties.
Une fois cette première étape réalisée, une sonde est ensuite placée dans l'animal puis reliée, par l'intermédiaire d'un conduit, au flacon, le sperme s'écoulant alors dans l'utérus permettant ainsi la fécondation.Once this first step has been carried out, a probe is then placed in the animal and then connected, via a conduit, to the vial, the sperm then flowing into the uterus thus allowing fertilization.
Bien que de tels dispositifs soient satisfaisants en terme d'efficacité de l'insémination, ils présentent toutefois des difficultés d'utilisation.Although such devices are satisfactory in terms of efficiency of insemination, they nevertheless present difficulties of use.
En effet, pour réaliser l'étape de réchauffage du sperme dilué, l'éleveur doit disposer d'une source de chaleur externe et attendre la montée en température avant la connexion de la sonde.Indeed, to carry out the step of reheating the diluted sperm, the farmer must have an external heat source and wait for the rise in temperature before connecting the probe.
Ces opérations génèrent donc une perte de temps et l'éleveur ne peut passer rapidement d'une bête à l'autre, ceci étant particulièrement astreignant en cas d'élevage de grande importance. En effet, pour des raisons d'efficacité, il est nécessaire que l'insémination des animaux puisse avoir lieu dans la même journée, le jour de l'oestrus.These operations therefore generate a loss of time and the breeder can not quickly pass from one animal to another, this being particularly demanding in the case of breeding of great importance. Indeed, for reasons of efficiency, it is necessary that the insemination of animals can take place on the same day, the day of estrus.
Le but de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif d'insémination artificielle pour animaux d'élevage qui pallie les inconvénients précités et soit plus facile d'utilisation. Un autre but de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif d'insémination artificielle pour animaux d'élevage qui permette d'obtenir des cadences plus élevées.The object of the present invention is to provide an artificial insemination device for farm animals which overcomes the aforementioned drawbacks and is easier to use. Another object of the present invention is to provide an artificial insemination device for farm animals which makes it possible to obtain higher rates.
Un autre but de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif d'insémination artificielle pour animaux d'élevage qui permette à l'éleveur de minimiser le temps passé auprès de l'animal.Another object of the present invention is to provide an artificial insemination device for farm animals which allows the farmer to minimize the time spent with the animal.
D'autres buts et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront au cours de la description qui va suivre qui n'est donnée qu'à titre indicatif et qui n'a pas pour but de la limiter.Other objects and advantages of the present invention will appear during the description which follows which is given only for information and which is not intended to limit it.
L'invention concerne un dispositif d'insémination artificielle pour animaux d'élevage, tels que, notamment, truies, comprenant :The invention relates to an artificial insemination device for farm animals, such as, in particular, sows, comprising:
- une sonde, apte à être introduire dans l'appareil génital de l'animal pour permettre le déversement de sperme,- a probe, capable of being introduced into the animal's genitalia to allow spillage of sperm,
- une réserve de sperme, apte à être reliée à ladite sonde et à être introduite elle aussi dans l'appareil génital de l'animal. L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description suivante accompagnée des dessins en annexe qui en font partie intégrante et parmi lesquels :- a sperm reserve, capable of being connected to said probe and to also be introduced into the animal's reproductive system. The invention will be better understood on reading the following description accompanied by the attached drawings which form an integral part thereof and among which:
- la figure 1 est une vue éclatée, selon un plan de coupe longitudinal, d'un exemple de réalisation du dispositif d'insémination artificielle conforme à l'invention,FIG. 1 is an exploded view, along a longitudinal sectional plane, of an exemplary embodiment of the artificial insemination device according to the invention,
- la figure 2 illustre l'exemple de réalisation du dispositif d'insémination artificielle, représenté à la figure 1 précédente, sous sa forme assemblée,FIG. 2 illustrates the exemplary embodiment of the artificial insemination device, represented in the preceding FIG. 1, in its assembled form,
- la figure 3 est une vue de coupe effectuée selon la même orientation que précédemment, représentant un autre exemple de réalisation d'un des éléments du dispositif d'insémination artificielle conforme à l'invention.- Figure 3 is a sectional view taken in the same orientation as above, showing another embodiment of one of the elements of the artificial insemination device according to the invention.
Comme représenté aux figures 1 et 2, le dispositif d'insémination artificielle conforme à l'invention comprend, d'une part, une sonde 1 , apte à être introduite dans l'appareil génital de l'animal pour permettre le déversement de sperme. D'autre part, elle comprend une réserve 2 de sperme, apte à être reliée à ladite sonde 1 et à être introduite elle aussi dans l'appareil génital de l'animal.As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the artificial insemination device according to the invention comprises, on the one hand, a probe 1, capable of being introduced into the animal's reproductive system to allow spillage of sperm. On the other hand, it includes a reserve 2 of sperm, capable of being connected to said probe 1 and of being also introduced into the genital apparatus of the animal.
En ce qui concerne le sperme, il s'agit, par exemple, de sperme dilué, c'est-à-dire d'un mélange contenant des spermatozoïdes, du liquide séminal et un dilueur.With regard to sperm, this is, for example, diluted sperm, that is to say a mixture containing sperm, seminal fluid and a diluent.
Grâce à un tel dispositif, le travail de l'éleveur se trouve ainsi simplifié. En effet, ladite réserve 2 étant introduite dans l'animal, le sperme est réchauffé par la propre chaleur de celui-ci.Thanks to such a device, the work of the breeder is thus simplified. In fact, said reserve 2 being introduced into the animal, the sperm is heated by its own heat.
L'éleveur n'a donc plus à réaliser l'opération de réchauffage extérieur, avec les risques qu'elle comportait ni à attendre pendant l'insémination artificielle, un autre animal pouvant ainsi être inséminé sans délai. De plus, l'utilisation d'appareillages extérieurs de chauffage complexes et peu pratiques n'est plus nécessaire.The breeder therefore no longer has to carry out the external reheating operation, with the risks which it entailed or to wait during artificial insemination, another animal thus being able to be inseminated without delay. In addition, the use of complex and impractical external heating devices is no longer necessary.
Ladite sonde 1 est constituée, par exemple, au moins d'un conduit 3 présentant, à son extrémité distale 16, un embout 4, apte à se bloquer, notamment, dans le col utérin de l'animal.Said probe 1 consists, for example, of at least one conduit 3 having, at its distal end 16, a tip 4, capable of blocking, in particular, in the cervix of the animal.
Ladite sonde 1 permet ainsi le déversement de sperme dans l'utérus, au niveau du col.Said probe 1 thus allows spillage of sperm into the uterus, at the level of the cervix.
Pour favoriser l'étanchéité du milieu utérin, ledit embout 4 est prévu, par exemple, compressible et/ou extensible. De plus, il pourra présenter, notamment, une forme ronde ou, comme illustrée à la figure 3, une forme spiralée ou autre.To promote sealing of the uterine environment, said tip 4 is provided, for example, compressible and / or expandable. In addition, it may have, in particular, a round shape or, as illustrated in Figure 3, a spiral shape or other.
De manière à permettre le passage du sperme dans l'utérus, ledit embout 4 est, par exemple, tubulaire et/ou emmanché sur ledit conduit 3. Selon un premier mode de réalisation, ladite sonde 1 et ladite réserve 2 sont monobloc. Toutefois, selon un autre mode de réalisation, correspondant à celui illustré, il pourra être avantageux de prévoir une sonde 1 et une réserve 2 indépendantes l'une de l'autre.In order to allow the passage of sperm in the uterus, said tip 4 is, for example, tubular and / or fitted on said conduit 3. According to a first embodiment, said probe 1 and said reserve 2 are in one piece. However, according to another embodiment, corresponding to that illustrated, it may be advantageous to provide a probe 1 and a reserve 2 independent of each other.
Pour cela, ladite sonde 1 comprend, en outre, éventuellement, au niveau de son extrémité proximale 13 des moyens 5 d'ancrage à la réserve 2.For this, said probe 1 further comprises, optionally, at its proximal end 13 means 5 for anchoring to the reserve 2.
Lesdits moyens d'ancrage 5 sont constitués, par exemple, d'une bague 6, apte à réaliser un joint étanche entre ladite réserve 2 et ladite sonde 1.Said anchoring means 5 consist, for example, of a ring 6, capable of producing a tight seal between said reserve 2 and said probe 1.
Ladite bague 6 est formée, notamment, d'un matériau élastiquement deformable permettant de réaliser un encliquetage sur ladite réserve 2. Pour favoriser l'accrochage, cette dernière est d'ailleurs munie, éventuellement, d'une gorge 7.Said ring 6 is formed, in particular, of an elastically deformable material making it possible to snap onto said reserve 2. To promote attachment, the latter is moreover possibly provided with a groove 7.
Selon le mode de réalisation illustré, ladite bague 6 est également apte, par exemple, à s'encliqueter sur ladite sonde 1. Pour cela, cette dernière présente, notamment, une jupe 8 au niveau de l'extrémité proximale de son conduit 3, apte à épouser la forme correspondante de la bague 6.According to the illustrated embodiment, said ring 6 is also able, for example, to snap onto said probe 1. For this, the latter has, in particular, a skirt 8 at the level of the proximal end of its conduit 3, able to match the corresponding shape of the ring 6.
Toutefois, selon d'autres modes de réalisation, il est aussi envisageable de prévoir une bague 6 directement formée sur ledit conduit 3. Ladite sonde 1 présente, en outre, par exemple, un bouchon 9, constitué d'une pâte gélifiable à une température légèrement inférieure à celle de l'appareil génital de l'animal.However, according to other embodiments, it is also conceivable to provide a ring 6 directly formed on said conduit 3. Said probe 1 also has, for example, a plug 9, consisting of a gelable paste at a temperature slightly lower than that of the animal's reproductive system.
Ainsi, le sperme ne peut s'écouler avant d'avoir atteint la température désirée. En effet, tant que cela n'est pas encore le cas, il est retenu par ledit bouchon 9 qui reste solide et qui se liquéfie pour permettre le passage dudit sperme uniquement lorsque la température de ce dernier se rapproche de ladite température désirée.Thus, sperm cannot flow before reaching the desired temperature. Indeed, as long as this is not yet the case, it is retained by said plug 9 which remains solid and which liquefies to allow the passage of said sperm only when the temperature of the latter approaches said desired temperature.
On conçoit donc que l'utilisation d'un tel bouchon 9 facilite encore le travail de l'éleveur qui n'a plus à surveiller l'élévation en température du sperme puisque ce dernier ne peut ni dépasser la température désirée, la source de chaleur étant constituée par l'animal lui-même, ni s'écouler alors que- sa température est encore trop basse, ledit bouchon 9 n'étant pas encore dissout.It is therefore understandable that the use of such a plug 9 further facilitates the work of the farmer who no longer has to monitor the rise in temperature of the sperm since the latter can neither exceed the desired temperature, the heat source being constituted by the animal itself, nor flowing while- its temperature is still too low, said plug 9 not yet being dissolved.
De plus, l'éleveur n'a pas à intervenir pour déclencher le déversement du sperme puisque là aussi c'est la propre chaleur de l'animal qui agit pour faire fondre le bouchon.In addition, the farmer does not have to intervene to trigger the spillage of sperm since there too it is the animal's own heat which acts to melt the plug.
La température à laquelle ledit bouchon 9 se liquéfie est choisie, à titre d'exemple, aux environs de 30 ° C, la pâte dont il est formé étant à l'état gélifié en dessous de cette température et à l'état fluide au-dessus.The temperature at which said plug 9 liquefies is chosen, for example, around 30 ° C., the paste from which it is formed being in the gelled state below this temperature and in the fluid state above. above.
Cela étant, ladite réserve 2 est, par exemple, constituée d'un tube 10, apte à accueillir un sac 11 renfermant le sperme.However, said reserve 2 is, for example, constituted by a tube 10, capable of accommodating a bag 11 containing the sperm.
Ledit tube 10 est apte à être placé, notamment, au niveau du vagin de l'animal et présente, par exemple, une longueur sensiblement identique à celle de cet organe.Said tube 10 is suitable for being placed, in particular, at the level of the animal's vagina and has, for example, a length substantially identical to that of this organ.
Ledit tube 10 est, notamment, rigide et/ou semi-rigide tandis que ledit sac 11 est, par exemple, souple.Said tube 10 is, in particular, rigid and / or semi-rigid while said bag 11 is, for example, flexible.
Une trop grande concentration de spermatozoïdes ayant un effet toxique sur ces derniers, il faut éviter une sédimentation du sperme dans un volume réduit.An excessive concentration of sperm having a toxic effect on the latter, it is necessary to avoid sedimentation of the sperm in a reduced volume.
Ainsi, ledit tube 10 présente, par exemple, au moins une face plate, orientable vers le bas. Pour cela, ledit tube 10 est muni, notamment, d'une section polygonale, rectangulaire et/ou carrée.Thus, said tube 10 has, for example, at least one flat face, orientable downwards. For this, said tube 10 is provided, in particular, with a polygonal, rectangular and / or square section.
Par ailleurs, ledit tube 10 présente à son extrémité distale, par exemple, un bouchon 12, apte à être perforé par ladite sonde 1. A ce sujet, pour faciliter une telle opération, ledit conduit 3 sera muni, éventuellement, d'une extrémité proximale 13 biseautée.Furthermore, said tube 10 has at its distal end, for example, a plug 12, capable of being punctured by said probe 1. In this regard, to facilitate such an operation, said conduit 3 will optionally be provided with an end proximal 13 beveled.
Comme représenté, ledit bouchon 12 de la réserve 2 obture également, notamment, ledit sac 11.As shown, said plug 12 of the reserve 2 also closes, in particular, said bag 11.
Le transfert du sperme vers l'utérus s'effectue, par exemple, par gravité. Le dispositif conforme à l'invention pourra également comprendre, en outre, éventuellement, des moyens, non représentés, pour faciliter l'écoulement dudit sperme de ladite réserve 2 vers la dite sonde 1. Ces moyens se présenteront, notamment, sous la forme d'un revêtement en matériau élastique, prévu sur les parois dudit tube 10, et/ou d'un piston, prévu à l'extrémité proximale 15 dudit tube 10.The transfer of sperm to the uterus takes place, for example, by gravity. The device according to the invention may also further comprise, optionally, means, not shown, to facilitate the flow of said sperm from said reserve 2 to said probe 1. These means will be, in particular, in the form of a coating of elastic material, provided on the walls of said tube 10, and / or of a piston, provided at the proximal end 15 of said tube 10.
Comme il ressort de la description précédente, l'exemple de réalisation du dispositif illustré pourra être utilisé de la manière suivante.As appears from the preceding description, the embodiment of the illustrated device can be used as follows.
L'éleveur assemble tout d'abord ladite sonde 1 et ladite réserve 2 puis introduit l'ensemble dans l'appareil génital de l'animal en faisant en sorte de bloquer l'embout 4 dans son col utérin.The breeder first assembles said probe 1 and said reserve 2 then introduces the assembly into the animal's genitalia, making sure to block the tip 4 in its cervix.
A ce stade, le rôle de l'éleveur est terminé. En effet, sous la propre chaleur de l'animal, le sperme est réchauffé et le bouchon 9 se liquéfie pour permettre automatiquement une fois la température désirée atteinte, l'écoulement dudit sperme.At this stage, the role of the breeder is finished. Indeed, under the animal's own heat, the sperm is heated and the plug 9 liquefies to automatically allow once the desired temperature is reached, the flow of said sperm.
Il ne reste alors plus à l'éleveur qu'à retirer le dispositif, une fois le temps de l'insémination terminé Naturellement, d'autres modes de mise en oeuvre à la portée de l'homme du métier auraient pu être envisagés sans pour autant sortir du cadre de l'invention. It then only remains for the farmer to remove the device, once the time for insemination has ended Naturally, other methods of implementation within the reach of those skilled in the art could have been envisaged without as well go beyond the scope of the invention.

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1. Dispositif d'insémination artificielle pour animaux d'élevage, tels que, notamment, truies, comprenant :1. Artificial insemination device for farm animals, such as, in particular, sows, comprising:
- une sonde (1), apte à être introduite dans l'appareil génital de l'animal pour permettre le déversement de sperme,- a probe (1), able to be introduced into the animal's genitalia to allow spillage of sperm,
- une réserve (2) de sperme, apte à être reliée à ladite sonde (1) et à être introduite elle aussi dans l'appareil génital de l'animal.- A reserve (2) of sperm, able to be connected to said probe (1) and to be introduced also into the genital tract of the animal.
2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 , dans lequel ladite sonde (1) est constituée d'au moins un conduit (3) présentant, à son extrémité distale, un embout (4), apte à se bloquer dans le col de l'utérus de l'animal.2. Device according to claim 1, wherein said probe (1) consists of at least one conduit (3) having, at its distal end, a tip (4), capable of blocking in the cervix of the animal.
3. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 , dans lequel ladite sonde (1) comprend, en outre, des moyens (5) d'ancrage à la réserve (2) au niveau de son extrémité proximale (13).3. Device according to claim 1, wherein said probe (1) further comprises means (5) for anchoring to the reserve (2) at its proximal end (13).
4. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, dans lequel lesdits moyens (5) d'ancrage sont constitués d'une bague (6), apte à réaliser un joint étanche entre ladite réserve (2) et ladite sonde (1).4. Device according to claim 2, wherein said anchoring means (5) consist of a ring (6), capable of producing a tight seal between said reserve (2) and said probe (1).
5. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 , dans lequel ladite sonde5. Device according to claim 1, wherein said probe
(1) présente, en outre, un bouchon (9), constitué d'une pâte gélifiable à une température légèrement inférieure à celle de l'appareil génital de l'animal. (1) has, in addition, a plug (9), consisting of a gelable paste at a temperature slightly lower than that of the animal's reproductive system.
6. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 , dans lequel ladite réserve6. Device according to claim 1, wherein said reserve
(2) est constituée d'un tube (10), apte à accueillir un sac (11) renfermant le sperme, ledit tube (10) étant apte à être placé au niveau du vagin.(2) consists of a tube (10), capable of accommodating a bag (11) containing the sperm, said tube (10) being able to be placed at the level of the vagina.
7. Dispositif selon la revendication 6, dans lequel ledit tube (10) est de section polygonale. 7. Device according to claim 6, wherein said tube (10) is of polygonal section.
8. Dispositif selon la revendication 6, dans lequel ledit tube (10) présente à son extrémité distale (14) un bouchon (12), apte à être perforé par ladite sonde (1).8. Device according to claim 6, wherein said tube (10) has at its distal end (14) a plug (12), capable of being perforated by said probe (1).
9. Dispositif selon la revendication 6, comprenant, en outre, des moyens pour faciliter l'écoulement du sperme de ladite réserve (2) vers ladite sonde (1).9. Device according to claim 6, further comprising means for facilitating the flow of sperm from said reserve (2) to said probe (1).
10. Dispositif selon la revendication 9, dans lequel lesdits moyens pour faciliter l'écoulement du sperme sont constitués par un revêtement en matériau élastique prévu sur les parois dudit tube (10) et/ou un piston, prévu à l'extrémité proximale (15) dudit tube (10). 10. Device according to claim 9, wherein said means for facilitating the flow of sperm consist of a coating of elastic material provided on the walls of said tube (10) and / or a piston, provided at the proximal end (15) of said tube (10).
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