EP0977522B1 - Dispositif d'insemination artificielle pour animaux d'elevage tels que, notamment, truies - Google Patents

Dispositif d'insemination artificielle pour animaux d'elevage tels que, notamment, truies Download PDF

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EP0977522B1
EP0977522B1 EP98922855A EP98922855A EP0977522B1 EP 0977522 B1 EP0977522 B1 EP 0977522B1 EP 98922855 A EP98922855 A EP 98922855A EP 98922855 A EP98922855 A EP 98922855A EP 0977522 B1 EP0977522 B1 EP 0977522B1
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  • the present invention relates to an insemination device artificial for farm animals such as, in particular, sows.
  • Such devices thus make it possible, from said bottle or flexible pouch held outside, to introduce sperm into the uterus the animal.
  • the breeder must first perform a step. prior. Indeed, the diluted sperm is stored at a temperature lower than its operating temperature and it is necessary to reheat the said bottle so as to restore the sperm's fertilizing properties.
  • a probe is then placed in the animal and then connected, via a conduit, to the bottle, the sperm then flows into the uterus thus allowing fertilization.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a device artificial insemination for farm animals which overcomes the disadvantages mentioned above and is easier to use.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a artificial insemination device for farm animals which allows to get higher rates.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a artificial insemination device for farm animals which allows the breeder to minimize the time spent with the animal.
  • the device artificial insemination according to the invention comprises, on the one hand, a probe 1, able to be introduced into the animal's genitalia to allow sperm spillage.
  • a probe 1 able to be introduced into the animal's genitalia to allow sperm spillage.
  • a reserve 2 of sperm capable of being connected to said probe 1 and also being introduced into the animal's reproductive system.
  • sperm for example, sperm diluted, i.e. a mixture containing sperm, liquid seminal and a diluter.
  • the breeder therefore no longer has to carry out the reheating operation outside, with the risks it entailed or waiting for artificial insemination, another animal can thus be inseminated without time limit.
  • the use of complex external heating equipment and impractical is no longer necessary.
  • Said probe 1 consists, for example, of at least one conduit 3 having, at its distal end 16, a nozzle 4, capable of being block, in particular, in the cervix of the animal.
  • Said probe 1 thus allows the discharge of sperm into the uterus, at the level of the cervix.
  • said tip 4 is provided, for example, compressible and / or expandable.
  • he may present, in particular, a round shape or, as illustrated in FIG. 3, a shape spiral or other.
  • said endpiece 4 is, for example, tubular and / or fitted on said conduit 3.
  • said probe 1 and said reserve 2 are monobloc.
  • said probe 1 further comprises, optionally, at its proximal end 13 means 5 for anchoring to the reserve 2.
  • Said anchoring means 5 are constituted, for example, 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 a material elastically deformable making it possible to snap onto said reserve 2. To promote attachment, the latter is also provided with, possibly 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 end proximal of its conduit 3, capable of marrying the corresponding shape of the ring 6.
  • Said probe 1 also has, for example, a plug 9, made 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 passage of said sperm only when the temperature of the latter approximates said desired temperature.
  • the temperature at which said plug 9 liquefies is chosen, for example, at around 30 ° C., the dough from which it is formed in the gelled state below this temperature and in the fluid state above.
  • said reserve 2 is, for example, made up of a tube 10, able to accommodate 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 that said bag 11 is, for example, flexible.
  • said tube 10 has, for example, at least one face flat, swiveling downwards.
  • said tube 10 is provided, in particular, of a polygonal, rectangular and / or square section.
  • said tube 10 has at its distal end, by example, a plug 12, capable of being perforated by said probe 1.
  • said conduit 3 will optionally be provided with of a beveled proximal end 13.
  • said plug 12 of the reserve 2 closes also, 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 include, in addition, possibly, means, not shown, to facilitate the flow of said sperm from said reserve 2 towards said probe 1.
  • the example of realization of the illustrated device can be used as follows.
  • the farmer first assembles said probe 1 and said reserve 2 and then introduces the whole in the reproductive system of the animal making sure to block tip 4 in its cervix.
  • the role of the breeder is finished. Indeed, under the 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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EP98922855A 1997-04-25 1998-04-23 Dispositif d'insemination artificielle pour animaux d'elevage tels que, notamment, truies Expired - Lifetime EP0977522B1 (fr)

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PCT/FR1998/000817 WO1998048731A1 (fr) 1997-04-25 1998-04-23 Dispositif d'insemination artificielle pour animaux d'elevage tels que, notamment, truies

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