EP2217058A1 - Marking device for identifying and marking animals, and male portion of such device - Google Patents

Marking device for identifying and marking animals, and male portion of such device

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EP2217058A1
EP2217058A1 EP08860289A EP08860289A EP2217058A1 EP 2217058 A1 EP2217058 A1 EP 2217058A1 EP 08860289 A EP08860289 A EP 08860289A EP 08860289 A EP08860289 A EP 08860289A EP 2217058 A1 EP2217058 A1 EP 2217058A1
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foam
rod
marking device
animal
marking
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Jean-Jacques Hilpert
Emmanuel Lemaire
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Allflex Europe SA
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K11/00—Marking of animals
    • A01K11/001—Ear-tags
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K13/00—Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combs; Fetlock rings; Tail-holders; Devices for preventing crib-biting; Washing devices; Protection against weather conditions or insects
    • A01K13/003—Devices for applying insecticides or medication

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  • Marking device for the identification and marking of animals, and male part of such a device.
  • the field of the invention is that of the identification and marking of animals.
  • the invention relates to a marking device, or mark, for the identification and marking of farm animals, for treating animals.
  • the invention particularly provides an ear tag to prevent infections during the pose of the mark and the healing of the ear of the animal.
  • a mark includes an identification number on a tag that tracks the animal throughout its life.
  • European Directive 1760/2000 all cattle must be identified by an ear tag affixed to each ear, both with the same unique identification code that identifies each animal individually, as well as the farm where he was born.
  • These marks must therefore be tamper-proof in order to ensure the traceability of the animal, ie it must not be possible to remove a mark affixed to a first animal to re-pose it on a second animal. animal.
  • Ear tags made of plastic are currently the most used.
  • They comprise a loop bearing a label on which are mentioned all the legal data by printing or engraving, by laser marking, or any other means known to those skilled in the art. They are designed to be placed irreversibly, with the aid of a tamper-evident fastening system, associating by irreversible interlocking a male part crossing the ear of the animal and a female part.
  • the opening in the ear represents a focus of infection in which microorganisms, present for example in the farm where the animal is, can develop and enter the body of the animal.
  • a specific clamp comprising two jaws, one of them carrying a punch enabling the animal's ear to be pierced. More specifically, during the laying of the mark, the punch is introduced into the male part, to pierce first the ear of the animal, then the seal of the reservoir located in the female part, thereby releasing the sterilizing substance.
  • This approach therefore requires the use of a male part comprising a hollow rod, in which the punch is just introduced.
  • the male part is introduced into the female part substantially at the same time as the punch penetrates the lid. Therefore, the sterilant substance is found at least partially blocked in the female part, and can not reach the wound to disinfect effectively.
  • Another disadvantage of this technique is that it is necessary to provide a reservoir (increasing the size of the mark and making its implementation and its implementation more complex) and a cap closing the reservoir.
  • the invention proposes a new solution that does not present all of these disadvantages of the prior art, in the form of a marking device for the identification and marking of an animal, associating by irreversible interlocking: a male part comprising a rod extending from a support, and a female part comprising a cavity intended to cooperate with said rod.
  • the rod is surrounded at least in part by a foam impregnated with a specific substance, so that the foam is compressed during the interlocking of said male and female parts.
  • the rod is surrounded at least in part by a foam capable of being compressed between the skin of the animal to be marked and the support, and to release a specific substance in contact with the wound formed by the stem.
  • a foam capable of being compressed between the skin of the animal to be marked and the support, and to release a specific substance in contact with the wound formed by the stem.
  • a foam impregnated on the male part of the marking device ensures, during the application of the mark, the application of the substance directly on the skin of the animal. Indeed, when the stem of the male part through the skin of the animal (typically the ear) to come to lodge in the female part, the foam is crushed between the support and the skin of the animal, and releases the specific substance.
  • the substance is therefore applied directly to the wound created by the stem, or a tip at the end of the stem, and in the vicinity thereof, limiting the loss of substance.
  • the marking device according to the invention remains compatible with conventional pliers, such as the "Total Tagger” (registered trademark) plier, which allows branding with or without foam.
  • the foam can completely surround the stem or surround it only partially, by means of one or more portions of foam. It is thus possible to limit and optimize the amount of foam and substance at the male part.
  • the specific substance may be an antiseptic substance, allowing at least part of the microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, etc.) to be destroyed, which may cause infections at the opening made during the laying of the mark.
  • This substance may especially be in the form of a gel, a cream, or a liquid impregnating the foam.
  • this substance can pass into the blood at the level of the wound or be absorbed by the skin of the animal.
  • the risk of suffering for the animals is reduced at the same time and the health condition in the breeding is improved.
  • appropriate care can be provided when needed.
  • a lower face of the foam is secured to the support, for example by gluing. It is thus possible to manufacture male parts carrying such a foam. If it is desired to reduce the thickness of the foam used, it is also possible to add a buffer element between the support and the foam, and to secure the foam to the support via the buffer element.
  • the foam completely surrounds the rod, to a thickness less than or equal to the length of the rod.
  • the foam may be substantially cylindrical in shape, the rod forming the axis of the cylinder, and optionally have one or more recesses on its upper face, that is to say on the opposite side of the support.
  • the contact between the foam and the skin of the animal is thus reduced, which improves the diffusion of the specific substance.
  • the crushing of the foam and the release of the substance can thus be optimized.
  • this structure optimizes the circulation of air at the wound, thus promoting healing.
  • these recesses form concentric rings around the stem.
  • the foam covers the end of the rod opposite the support.
  • the foam forms a tube surrounding the stem, and closed at the end of the stem.
  • the end of the rod terminated by a tip for example, is protected from the external environment before the installation of the mark.
  • the tip pierces the foam, then the skin of the animal, for example his ear, before lodging, irreversibly, in the cavity of the female part.
  • the foam located along the stem is also compressed during installation, releasing the specific substance.
  • the stem of the male part is sanitized before piercing the ear of the animal, which further reduces the risk of infection.
  • foam distributed over the support can also be provided.
  • the foam is protected by a protective film, before the laying of the mark.
  • a protective film makes it possible in particular to prevent the drying of the specific substance, pending the establishment of the mark on the animal.
  • the marking device may be an ear tag.
  • a mark can be affixed to each ear of the animal, in a place well defined in the ear, in accordance with the European Directive 1760/2000.
  • Another aspect of the invention also relates to the male part of a marking device for identifying and marking an animal, as described above, and associating by irreversible interlocking: a male part comprising a rod extending from a support, and a female portion comprising a cavity for cooperating with the rod.
  • the rod is surrounded at least in part by a foam impregnated with a specific substance, so that the foam is compressed during the interlocking of said male and female parts.
  • a male part is particularly adapted to cooperate with a female part as presented above.
  • This male part may of course include the various characteristics relating to the marking device according to the invention.
  • Figure 1 illustrates in a simplified manner the general structure of a known type of marking device
  • Figures 2A and 2B show a first embodiment of the invention, wherein the rod is surrounded by a cylindrical foam
  • Figure 3 illustrates a mark affixed to the ear of an animal, according to this first embodiment
  • FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate a variant of the first embodiment
  • Figures 5A and 5B show a second embodiment of the invention, wherein the tip of the rod is also covered with a foam
  • Figure 6 illustrates a mark affixed to the ear of an animal, according to this second embodiment. 5. Description of an embodiment of the invention
  • the general principle of the invention is based on the use of a foam, polyurethane type for example, impregnated with a specific substance, for example an antiseptic, before implementation of the mark.
  • foam is placed on the male part of a marking device, such that during the fitting of the male and female parts of a mark, the foam is crushed between the skin of the animal to be marked and the support of the male part, thus spreading the specific substance on the skin of the animal, in contact with the wound formed during the interlocking of the male and female parts.
  • an atrial mark intended to be affixed to the ear of an animal for example of the bovine, ovine, porcine or goat type, is described. Other locations on the body of the animal could also be envisaged for a mark according to the invention.
  • FIG. 1 An example of a known general structure marking device of the known type is first presented, as illustrated in a simplified manner in FIG. 1.
  • a device 1 combines, by irreversible engagement, a male part 2 comprising a rod 3 and a female part 5 comprising a receiving button 6.
  • the male 2 and female 5 parts are nested using a clamp which allows to push the rod 3 in the receiving button 6 by perforating the skin of the animal, for example the hear.
  • the rod 3 of the male part 2 extends from a support 10 intended to bear on one side of the ear of the animal, perpendicular (or substantially perpendicular) to this support.
  • This rod 3 is terminated by a tip 4 for piercing the ear of the animal.
  • the receiving button 6 On the side of the female part 5, the receiving button 6 has an orifice 7 and a cavity 8 for the introduction of the tip 4 of the rod 3.
  • the base of the female part can bear on the other side of the 'hear.
  • the tip 4 is housed in the cavity 8, and is held there by a retaining shoulder 9 making the transition between the cavity 8 and the orifice 7. It is therefore no longer possible to remove the mark, or modify it, without breaking it once it has been laid.
  • Such marks carry marked platelets or tags identifying the animal.
  • the button may include a plate providing a marking surface for the identification of the animal.
  • These marks may also, if necessary, be equipped with electronic identification means, such as a transponder or the like, housed for example inside the button. They are usually made from plastic, but can also be aluminum or steel.
  • FIG. 2A illustrates a profile view of the male portion of a marking device according to this embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 2B illustrates a sectional view along section AA of this same part.
  • the rod 3 is entirely surrounded by a foam 21 impregnated with a specific substance, to a thickness ei less than or equal to the length of the rod.
  • the foam then has a cylindrical shape, the rod forming the axis of the cylinder.
  • foam is a cellular plastic.
  • the thickness ei of the foam is chosen to be large enough so that the foam is crushed between the support 10 and the ear during the interlocking of the male and female parts.
  • the foam 21 may have a thickness greater than 9 mm, to be effectively compressed during the installation of the mark.
  • Figure 3 illustrates the marking device according to this first embodiment, affixed to the ear 30 of an animal. More specifically, during the laying of the mark, the foam 21 is compressed between the support 10 and the ear 30, and therefore has a thickness e2, with Q2 ⁇ e1- The specific substance contained in the foam 21 being released when the foam is crushed, it comes into direct contact with the skin of the animal, and the opening made in the ear of the animal. Indeed, the rod 3 serves as a guide for guiding the substance through the opening in the ear 30 of the animal. Thus, in the case where this substance is an antiseptic substance, it can disinfect the wound formed by the pose of the mark.
  • FIGS. 4A and 4B respectively show a profile view of the male part 20 of the marking device, and a sectional view along section BB of this same part, according to an alternative embodiment.
  • the foam 21 has several recesses 42 on its upper face, that is to say on the face of the foam that will come into contact with the skin of the animal during the laying of the mark.
  • these recesses form concentric rings, centered on the rod 3.
  • the foam 21 is formed of projections 41 and concentric recesses 42, in particular to reduce the contact of the foam 21 on the ear 30 of the 'animal. This reduces the amount of foam and substance necessary, while allowing a better diffusion of the specific substance.
  • the presence of recesses can improve the flow of air between the marking device and the ear of the animal, thus promoting healing of the wound.
  • the foam 21 is compressed between the support 10 and the ear 30.
  • the specific substance contained in the foam 21 is then released, in contact with the skin of the animal, at the projections 41 .
  • the foam is formed of several portions (or sections) partially surrounding the rod.
  • Such a foam is for example used for animals with fragile ears.
  • FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate a second embodiment, in which the foam 21 covers the end of the rod 3. More precisely, FIG. 5A illustrates a profile view of the male part 20 of a marking device according to this embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 5B illustrates a sectional view along section CC of this same part.
  • the rod 3 is surrounded by a foam 21 impregnated with a specific substance, also covering the tip 4.
  • the foam 21 forms a tube along the rod 3, closed at the tip 4.
  • the tip 4 is therefore protected from the external environment before the laying of the mark.
  • the specific substance may be an antiseptic substance.
  • the foam 21 covering the tip 4 thus makes it possible to sanitize the tip 4, before the laying of the mark.
  • the tip 4 pierces the foam 21, then the ear 30 of the animal, before being housed, irreversibly, in the cavity of the female part 5.
  • the foam 21 situated along the stem 3 is also crushed during the laying between the support 10 and the lug 30, thus releasing the specific substance.
  • the specific substance contained in the foam 21 therefore comes into direct contact with the skin of the animal. If this substance is an antiseptic substance, it can disinfect or even sterilize the wound formed by the pose of the mark.
  • Such a technique can also be used to inject a vaccine or drug to an animal, by impregnating the foam with such a substance.
  • a protective film may be provided on the male part.
  • the stem is surrounded at least partly by a foam

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Abstract

The invention relates to a marking device for identifying and marking an animal that is connected by a non-reversible engagement: a male portion (20) including a rod extending from a holder (10); and a female portion (5) including a cavity for interaction with the rod. According to the invention, the rod is surrounded at least partially with a foam (21) impregnated with a specific substance so that the foam (21) is compressed upon the engagement of said male and female portions.

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Dispositif de marquage pour l'identification et le marquage des animaux, et partie mâle d'un tel dispositif. Marking device for the identification and marking of animals, and male part of such a device.
1. Domaine de l'invention1. Field of the invention
Le domaine de l'invention est celui de l'identification et du marquage des animaux.The field of the invention is that of the identification and marking of animals.
Plus précisément, l'invention concerne un dispositif de marquage, ou marque, pour l'identification et le marquage des animaux d'élevage, permettant de soigner les animaux. L'invention propose notamment une marque auriculaire permettant d'éviter les infections lors de la pose de la marque et de la cicatrisation de l'oreille de l'animal.More specifically, the invention relates to a marking device, or mark, for the identification and marking of farm animals, for treating animals. The invention particularly provides an ear tag to prevent infections during the pose of the mark and the healing of the ear of the animal.
2. Art antérieur2. Prior Art
L'identification du bétail a été rendue obligatoire dans de nombreux pays pour assurer le suivi du cheptel et garantir l'origine des animaux destinés notamment à la consommation. Ce marquage concerne aussi bien les bovins que les ovins, les porcins ou les caprins.The identification of livestock has been made obligatory in many countries to ensure the monitoring of livestock and guarantee the origin of animals intended especially for consumption. This marking concerns cattle as well as sheep, pigs and goats.
Classiquement, une marque comprend un numéro d'identification inscrit sur une étiquette permettant de suivre l'animal tout au long de son existence. Par exemple, en accord avec la Directive européenne 1760/2000, tous les bovins doivent être identifiés par une marque auriculaire apposée à chaque oreille, les deux marques portant le même code d'identification unique qui permet d'identifier chaque animal individuellement, ainsi que l'exploitation où il est né. Ces marques doivent donc être inviolables afin d'assurer la traçabilité de l'animal, c'est-à-dire qu'il ne doit pas être possible d'enlever une marque apposée sur un premier animal pour la re-poser sur un deuxième animal. Les marques auriculaires en plastique sont actuellement les plus utilisées.Traditionally, a mark includes an identification number on a tag that tracks the animal throughout its life. For example, in accordance with European Directive 1760/2000, all cattle must be identified by an ear tag affixed to each ear, both with the same unique identification code that identifies each animal individually, as well as the farm where he was born. These marks must therefore be tamper-proof in order to ensure the traceability of the animal, ie it must not be possible to remove a mark affixed to a first animal to re-pose it on a second animal. animal. Ear tags made of plastic are currently the most used.
Elles comprennent une boucle portant une étiquette sur laquelle sont mentionnées toutes les données légales par impression ou gravure, par marquage laser, ou tout autre moyen connu de l'Homme du Métier. Elles sont conçues pour être posées de manière irréversible, à l'aide d'un système de fixation inviolable, associant par emboîtement irréversible une partie mâle traversant l'oreille de l'animal et une partie femelle.They comprise a loop bearing a label on which are mentioned all the legal data by printing or engraving, by laser marking, or any other means known to those skilled in the art. They are designed to be placed irreversibly, with the aid of a tamper-evident fastening system, associating by irreversible interlocking a male part crossing the ear of the animal and a female part.
En plus des contraintes d'inviolabilité, il est souhaitable d'utiliser des marques favorisant la cicatrisation et évitant les infections au niveau de la plaie formée dans l'oreille de l'animal, notamment pour réduire les risques de souffrance des animaux. En effet, l'ouverture pratiquée dans l'oreille représente un foyer d'infection dans lequel des micro-organismes, présents par exemple dans l'exploitation où l'animal se trouve, peuvent se développer et pénétrer dans l'organisme de l'animal.In addition to the inviolability constraints, it is desirable to use marks promoting healing and avoiding infections in the wound formed in the ear of the animal, in particular to reduce the risk of suffering animals. Indeed, the opening in the ear represents a focus of infection in which microorganisms, present for example in the farm where the animal is, can develop and enter the body of the animal.
Ainsi, il a été proposé dans le document EP 0 212 885 déposé au nom de Sterimatic Holdings Limited d'ajouter un réservoir comprenant une substance, par exemple stérilisante, dans la partie femelle de la marque.Thus, it has been proposed in EP 0 212 885 filed in the name of Sterimatic Holdings Limited to add a reservoir comprising a substance, for example sterilizing, in the female part of the mark.
Selon cette approche, on utilise une pince spécifique comprenant deux mâchoires, l'une d'elle portant un poinçon permettant de percer l'oreille de l'animal. Plus précisément, lors de la pose de la marque, le poinçon est introduit dans la partie mâle, pour percer d'abord l'oreille de l'animal, puis l'opercule du réservoir localisé dans la partie femelle, permettant ainsi de libérer la substance stérilisante.According to this approach, a specific clamp comprising two jaws is used, one of them carrying a punch enabling the animal's ear to be pierced. More specifically, during the laying of the mark, the punch is introduced into the male part, to pierce first the ear of the animal, then the seal of the reservoir located in the female part, thereby releasing the sterilizing substance.
Cette approche nécessite donc l'utilisation d'une partie mâle comprenant une tige creuse, dans laquelle on vient introduire le poinçon.This approach therefore requires the use of a male part comprising a hollow rod, in which the punch is just introduced.
Malheureusement, cette technique s'avère peu efficace. En effet, la partie mâle est introduite dans la partie femelle pratiquement au même moment que le poinçon pénètre l'opercule. Par conséquent, la substance stérilisante se retrouve au moins en partie bloquée dans la partie femelle, et ne peut pas atteindre la plaie pour la désinfecter efficacement.Unfortunately, this technique is not very effective. Indeed, the male part is introduced into the female part substantially at the same time as the punch penetrates the lid. Therefore, the sterilant substance is found at least partially blocked in the female part, and can not reach the wound to disinfect effectively.
Un autre inconvénient de cette technique est qu'il faut prévoir un réservoir (augmentant l'encombrement de la marque et rendant sa réalisation et sa mise en œuvre plus complexe) et un opercule fermant ce réservoir.Another disadvantage of this technique is that it is necessary to provide a reservoir (increasing the size of the mark and making its implementation and its implementation more complex) and a cap closing the reservoir.
En outre, cet opercule, même percé par le poinçon, s'oppose à une diffusion efficace et complète de la substance. II existe donc un besoin pour une nouvelle technique permettant d'éviter les infections au niveau de la plaie formée lors de la pose de la marque, ou à tout le moins d'améliorer la mise en œuvre et l'efficacité des soins correspondants, par rapport aux techniques connues. 3. Exposé de l'inventionIn addition, this operculum, even pierced by the punch, opposes an effective and complete diffusion of the substance. There is therefore a need for a new technique to avoid wound infections formed during the pose of the mark, or at least to improve the implementation and effectiveness of the corresponding care, for example. compared to known techniques. 3. Presentation of the invention
L'invention propose une solution nouvelle qui ne présente pas l'ensemble de ces inconvénients de l'art antérieur, sous la forme d'un dispositif de marquage pour l'identification et le marquage d'un animal, associant par emboîtement irréversible : - une partie mâle comprenant une tige s'étendant à partir d'un support, et une partie femelle comprenant une cavité destinée à coopérer avec ladite tige.The invention proposes a new solution that does not present all of these disadvantages of the prior art, in the form of a marking device for the identification and marking of an animal, associating by irreversible interlocking: a male part comprising a rod extending from a support, and a female part comprising a cavity intended to cooperate with said rod.
Selon l'invention, la tige est entourée au moins en partie d'une mousse imprégnée d'une substance spécifique, de façon que la mousse soit comprimée lors de l'emboîtement desdites parties mâle et femelle.According to the invention, the rod is surrounded at least in part by a foam impregnated with a specific substance, so that the foam is compressed during the interlocking of said male and female parts.
En d'autres termes, la tige est entourée au moins en partie d'une mousse apte à être comprimée entre la peau de l'animal à marquer et le support, et à libérer une substance spécifique au contact de la plaie formée par la tige, lors de l'emboîtement des parties mâle et femelle. Ainsi, l'invention propose une nouvelle marque comprenant, sur sa partie mâle, une mousse imprégnée d'une substance spécifique préalablement à la mise en place de la marque.In other words, the rod is surrounded at least in part by a foam capable of being compressed between the skin of the animal to be marked and the support, and to release a specific substance in contact with the wound formed by the stem. during the interlocking of the male and female parts. Thus, the invention proposes a new brand comprising, on its male part, a foam impregnated with a specific substance prior to the establishment of the mark.
L'utilisation d'une mousse imprégnée sur la partie mâle du dispositif de marquage, permet d'assurer, lors de la pose de la marque, l'application de la substance directement sur la peau de l'animal. En effet, lorsque la tige de la partie mâle traverse la peau de l'animal (classiquement l'oreille) pour venir se loger dans la partie femelle, la mousse est écrasée entre le support et la peau de l'animal, et libère la substance spécifique.The use of a foam impregnated on the male part of the marking device, ensures, during the application of the mark, the application of the substance directly on the skin of the animal. Indeed, when the stem of the male part through the skin of the animal (typically the ear) to come to lodge in the female part, the foam is crushed between the support and the skin of the animal, and releases the specific substance.
La substance est donc appliquée directement sur la plaie créée par la tige, ou une pointe à l'extrémité de la tige, et au voisinage de celle-ci, en limitant les pertes de substance.The substance is therefore applied directly to the wound created by the stem, or a tip at the end of the stem, and in the vicinity thereof, limiting the loss of substance.
De plus, le dispositif de marquage selon l'invention reste compatible avec les pinces classiques, comme la pince « Total Tagger » (marque déposée), qui permet la pose de marque avec ou sans mousse. On peut noter que la mousse peut entourer entièrement la tige ou l'entourer uniquement partiellement, au moyen d'un ou plusieurs portions de mousse. On peut ainsi limiter et optimiser la quantité de mousse et de substance au niveau de la partie mâle.In addition, the marking device according to the invention remains compatible with conventional pliers, such as the "Total Tagger" (registered trademark) plier, which allows branding with or without foam. It can be noted that the foam can completely surround the stem or surround it only partially, by means of one or more portions of foam. It is thus possible to limit and optimize the amount of foam and substance at the male part.
En particulier, la substance spécifique peut être une substance antiseptique, permettant de détruire au moins en partie les micro-organismes (bactéries, virus, etc) pouvant provoquer des infections au niveau de l'ouverture pratiquée lors de la pose de la marque. Cette substance peut notamment se présenter sous la forme d'un gel, d'une crème, ou d'un liquide imprégnant la mousse.In particular, the specific substance may be an antiseptic substance, allowing at least part of the microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, etc.) to be destroyed, which may cause infections at the opening made during the laying of the mark. This substance may especially be in the form of a gel, a cream, or a liquid impregnating the foam.
Il peut également s'agir d'un médicament ou d'un vaccin permettant de soigner ou de traiter l'animal (ou une combinaison de ces produits), cette substance pouvant passer dans le sang au niveau de la plaie ou être absorbée par la peau de l'animal.It can also be a drug or a vaccine to treat or treat the animal (or a combination of these products), this substance can pass into the blood at the level of the wound or be absorbed by the skin of the animal.
Ainsi, en réduisant les risques d'infection et de formation d'abcès, on réduit en même temps les risques de souffrance pour les animaux et on améliore l'état sanitaire dans l'élevage. On peut en outre administrer des soins adaptés, en cas de besoin.Thus, by reducing the risks of infection and abscess formation, the risk of suffering for the animals is reduced at the same time and the health condition in the breeding is improved. In addition, appropriate care can be provided when needed.
Selon une caractéristique particulière de l'invention, une face inférieure de la mousse est solidarisée au support, par exemple par collage. Il est ainsi possible de fabriquer des parties mâles portant une telle mousse. Si l'on souhaite réduire l'épaisseur de mousse utilisée, il est également possible d'ajouter un élément tampon entre le support et la mousse, et de solidariser la mousse au support par l'intermédiaire de l'élément tampon.According to a particular characteristic of the invention, a lower face of the foam is secured to the support, for example by gluing. It is thus possible to manufacture male parts carrying such a foam. If it is desired to reduce the thickness of the foam used, it is also possible to add a buffer element between the support and the foam, and to secure the foam to the support via the buffer element.
Selon un premier mode de réalisation, la mousse entoure entièrement la tige, sur une épaisseur inférieure ou égale à la longueur de la tige. Dans ce cas, la mousse peut être de forme essentiellement cylindrique, la tige formant l'axe du cylindre, et éventuellement présenter un ou plusieurs évidements sur sa face supérieure, c'est-à-dire sur la face opposée au support.According to a first embodiment, the foam completely surrounds the rod, to a thickness less than or equal to the length of the rod. In this case, the foam may be substantially cylindrical in shape, the rod forming the axis of the cylinder, and optionally have one or more recesses on its upper face, that is to say on the opposite side of the support.
Le contact entre la mousse et la peau de l'animal est ainsi réduit, ce qui permet d'améliorer la diffusion de la substance spécifique. L'écrasement de la mousse et la libération de la substance peuvent ainsi être optimisés. De plus, cette structure permet d'optimiser la circulation de l'air au niveau de la plaie, favorisant ainsi sa cicatrisation.The contact between the foam and the skin of the animal is thus reduced, which improves the diffusion of the specific substance. The crushing of the foam and the release of the substance can thus be optimized. In addition, this structure optimizes the circulation of air at the wound, thus promoting healing.
Par exemple, ces évidements forment des couronnes concentriques, autour de la tige. Selon un deuxième mode de réalisation, la mousse recouvre l'extrémité de la tige opposée au support.For example, these recesses form concentric rings around the stem. According to a second embodiment, the foam covers the end of the rod opposite the support.
Par exemple, la mousse forme un tube entourant la tige, et fermé au niveau de l'extrémité de la tige. Ainsi, l'extrémité de la tige, terminée par une pointe par exemple, est protégée de l'environnement extérieur avant la pose de la marque. Lors de la pose, le pointe transperce la mousse, puis la peau de l'animal, par exemple son oreille, avant de se loger, de manière irréversible, dans la cavité de la partie femelle. La mousse située le long de la tige est également comprimée lors de la pose, libérant la substance spécifique.For example, the foam forms a tube surrounding the stem, and closed at the end of the stem. Thus, the end of the rod, terminated by a tip for example, is protected from the external environment before the installation of the mark. During the pose, the tip pierces the foam, then the skin of the animal, for example his ear, before lodging, irreversibly, in the cavity of the female part. The foam located along the stem is also compressed during installation, releasing the specific substance.
Ainsi, lorsque la substance spécifique est une substance antiseptique, la tige de la partie mâle est aseptisée avant de percer l'oreille de l'animal, ce qui permet de diminuer encore les risques d'infection.Thus, when the specific substance is an antiseptic substance, the stem of the male part is sanitized before piercing the ear of the animal, which further reduces the risk of infection.
D'autres formes, par exemple essentiellement coniques ou tronconiques, sont possibles. Plusieurs portions de mousse réparties sur le support peuvent également être prévues. Selon une caractéristique particulière de l'invention, la mousse est protégée par un film protecteur, avant la pose de la marque. Un tel film permet notamment d'éviter l'assèchement de la substance spécifique, en attendant la mise en place de la marque sur l'animal.Other forms, for example essentially conical or frustoconical, are possible. Several portions of foam distributed over the support can also be provided. According to a particular characteristic of the invention, the foam is protected by a protective film, before the laying of the mark. Such a film makes it possible in particular to prevent the drying of the specific substance, pending the establishment of the mark on the animal.
En particulier, le dispositif de marquage peut être une marque auriculaire. Une telle marque peut être apposée à chaque oreille de l'animal, à une place bien définie dans l'oreille, en accord avec la Directive européenne 1760/2000.In particular, the marking device may be an ear tag. Such a mark can be affixed to each ear of the animal, in a place well defined in the ear, in accordance with the European Directive 1760/2000.
Un autre aspect de l'invention concerne également la partie mâle d'un dispositif de marquage pour l'identification et le marquage d'un animal, tel que décrit ci-dessus, et associant par emboîtement irréversible : - une partie mâle comprenant une tige s'étendant à partir d'un support, et une partie femelle comprenant une cavité destinée à coopérer avec la tige.Another aspect of the invention also relates to the male part of a marking device for identifying and marking an animal, as described above, and associating by irreversible interlocking: a male part comprising a rod extending from a support, and a female portion comprising a cavity for cooperating with the rod.
Selon l'invention, la tige est entourée au moins en partie d'une mousse imprégnée d'une substance spécifique, de façon que la mousse soit comprimée lors de l'emboîtement desdites parties mâle et femelle. Une telle partie mâle est notamment apte à coopérer avec une partie femelle telle que présentée précédemment. Cette partie mâle pourra bien sûr comporter les différentes caractéristiques relatives au dispositif de marquage selon l'invention.According to the invention, the rod is surrounded at least in part by a foam impregnated with a specific substance, so that the foam is compressed during the interlocking of said male and female parts. Such a male part is particularly adapted to cooperate with a female part as presented above. This male part may of course include the various characteristics relating to the marking device according to the invention.
4. Liste des figures D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description suivante d'un mode de réalisation particulier, donné à titre de simple exemple illustratif et non limitatif, et des dessins annexés, parmi lesquels : la figure 1 illustre de manière simplifiée la structure générale d'un dispositif de marquage de type connu ; les figures 2A et 2B présentent un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, selon lequel la tige est entourée d'une mousse cylindrique ; la figure 3 illustre une marque apposée sur l'oreille d'un animal, selon ce premier mode de réalisation ; - les figures 4A et 4B illustre une variante du premier mode de réalisation ; les figures 5A et 5B présentent un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention, selon lequel la pointe de la tige est également recouverte d'une mousse ; et la figure 6 illustre une marque apposée sur l'oreille d'un animal, selon ce deuxième mode de réalisation. 5. Description d'un mode de réalisation de l'invention4. List of Figures Other features and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly on reading the following description of a particular embodiment, given as a simple illustrative and non-limiting example, and the accompanying drawings, among which: Figure 1 illustrates in a simplified manner the general structure of a known type of marking device; Figures 2A and 2B show a first embodiment of the invention, wherein the rod is surrounded by a cylindrical foam; Figure 3 illustrates a mark affixed to the ear of an animal, according to this first embodiment; FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate a variant of the first embodiment; Figures 5A and 5B show a second embodiment of the invention, wherein the tip of the rod is also covered with a foam; and Figure 6 illustrates a mark affixed to the ear of an animal, according to this second embodiment. 5. Description of an embodiment of the invention
Le principe général de l'invention repose sur l'utilisation d'une mousse, de type polyuréthane par exemple, imprégnée d'une substance spécifique, par exemple un antiseptique, avant mise en place de la marque. Une telle mousse est placée sur la partie mâle d'un dispositif de marquage, telle que lors de l'emboîtement des parties mâle et femelle d'une marque, la mousse soit écrasée entre la peau de l'animal à marquer et le support de la partie mâle, répandant ainsi la substance spécifique sur la peau de l'animal, au contact de la plaie formée lors de l'emboîtement des parties mâle et femelle. On s'attache ci-après à décrire une marque auriculaire, destinée à être apposée sur l'oreille d'un animal, par exemple de type bovin, ovin, porcin ou caprin. D'autres emplacements sur le corps de l'animal pourraient également être envisagés pour une marque selon l'invention.The general principle of the invention is based on the use of a foam, polyurethane type for example, impregnated with a specific substance, for example an antiseptic, before implementation of the mark. Such foam is placed on the male part of a marking device, such that during the fitting of the male and female parts of a mark, the foam is crushed between the skin of the animal to be marked and the support of the male part, thus spreading the specific substance on the skin of the animal, in contact with the wound formed during the interlocking of the male and female parts. Hereinafter, an atrial mark intended to be affixed to the ear of an animal, for example of the bovine, ovine, porcine or goat type, is described. Other locations on the body of the animal could also be envisaged for a mark according to the invention.
On présente tout d'abord un exemple de dispositif de marquage de structure générale de type connu, comme illustré de manière simplifiée en figure 1. Un tel dispositif 1 associe par emboîtement irréversible une partie mâle 2 comprenant une tige 3 et une partie femelle 5 comprenant un bouton de réception 6. Les parties mâle 2 et femelle 5 sont emboîtées à l'aide d'une pince qui permet d'enfoncer la tige 3 dans le bouton de réception 6 en perforant la peau de l'animal, par exemple l'oreille. Plus précisément, la tige 3 de la partie mâle 2 s'étend à partir d'un support 10 destiné à prendre appui sur une face de l'oreille de l'animal, perpendiculairement (ou sensiblement perpendiculairement) à ce support. Cette tige 3 est terminée par une pointe 4 permettant de transpercer l'oreille de l'animal.An example of a known general structure marking device of the known type is first presented, as illustrated in a simplified manner in FIG. 1. Such a device 1 combines, by irreversible engagement, a male part 2 comprising a rod 3 and a female part 5 comprising a receiving button 6. The male 2 and female 5 parts are nested using a clamp which allows to push the rod 3 in the receiving button 6 by perforating the skin of the animal, for example the hear. More specifically, the rod 3 of the male part 2 extends from a support 10 intended to bear on one side of the ear of the animal, perpendicular (or substantially perpendicular) to this support. This rod 3 is terminated by a tip 4 for piercing the ear of the animal.
Du côté de la partie femelle 5, le bouton de réception 6 présente un orifice 7 et une cavité 8 pour l'introduction de la pointe 4 de la tige 3. La base de la partie femelle peut prendre appui sur l'autre face de l'oreille.On the side of the female part 5, the receiving button 6 has an orifice 7 and a cavity 8 for the introduction of the tip 4 of the rod 3. The base of the female part can bear on the other side of the 'hear.
Une fois la marque 1 posée, la pointe 4 est logée dans la cavité 8, et y est maintenue par un épaulement de retenue 9 réalisant la transition entre la cavité 8 et l'orifice 7. Il n'est donc plus possible de retirer la marque, ou de la modifier, sans la casser une fois qu'elle a été posée. De telles marques sont porteuses de plaquettes ou d'étiquettes marquées identifiant l'animal. En particulier, le bouton peut comporter une platine offrant une surface de marquage pour l'identification de l'animal.Once the mark 1 is placed, the tip 4 is housed in the cavity 8, and is held there by a retaining shoulder 9 making the transition between the cavity 8 and the orifice 7. It is therefore no longer possible to remove the mark, or modify it, without breaking it once it has been laid. Such marks carry marked platelets or tags identifying the animal. In particular, the button may include a plate providing a marking surface for the identification of the animal.
Ces marques peuvent aussi, le cas échéant, être équipées de moyens électroniques d'identification, tels qu'un transpondeur ou analogue, logés par exemple à l'intérieur du bouton. Elles sont habituellement fabriquées à partir de matière plastique, mais peuvent également être en aluminium ou en acier.These marks may also, if necessary, be equipped with electronic identification means, such as a transponder or the like, housed for example inside the button. They are usually made from plastic, but can also be aluminum or steel.
On peut noter que plusieurs variantes de la structure de ce dispositif de marquage ont été proposées. Bien entendu, l'invention ne se limite pas à la structure précédemment décrite, mais s'applique également à ces variantes.It may be noted that several variants of the structure of this marking device have been proposed. Of course, the invention is not limited to the structure described above, but also applies to these variants.
On présente désormais, en relation avec les figures 2A et 2B, la partie mâle d'une marque auriculaire selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention. Plus précisément, la figure 2A illustre une vue de profil de la partie mâle 20 d'un dispositif de marquage selon ce mode de réalisation de l'invention, et la figure 2B illustre une vue en coupe selon la section AA de cette même pièce.The male part of an ear tag according to a first embodiment of the invention is now presented in relation with FIGS. 2A and 2B. More precisely, FIG. 2A illustrates a profile view of the male portion of a marking device according to this embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 2B illustrates a sectional view along section AA of this same part.
Selon ce premier mode de réalisation, la tige 3 est entièrement entourée d'une mousse 21 imprégnée d'une substance spécifique, sur une épaisseur ei inférieure ou égale à la longueur de la tige. La mousse présente alors une forme cylindrique, la tige formant l'axe du cylindre. Par exemple, la mousse est une matière plastique cellulaire.According to this first embodiment, the rod 3 is entirely surrounded by a foam 21 impregnated with a specific substance, to a thickness ei less than or equal to the length of the rod. The foam then has a cylindrical shape, the rod forming the axis of the cylinder. For example, foam is a cellular plastic.
Préférentiellement, l'épaisseur ei de la mousse est choisie suffisamment grande pour que la mousse soit écrasée entre le support 10 et l'oreille lors de l'emboîtement des parties mâle et femelle.Preferably, the thickness ei of the foam is chosen to be large enough so that the foam is crushed between the support 10 and the ear during the interlocking of the male and female parts.
Par exemple, si l'on considère une tige de 20 mm de longueur, que la tige pénètre de 6 à 8 mm dans la cavité 8, et si l'on considère une épaisseur d'oreille de l'animal de l'ordre de 5 mm, alors la mousse 21 pourra présenter une épaisseur supérieure à 9 mm, pour être efficacement comprimée lors de la pose de la marque.For example, if we consider a stem 20 mm long, that the stem penetrates 6 to 8 mm in the cavity 8, and if we consider an ear thickness of the animal of the order of 5 mm, then the foam 21 may have a thickness greater than 9 mm, to be effectively compressed during the installation of the mark.
La figure 3 illustre le dispositif de marquage selon ce premier mode de réalisation, apposé sur l'oreille 30 d'un animal. Plus précisément, lors de la pose de la marque, la mousse 21 est comprimée entre le support 10 et l'oreille 30, et présente donc une épaisseur e2, avec Q2 < el- La substance spécifique contenue dans la mousse 21 étant libérée lorsque la mousse est écrasée, elle entre directement en contact avec la peau de l'animal, et l'ouverture pratiquée dans l'oreille de l'animal. En effet, la tige 3 sert de guide pour guider la substance à travers l'ouverture pratiquée dans l'oreille 30 de l'animal. Ainsi, dans le cas où cette substance est une substance antiseptique, elle permet de désinfecter la plaie formée par la pose de la marque.Figure 3 illustrates the marking device according to this first embodiment, affixed to the ear 30 of an animal. More specifically, during the laying of the mark, the foam 21 is compressed between the support 10 and the ear 30, and therefore has a thickness e2, with Q2 < e1- The specific substance contained in the foam 21 being released when the foam is crushed, it comes into direct contact with the skin of the animal, and the opening made in the ear of the animal. Indeed, the rod 3 serves as a guide for guiding the substance through the opening in the ear 30 of the animal. Thus, in the case where this substance is an antiseptic substance, it can disinfect the wound formed by the pose of the mark.
Les figures 4A et 4B illustrent respectivement une vue de profil de la partie mâle 20 du dispositif de marquage, et une vue en coupe selon la section BB de cette même pièce, selon une variante de réalisation.FIGS. 4A and 4B respectively show a profile view of the male part 20 of the marking device, and a sectional view along section BB of this same part, according to an alternative embodiment.
Selon cette variante, la mousse 21 présente plusieurs évidements 42 sur sa face supérieure, c'est-à-dire sur la face de la mousse qui viendra en contact avec la peau de l'animal lors de la pose de la marque. Par exemple, ces évidements forment des couronnes concentriques, centrées sur la tige 3. Ainsi, la mousse 21 est formée de saillies 41 et d' évidements 42 concentriques, permettant notamment de réduire le contact de la mousse 21 sur l'oreille 30 de l'animal. On diminue ainsi la quantité de mousse et de substance nécessaire, tout en permettant une meilleure diffusion de la substance spécifique. De plus, la présence d'évidements peut permettre d'améliorer la circulation de l'air entre le dispositif de marquage et l'oreille de l'animal, favorisant ainsi la cicatrisation de la plaie.According to this variant, the foam 21 has several recesses 42 on its upper face, that is to say on the face of the foam that will come into contact with the skin of the animal during the laying of the mark. For example, these recesses form concentric rings, centered on the rod 3. Thus, the foam 21 is formed of projections 41 and concentric recesses 42, in particular to reduce the contact of the foam 21 on the ear 30 of the 'animal. This reduces the amount of foam and substance necessary, while allowing a better diffusion of the specific substance. In addition, the presence of recesses can improve the flow of air between the marking device and the ear of the animal, thus promoting healing of the wound.
Lors de la pose de la marque, la mousse 21 est comprimée entre le support 10 et l'oreille 30. La substance spécifique contenue dans la mousse 21 est alors libérée, au contact avec la peau de l'animal, au niveau des saillies 41.During the laying of the mark, the foam 21 is compressed between the support 10 and the ear 30. The specific substance contained in the foam 21 is then released, in contact with the skin of the animal, at the projections 41 .
Selon une autre variante non illustrée, la mousse est formée de plusieurs portions (ou tronçons) entourant partiellement la tige. Une telle mousse est par exemple utilisée pour les animaux ayant des oreilles fragiles.According to another variant not illustrated, the foam is formed of several portions (or sections) partially surrounding the rod. Such a foam is for example used for animals with fragile ears.
Finalement, les figures 5A et 5B illustrent un deuxième mode de réalisation, selon lequel la mousse 21 recouvre l'extrémité de la tige 3. Plus précisément, la figure 5A illustre une vue de profil de la partie mâle 20 d'un dispositif de marquage selon ce mode de réalisation de l'invention, et la figure 5B illustre une vue en coupe selon la section CC de cette même pièce.Finally, FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate a second embodiment, in which the foam 21 covers the end of the rod 3. More precisely, FIG. 5A illustrates a profile view of the male part 20 of a marking device according to this embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 5B illustrates a sectional view along section CC of this same part.
Selon ce deuxième mode de réalisation, la tige 3 est entourée d'une mousse 21 imprégnée d'une substance spécifique, recouvrant également la pointe 4.According to this second embodiment, the rod 3 is surrounded by a foam 21 impregnated with a specific substance, also covering the tip 4.
Ainsi, comme illustré en figures 5 A et 5B, la mousse 21 forme un tube le long de la tige 3, fermé au niveau de la pointe 4. La pointe 4 est donc protégée de l'environnement extérieur avant la pose de la marque. Comme déjà indiqué, la substance spécifique peut être une substance antiseptique. La mousse 21 recouvrant la pointe 4 permet donc d'aseptiser la pointe 4, avant la pose de la marque.Thus, as illustrated in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the foam 21 forms a tube along the rod 3, closed at the tip 4. The tip 4 is therefore protected from the external environment before the laying of the mark. As already indicated, the specific substance may be an antiseptic substance. The foam 21 covering the tip 4 thus makes it possible to sanitize the tip 4, before the laying of the mark.
Plus précisément, lors de la pose, le pointe 4 transperce la mousse 21, puis l'oreille 30 de l'animal, avant de se loger, de manière irréversible, dans la cavité de la partie femelle 5.More specifically, during the installation, the tip 4 pierces the foam 21, then the ear 30 of the animal, before being housed, irreversibly, in the cavity of the female part 5.
Comme illustré en figure 6, la mousse 21 située le long de la tige 3 est également écrasée lors de la pose entre le support 10 et l'oreille 30, libérant ainsi la substance spécifique. La substance spécifique contenue dans la mousse 21 entre donc directement en contact avec la peau de l'animal. Si cette substance est une substance antiseptique, elle permet de désinfecter ou même de stériliser la plaie formée par la pose de la marque.As illustrated in FIG. 6, the foam 21 situated along the stem 3 is also crushed during the laying between the support 10 and the lug 30, thus releasing the specific substance. The specific substance contained in the foam 21 therefore comes into direct contact with the skin of the animal. If this substance is an antiseptic substance, it can disinfect or even sterilize the wound formed by the pose of the mark.
Une telle technique peut également être utilisée pour injecter un vaccin ou un médicament à un animal, en imprégnant la mousse d'une telle substance.Such a technique can also be used to inject a vaccine or drug to an animal, by impregnating the foam with such a substance.
Afin d'éviter l'évaporation ou l'assèchement de la substance imprégnant la mousse, un film protecteur peut être prévu sur la partie mâle.In order to prevent evaporation or drying of the foam-impregnating substance, a protective film may be provided on the male part.
Selon une variante, la tige est entourée au moins en partie d'une mousseAccording to a variant, the stem is surrounded at least partly by a foam
« sèche », c'est-à-dire qui n'est pas préalablement imprégnée d'une substance spécifique. L'utilisateur vient alors imprégner la mousse de la substance spécifique avant la mise en place de la marque, par exemple en trempant la mousse dans une substance antiseptique. "Dry", that is to say which is not previously impregnated with a specific substance. The user then impregnates the foam with the specific substance before the establishment of the mark, for example by soaking the foam in an antiseptic substance.

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REVENDICATIONS
1. Dispositif de marquage pour l'identification et le marquage d'un animal, associant par emboîtement irréversible : une partie mâle (20) comprenant une tige (3) s'étendant à partir d'un support (10), et une partie femelle (5) comprenant une cavité destinée à coopérer avec ladite tige (3) ; caractérisé en ce que ladite tige (3) est entourée au moins en partie d'une mousse (21) imprégnée d'une substance spécifique, de façon que ladite mousse (21) soit comprimée lors de l'emboîtement desdites parties mâle et femelle.1. A marking device for the identification and marking of an animal, associating by irreversible interlocking: a male part (20) comprising a rod (3) extending from a support (10), and a part female (5) comprising a cavity intended to cooperate with said rod (3); characterized in that said rod (3) is surrounded at least in part by a foam (21) impregnated with a specific substance, so that said foam (21) is compressed during the nesting of said male and female parts.
2. Dispositif de marquage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ladite substance spécifique appartient au groupe comprenant : une substance antiseptique ; un médicament ; - un vaccin.2. The marking device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that said specific substance belongs to the group comprising: an antiseptic substance; a drug ; - a vaccine.
3. Dispositif de marquage selon l'une quelconque dans revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce qu'une face inférieure de ladite mousse (21) est solidarisée audit support (10).3. marking device according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that a lower face of said foam (21) is secured to said support (10).
4. Dispositif de marquage selon l'une quelconque dans revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que ladite mousse (21) entoure entièrement ladite tige (3), sur une épaisseur inférieure ou égale à la longueur de ladite tige (3).4. marking device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said foam (21) completely surrounds said rod (3), to a thickness less than or equal to the length of said rod (3).
5. Dispositif de marquage selon l'une quelconque dans revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que ladite mousse (21) présente au moins un évidement (42) sur une face supérieure de ladite mousse, opposée audit support. 5. marking device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said foam (21) has at least one recess (42) on an upper face of said foam, opposite said support.
6. Dispositif de marquage selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que le ou lesdits évidements (42) forment des couronnes concentriques autour de ladite tige (3).6. marking device according to claim 5, characterized in that the or said recesses (42) form concentric rings around said rod (3).
7. Dispositif de marquage selon l'une quelconque dans revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que ladite mousse (21) recouvre l'extrémité de ladite tige (3) opposée audit support (10). 7. marking device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that said foam (21) covers the end of said rod (3) opposite said support (10).
8. Dispositif de marquage selon l'une quelconque dans revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que ladite mousse (21) est protégée par un film protecteur.8. marking device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that said foam (21) is protected by a protective film.
9. Dispositif de marquage selon l'une quelconque dans revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que ledit dispositif de marquage est une marque auriculaire. 9. Marking device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that said marking device is an ear tag.
10. Partie mâle d'un dispositif de marquage pour l'identification et le marquage d'un animal, associant par emboîtement irréversible : une partie mâle (20) comprenant une tige (3) s'étendant à partir d'un support (10), et une partie femelle (5) comprenant une cavité destinée à coopérer avec ladite tige (3) ; caractérisé en ce que ladite tige (3) est entourée au moins en partie d'une mousse (21) imprégnée d'une substance spécifique, de façon que ladite mousse (21) soit comprimée lors de l'emboîtement desdites parties mâle et femelle. 10. Male part of a marking device for the identification and marking of an animal, associating by irreversible interlocking: a male part (20) comprising a rod (3) extending from a support (10) ), and a female part (5) comprising a cavity intended to cooperate with said rod (3); characterized in that said rod (3) is surrounded at least in part by a foam (21) impregnated with a specific substance, so that said foam (21) is compressed during the nesting of said male and female parts.
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