JP4438926B2 - Ear card for body temperature measurement, body temperature management system for multi-head breeding using the same, and body temperature management method for multi-head breeding - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a technique for managing the physical condition of each of a large number of animals that have been bred and kept in a vast ranch, especially a large number of animals that are managed and bred in a barn. As basic data for managing the physical condition of animals, such as cattle and other livestock, to which ear tags can be attached for use, solid body temperature measurements are carried out reliably and efficiently, and the data is collected. To provide a temperature measurement ear tag having a novel structure enabling centralized management, a temperature control system for multi-head breeding using the new structure, and a temperature management method for multi-head breeding having a novel configuration Is.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Currently in Japan, about 5 million dairy cows and beef cattle are raised by many livestock producers. Give observations and observations one by one in the meantime, such as exchanging laying fences in a barn, or if you are grazing, look into the telescope from a distance to observe the movement, etc. Thus, a cattle that is supposed to be abnormal is found, and first, the temperature is measured by inserting a dedicated thermometer into the rectum to determine the health condition of the cow such as disease and pregnancy time.
[0003]
However, in order to increase management efficiency, such as when carrying out multi-head breeding or group management with a small number of people, it is very difficult to manage every cow on a daily basis with all cows and beef cattle, Not enough eyes reached all the individuals, so they missed it, discovered after the condition deteriorated considerably, the treatment was not in time, and at worst the individual was lost, causing serious damage as a livestock industry The manager has spent a great deal of time and meticulous effort to manage the health of all cattle without overlooking them. However, since there is no guarantee that health management that relies on experience and intuition will be inaccurate due to lack of accuracy, the development of a more accurate health management method has been eagerly awaited.
[0004]
Instead of the uncertain judgment of relying on experience and intuition from the appearance of the cow, if you want to perform more accurate health management, the body temperature of all dairy cows and beef cattle are measured at regular intervals to Although it would be most desirable to be able to keep track of changes, it is necessary to measure the body temperature of many cows at the same time and prepare a considerable burden on the labor for individual health management. However, considering the current situation in the livestock industry, which is becoming stricter year by year, it is almost impossible and expected to be overtaken by many livestock farmers as a means of lack of feasibility.
[0005]
Therefore, we tried to examine the possibility of a means to measure and record body temperature by attaching a thermometer in the ear shell and nasal cavity of dairy cows and beef cattle in advance. As a matter of course, the insertion and installation of thermometers, etc. of animals is very difficult to implement and fix because of the extremely foreign object feeling, and it is quite difficult to do so. Because of the fact that the thermometer is attached, it can lead to abnormal physical condition, and it must be concluded that it cannot be put into practical use.
[0006]
The present invention addresses the above situation, and does not dislike the body temperature of each individual such as dairy cows and beef cattle that are reared or group-managed, and the administrator is not much economical. From the judgment that there is no effective means that can measure almost all at the same time after a certain period of time, we started its development and research very quickly, trial and error over many years, and many trials and experiments As a result of this process, we finally realized a new structure of temperature measurement ear tags, a novel structure of multi-head breeding body temperature management system, and a new structure of multi-head breeding body temperature management method. In the following, the configuration will be described in detail together with an embodiment representative of the present invention shown in the drawings.
[0007]
[Structure of the invention]
As will be clearly understood from the embodiments representing the present invention shown in the drawings, the ear tag for body temperature measurement of the present invention basically comprises the following configuration.
That is, it comprises a vote tag piece and a fastening pin having an ear penetration shaft material portion that allows the animal ear to penetrate and can be fixed to the vote tag piece. In the wood part, Fastening pin The place covered only by the engagement buttocks of the animal and the bill tag piece and in contact with the body surface of the cow's ear penetration part is in direct contact with the body surface of the animal's ear penetration part. The electromotive force or electrical resistance that can be detected by the temperature detection circuit is generated according to the temperature, and the amount of electromotive force and the electrical resistance value are changed according to changes in body temperature, so that changes in the body temperature and body temperature of animals can be accurately detected. When a temperature sensor is arranged and a temperature detection unit and an individual identification signal recognition unit for detecting data from the temperature sensor are provided on the bill tag and / or the retaining pin, the temperature is detected when an external trigger signal is received. This is a body temperature measurement ear tag having a gist of a configuration in which a wireless transmission / reception unit capable of transmitting a detection signal of a detection unit is provided.
[0008]
If the earpiece for measuring body temperature composed of this basic structure is shown as having a more specific structure, it can penetrate the tag tag piece and the animal's ear and can be fixed to the tag tag piece. A fastening pin provided with a shaft member portion for ear penetration, and the shaft member portion for fastening pin ear penetration, Fastening pin The place covered only by the engagement buttocks of the animal and the bill tag piece and in contact with the body surface of the cow's ear penetration part is in direct contact with the body surface of the animal's ear penetration part. The electromotive force or electrical resistance that can be detected by the temperature detection circuit is generated according to the temperature, and the amount of electromotive force and the electrical resistance value are changed according to changes in body temperature, so that changes in the body temperature and body temperature of animals can be accurately detected. A temperature sensor is provided, and a temperature detection unit and an individual identification signal recognition unit for detecting data from the temperature sensor are provided on the bill tag piece and / or retaining pin, and the individual identification signal recognition unit matches from the outside Only when a trigger signal with a signal is received, it is an ear tag for body temperature measurement that is provided with a wireless transmission / reception unit that can transmit a start bit signal, a detection signal of a temperature detection unit, and a stop bit signal Door can be.
[0009]
The earpieces for body temperature measurement of these basic configurations include a shaft member for penetrating ears that allows the tag tag piece and the animal's ear to penetrate and can be fixed to the tag tag piece. It comprises a retaining pin provided, and the shaft member for penetrating the retaining pin ear, Fastening pin The place covered only by the engagement buttocks of the animal and the bill tag piece and in contact with the body surface of the cow's ear penetration part is in direct contact with the body surface of the animal's ear penetration part. The electromotive force or electrical resistance that can be detected by the temperature detection circuit is generated according to the temperature, and the amount of electromotive force and the electrical resistance value are changed according to changes in body temperature, so that changes in the body temperature and body temperature of animals can be accurately detected. A temperature sensor is provided, and a temperature detection unit for detecting data from the temperature sensor and an individual identification signal recognition unit are provided on the bill tag piece and / or the retaining pin, and the temperature detection unit determines the normal temperature of the mounted animal. Only when a temperature exceeding the temperature is detected, the individual identification signal and the detection signal of the temperature detection unit associated therewith are automatically controlled. Wireless transceiver The ear tag for body temperature measurement which consists of the structure made by providing is included.
[0010]
Similarly, it comprises a vote tag piece and a fastening pin provided with an ear penetration shaft material portion that allows the animal ear to penetrate and can be fixed to the vote tag piece. In the shaft part, Fastening pin The place covered only by the engagement buttocks of the animal and the bill tag piece and in contact with the body surface of the cow's ear penetration part is in direct contact with the body surface of the animal's ear penetration part. The electromotive force or electrical resistance that can be detected by the temperature detection circuit is generated according to the temperature, and the amount of electromotive force and the electrical resistance value are changed according to changes in body temperature, so that changes in the body temperature and body temperature of animals can be accurately detected. A temperature sensor is provided, and a temperature detection unit and an individual identification signal recognition unit for detecting data from the temperature sensor are provided on the vote tag piece and / or the retaining pin, and the temperature detection unit is arranged at regular intervals every predetermined time. An individual identification signal and a temperature detection unit detection signal associated with the individual identification signal can be automatically transmitted every time or at an unreasonable interval every predetermined time. Wireless transceiver It also includes an ear card for body temperature measurement.
[0011]
The vote tag piece serves as a number tag that can identify individual animals, and can be equipped with a wireless transmission / reception unit that can transmit a temperature information signal obtained from a temperature sensor, or body temperature. It functions to enable the installation of a wireless transmitter / receiver that can receive a trigger signal generated from a data receiver and transmit a temperature information signal obtained from a temperature sensor in response to the trigger signal. It must be formed from a material that is worn on the ear, has sufficient durability under natural conditions, and that can waterproof and cushion the mounted electronic components, for example, a relatively soft synthetic resin It can be advantageous to adopt a planar antenna structure with few protrusions by vapor deposition, printing, sticking of an etching member, embedding, or the like.
[0012]
The retaining pin can be attached to the animal's ear in a penetrating manner, and the ear tag for body temperature measurement is firmly attached to the animal's ear by attaching a bill tag piece to the penetrating end, and the body of the animal's ear penetration point is attached. For the penetration of ears, which has a function that keeps the temperature sensor in contact with the surface so that the temperature can be detected, and does not accidentally fall out of the animal's ear after being attached to a tag strip. It must have a shaft part, and if necessary, the electronic parts mounted on one side of the vote tag and the connector that enables electrical connection between the temperature sensor and its temperature detection circuit, etc. It is desirable that a connection can be easily made in correspondence with an appropriate place on one side, and the connection portion has a connection structure that does not inadvertently disconnect, a waterproof structure, and the like.
[0013]
The temperature sensor is in contact with the body surface of the animal's ear penetration and generates an electromotive force or electric resistance that can be detected by the temperature detection circuit according to the animal's body temperature. The function of making it possible to detect the body temperature of the animal and the change in body temperature accurately, and to be provided in the part that contacts the body surface of the ear penetration part of the shaft member part for fastening pin ear penetration Instead, it is desirable to use a thermocouple or thermistor suitable for the body temperature region of the animal.
[0014]
The temperature detector receives the electric power generated by the temperature sensor according to the animal's body temperature, or detects the electrical resistance value of the temperature sensor and converts it into a communicable temperature information signal. It is desirable that the ear transceiver's wireless transmitter / receiver unit send a temperature information signal at a predetermined timing when it receives an external trigger signal. It is possible to generate a signal, and it is also possible that the radio transceiver unit that has received the trigger signal and switched from reception to transmission transmits the temperature information signal at that moment to the outside .
[0015]
The individual identification signal recognition unit identifies the individual identification signal associated with the trigger signal received by the wireless transmission / reception unit, and can transmit the temperature information signal detected by the temperature sensor only when it matches the stored individual identification signal. It should fulfill the function, and should be small and light enough to be mounted on either the appropriate place of the vote tag piece or the appropriate place of the retaining pin together with the wireless transmission / reception unit. It is possible to have.
[0016]
The wireless transmission / reception unit is capable of receiving a trigger signal transmitted from a body temperature data receiver installed at a remote place, and in response to this, a temperature information signal transmitted from the temperature detection unit is received by the body temperature data receiver. It must have sufficient performance to be able to transmit to reach the temperature, and when receiving a trigger signal from the body temperature data receiver, the body temperature data receiver receives the body temperature data at an optimal timing. It is desirable to have a structure for transmitting the temperature information signal, and it is possible to provide a clock generator capable of accurately adjusting the transmission timing as required.
[0017]
In addition, the earpiece for body temperature measurement provided with the tag tag piece and the retaining pin according to the present invention is such that the temperature detecting section for detecting the temperature by contacting the body surface of the animal's ear penetration portion exceeds the normal temperature of the animal to which it is attached. The wireless transceiver unit is automatically controlled to transmit the individual identification signal and the detection signal of the temperature detection unit associated with the individual identification signal only when a detected temperature is detected, or at regular intervals at regular intervals. It is also possible to provide a radio transceiver unit that can automatically transmit an individual identification signal and a detection signal of a temperature detection unit associated with the individual identification signal every unreasonable interval time every predetermined time.
[0018]
[Related Invention 1]
In connection with the above-mentioned ear card for measuring body temperature, this invention also includes a body temperature management system for multi-head breeding that has the following structure by using the ear card for measuring body temperature. The configuration is basically as follows.
That is, a plurality of animals that can be attached to at least one of the left and right ears of a plurality of animals, This invention up to the above includes A body temperature measuring ear card, and each body temperature measuring ear card and a wireless transceiver unit capable of wireless communication individually, Radio transceiver section Enables the individual identification signal and the trigger signal associated therewith to be transmitted, and individually receives the temperature detection signal emitted from the body temperature measurement ear card corresponding to the trigger signal, and converts it into body temperature information. Body temperature measurement that forms the basis of the present invention is provided with at least one body temperature data receiver having an information processing device capable of automatically recording and managing accurate body temperature information of a plurality of animals for each individual. It is a multi-head breeding body temperature management system using ear tags.
[0019]
The body temperature data receiver sequentially transmits a trigger signal with an individual identification signal toward each body temperature measurement ear card, and a temperature information signal sequentially transmitted from each body temperature measurement ear sheet in response to these signals. The received temperature information signal is converted into body temperature information, and the change in body temperature over time is recorded separately for each body temperature measurement ear tag. It must be able to fulfill its functions, and can be appropriately input into an information processing device and stored in sequence, so that graphs and tables can be displayed on a display or printed out as necessary. In addition, the detected body temperature information may be directly printed or graphed on a recording sheet every hour.
[0020]
In addition, the multi-head breeding body temperature management system according to the present invention is equipped with two or more body temperature measurement ear slips for one animal (for example, the left and right ears), and individually controls the body temperature for either one of them. In addition to being able to measure and manage body temperature without causing any problems even if the ear card for body temperature measurement breaks down, falls off, or is lost, multiple body temperature data receivers are available. By installing a stand and managing multiple body temperature measurement ear tags, the body temperature of the animal can be managed without any trouble even if any of the body temperature data receivers do not operate normally. It is good also as what you did.
[0021]
[Related invention 2]
Furthermore, the present invention also includes a multi-head breeding body temperature management method that can be realized by using a multi-head breeding body temperature management system using a body temperature measurement ear tag, and the above-mentioned body temperature measurement ear tag, It is included as an invention related to the used multi-head breeding body temperature management system.
That is, at least one of the left and right ears of a plurality of animals, This invention up to the above includes An individual identification signal and a trigger associated with each individual earphone for body temperature measurement at predetermined intervals from a body temperature data receiver capable of wireless communication, each equipped with an ear card for body temperature measurement and installed at a remote location. The body temperature measurement ear card corresponding to the transmitted individual identification signal responds to the temperature detection signal at a suitable timing, and the temperature detection signal from each body temperature measurement ear card The individual body temperature data receiver can record and manage accurate body temperature information for each individual automatically along with the elapsed time, and can be managed using the above-described ear temperature measurement ear tag of the present invention. It becomes a body temperature management method.
[0022]
As described above, the method for managing body temperature for multi-head rearing includes an earpiece for measuring body temperature that transmits a temperature detection signal in response to a trigger signal issued from a body temperature data receiver. , Without generating a trigger signal from the body temperature data receiver, the body temperature measurement ear card is controlled to automatically transmit a temperature detection signal accompanied by an individual identification signal every predetermined time, or the detected temperature detection Only when the value exceeds the normal temperature of the target animal, the body temperature measurement ear tag automatically sends a temperature detection signal with an individual identification signal, or sends an emergency warning signal with an individual identification signal and the body temperature. It is also possible to notify the administrator of the abnormality.
In the following, the structure of the present invention will be described in detail together with an embodiment representative of the present invention shown in the drawings.
[0023]
【Example】
The example shown in the side view of the ear tag for body temperature measurement in FIG. 1, the front view of the vote tag piece in FIG. 2, and the perspective view of the shaft member portion for fastening pin ear penetration in FIG. The temperature sensor is arranged at an appropriate location around the shaft part for penetrating the ear, and the same temperature sensor. A temperature detection unit that detects temperature data from the sensor and an individual identification signal recognition unit are provided on the bill tag piece, and when a trigger signal is received from a body temperature data receiver installed at a remote location, it responds to this. A typical embodiment of the ear tag for body temperature measurement according to the present invention in which a wireless transmission / reception unit for transmitting a detection signal of a temperature detection unit at a predetermined timing is provided.
[0024]
The ear tag 1 for body temperature measurement has a clip plate 2 made of a synthetic resin formed in a flat plate with a mounting hole in the upper end, and a shaft member 31 for penetrating the ear that can penetrate the ear of the cow C. A disc-shaped engagement that is formed by combining with the pin 3 and is secured to one end side of the shaft member 31 for penetrating the ear when it is fitted to the ear of the cow C in a penetrating manner. A thermistor or a thermocouple is provided at a suitable place on the outer peripheral wall surface where the collar portion 32 is integrally formed and the shaft portion 31 for penetrating the same ear comes into contact with the body surface of the cow C when it is attached to the ear of the cow C. The temperature sensor 4 made of is embedded in an embedded shape.
[0025]
The tag piece 2 is printed and displayed with a large identification number (not shown) on the flat surface portion, and the main electric circuit portions (5, 6, 7) have a resin film in the center and are waterproof. The harness which is integrated in a state in which the safety is ensured and is extended from an appropriate position is detachably connected to the temperature sensor 4 on the side of the fastening pin 3 through a waterproof connector, and the main electric circuit portion (5, 5) 6, 7), as shown in the block diagram of the electric circuit mounted on the ear card of FIG. 4, the temperature detection circuit 5 which is a temperature detection unit capable of receiving a detection signal from the temperature sensor 4, and body temperature data The individual identification signal transmitted together with the trigger signal from the receiver 8 is identified. Only when it matches the preset individual identification signal, it has the decoder 61 and the identification address 62, and receives the trigger signal from the address decoder 61. A multivibrator 63 that switches transmission / reception of the transmission / reception module 71 and a clock generator 64 that adjusts the timing of the signal of the multivibrator 63 and transmits the signal to the temperature detection circuit 5 are provided. The wireless reception unit 7 that can transmit and receive is formed of a transmission module 71 and an antenna 72 that are appropriately connected to the address decoder 61, the multivibrator 63, and the temperature detection unit 5.
[0026]
In the main electric circuit portion (5, 6, 7) formed in this way, a solar cell provided at an appropriate position on the front side of the vote tag piece 2 or a battery having a waterproof structure at an appropriate position and mounted in an exchangeable manner. A power supply circuit 73 is provided. Further, when the voltage value supplied by the power supply circuit 73 is lower than the required voltage, the LED embedded in the appropriate position on the front side of the vote tag 2 is automatically selected. Is provided with a supply voltage abnormality detection circuit 74 that is lit or blinked.
[0027]
Further, as shown in the block diagram of the electrical circuit of the body temperature data receiver in FIG. 5, the body temperature data receiver 8 is operated by the power supplied from the power supply unit 88, and the body temperature measurement ear tag 1 and And a driver / receiver 83 that can be connected to a computer 9 that is an information processing device shown in the conceptual diagram of the multi-head breeding body temperature management system in FIG. The address encoder 84 between the transmission / reception module 81 and the driver / receiver 83 is capable of transmitting an individual identification signal obtained by serially converting an 8-bit signal that is an address of 256 individual numbers set by the computer 9. Serial / parallel conversion between the driver / receiver 83 and the address encoder 84. A transmission / reception switching circuit 86 for automatically switching the transmission / reception module 81 to a reception state for a certain period of time after transmitting an individual identification signal between the serial / parallel conversion circuit 85 and the transmission / reception module 81. It has been arranged.
Further, between the driver / receiver 83 and the transmission / reception module 81, there is provided a transmission status indicator lamp 87 which lights an LED installed on the surface side of the wireless transmission / reception unit 7 during reception of the body temperature information signal. It has become.
[0028]
[Action]
By using a plurality of body temperature measurement ear tags 1 of the present invention configured as described above and the body temperature data receiver 8, the following multi-head breeding body temperature management system of the present invention can be realized.
As shown in FIG. 7, a perspective view of a cow wearing the body temperature measurement ear tag of FIG. 6 and a plurality of cows C, C,... While wearing the ear tags 1, 1,..., The temperature sensor 4 of the retaining pin 3 ear penetration shaft member 31 of FIGS. 1 and 3 is released to the ranch as being in contact with the body surface of the cow C ear, By installing a body temperature data receiver 8 connected to a computer 9 in an appropriate room such as a house built on the ranch site, a multi-head breeding body temperature management system can be configured. Using the management system, the body temperature management method for multi-head breeding of the present invention will be carried out.
[0029]
That is, first, when the body temperature data receiver 8 is activated and the body temperature management application software of the computer 9 is driven, the computer 9 wirelessly transmits a trigger signal with the first individual identification signal through the body temperature data receiver 8. Immediately thereafter, the transmission / reception switching circuit 86 in FIG. 5 switches the transmission / reception module 81 to the reception state for a certain period of time, and controls the signal to be received from the body temperature measurement ear tag 1 in FIG. To do.
[0030]
Each body temperature measurement ear tag 1, 1,... That has received the trigger signal recognizes the individual identification signal, and one body temperature measurement ear tag 1 corresponding to the individual identification signal transmitted by the body temperature data receiver 8 The temperature information signal detected by the temperature sensor 4 and the temperature detection unit 5 in FIG. 4 is transmitted together with the start bit signal and the stop bit signal, and the body temperature data receiver 8 in FIG. 7 transmits this temperature information signal. The computer 9 receives and transmits it to the computer 9 and receives the temperature information signal. The computer 9 converts the signal into body temperature data and records it together with the body temperature detection time for each individual identification signal.
[0031]
The computer 9 that records the body temperature of the first cow C causes the second cow C to emit a trigger signal accompanied by an individual identification signal, and performs the same wireless communication, whereby the second cow C Body temperature data and body temperature detection time are recorded, and body temperature detection and recording are sequentially performed on the third and fourth cows C, and the body temperatures of the cows C, C,... Will be recorded.
[0032]
After recording the body temperature of all the cattle C, C,... Under management, after the elapse of a predetermined time period such as 10 minutes, 15 minutes or 1 hour, the first time again as described above. The operation of detecting body temperature from the cow C and recording the body temperature data and body temperature detection time is continued, and body temperature data for each cow C, C,.
[0033]
【effect】
As described above, according to the ear tag for body temperature measurement of the present invention, it has the function of an ear tag that is widely used when breeding general dairy cows and beef cattle, and is substantially equivalent to the attachment of such ear tag. It is attached to the ears of animals such as domestic animals relatively easily by the work, and the temperature can be measured directly from the body surface of the ear canal, so that not only special techniques are required for wearing and maintenance work, but also the ear canal It has the greatest feature not seen in the past that temperature data can be obtained fairly accurately from the body surface.
[0034]
In addition, it is possible to construct a multi-head breeding body temperature management system by simply installing a body temperature data receiver within a distance and range where radio signals can be transmitted to and received from the body temperature measurement ear card. For example, it was necessary to directly measure the temperature of cattle that seemed to be in poor health using a thermometer, and it was a burden to the administrator, but it was necessary to receive temperature data every predetermined time without paying such effort. The machine will automatically communicate with the body temperature measurement ear tag attached to each cow so that the temperature can be measured, which not only greatly reduces the burden on the administrator but also overlooks any of the many cows In addition, it is possible to obtain an extremely large feature that health management can be performed by grasping an accurate body temperature.
[0035]
In addition, according to the body temperature management system for multi-head rearing using the ear tag for body temperature measurement of the present invention, the individual identification signal transmitted from the body temperature data receiver and the trigger signal associated therewith are received, and one corresponding to this Body temperature measurement ear slip sends a temperature detection signal to the body temperature data receiver, converts the signal received by the body temperature data receiver into body temperature information, records it, and records body temperature data according to the individual elapsed time It is possible to automatically record the amount of time and effort required for the manager to move around the ranch with a thermometer or to move the cattle from the pasture to the barn. The body temperature of a plurality of animals is measured one after another, and the excellent effect that the health condition can be accurately grasped by simply checking the body temperature change of each animal at any time is exhibited.
[0036]
Further, according to the body temperature management method for rearing multiple heads using the ear tag for body temperature measurement of the present invention, the individual identification signal and the individual identification signal toward the ear tag for body temperature measurement of each individual from the body temperature data receiver every predetermined time. The associated trigger signals are transmitted one after another, and only the temperature measurement ear tag corresponding to the individual identification signal responds and each temperature detection signal is transmitted at a suitable timing, and individual temperature detection signals are received individually. In addition, by sequentially recording the temperature detection signal along with the elapsed time, it is possible to prevent erroneous transmission or reception failure of body temperature data, and to enable accurate body temperature management of a large number of individual heads. If the ear card for measuring body temperature is attached to the ear card, the temperature detection signal from the ear card for measuring body temperature is lost even if one ear card for measuring temperature is removed or lost. To receive Thus a great advantage that it is possible to record the temperature data obtained.
[0037]
In particular, the body temperature measurement ear tag 1 taken up in the embodiment is in a state in which the temperature detection unit 5, the individual identification signal recognition unit 6 and the wireless transmission / reception unit 7 are waterproofed with respect to the tag tag piece 2 in addition to the above features. Further, the connecting portion between the temperature sensor 4 and the temperature detecting portion 5 provided on the shaft member 31 for passing through the ear of the retaining pin 3 is connected by a connector having a waterproof structure. Because it can be easily attached to the ears of animals without the need for skill or advanced technology, it can be easily installed on the ears of the animal. It is possible to obtain the effect of automatically recording the body temperature data as described above without imposing a new labor burden.
[0038]
Further, the ear penetration shaft member 31 provided with the temperature sensor 4 is disposed so as to be covered with the engagement hook 32 of the retaining pin 3 and the vote tag piece 2 when being attached to the cow's ear. Since the temperature sensor 4 directly contacts the body surface of the cow's ear, the temperature information signal detected from the temperature sensor 4 is less susceptible to external weather conditions such as wind and rain. The most important effect is to enable almost accurate body temperature measurement.
[0039]
As described, the earpiece for measuring body temperature of the present invention, the body temperature management system for multi-head rearing using the ear tag, and the body temperature management method for multi-head rearing enable the intended purpose to be achieved by the new configuration. In addition to being relatively easy to attach to animals, the burden on the animal body can be minimized, and the structure is relatively light and compact, reducing costs through mass production. In addition, it is possible to manage the body temperature reliably by operating the body temperature data receiver indoors, and the burden on the administrator can be greatly reduced. At the same time, it is surely possible to achieve cost reductions and shortened working hours, and is greatly welcomed and widely used in the livestock industry in harsh business environments. It is expected to be one go.
[Brief description of the drawings]
The drawings show a typical embodiment that embodies the technical idea of the ear tag for body temperature measurement of the present invention, the body temperature management system for multi-head breeding using the same, and the body temperature management method for multi-head breeding. .
FIG. 1 is a side view showing the structure of an ear tag for body temperature measurement.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing the shape of a vote tag piece.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a shape of a retaining pin.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram conceptually showing an electrical circuit structure of a body temperature measurement ear tag.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram conceptually showing an electric circuit structure of a body temperature data receiver.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an ear tag for body temperature measurement attached to a cow.
FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram showing a configuration of a multi-head breeding body temperature management system.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Ear card for body temperature measurement
2 votes
3 retaining pin
31 Shaft material for penetrating the same ear
32 Same engaging collar
4 Temperature sensor
5 Temperature detector
6 Individual identification signal recognition unit
61 Same address decoder
62 Same identification address
63 Multivibrator
7 Radio transceiver
71 Same transceiver module
72 Same antenna
73 Same power supply circuit
8 Body temperature data receiver
81 Same transceiver module
82 Same antenna
83 Same driver / receiver
84 Same address encoder
85 Serial / parallel conversion circuit
86 Transmission / reception switching circuit
87 Same transmission status indicator
88 Same power supply unit
9 Computer
C Cattle (animal)

Claims (6)

It consists of a tag plate piece and a fastening pin having an ear penetration shaft material portion that can penetrate the animal ear and can be fixed to the vote tag piece, and the fastening pin ear penetration shaft material portion. Therefore, the part that is covered only by the engaging hook part of the retaining pin and the bill tag piece and that can contact the body surface of the cow's ear penetration part is in direct contact with the body surface of the animal's ear penetration part. An electromotive force or electrical resistance that can be detected by the temperature detection circuit is generated according to the body temperature of the animal, and the amount of electromotive force and the electrical resistance value are changed according to the change in body temperature to accurately change the body temperature and body temperature of the animal. A temperature sensor enabling detection is arranged, and a temperature detection unit for detecting data from the temperature sensor and an individual identification signal recognition unit are provided on the bill tag piece and / or the retaining pin, and an external trigger signal is received. Sometimes it is possible to send a detection signal from the temperature detector. Temperature measuring ear form, characterized in that shall become provided with transceiver. It consists of a tag plate piece and a fastening pin having an ear penetration shaft material portion that can penetrate the animal ear and can be fixed to the vote tag piece, and the fastening pin ear penetration shaft material portion. Therefore, the part that is covered only by the engaging hook part of the retaining pin and the bill tag piece and that can contact the body surface of the cow's ear penetration part is in direct contact with the body surface of the animal's ear penetration part. An electromotive force or electrical resistance that can be detected by the temperature detection circuit is generated according to the body temperature of the animal, and the amount of electromotive force and the electrical resistance value are changed according to the change in body temperature to accurately change the body temperature and body temperature of the animal. A temperature sensor capable of detection is arranged, and a temperature detection unit and an individual identification signal recognition unit for detecting data from the temperature sensor are provided on the bill tag piece and / or the retaining pin, and an individual identification signal recognition unit is externally provided. When a trigger signal with a matching individual identification signal is received Only, the start bit signal, the detection signal, and temperature measuring ear form, characterized in that shall become provided a radio transceiver for a stop bit signal allows transmission of the temperature detecting unit. It consists of a tag plate piece and a fastening pin having an ear penetration shaft material portion that can penetrate the animal ear and can be fixed to the vote tag piece, and the fastening pin ear penetration shaft material portion. Therefore, the part that is covered only by the engaging hook part of the retaining pin and the bill tag piece and that can contact the body surface of the cow's ear penetration part is in direct contact with the body surface of the animal's ear penetration part. An electromotive force or electrical resistance that can be detected by the temperature detection circuit is generated according to the body temperature of the animal, and the amount of electromotive force and the electrical resistance value are changed according to the change in body temperature to accurately change the body temperature and body temperature of the animal. An animal equipped with a temperature sensor that can be detected, provided with a temperature detecting unit and an individual identification signal recognizing unit for detecting data from the temperature sensor on a tag and / or a retaining pin. Only when a temperature exceeding the normal heat temperature is detected And temperature measuring ear form, characterized in that shall become provided a radio transceiver that is automatically controlled to transmit a detection signal of the temperature detection unit associated thereto. It consists of a tag plate piece and a fastening pin having an ear penetration shaft material portion that can penetrate the animal ear and can be fixed to the vote tag piece, and the fastening pin ear penetration shaft material portion. Therefore, the part that is covered only by the engaging hook part of the retaining pin and the bill tag piece and that can contact the body surface of the cow's ear penetration part is in direct contact with the body surface of the animal's ear penetration part. An electromotive force or electrical resistance that can be detected by the temperature detection circuit is generated according to the body temperature of the animal, and the amount of electromotive force and the electrical resistance value are changed according to the change in body temperature to accurately change the body temperature and body temperature of the animal. A temperature sensor that can be detected is arranged, and a temperature detection unit for detecting data from the temperature sensor and an individual identification signal recognition unit are provided on the bill tag piece and / or the retaining pin, and the temperature detection unit has passed for a certain period of time. Every equidistant time or every unfair interval time after a certain period of time , Individual identification signal and temperature measuring ear form, characterized in that shall become provided a wireless transceiver to automatically enable transmit a detection signal of the temperature detection unit associated thereto. A plurality of claims 1 to 4 any one body temperature measuring ear votes according ear votes and individually capable of wireless communication radio transceiver for each of the temperature measurement was attachable to at least one of the plurality of animals of the left and right ears And the wireless transceiver unit can transmit individual identification signals and trigger signals associated therewith, and temperature detection signals emitted from body temperature measurement ear tags in response to the trigger signals. Individually received and converted into body temperature information, and at least one body temperature data receiver having an information processing device capable of automatically recording and managing the individual body's accurate body temperature information for each individual. A body temperature management system for multi-head rearing using the ear tag for body temperature measurement according to any one of claims 1 to 4. A body temperature measurement ear tag according to any one of claims 1 to 4 is mounted on at least one of the left and right ears of a plurality of animals, and is transmitted from a body temperature data receiver capable of wireless communication installed at a remote location at predetermined intervals. In addition, an individual identification signal and a trigger signal associated with the individual identification signal are sent to the individual body temperature measurement ear tag one after another, and the temperature detection ear tag corresponding to the transmitted individual identification signal responds to the temperature detection signal. The body temperature data receiver that individually receives the temperature detection signal from each temperature measurement ear card automatically records accurate body temperature information for each individual together with the elapsed time. The body temperature management method for multi-head breeding using the ear tag for body temperature measurement as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4.

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