JP6829537B2 - Grazing method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a grazing method.

There are Patent Documents 1 and 2 as conventional livestock breeding methods. In these, the grain was devised.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-163983 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-13116

However, when the temperature is high, such as in summer, livestock have no appetite. In particular, when grazing livestock on a farm, the livestock lose their appetite due to the heat and grow poorly.
The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a grazing method for raising livestock without losing the appetite even when the temperature is high.

In order to solve the conventional problems, a water circulation process in which water is supplied to livestock through a drinking water supply pipe and the water is received from the drinking water supply pipe by a drinking water receiving pipe, and a grazing unit is formed by surrounding with a fence. It includes a confinement step of confining livestock and a moving step of periodically moving the grazing unit to the vicinity of a supply device that supplies the water to the drinking water supply pipe and receives the water from the drinking water receiving pipe. In the moving step, a grazing method is used in which the position of the grazing unit is changed around the supply device at regular intervals.

The livestock breeding method and ranch of the present invention can provide a grazing unit, a ranch, and a grazing method capable of breeding livestock without reducing the appetite. Both livestock and pasture growth can be ensured. Since the growth of pasture can be secured, when the livestock is a dairy cow, the amount of milking can be secured without being reduced.

Perspective view of the first fence and the supply device of the first embodiment Perspective view of the second fence of the first embodiment Top view of the ranch of Embodiment 1 Side view showing the opening pipe of Embodiment 1. (A) A normal plan view of the ranch of the second embodiment, (b) a normal cross-sectional view of the ranch of the second embodiment, (c) a normal side view of the ranch of the second embodiment, (d) implementation. Top view of the temperature control state of the ranch of the second embodiment, (e) sectional view of the temperature control state of the ranch of the second embodiment, (f) side view of the temperature control state of the ranch of the second embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to this embodiment.

(Embodiment 1)
The first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the grazing unit 101. The grazing unit 101 includes a first fence 18a for raising livestock and a supply device 19. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a second fence 18b that can be added to the grazing unit 101. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the ranch 100 of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 3, the grazing yard 52 for grazing livestock 31 is surrounded by a grazing unit 101 (second fence 18b, supply device 19 and first fence 18a). The supply device 19 may be at another remote location. The livestock 31 is a cow, a horse, a sheep, or the like, but may be a pig, a dog, or the like.
The first fence 18a not only surrounds the ranch 52, but also transports water, fertilizer, and the like. Fertilizers are in a liquid state, such as those dissolved in water or the need for liquids.

The supply device 19 supplies water, fertilizer, and the like to the first fence 18a. If there are water supply facilities, rivers, etc., they can be used as the supply device 19.
<2nd fence 18b>
The second fence 18b is a fence that does not allow livestock 31 to leave the ranch 52. Wood, metal pipes, etc. are combined as a frame 30. Further, wood and rope, wood and metal wire, etc. may be used.

The second fence 18b has a stake 40 at the bottom, and by piercing the stake 40 into the ground, the second fence 18b becomes. Installed independently. It may have drinking water supply pipes 11 to fertilizer water receiving pipes 14 for supplying water, fertilizer and the like. Alternatively, it may be a fence that does not have a drinking water supply pipe 11 to a fertilizer water receiving pipe 14 or the like and simply traps livestock. The second fence 18b has a triangular columnar shape.

<1st fence 18a>
The first fence 18a has the role of the second fence 18b, and further has a role of transporting water and fertilizer. The skeleton 30 and the pile 40 are the same as described above. The drinking water supply pipe 11 is arranged substantially horizontally. However, it may be tilted to facilitate the flow of water. The shape is such that the triangular prism is laid down, but it may be shaped like a rectangular parallelepiped wall. It has the same shape as the second fence 18b.

The first fence 18a has a drinking water supply pipe 11, a drinking water receiving pipe 12, a fertilizer water supply pipe 13, a fertilizer water receiving pipe 14, and a circulation portion 40a. With these, water and fertilizer can be circulated. It is preferable that the drinking water supply pipe 11 is above the drinking water receiving pipe 12 and the fertilizer water supply pipe 13 is above the fertilizer water receiving pipe 14. Water and fertilizer easily flow due to gravity.
The drinking water supply pipe 11 receives and flows water from the supply device 19. The drinking water supply pipe 11 passes water to the circulation unit 40a. The water is the water that the livestock 31 drinks. The drinking water supply pipe 11 or the drinking water receiving pipe 12 has an opening 38. Livestock 31 drinks water from the opening 38. There is a lid 33 other than the opening 38 of the drinking water supply pipe 11. Further, it is preferable that the storage portion 31a is provided in the portion of the opening 38. The storage portion 31a is a recess and stores water. The storage portion 31a and the opening 38 may be in the drinking water receiving pipe 12.
Livestock 31 is easy to drink water. It is preferable that there is a filter 34 for removing dust in any of the passages through which water flows.
An opening tube 15 having an opening 38 may be used. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the opening pipe 15 may be provided between the plurality of drinking water supply pipes 11. Further, the opening pipe 15 may be provided between the plurality of drinking water receiving pipes 12 or between the drinking water supply pipe 11 and the drinking water receiving pipe 12.

The circulation unit 40a receives water from the drinking water supply pipe 11 and passes it to the drinking water receiving pipe 12. Arranged substantially parallel to the vertical direction.
The drinking water receiving pipe 12 passes the water from the circulation unit 40a to the supply device 19.

The fertilizer water supply pipe 13 is located in the horizontal direction. The fertilizer water supply pipe 13 receives water or fertilizer from the supply device 19 and sprays the grass 32 from the discharge port 39. This is to grow the grass 32. The excess water or fertilizer is sent to the fertilizer water receiving pipe 14, and when it is hot in summer, water may be sprayed on the livestock 31 from the discharge port 39.
The fertilizer water receiving pipe 14 is located in the horizontal direction. The fertilizer water receiving pipe 14 receives water or fertilizer from the fertilizer water supply pipe 13 and returns it to the supply device 19. The fertilizer water receiving pipe 14 may not be provided. When water or fertilizer is not circulated.

The circulation portion 40a is in the vertical direction and is a joint connecting the drinking water supply pipe 11 and the drinking water receiving pipe 12. The water from the drinking water supply pipe 11 is sent to the drinking water receiving pipe 12.
The circulation part 40b is in the vertical direction and is a fertilizer water supply pipe! It is a joint connecting 3 and the fertilizer water receiving pipe 14. Water from the fertilizer water supply pipe 13 or fertilizer is sent to the fertilizer water receiving pipe 14.

The circulation portions 40a and 40b may be eliminated and the two pipes may be directly connected.
The drinking water supply pipe 11 is preferably located above the drinking water receiving pipe 12. The fertilizer water supply pipe 13 is preferably located above the fertilizer water receiving pipe 14. Water or fertilizer easily flows.
The drinking water supply pipe 11 is preferably located below the fertilizer water supply pipe 13. This is because the livestock 31 drinks water from the drinking water supply pipe 11. This is for spraying water or fertilizer on the grass 32 from the discharge port 39 of the fertilizer water supply pipe 13.
<Supply device 19>
The supply device 19 includes a first pump unit 21, a second pump unit 22, a secondary battery 63, a first storage unit 61, and a second storage unit 62.

The first pump unit 21 sends water to the drinking water supply pipe 11 and receives water from the drinking water receiving pipe 12. Circulate water. Water is replenished from the first storage unit 61.
The second pump unit 22 sends water or fertilizer to the fertilizer water supply pipe 13 and receives water or fertilizer from the fertilizer water receiving pipe 14. Circulate water or fertilizer. Water or fertilizer is replenished from the second storage 62.
If the ranch 100 is on a sloping ground and the water does not return to the first pump section 21 and the second pump section 22, a third pump is used separately to use the drinking water receiving pipe 12 and the fertilizer water receiving pipe. It may be returned to 14, or the first pump unit 21 and the second pump unit 22.

The secondary battery 63 is for storing electricity such as a storage battery. Power is supplied to the first pump unit 21 and the second pump unit 22.
The first storage unit 61 stores water and replenishes the first pump unit 21 with water.

The second storage unit 62 stores water or fertilizer, and supplies water or fertilizer to the second pump unit 22.
<Connecting Department>
The first fence 18a and the supply device 19 are connected to each other by a first connection portion 25a. The first pump unit 21, the second pump unit 22, and the first storage unit 61 and the second storage unit 62 are connected by a fourth connection unit 25d, respectively.
The second fence 18b is installed in the ranch 52 independently of the first fence 18a and the supply device 19, but may be connected to the first fence 18a and the supply device 19. The second fence 18b and the first fence 18a may be connected by the second connecting portion 25b, and the second fence 18b and the second fence 18b may be connected by the third connecting portion 25c.

<Process 1>
The method of providing water and fertilizer is as follows.
(1) Water Water is flowed from the first pump unit 21 to the drinking water supply pipe 11. Water is partially drunk by the livestock 31 through the opening 38 while flowing through the drinking water supply pipe 11. The other water flows to the drinking water receiving pipe 12 via the circulation unit 40a and returns to the first pump unit 21. Since water circulates, it is unlikely that insects will grow. Water is discarded on a regular basis.

It is further preferable to provide the filter 34 before the water comes out from the first pump unit 21 and returns. It can remove the generation of microorganisms and dust.
(2) Fertilizer or water Water or fertilizer is flowed from the second pump unit 22 to the fertilizer water supply pipe 13. Water or fertilizer is discharged (sprayed) from the discharge port 39 to the outside (ranch 52) while flowing through the fertilizer water supply pipe 13. It is sprayed on the grass 32. The other water or fertilizer flows to the fertilizer water receiving pipe 14 via the circulation section 40b and returns to the second pump section 22. However, it is not necessary to flow water or fertilizer into the fertilizer water receiving pipe 14 and return it to the second pump. When water or fertilizer is flowed to the fertilizer water receiving pipe 14 and returned to the second pump, homogeneous fertilizer and water can be provided to the grass 32.

<Effect>
In the grazing unit 101 of the first embodiment, water is circulated and water that does not generate microorganisms or the like is given to the livestock 31, so that the livestock 31 can be bred without reducing the appetite. In addition, water or fertilizer is also given to the grass 32 to grow it. As a result, the livestock 31 can eat and raise the grass 32.
In the above, it is assumed that the first fence 18a has a drinking water supply pipe 11 and a drinking water receiving pipe 12. The fertilizer water supply pipe 13, the fertilizer water receiving pipe 14, the second storage unit 62, and the second pump unit 22 are preferable if they are not essential.

(Another example 1): Temperature adjusting unit 23
The difference from the above is that the supply device 19 has a temperature adjusting unit 23 (FIG. 1). Matters not explained are the same as above. Livestock 31 has no appetite when the temperature is high, such as in summer. The body temperature is lowered by flowing cold water through the drinking water supply pipe 11 in the temperature adjusting unit 23. Restores appetite.
As the temperature adjusting unit 23, water may be cooled and warmed by a compressor, a radiator, a chiller, a heater, or the like.

The temperature adjusting unit 23 is a Peltier element or the like. Can be cooled and warmed. It is best to cool the water in the summer and warm it in the winter to prevent it from freezing.
As a result, the appetite of the livestock 31 is not reduced and the growth is promoted.

(Another Example 2): Movement In this example, the ranch 52 is changed. Matters not explained are the same as above. In FIG. 3, the pasture 32 of the ranch 52 is eaten and reduced by the livestock 31. Therefore, it is better to move the ranch 52.

In this case, the supply device 19 is not moved, but the first fence 18a and the second fence 18b are moved around the supply device 19.
As an example, the ranch 52 is moved to the pasture growth field 51 in FIG. A part of the grazing unit 101 is moved.

In this case, the first fence 18a includes a drinking water supply pipe 11, a drinking water receiving pipe 12, and the like, and it takes time and effort to move. Therefore, it is preferable to move the second fence 18b to the adjacent grass growth field 51 without moving the first fence 18a. As a result, the ranch 52 and the pasture growth field 51 are replaced. As a result, the grass 32 can be grown and the livestock 31 can be grazing.

The ranch 52 may be sequentially moved to the vicinity of the supply device 19 at regular intervals. Further, in the above, the first fence 18a may not be moved and may be made resident. That is, the first fence 18a and the supply device 19 may not be moved, and the ranch 52 and the pasture growth field 51 may be simply replaced.
<Process 2>: The mobile grazing method consists of the following.
(1) Water circulation process Water is supplied to the livestock 31 through the drinking water supply pipe 11, and water is received from the drinking water supply pipe 11 by the drinking water receiving pipe 12. In addition, water may be circulated to provide water to livestock 31 without using pipes or fences.
(2) Confinement Step The grazing unit 101 is formed by surrounding the first fence 18a and the second fence 18b to confine the livestock 31. The first fence 18a is not essential, and only the second fence 18b may be used.
(3) Movement step The second fence 18b is moved to the vicinity of the supply device 19 that supplies and receives water, and the grazing unit is periodically moved. The first fence 18a is preferably not moved, but may be moved.

Further, the ranch 52 or the pasture growth field 51 may be surrounded by the first fence 18a, and water may be circulated around the ranch 52 or the pasture growth field 51. In this case, the drinking water receiving pipe 12 becomes unnecessary.
(Embodiment 2): Solar panel In the second embodiment, the solar panel 70 is added to a fence such as the first fence 18a or the second fence 18b of the first embodiment. Matters not described are the same as those in the first embodiment. The electricity generated by the solar panel 70 is stored in the secondary battery 63. This electricity is used in the first pump unit 21, the second pump unit 22, the temperature adjusting unit 23, and the like. In many cases, there is no power source around the ranch 52, and it is effective to generate and use electricity with the solar panel 70.
However, the first fence 18a does not have to have various pipes as in the first embodiment. It may be simply the second fence 18b that surrounds the livestock. Separately, water may be circulated and supplied.

5 (a) to 5 (c) show a normal ranch 100 state. 5 (d) to 5 (f) are diagrams showing the state of the ranch 100 in the temperature controlled state. 5 (a) and 5 (d) are plan views, FIGS. 5 (b) and 5 (e) are sectional views, and FIGS. 5 (c) and 5 (f) are side views.
In the normal state, the solar panel 70 is located on the side surface of the first fence 18a and the second fence 18b.
In the temperature controlled state, the solar panel 70 forms a roof. The solar panel 70 is supported by the support columns 73, and the ranch 52 is covered with the solar panel 70. The open part such as the side surface is filled with the curtain 71. The result is a closed space. The curtain 71 is preferably a resin sheet that does not allow gas to pass through. Alternatively, the curtain 71 may be a resin plate.

In response to the above change of state, the solar panel 70 can be moved to the side surface and the upper side of the fence. Movable means that the solar panel 70 is fixed to the fence with several fasteners and can be removed by removing several fasteners. The solar panel 70 is fixed to the side surface and the upper side of the solar panel with fasteners, respectively.

The solar panel 70 generates electricity by sunlight and stores it in the secondary battery 63 in both the normal state and the temperature control state.
In the closed space, the pipe 72 arranged in the first fence 18a or the second fence 18b blows cold air or warm air into the closed space.
Create a closed space during the daytime in midsummer, early morning and evening in midwinter. Livestock 31 grows well without losing appetite in midwinter and midsummer.
Cold air or warm air is supplied to the pipe 72 by using the Peltier element of the temperature adjusting unit 23 of the supply device 19, the compressor, or the heater. Alternatively, a cold air conditioner or an air conditioner may be arranged in the supply device 19 to supply the cold air to the pipe 72.

<Process>
Grazing methods include:
(1) Confinement Step The grazing unit 101 is formed by surrounding the second fence 18b, the first fence 18a, or both, and the livestock 31 is confined.
(2) Water circulation process Water is supplied to livestock 31 and the water is received. As in the first embodiment, the first fence 18a may be used. Another mechanism for circulating water may be used.
(3) Sealing process The grazing unit 101 is as shown in FIGS. 5 (d) to 5 (f). A closed space is created by covering with a solar panel 70 and a curtain 71.
(4) Air conditioning process Cold air or warm air is supplied into the closed grazing unit 101. Alternatively, mist-like water droplets may be ejected from the water droplet pipe 74 provided on the fence. In summer, more preferably, cold air and mist-like water droplets are used in combination. Since it uses a lot of electricity to generate cold air, it is used in combination with the injection of mist-like water droplets. The temperature is preferably 15 ° C to 25 ° C. The condition of livestock 31 can be improved.
(5) Others As shown in the first embodiment, as the moving step, the ranch 52 may be moved at regular intervals to carry out (1) to (4).
After (4), depending on the temperature and weather, the curtain 71 may be removed, the solar panel 70 may be returned to the fence, and (3) and (4) may be carried out in the opening step. It is preferable to carry out the steps (3) and (4) within one day.

(as a whole)
The above-described first and second embodiments can be combined. Examples of the grass 32 include Italian ryegrass, orchardgrass, tall fescue, and Kentucky bluegrass. It may be a weed.

The grazing units, ranches and grazing methods of the present invention are available in many areas. It can be used by cooperatives, farm associations, agriculture, dairy companies, individuals, etc.

11 Drinking water supply pipe, 12 Drinking water receiving pipe, 13 Fertilizer water supply pipe, 14 Fertilizer water receiving pipe, 15 Opening pipe, 18a 1st fence, 18b 2nd fence, 19 Supply device, 21 1st pump, 22 2nd Pump, 23 temperature control, 25a 1st connection, 25b 2nd connection, 25c 3rd connection, 25d 4th connection, 30 skeleton, 31 livestock, 33 pasture, 34 filter, 38 openings, 39 outlets, 40 Pile, 40a Circulation, 40b Circulation, 51 Pasture, 52 Pasture, 61 1st Storage, 62 2nd Storage, 63 Secondary Battery, 70 Solar Panel, 71 Curtain, 72 Pipes, 73 Pillars , 75 water drops, 100 ranches, 101 grazing units

Claims (1)

A water circulation process in which water is supplied to livestock through a drinking water supply pipe and the water is received from the drinking water supply pipe by a drinking water receiving pipe.
The confinement process of forming a grazing unit by surrounding it with a fence and confining the livestock,
A sealing process for sealing the inside of the grazing unit and the grazing unit is periodically moved to the vicinity of a supply device that supplies the water to the drinking water supply pipe and receives the water from the drinking water receiving pipe. Including the moving process to make
The moving step is a grazing method in which the position of the grazing unit is changed around the supply device at regular intervals , and the supply device has a pump for sending the water and a storage unit for storing the water. ..