KR20220170731A - Screening management method and apparatus for shipment and slaughter of livestock - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided are a livestock screening and management method and apparatus for shipment, mooring, and slaughter of livestock. The livestock screening and management method comprises the steps of: collecting first biometric information of livestock through a first sensor unit installed in a passage from a breeding farm to a shipping point; comparing the collected first biometric information of the livestock with preset standard biometric information to determine shipment of livestock having no abnormalities; obtaining information on means of transportation from the shipping point to a mooring; collecting second biometric information of the livestock through a second sensor unit installed in each passage of the mooring; comparing the collected second biometric information of the livestock with the preset standard biometric information to determine movement of the livestock having no abnormalities to a slaughterhouse; collecting third biometric information of the livestock through a third sensor unit installed in the slaughterhouse; and comparing the collected third biometric information of the livestock with the preset standard biometric information to determine whether to slaughter the livestock depending on whether there is an abnormality therein. Therefore, the livestock screening and management method can screen health livestock and allows the same to be processed as products with good quality.

Description

Livestock screening management method and device in the process of shipping, mooring and slaughter of livestock

The present invention relates to a livestock sorting management method in the process of shipping, mooring and slaughter of livestock.

In the livestock industry, there is a need to improve productivity by rationalizing livestock management work technology and rearranging livestock breeding management technical systems due to the decrease in the quality and quantity of labor force, increase in investment in machinery for barn and attached facilities, and increase in production cost. there is. To this end, managing the health of livestock in real time is becoming one of the important factors.

In order to improve productivity and reduce production costs through automation, it is necessary to manage livestock according to biometric information such as developmental status and estrus of livestock. It should be.

Publication No. 10-2015-0092803 (2015.08.17)

The problem to be solved by the present invention is the moving step from the breeding farm to the shipping yard, the moving step from the shipping yard to the apron, and the moving step from the apron to the slaughterhouse, and sorting in real time by measuring various kinds of biometric information of livestock in each spatial location. It is to provide a livestock sorting management method in the course of livestock shipment, mooring, and slaughter, which determines movement, shipment, and slaughter of healthy livestock.

However, the problem to be solved by the present invention is not limited to the above problem, and other problems may exist.

In order to solve the above problems, the method for sorting and managing livestock in the process of shipping, mooring, and slaughter of livestock of the present invention includes the steps of collecting first biometric information of livestock through a first sensor unit installed in a passage from a breeding farm to a shipping farm. ; Comparing the collected first biometric information of the livestock with preset standard biometric information to determine release of livestock without abnormalities; obtaining transportation means information from the shipping area to the apron; Collecting second biometric information of livestock through a second sensor unit installed in each passage of the lairage; comparing the collected second biometric information of the livestock with preset standard biometric information, and determining movement of livestock without abnormalities to a slaughterhouse; Collecting third biometric information of livestock through a third sensor unit installed in the slaughterhouse; and comparing the collected third biometric information of the livestock with preset standard biometric information, and determining whether to slaughter or not based on abnormalities.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the step of collecting the first biometric information of the livestock through the first sensor unit installed in the passage from the breeding farm to the shipping stage includes a body temperature measurement sensor for measuring the individual body temperature information of the livestock, livestock First biometric information of livestock may be collected through a sensor unit including a CCD camera for measuring external appearance information, a distance measurement sensor for measuring movement information of livestock, and a weight measurement sensor for measuring individual weight information of livestock.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the distance measuring sensor is installed on the top of an automatic opening and closing door installed at the end of the moving passage of the breeding farm, and calculates the passing speed of individual livestock in the moving passage and the movement speed based thereon, The step of comparing the collected first biometric information of the livestock with preset standard biometric information to determine shipment of the livestock without abnormalities may include comparing the movement speed of the individual livestock with the preset standard biometric information to determine whether the livestock without abnormalities are shipped. shipment can be determined.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the CCD camera may be installed on top of an automatic opening and closing door installed at the end of the moving passage of the breeding farm, and the weight measurement sensor may be installed on the floor of the moving passage.

In some embodiments of the present invention, at least one of the first to third biometric information of the collected livestock is compared with a predetermined standard biometric information, and the shipment of livestock determined to be abnormal is stopped to quarantine facilities or It may further include determining to return to the kennel.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the step of collecting the second biometric information of the livestock through the sensor unit installed in each movement passage of the lairage or the collecting of the third biometric information of the livestock through the sensor unit installed in the slaughterhouse, The second or third biometric information of the livestock is collected through a second sensor unit or a third sensor unit including a body temperature measurement sensor for measuring the individual body temperature information of the livestock and a body weight measurement sensor for measuring the individual body weight information of the livestock. can do.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the body temperature measurement sensor is installed on the sidewall of the moving passage, is installed to correspond to the height of the groin of the livestock to measure the first individual body temperature information, and automatically opens and closes the door installed at the end of the moving passage. It is installed on the upper part of the body, and is installed to correspond to the height of the neck of the livestock to measure the second individual body temperature information, and compare the collected first biometric information of the livestock with the preset standard biometric information to ship livestock without abnormalities. In the step of determining the movement of livestock without abnormalities to a slaughterhouse by comparing the collected second biometric information of the livestock with a preset standard biometric information, the first and second individual body temperature information are respectively determined. It is possible to determine the movement of livestock without abnormalities by comparing with preset standard biometric information.

In some embodiments of the present invention, automatic opening and closing doors are installed at the entrance and exit of the passage from the breeding farm to the shipping yard, the passage from the shipping yard to the apron, and the passage from the apron to the slaughterhouse, respectively, and the first biometric information The steps of collecting, collecting the second biometric information, and collecting the third biometric information include collecting the biometric information by operating the automatic opening/closing door to close as one livestock enters the moving passage. can do.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the step of acquiring transportation means information from the shipping yard to the apron includes identification of means of transportation including the affiliation and number of the means of transportation using a CCD camera when the livestock is boarded on the means of transportation. information can be obtained.

A computer program according to another aspect of the present invention for solving the above problems is combined with a computer that is hardware to execute a livestock sorting management method, and is stored in a computer readable recording medium.

Other specific details of the invention are included in the detailed description and drawings.

According to one embodiment of the present invention described above, livestock objects having a normal body temperature and a normal weight, having low stress and being healthy can be selected and processed into products having good quality according to the determination of movement and shipment.

In addition, since the weight of livestock objects can be standardized during movement, shipment, and slaughter, quality standardization and grade management of livestock objects are easy. In addition, healthy livestock can be shipped while minimizing stress on livestock objects, and work efficiency can be improved through shipment and classification by accurate weight measurement.

In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to limit and isolate the shipment of livestock showing abnormal body temperature, abnormal weight and abnormal movement under stress, or to induce them to take a rest by returning them to their original breeding grounds. As a result, it has the advantage of improving animal welfare by reducing the stress of livestock.

In addition, according to the present invention, livestock objects exhibiting abnormal body temperature, abnormal weight, and abnormal movement can be pre-selected, and preemptive responses can be made according to whether or not they are infected with diseases, thereby minimizing economic losses of livestock farmers.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

1 is a view for schematically explaining the scope of application of a livestock sorting management device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view for explaining a livestock sorting management device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3A and 3B are diagrams for explaining first to third sensor units.
4 is a view for explaining installation positions of first to third sensor units in one embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a view for explaining an implementation embodiment of an automatic opening and closing door applied to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flow chart of a livestock sorting management method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods of achieving them, will become clear with reference to the detailed description of the following embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, only these embodiments are intended to complete the disclosure of the present invention, and are common in the art to which the present invention belongs. It is provided to fully inform the person skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

Terminology used herein is for describing the embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. In this specification, singular forms also include plural forms unless specifically stated otherwise in a phrase. As used herein, "comprises" and/or "comprising" does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other elements other than the recited elements. Like reference numerals throughout the specification refer to like elements, and “and/or” includes each and every combination of one or more of the recited elements. Although "first", "second", etc. are used to describe various components, these components are not limited by these terms, of course. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. Accordingly, it goes without saying that the first element mentioned below may also be the second element within the technical spirit of the present invention.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in this specification may be used with meanings commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs. In addition, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries are not interpreted ideally or excessively unless explicitly specifically defined.

The present invention relates to a method for selectively managing livestock in the process of moving, shipping, mooring, and slaughter of livestock including pigs, deer, and cattle.

Homeostasis is very important to livestock and humans. Body temperature, blood pressure, acidity in the blood, blood sugar level, etc. must be maintained at a certain level, but for livestock or people, a sensing device that always checks these values so that they are not too high or low, and a device that returns them to the normal range when abnormal values are detected A recovery system exists. Since it is very important for warm-blooded animals to maintain body temperature, humans and livestock have a device for recognizing body temperature and a mechanism for recovering it through various routes. Abnormal movement of body temperature among the biometric information possessed by livestock or humans provides various information such as disease infection or stress status to livestock or humans, and a non-invasive method for measuring this is essential.

In addition, when a person or livestock is severely stressed, the blood concentration of steroid hormones rises, and biological reactions such as a decrease in body temperature and a decrease in blood pH (an index representing the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution) appear simultaneously. These steroid hormones suppress the immune system by lowering body temperature and atrophying metabolic activity. As such, a non-invasive method for identifying hypothermia caused by stress is absolutely necessary.

In addition, when severely stressed, body temperature increases not only in humans but also in mammals and birds. For example, when a mating season rival appears or a predator approaches, the body prepares to exert maximum force momentarily through a series of physiological reactions. Burning brown fat in the body to raise body temperature is also to speed up metabolic reactions. However, even in critical situations such as pathogen infection or the appearance of predators, it raises its body temperature and causes a fever reaction to respond. As such, a non-invasive method for identifying an increase in body temperature caused by stress is also essential.

On the other hand, since livestock infectious diseases and various diseases that may occur on farms are accompanied by an increase in body temperature, it is possible to identify early symptoms of various disease infections by checking whether or not they are out of the normal body temperature range. Since most of the viral and bacterial diseases of livestock generate fever at the early stage of infection, breeding farms can confirm that livestock are infected with the disease when the body temperature can be increased. Foot-and-mouth disease, swine fever, porcine Ozesky disease, porcine genital respiratory syndrome, brucellosis, tuberculosis, highly pathogenic avian influenza, Chubaekri, poultry typhus, Newcastle disease, etc. The disease indicates an abnormal body temperature higher than normal body temperature along with anorexia and slow movement. However, at the current level of farm households, when measuring the body temperature of livestock, a method that can be measured after at least 2 to 3 minutes has elapsed by inserting a thermometer in the workplace is used. At the livestock farm level, body temperature measurement is rarely performed.

Some advanced farms have tried to measure the body temperature of all livestock using infrared thermal imaging cameras, but the accuracy of commercially available general-purpose thermal imaging cameras is difficult to apply due to large errors, and high-accuracy thermal imaging cameras are expensive to introduce. The fixed installation and measurement system has a problem that is not realistic due to high cost.

The purpose of obtaining excellent processed meat products by producing healthy livestock through breeding and management is to provide processed meat products with excellent quality to consumers by producing safe processed meat products. Therefore, during the slaughter process, it is a very important process to determine the suitability of slaughtering by identifying the presence or absence of disease and defects of each livestock targeting live livestock. In this process, it is very important to measure whether there is an abnormal body temperature that can determine whether or not a disease is infected in individual tests such as posture, behavior, nutritional status, respiratory status, skin, and hair of livestock.

Therefore, in the present invention, when moving between breeding farms for breeding and management of livestock and shipping them to the apron for slaughter, at the apron for slaughter, and in the access passageway of the slaughterhouse, various biometric information of the livestock individual is measured in real time to determine the state of health of the livestock. And activity, and abnormal symptoms can be captured and predicted to select healthy livestock individuals that are not subject to stress and are not infected with diseases during movement, shipping, and slaughter.

That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, when moving, shipping, or slaughtering livestock such as cows, pigs, deer, and sheep from a breeding farm, when moving to a lairage and moving to a slaughterhouse, only one object is formed on the front of the shipping passage When passing through the entrance door and at the same time passing through the weight detection sensor, thermal imaging camera, and body temperature measurement sensor installed in the passage between the entrance and exit doors, and the thermal imaging camera, body temperature measurement sensor, and distance detection sensor located at the top of the exit door When the measured body weight and temperature indicate the standard weight and standard body temperature, respectively, open the exit door of the transfer and shipment or lairage and slaughterhouse to release and slaughter only healthy and low-stress livestock, and do not show the standard body weight and standard body temperature. provide methods and devices for returning them to quarantine facilities or to their original breeding facilities.

Through this, one embodiment of the present invention can contribute to improving the quality of life of livestock individuals and producing excellent meat products by preventing disease infection and stress and preemptively responding.

Hereinafter, the livestock sorting management device 100 (hereinafter, livestock sorting management device) in the process of shipping, mooring, and slaughtering livestock according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 .

1 is a view for schematically explaining the scope of application of a livestock sorting management device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

One embodiment of the present invention targets livestock such as cattle, sheep, pigs, and deer raised in a breeding farm.

In addition, the present invention consists of three steps: 1) from the breeding ground to the shipping area, 2) from the shipping area to the apron, and 3) from the apron to the slaughterhouse.

In addition, the installation location of the livestock sorting management device 100 according to the present invention is each component in the stocking movement passage between breeding farms, inside the breeding farm, moving passage between breeding farms, shipping passage for shipment from breeding farms, inside the lairage and aisle of the slaughterhouse. is installed

Figure 2 is a view for explaining the livestock sorting management device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As described above, the embodiment of the present invention consists of a process from a breeding farm to a shipping yard, from a shipping yard to a lairage, and from a lairage to a slaughterhouse.

First, a first sensor unit 111 is installed in a passage from a breeding farm to a shipping yard, and first biometric information of livestock is collected through the first sensor unit 111 .

In one embodiment, the first sensor unit 111 includes a body temperature measurement sensor 111-1 for measuring individual body temperature information of livestock, a CCD camera 111-2 for measuring external appearance information of each livestock, and movement of livestock. A distance measuring sensor 111-3 for measuring and observing activity and a weight measuring sensor 111-4 for measuring individual weight information of livestock may be included.

The first biometric information sensed by the first sensor unit 111 is transmitted to the first biometric information processing terminal 112 through wired/wireless communication, and the transmitted information is sent to the first biometric information analysis server 113 for each information. analyzed through

The first biometric information analysis server 113 compares and analyzes the collected first biometric information of livestock with preset standard biometric information. That is, the first biometric information analysis server 113 compares and analyzes whether the first biometric information has a standard body temperature for each livestock, a normal appearance and shape without wounds, and a difference between a standard moving speed and a standard weight. As a result of the comparative analysis, the release of livestock is determined for livestock that do not show abnormal symptoms. In contrast, as a result of comparing the first biometric information with the preset standard biometric information, in the case of livestock that are determined to have abnormalities, it is determined to stop shipment and return to the quarantine facility or breeding farm.

On the other hand, the body temperature information, appearance information, movement information and weight information of each livestock obtained from the first biometric information analysis server 113 are transmitted to the comprehensive information storage and analysis server 140 capable of storing and analyzing comprehensive information. At this time, the comprehensive information storage analysis server 140 may be configured as a hardware server system capable of operating P2P, client-server system, FTP server, bass.io, etc. operated with Network Attached Storage or a storage device and operating system. there is.

Next, the transportation means is moved from the shipping area to the mooring point, and the livestock is transported. In this process, in order to distinguish the departure farm of the livestock, etc., transportation means information is acquired by the CCD camera 150 when the livestock is boarded the transportation means. do. That is, means of transportation identification information including the belonging and number of the means of transportation is acquired as means of transportation information. Such transportation means information is for pre-selecting livestock showing abnormal symptoms at the lairage and slaughterhouse, confirming the shipping farm through the recognized transportation means, and notifying the shipping farm of information about the abnormal symptoms. Transportation means information acquired by the CCD camera 150 is transmitted to and managed by the comprehensive information storage and analysis server 140 through a predetermined communication method.

Next, the livestock moved from the shipping area to the apron by means of transportation stay for a considerable amount of time at the apron for slaughter, and then move to the slaughterhouse. In this process, one embodiment of the present invention collects the second biometric information of livestock through the second sensor unit 121 installed in each moving passage in the lairage.

That is, since changes in biometric information of livestock that have stayed at the lairage for a considerable period of time occur due to the risk of disease infection and stress, the second biometric information of the livestock is collected through the second sensor unit 121 in the moving passage.

At this time, the second sensor unit 121 may include a body temperature measurement sensor 121-1 for measuring individual body temperature information of livestock and a weight measurement sensor 121-2 for measuring individual body weight information of livestock. The second biometric information sensed through the second sensor unit 121 is transmitted to the second biometric information processing terminal 122, and the transmitted information is analyzed through the second biometric information analysis server 123 for each information. . Meanwhile, it goes without saying that the first and second biometric information processing terminals 112 and 122 may be configured as the same or different terminals.

The second biometric information analysis server 123 compares the second biometric information with preset standard biometric information, and determines the movement of livestock without abnormalities to the slaughterhouse. That is, the second biometric information analysis server 123 compares and analyzes whether the second biometric information has a difference between the standard body temperature and standard weight of each livestock.

As a result of the comparative analysis, livestock that do not show abnormal symptoms are decided to move to the slaughterhouse, and livestock that exhibit abnormal symptoms are suspended for movement approval, and a decision is made to return to the quarantine facility or breeding farm.

In addition, the second biometric information analysis server 123 may transmit the collected second biometric information to the comprehensive information storage and analysis server 140 through a predetermined communication method.

Next, third biometric information of the livestock is collected through the third sensor unit 131 installed in the slaughterhouse in order to check whether the livestock moved from the lairage to the slaughterhouse are infected with diseases and whether they have received minimal stress at the slaughterhouse. .

As an embodiment, the third sensor unit 131 may include a body temperature measurement sensor 131-1 for measuring individual body temperature information of livestock and a weight measurement sensor 131-2 for measuring individual body weight information of livestock. there is. The third biometric information sensed through the third sensor unit 131 is analyzed through the third biometric information analysis server 132 through wired/wireless communication.

The third biometric information analysis server 132 compares the third biometric information with preset standard biometric information and determines slaughter of livestock without abnormalities. That is, the third biometric information analysis server 132 compares and analyzes whether or not there is a difference between the third biometric information and the standard body temperature and standard weight of each livestock.

As a result of the comparative analysis, livestock that do not show abnormal symptoms are moved to the slaughterhouse to be slaughtered, and livestock that exhibit abnormal symptoms are suspended for approval, stop moving for slaughter, and decide to return to quarantine facilities or breeding grounds.

In addition, the third biometric information analysis server 132 may transmit the collected third biometric information to the comprehensive information storage and analysis server 140 through a predetermined communication method. The comprehensive information analysis server 140 may collect and compare the analysis results transmitted from the first to third biometric information analysis servers 112, 122, and 132, respectively, and finally determine whether to slaughter or not.

Hereinafter, the first to third sensor units 111, 121, and 131 applied in an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

3A and 3B are views for explaining the first to third sensor units 111, 121, and 131. Referring to FIG.

The first sensor unit 111 for measuring the first biometric information in the feeding passage of the breeding farm, the inside of the breeding farm, the passage between the breeding farms, and the moving passage from the breeding farm to the shipping place includes a body temperature measuring sensor 111-1 and a CCD camera. (111-2), distance measurement sensor (111-3), weight measurement sensor (111-4), communication module (111-6), power module (111-7), and control unit (111-7) for controlling them. 5) include.

At this time, the controller 111-5 performs a predetermined function by making a microprocessor and an input/output module into one chip, and has a CPU core, memory, and programmable input/output. Machine language programming is coded to perform a predetermined function, and the body temperature measurement sensor (111-1), CCD camera (111-2), distance measurement sensor (111-3), weight measurement sensor (111-4), It has a unified structure capable of controlling the communication module 111-6 and the power module 111-7.

In one embodiment, the body temperature measuring sensor 111-1 provides thermal image information using infrared rays, ultrasonic waves, or lasers.

As an embodiment, the CCD camera 111-2 should be able to photograph the movements of livestock objects and select livestock objects whose movements are not normal and livestock objects whose appearance is not normal.

In one embodiment, the distance measurement sensor 111-3 measures the movement of the livestock object using ultrasound or laser, measures the distance between the livestock object and the livestock object, and also measures the distance between the automatic opening and closing door and the livestock object. It measures and controls the livestock to move sequentially one by one through the automatic opening and closing door.

In one embodiment, the weight measurement sensor 111-4 measures the weight of the livestock object by measuring pressure so as to convert the physical force of the livestock object into an electrical signal.

On the other hand, the first biometric information obtained from the body temperature measurement sensor 111-1, the CCD camera 111-2, the distance measurement sensor 111-3, and the weight measurement sensor 111-4 is stored in the control unit 111-1 for a certain period of time. 5) is stored in The first biometric information stored in the control unit 111-5 is transmitted wired or wirelessly through the communication module 111-6.

In addition, a body temperature measurement sensor 111-1, a CCD camera 111-2, a distance measurement sensor 111-3, a weight measurement sensor 111-4, a communication module 111-6, a power module 111- 7) can be collectively controlled by the controller 111-5 and must have a unified structure. At this time, the device that can be collectively controlled and has a unified structure must operate as a whole between 0 and 24V. For example, the control unit 111-5 inside the device must operate at 0 to 9V.

Next, the second sensor unit 121 and the third sensor unit 131 installed in the passage from the lairage to the slaughterhouse and the slaughterhouse include body temperature measurement sensors 121-1 and 131-1, body weight measurement sensors 121- 2 and 131-2), communication modules 121-4 and 131-4, power modules 121-5 and 131-5, and control units 121-3 and 131-3.

In one embodiment, the body temperature measuring sensors 121-1 and 131-1 provide thermal image information using infrared rays, ultrasonic waves, or lasers.

In one embodiment, the weight measurement sensors 121-2 and 131-2 measure the weight of livestock objects.

On the other hand, each of the second or third biometric information obtained from the body temperature measurement sensors 121-1 and 131-1 and the weight measurement sensors 121-2 and 131-2 is stored by the controllers 121-3 and 131 for a certain period of time. -3) should be stored. The second or third biometric information stored in the control units 121-3 or 131-3 is transmitted wired or wirelessly through the communication modules 121-4 or 131-4.

In addition, body temperature measurement sensors (121-1, 131-1), weight measurement sensors (121-2, 131-2), communication modules (121-4, 131-4), power modules (121-5, 131-5) ) can be collectively controlled by the controllers 121-3 and 131-3 and must have a unified structure. At this time, the device that can be collectively controlled and has a unified structure must operate as a whole between 0 and 24V. For example, the controllers 121-5 and 131-5 of the second or third sensor units 121 and 131 must operate at 0 to 9V.

4 is a view for explaining installation positions of the first to third sensor units 111, 121, and 131 in one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the process in which an embodiment of the present invention is carried out consists of three steps: from breeding farm to shipping, from shipping farm to lairage, and from lairage to slaughterhouse.

Each of the first to third sensor units 111, 121, and 131 is a movement passage between breeding farms, a shipping passage for shipment from the breeding farm, a movement passage from the shipping farm to the lairage, the inside of the lairage, and the movement from the lairage to the slaughterhouse. It is installed in the aisle and inside the slaughterhouse, respectively.

Specifically, the first sensor unit 111 is installed in a movement passage between breeding farms and a shipping passage for shipping from breeding farms. In addition, an automatic opening and closing door is installed to determine abnormal signs when livestock enter and pass through one by one and proceed to the next process, and the automatic opening and closing door is controlled by a control unit.

In one embodiment, the body temperature measurement sensor 210 uses a thermal imaging camera or a predetermined sensor for sensing the body temperature information of livestock, and may be installed on a sidewall of the moving passage as shown in FIG. 4(b). The body temperature measurement sensor 210 is installed to correspond to the height of the groin of livestock such as cows, pigs, deer, and sheep to measure first individual body temperature information.

In order to accurately measure the body temperature of a livestock object, there is a method of inserting a thermometer into the rectum of the livestock and measuring it after at least 2 to 3 minutes have elapsed. It is also very difficult to obtain temperature readings.

Therefore, in order to measure the body temperature in a non-contact method, since measuring the same groin temperature as the core body temperature in the rectum is the most accurate method of obtaining the body temperature value, one embodiment of the present invention uses the body temperature measurement sensor 210 as a moving path. It is installed on the side and placed at the same height as the groin height of the livestock to be measured so that infrared rays, lasers, and ultrasonic waves can reach it.

In addition, one embodiment of the present invention installs the body temperature measurement sensor 210 on the upper part of the automatically opening and closing door 260 installed at the end of the moving passage. This is to measure the temperature of the groin region most similar to the rectal core temperature of the livestock and simultaneously measure the body temperature (second individual body temperature information) of the neck of the livestock and compare it with the standard body temperature of each livestock. Accordingly, the first and second individual body temperature information is compared with the preset standard biometric information, and if there is no abnormality, the movement of the livestock is determined.

In addition, the distance measurement sensor 220 installed in the passage from the breeding farm to the shipping yard may be installed above the automatic opening/closing door 260 installed at the end of the passage of the breeding farm. That is, the distance measurement sensor 220 is installed on the upper part of the automatic opening and closing door 260 at an angle and height at which infrared rays, lasers, and ultrasonic waves can be transmitted between the face and neck of livestock objects such as cows, pigs, deer, and sheep. installed Since the moving passage has a certain distance, the passing speed of the moving passage and the movement speed based thereon can be calculated by measuring the passing time of the moving passage of livestock through the distance measuring sensor 220 .

In addition, the CCD camera 230 installed in the passageway from the breeding farm to the shipping yard is installed above the automatic opening and closing door 260, and measures the external information of the livestock objects each time they pass through the passageway one by one. .

In addition, the weight measuring sensor 250 installed in the moving passage from the breeding farm to the shipping yard is installed on the floor of the moving passage, and at this time, the weight measuring sensor 250 may be measured by a pressure gauge or an electrical method. .

Next, the transportation means for moving the livestock object from the shipping yard to the lairage is photographed using the CCD camera 240 as described above, so that the information of the transportation means, that is, the identification information of the transportation means, such as the belonging and number of the transportation means can be obtained The acquired means of transport information is transmitted to the comprehensive information storage and analysis server 140 . It identifies the breeding farm from which the livestock object departed, selects livestock that show abnormal symptoms due to disease infection and stress during the movement, shipment, and slaughter of the livestock object, and notifies the breeding farm where the livestock with abnormal symptoms was shipped, This is to induce the shipment of healthy livestock that do not show abnormal signs in biometric information such as weight.

Next, the second sensor unit 121 is installed in the passage from the shipping yard to the apron, and the third sensor unit 131 is installed in the passage from the apron to the slaughterhouse. The body temperature measurement sensor 210 of the second and third sensor units 131 is installed on the sidewall of each moving passage as shown in (c) of FIG. installed to measure first individual body temperature information. In addition, for comparison with the first individual body temperature information, a body temperature measuring sensor 210 is installed on the top of the automatically opening and closing door installed at the end of each moving passage to measure the second individual body temperature information.

In addition, the first and second individual body temperature information may be compared with preset standard biometric information to determine movement or slaughter of domestic animals without abnormalities.

In addition, the weight measurement sensor 250 may be installed in the passage from the shipping yard to the apron and the passage from the apron to the slaughterhouse, and the weight measurement sensor 250 is measured by a pressure gauge or an electrical method as described above. method can be applied.

5 is a view for explaining an implementation embodiment of an automatic opening and closing door 300 applied to an embodiment of the present invention.

The automatic opening/closing door 300 is installed at the entrance and exit of the moving passage from the breeding ground to the shipping yard, and the moving passage between the shipping yard and the apron, and the lairage and the slaughterhouse. The automatic opening and closing door 300 installed at the entrance and exit is installed to control the movement of livestock objects that have a standard weight and normal body temperature, are healthy and have low stress, and have been judged to move, ship, moor, and slaughter according to the analysis result of each biometric information. At this time, the size of the automatic opening and closing door is manufactured and installed to a size that allows one livestock object to enter the moving passage.

On the other hand, the door 310 of the automatic opening and closing door 300 uses a screen door made of glass, iron, or stainless steel to promote the safety of livestock objects. The door opening/closing means of the automatic opening/closing door 300 includes an air compressor, an air cylinder, and a controller that control the opening and closing of the door at the central portion 320 of the structure, so that the door 310 can be automatically opened and closed when a certain resistance is received. It is characterized by allowing It is a structure in which a sensor 320 capable of monitoring the opening and closing of the door 310 is attached to the central portion. In addition, it is characterized in that the exit door is closed when the entrance door is open, and the entrance door is closed when the exit door is open.

Hereinafter, a livestock sorting management method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 6 . On the other hand, it can be understood that the livestock sorting management method of FIG. 6 is performed by the livestock sorting management apparatus 100 described above, but is not necessarily limited thereto.

First, in the stage from the breeding farm to shipment (S100), when the movement of livestock arriving at the entrance of the moving passage is detected (S105), the automatic opening and closing door is opened so that only one livestock object enters the moving passage, and the movement is Upon completion, the automatic opening and closing door closes. When a livestock object enters the passage, first biometric information is acquired through the first sensor unit 111 (S110). Then, the measured first biometric information is compared with the preset standard biometric information (S115), and when it is determined that there is no abnormality as a result of the comparison, the automatic opening and closing door in the direction of the exit of the moving passage is opened so that the livestock can be shipped (S115). S120). Unlike this, livestock objects exhibiting abnormal symptoms are allowed to open the automatic opening and closing door to return to the quarantine facility or breeding ground (S125). At this time, the first biometric information analyzed for abnormal symptoms in the first biometric information analysis server 113 may be transmitted to the comprehensive information storage analysis server 140 and managed.

Next, in the process of shipping from the shipping yard to the lairage, the livestock object is moved to the lairage by using a transportation means (eg, a vehicle). At this time, immediately before moving the livestock object, the belonging and number of the means of transport are recognized using the CCD camera and transmitted to the comprehensive information storage and analysis server 140 for management (S130).

When the shipped livestock arrives from the shipping yard to the apron (S200), the livestock arriving at the entrance of the aisle opens the automatic opening and closing door of the entrance so that only one livestock object enters the moving aisle, and then the automatic opening and closing door is closed. When a livestock object enters the passage, second biometric information is acquired through the second sensor unit 121 (S205). Next, the measured second biometric information is compared with the preset standard biometric information (S210), and when it is determined that there is no abnormality as a result of the comparison, the movement of the livestock to the lairage is determined (S215), and the automatic opening and closing door is opened to move to the lairage. let it Unlike this, a livestock object showing an abnormal symptom opens an automatic door and stops moving to the lairage (S220). At this time, the second biometric information analyzed for abnormal symptoms in the second biometric information analysis server 123 may be transmitted to the comprehensive information storage analysis server 140 and managed.

Next, when arriving at the entrance of the moving passage from the lairage to the slaughterhouse (S300), the automatic opening and closing door of the entrance is opened so that only one livestock object enters the entrance of the moving passage, and then the automatic opening and closing door is closed. When a livestock object enters the passage, third biometric information is acquired through the third sensor unit 131 (S305). Then, the measured third biometric information is compared with the preset standard biometric information (S310), and when it is determined that there is no abnormality as a result of the comparison, the movement of the livestock to the slaughterhouse is determined (S315), and the automatic door is opened and moved to the slaughterhouse. . Unlike this, a livestock object exhibiting an abnormal symptom opens an automatic door and stops moving to the slaughterhouse (S320). At this time, the third biometric information analyzed for abnormal symptoms in the third biometric information analysis server 132 may be transmitted to the comprehensive information storage analysis server 140 and managed.

As such, one embodiment of the present invention repeatedly analyzes the biometric information of the livestock object through the analysis of the first to third biometric information in the entire process of shipping and slaughtering the livestock object from the breeding farm, and the comprehensive information storage and analysis server ( 140), only healthy and low-stress livestock objects are slaughtered, so that livestock objects with excellent growth and marketability can be selected as slaughter targets.

Meanwhile, in the above description, steps S100 to S320 may be further divided into additional steps or combined into fewer steps according to an embodiment of the present invention. Also, some steps may be omitted if necessary, and the order of steps may be changed. On the other hand, the contents of the livestock sorting management device 100 of FIGS. 1 to 5 may also be applied to the contents of FIG. 6 .

The livestock sorting management method according to an embodiment of the present invention described above may be implemented as a program (or application) to be executed in combination with a computer, which is hardware, and stored in a medium.

The above-mentioned program is C, C++, JAVA, Ruby, C, C++, JAVA, Ruby, which the processor (CPU) of the computer can read through the device interface of the computer so that the computer reads the program and executes the methods implemented as a program. It may include a code coded in a computer language such as machine language. These codes may include functional codes related to functions defining necessary functions for executing the methods, and include control codes related to execution procedures necessary for the processor of the computer to execute the functions according to a predetermined procedure. can do. In addition, these codes may further include memory reference related codes for which location (address address) of the computer's internal or external memory should be referenced for additional information or media required for the computer's processor to execute the functions. there is. In addition, when the processor of the computer needs to communicate with any other remote computer or server in order to execute the functions, the code uses the computer's communication module to determine how to communicate with any other remote computer or server. It may further include communication-related codes for whether to communicate, what kind of information or media to transmit/receive during communication, and the like.

The storage medium is not a medium that stores data for a short moment, such as a register, cache, or memory, but a medium that stores data semi-permanently and is readable by a device. Specifically, examples of the storage medium include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage device, etc., but are not limited thereto. That is, the program may be stored in various recording media on various servers accessible by the computer or various recording media on the user's computer. In addition, the medium may be distributed to computer systems connected through a network, and computer readable codes may be stored in a distributed manner.

The above description of the present invention is for illustrative purposes, and those skilled in the art can understand that it can be easily modified into other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. will be. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not limiting. For example, each component described as a single type may be implemented in a distributed manner, and similarly, components described as distributed may be implemented in a combined form.

The scope of the present invention is indicated by the following claims rather than the detailed description above, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and equivalent concepts should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention. do.

100: Livestock sorting management device
111: first sensor unit
112: first biometric information processing terminal
113: first biometric information analysis server
121: second sensor unit
122: second biometric information processing terminal
123: second biometric information analysis server
131: third sensor unit
132: third biometric information analysis server
140: comprehensive information storage analysis server

Claims (1)

In a method performed by a computer,
Collecting first biometric information of livestock through a first sensor unit installed in a passage from a breeding farm to a shipping yard;
Comparing the collected first biometric information of the livestock with preset standard biometric information to determine shipment of livestock without abnormalities;
obtaining transportation means information from the shipping area to the apron;
Collecting second biometric information of livestock through a second sensor unit installed in each passage of the lairage;
comparing the collected second biometric information of the livestock with preset standard biometric information, and determining movement of livestock without abnormalities to a slaughterhouse;
Collecting third biometric information of livestock through a third sensor unit installed in the slaughterhouse; and
Comprising the step of comparing the collected third biometric information of the livestock with preset standard biometric information and determining whether to slaughter according to whether there is an abnormality,
Livestock sorting management methods in the process of releasing, mooring and slaughtering livestock.

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