WO2013186232A1 - Capteur de mise bas - Google Patents

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WO2013186232A1
WO2013186232A1 PCT/EP2013/062066 EP2013062066W WO2013186232A1 WO 2013186232 A1 WO2013186232 A1 WO 2013186232A1 EP 2013062066 W EP2013062066 W EP 2013062066W WO 2013186232 A1 WO2013186232 A1 WO 2013186232A1
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casing
tail
birthing sensor
animal
birthing
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Niall AUSTIN
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Moocall Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61D—VETERINARY INSTRUMENTS, IMPLEMENTS, TOOLS, OR METHODS
    • A61D17/00—Devices for indicating trouble during labour of animals ; Methods or instruments for detecting pregnancy-related states of animals
    • A61D17/008—Devices for indicating trouble during labour of animals ; Methods or instruments for detecting pregnancy-related states of animals for detecting birth of animals, e.g. parturition alarm
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B2503/00—Evaluating a particular growth phase or type of persons or animals
    • A61B2503/40—Animals

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  • This invention relates to a birthing sensor.
  • this invention relates to a birthing sensor particularly suited for use with cows and heifers.
  • birthing sensors It is known to place birthing sensors about pregnant animals to detect when the animal is about to give birth. These birthing sensors alert the farmer or veterinarian that the birth is imminent and provide them with the opportunity to attend the birth and assist in the delivery if so required.
  • the birthing sensors come in a variety of types that range from temperature sensor probes that are only inserted periodically into an orifice of the animal to quasi-permanently installed sensors such as heart rate monitors that may be mounted on straps that surround the animals body and temperature probes that are ingested or inserted quasi-permanently into an orifice of the animal. Each of the quasi-permanently installed birthing sensors transmits information to a base station or other device that is used to alert the farmer or the veterinarian.
  • the temperature sensor probes that are used periodically are not entirely suitable as they require continuous monitoring of the animal and they require temperature measurements to be taken frequently. This requires the presence of an individual to carry out the test on the animal, often at anti-social times of day or night, which is labour intensive and undesirable.
  • the known sensors are often relatively time consuming to install on an animal and it is desirable to provide a birthing sensor that may be installed in a matter of moments.
  • a birthing sensor configured to be mounted on the tail of a pregnant animal, the birthing sensor comprising an elongate sealed casing comprising a top, a bottom, a pair of elongate longitudinal sides and a pair of lateral ends, the birthing sensor further comprising a continuous resiliently deformable securing strap for engagement of the casing and securing the casing in position about a pregnant animals tail, the casing comprising a securing strap engagement means on each longitudinal side of the casing, the securing strap engagement means including a channel-shaped flange extending outwardly from one of the longitudinal sides for releasable engagement of the continuous securing strap thereby trapping the tail of the animal intermediate the continuous securing strap and the bottom of the casing.
  • the birthing sensor may be installed on an animal in a non-intrusive fashion and without the assistance of a veterinarian. Furthermore, the birthing sensor can be installed by an unskilled individual in a matter of seconds and therefore the minimum amount of distress is caused to the animal. At the same time, due to the speed with which the birthing sensor may be mounted on the animal's tail, the animal is not provided with sufficient opportunity to move away from the person installing the sensor or switch their tail so it will be significantly easier and faster to install.
  • the securing strap engagement means comprises a second channel shaped flange extending outwardly from the other of the longitudinal sides for releasable engagement of the continuous securing strap. This is seen as a particularly preferred construction that will be simple and inexpensive to manufacture while at the same time being simple to install.
  • a birthing sensor in which the first and second channel-shaped flanges extend substantially along the entire length of the elongate sealed casing.
  • a birthing sensor in which the continuous securing strap is permanently mounted on the longitudinal side of the casing opposite the longitudinal side of the casing with the channel-shaped flange extending outwardly therefrom. This is seen as a useful alternative embodiment. By permanently mounting the strap along one longitudinal side of the casing, the strap cannot be mislaid after becoming separated from the remainder of the device.
  • a birthing sensor in which the bottom of the casing is provided with a tail-receiving channel extending longitudinally along its length.
  • a birthing sensor in which there is provided a padding layer on the bottom of the casing. ln one embodiment of the invention there is provided a birthing sensor in which there is provided a non-slip layer on the bottom of the casing for contact with the tail of the pregnant animal.
  • a method of securing a birthing sensor of the type described herein to the tail of a pregnant animal comprising the steps of: bringing the bottom of the casing into engagement with the tail of the pregnant animal adjacent the base of the tail, looping the continuous resiliently deformable securing strap that is secured to one longitudinal side of the casing around the tail and securing it in position in the channel-shaped flange extending outwardly from the other of the longitudinal sides thereby trapping the tail of the animal intermediate the continuous securing strap and the bottom of the casing.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view taken from one end of a birthing sensor according to the invention
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view taken from the opposite end of the birthing sensor
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view taken from below of the birthing sensor:
  • Figure 4 is another perspective view taken from below of the birthing sensor;
  • Figure 5 is a bottom plan view of the birthing sensor;
  • Figure 6 is an end view of the birthing sensor;
  • Figure 7 is a side view of the birthing sensor;
  • Figure 8 is an end view of the birthing sensor showing the opposite end to that shown in Figure 6;
  • Figure 9 is a top plan view of the birthing sensor;
  • Figure 10 is a side cross-sectional view along the lines A-A of Figure 9;
  • Figure 1 1 is an end cross-sectional view along the lines B-B of Figure 9;
  • Figure 12 is an exploded view of the birthing sensor
  • Figures 13(a) to 13(c) are diagrammatic representations of a cow having the birthing sensor mounted on it ' s tail;
  • Figure 14 is an enlarged view of the circled portion C in Figure 13(c);
  • Figure 15 is a cross-sectional view along the lines D-D of Figure 14;
  • Figure 16 is a front view of an alternative embodiment of birthing sensor and attachment means for mounting the birthing sensor onto the tail of an animal:
  • Figure 17 is a front view of the birthing sensor mounted in a pouch of the attachment means prior to mounting on the tail of an animal;
  • Figure 18 is a front view of the birthing sensor and attachment means after being mounted on the tail of an animal
  • Figure 19 is a side view of the birthing sensor and attachment means after being mounted on the tail of an animal
  • Figure 20 is a front view of an alternative construction of attachment means for mounting a birthing sensor onto the tail of an animal;
  • Figure 21 is a rear view of the alternative construction of attachment means shown in Figure 20;
  • Figure 22 is a front view of the attachment means with a birthing sensor contained therein after being mounted on the tail of an animal;
  • Figure 23 is a side view of the attachment means with birthing sensor after being mounted on the tail of an animal.
  • a birthing sensor indicated generally by the reference numeral 1 , comprising a sealed casing 3 having a top 5, a bottom 7, a pair of longitudinal sides 9, 1 1 and a pair of lateral ends 13, 15.
  • a pair of securing strap engagement means are provided, one on each longitudinal side of the casing.
  • the securing strap engagement means each comprise a channel-shaped flange 17, 19 that extends outwardly from the longitudinal side of the casing and is configured to releasably engage a resiliently deformable continuous securing strap (not shown).
  • the channel-shaped flange 17, 19 extend substantially the entire length of the casing 3.
  • the bottom 7 of the casing is provided with a channel 21 indent that extends along the length of the casing.
  • a padding layer and a non-slip layer, neither of which are illustrated, are preferably mounted in the channel 21.
  • a power supply in this case provided by way of three batteries 23, 25, 27 and a circuit board 29 on which there is mounted sensing components including a microcontroller, a movement sensor provided by way of a three axis accelerometer, and a wireless communications module.
  • the movement sensor detects the movements of the animal and in particular the movements of the animals tail and determines whether, from those movements, that the animal is in labour.
  • FIGs 13(a) to 15 inclusive there are shown various representations of the birthing sensor being mounted on the tail 30, of a cow, 32.
  • the birthing sensor casing 3 is brought into engagement with the tail of the cow, as illustrated in Figure 13(a), until it is in the desired location on the cow's tail, as illustrated in Figure 13(b).
  • the birthing sensor casing 3 is held in that desired position by the operator (not shown) with one hand while their other hand is used to affix a resiliently deformable continuous securing strap 31 to one of the channel-shaped flanges 17, 19 that extend outwardly from the longitudinal side of the casing 3.
  • the securing strap 31 has been connected to the channel shaped flange 17. 19, the securing strap 31 is then led around the tail of the animal and secured in place on the other channel shaped flange 17, 19, thereby trapping the tail of the animal intermediate the continuous securing strap and the bottom of the casing, as shown in Figures 13(c), 14 and 15.
  • the securing strap 31 is preferably a continuous ring of rubber or similar rugged, resiliently deformable material.
  • the securing strap will be constructed from a band of latex rubber tubing.
  • the securing strap 31 will hold the casing in position on the cow's tail without causing noticeable discomfort to the cow.
  • a pair of sleeves wider than the width of the continuous ring may be provided on the continuous ring of rubber to spread the elastic force of the rubber ring over a larger area. This will prevent the ring from digging into the tail of the animal and causing discomfort to the animal.
  • a strap or band of material with loops at either end for engagement of the channel-shaped flanges17, 19 can be provided.
  • the strap can be formed from an elasticated material and/or the loops can be constructed from an elasticated material.
  • the casing is a sealed casing and a rubber seal 33 is provided (as shown in Figure 12) to limit the possibility of there being ingress of dirt or moisture into the casing 3.
  • the birthing sensor according to the present invention may be used multiple times on the same or different cows. It is envisaged that the birthing sensor could be used to service up to 25 cows in a herd over the course of a season.
  • FIGs 16 to 19 inclusive there Is shown an alternative embodiment of birthing sensor 103 and attachment means 101 according to another aspect of the present invention.
  • the birthing sensor 103 is a relatively thin, cuboid shape construction.
  • the birthing sensor 103 is not provided with the channel shaped flanges for reception of a continuous ring of rubber and preferably has rounded, chamfered edges and/or corners.
  • the attachment means 101 comprises a band of flexible material having a pair of straps 105, 107 extending outwardly therefrom and a pouch 109 formed therein.
  • the straps 105, 107 are provided with complementary engagement members, in this case hook and eye fasteners, such as, but not limited solely to, those sold under the registered trademark Velcro ®.
  • the birthing sensor 103 is placed into the pouch 109 (as illustrated in Figure 17) and the attachment means 101 is placed in abutment against the tail of the animal (indicated by the reference numeral 30 in Figure 19).
  • the straps 105, 107 are wound around the tail of the animal and back around the pouch 109, preferably a number of times, thereby securing the birthing sensor in position on the tail of the animal.
  • the lengths of the straps 105, 107 can be provided in a length suitable for purpose and the drawings are not to scale.
  • the straps 105, 107 are simply unwound and the attachment means and the birthing sensor are separated from the animal's tail.
  • the complementary engagement members may be provided on one of the straps 105, with the hooks of the complementary engagement members being mounted on one side of the strap 105 and the eyes of the complementary engagement members being mounted on the other side of the strap 105 opposite to the hooks.
  • the strap may be looped around the tail and connected back on itself.
  • the other strap 107 may be omitted altogether or indeed a shorter strap 107 could be provided with or without some complementary engagement members for attachment to some of the complementary engagement members on the other strap 105.
  • Figure 19 there is shown a side view of the birthing sensor 103 and attachment means 101 mounted onto the tail 30 of a cow.
  • the pouch 109 shown is illustrated as an open mouthed pouch in which the birthing sensor may be slid downwardly into the pouch. It will be understood that a flap (not shown) or other like device may be provided on the attachment means located above the pouch 109 that will engage the top of the birthing sensor to prevent accidental premature release of the birthing sensor from the pouch 109.
  • the flap or pouch may be constructed from a transparent material to allow sight of any graphical user interface or light emitting diodes (if provided) on the birthing sensor.
  • the band of flexible material may have a protective outer coating of rubber-like or other suitable material to prevent ingress of dirt and or moisture into the band of flexible material.
  • the band of flexible material may be the same as that often used for equine bandages, elastane, with Velcro ® straps connected thereto.
  • attachment means 201 again comprises a pouch 109 for reception of a birthing sensor 103 and a pair of straps, 205, 207.
  • the strap 205 is instead provided with a hook 209 and the strap 207 is provided with a plurality of loops 21 1 , 213 and 215.
  • the hook 209 and loops 21 1 , 213, 215 may also provide a secure engagement of the birthing sensor and attachment means to the tail of an animal.
  • the birthing sensor 103 is placed in the sewn-in pouch 109 and the opposite side of the attachment means is placed in abutment against the tail 30 of an animal (as illustrated in Figure 23).
  • the straps 205, 207 are then led around the tail and the hook 209 is placed in one of the loops 21 1 , 213, 215 to provide a secure engagement of the attachment means on the tail 30.
  • the hook 209 can be released from the loop 21 1 , 213, 215 and the attachment means and birthing sensor removed from the animal's tail 30.
  • the parts of the attachment means have not been shown to scale in the drawings 20 to 23 in order to illustrate all of the various components clearly.
  • the straps 205, 207 are preferably of the order of 0.075 meters to 0.15 meters wide, ideally of the order of 0.10 to 0.125 meters (4 to 5 inches) wide.
  • the straps are constructed from a relatively soft, stretchable material (such as elastane or the like) that will not cause significant discomfort to the animal.
  • the material will be such that it will allow the tail to "breathe” and will have an outer layer or rubber or rubber-like material that will repel ingress of foreign materials such as faeces.
  • three loops 21 1 , 213, 215 are shown, more or less loops 21 1 , 213, 215 could be provided. Indeed, more than one hook 209 could be provided if desired.
  • a smaller flange that extends only part of the length of the casing could be provided, a plurality of channel shaped flanges could be provided and indeed, one or more hooks for receiving the resiliently deformable continuous securing strap could be provided instead of a channel shaped flange.
  • padding such as a rubber insert or other resiliently deformable material could be placed on the bottom of the casing to provide a cushion layer between the casing and the tail of the cow.
  • a non-slip coating that preferably is non-abrasive to the animal can also be placed directly onto the bottom of the casing or onto the padding layer, if one is provided, in a location on the padding layer where it comes into contact with the animal's tail.
  • the birthing sensor may be provided with an externally visible light such as a light emitting diode (LED) that will demonstrate to a farmer or other person monitoring the animal that the sensor is in fact operational.
  • LED light emitting diode
  • a number of externally visible lights could be provided to indicate other aspects such as low battery power and the like.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un capteur de mise bas (1) monté sensiblement en permanence sur un animal gravide. L'invention concerne des capteurs de mise bas utilisés pour surveiller l'animal gravide et envoyer une alerte à un éleveur ou à un vétérinaire lorsque l'animal est sur le point de mettre bas. Certains types connus de capteurs de mise bas nécessitent l'intervention d'un vétérinaire pour implanter le capteur de mise bas dans un orifice de l'animal. D'autres capteurs de mise bas sont montés de manière externe, mais ils sont relativement longs à monter et en outre sont sujets à des détériorations provoquées par l'animal. Le capteur de mise bas (1) selon l'invention comprend un boîtier (3) et une sangle de fixation (31) continue qui sont utilisés pour monter le capteur de mise bas sur la queue (30) de l'animal. Grâce à la simplicité de conception et de construction du capteur de mise bas, celui-ci peut être monté avec une quantité minimale de temps, de formation et de compétences.
PCT/EP2013/062066 2012-06-11 2013-06-11 Capteur de mise bas WO2013186232A1 (fr)

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