DEVICE FOR INSERTION INTO THE REPRODUCTIVE TRACT AND METHOD

摘要

A device for detection of fluid precursive to ovulation such as estrus in animals of the type having a tubular reproductive tract including an ovary (e.g., a cow). The device includes a mechanically operated sensing assembly including a water-soluble sensing element and formed to release in response to contact and dissolution of the element by ovulation precursive fluids to perform a function such as providing visual indication external of the animal by projection of a solid sighting member or by release of a dye.