Mating sensor device for livestock

摘要

A device and method detects the orientation of a copulating livestock to indicate when the copulating livestock is mounted over a recipient livestock. A mounting base attaches the device over the dorsal spine and in the middle line of the back of the copulating livestock. The copulating livestock orients its dorsal spinal cord at about 45° incline while copulating with the recipient livestock. A tilt sensor detects the angle of inclination in relation to gravity or a predetermined reference angle. The copulation angle is generally greater than 45°. A counting apparatus registers the count every time the copulation angle is detected. A transmitter sends the count data to a remote data storage for analysis of copulating patterns. A solar panel provides renewable energy to recharge a battery. A control portion controls the device with a power switch and a reset switch. A camera and light provide more efficient analysis.

主权项

1. A device for managing livestock husbandry, the device comprises:
a mounting base, the mounting base defined by a mounting surface and an exterior surface; a tilt sensor, the tilt sensor configured to detect a reference angle and a copulation angle, wherein the copulation angle is at least 45 degrees of deviation from the reference angle; a counting apparatus, the counting apparatus configured to register a count of the copulation angle; a transmitter, the transmitter configured to transmit the count of the copulation angle to a remote data storage portion; a reset switch, the reset switch configured to reset the counting apparatus; a power switch, the power switch configured to power on and power off the device; a battery, the battery configured to generate power for the device; and a solar panel, the solar panel configured to generate renewable energy for recharging the battery.