Methods for managing the Reproductive status of an animal using color heat mount detectors
First Claim
1. A method for managing the reproductive status of cows comprising:
- selecting a pressure responsive estrus detection patch from a plurality of color patches wherein each color of patch indicates a particular breeding management status for the cow from a group consisting of;
a) a first color of patch identifying a cow'"'"'s status as being in the interval between1) parturition and2) first post-partum estrous cycle;
b) a second color of patch identifying a cow'"'"'s status as being artificially inseminated and in the interval between1) first post partum estrous cycle and2) next estrous cycle;
c) a third color of patch identifying a cow'"'"'s status as being in the interval between1) having been artificially inseminated in the first post partum estrous cycle and showing a next estrous cycle after the insemination and having received selective management, wherein the selective management choice is from the group consisting of re-insemination and therapeutic treatment; and
2) the next estrous cycle after treatment or re-insemination;
d) a fourth color of patch identifying a cow'"'"'s status as being in the interval between1) the first post partum estrous cycle, having received treatment without insemination and2) the next estrous cycle;
e) a fifth color of patch identifying a cow'"'"'s status as being in the interval between1) an estrous cycle other than first post partum and having been artificially inseminated during a plurality of estrous cycles and2) the next estrous cycle since last breeding;
f) a sixth color of patch identifying a cow'"'"'s status as being in the interval between1) an estrous cycle without artificial insemination and2) being maintained with a bull for natural mating;
attaching the selected color of patch to the cow near the dorsal midline between the pelvis and tailhead of the animal; and
observing and monitoring the cows for release of the indicator substance contained in the patch in response to pressure from mounting.
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for indicating the onset of behavioral estrus in cattle. The apparatus is comprised of a base element with a plurality of chemical containing receptacles located on top of the base, with those receptacles being housed inside a cover which is attached to the base and enclosing the receptacles. The receptacles are pressure responsive and contain a chemiluminescent indicator. When the receptacles are discharged in response to the pressure, the chemicals are released from the receptacles and comingle and chemically react to emit light as a result of a peroxyoxalate chemiluminescent reaction. The detection patch is manufactured in a selection of colors in the management method of this invention, with each color designating a particular breeding management status for a cow. The detection apparatus is applied to the cow, which is then monitored for release of the indicator in the patch. When discharged receptacles are observed, the cows are then treated as designated by the color patch which the cow is wearing.
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12 Claims
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1. A method for managing the reproductive status of cows comprising:
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selecting a pressure responsive estrus detection patch from a plurality of color patches wherein each color of patch indicates a particular breeding management status for the cow from a group consisting of; a) a first color of patch identifying a cow'"'"'s status as being in the interval between 1) parturition and 2) first post-partum estrous cycle; b) a second color of patch identifying a cow'"'"'s status as being artificially inseminated and in the interval between 1) first post partum estrous cycle and 2) next estrous cycle; c) a third color of patch identifying a cow'"'"'s status as being in the interval between 1) having been artificially inseminated in the first post partum estrous cycle and showing a next estrous cycle after the insemination and having received selective management, wherein the selective management choice is from the group consisting of re-insemination and therapeutic treatment; and 2) the next estrous cycle after treatment or re-insemination; d) a fourth color of patch identifying a cow'"'"'s status as being in the interval between 1) the first post partum estrous cycle, having received treatment without insemination and 2) the next estrous cycle; e) a fifth color of patch identifying a cow'"'"'s status as being in the interval between 1) an estrous cycle other than first post partum and having been artificially inseminated during a plurality of estrous cycles and 2) the next estrous cycle since last breeding; f) a sixth color of patch identifying a cow'"'"'s status as being in the interval between 1) an estrous cycle without artificial insemination and 2) being maintained with a bull for natural mating; attaching the selected color of patch to the cow near the dorsal midline between the pelvis and tailhead of the animal; and observing and monitoring the cows for release of the indicator substance contained in the patch in response to pressure from mounting. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A method for managing the reproductive status of an animal comprising:
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providing a plurality of different color, pressure-responsive estrous detection devices wherein each color of device indicates a particular breeding management status for the animal, attaching a selected device to the animal at a location adapted to detect mounting activity, and observing and monitoring the pressure-responsive device on the animal for an indication of mounting activity in response to pressure created by mounting. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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