Abstract:
In certain embodiments, an apparatus includes a plurality of inlets (110) and a plurality of outlets (112,114). Each inlet (110) is adapted to receive a flow of milk from a dairy livestock (104), and each outlet (112,114) is adapted to receive a flow of milk from a corresponding one or more inlets (110). The plurality of outlets (112,114) include one or more milk collector outlets (112) and one or more drain outlets (114).
Abstract:
A milking device includes a support device (1) supporting a milking member (2) having a claw (3) and a number of teatcups (4) to be attached to a respective teat of an animal. The support device (1) includes a rear portion (6), an attachment part (9) attaching the support device to a structure, and an arm section (7) having a proximal end portion attached to the rear portion (6) and a distal end portion movable between an active position in the proximity of the animal to be milked and a rest position. A first cavity extends along the arm section and houses a retracting member for retracting the milking member from the teats of the animal. A second cavity for conveying a fluid flow extends along the arm section. The arm section includes an extruded part enclosing the first cavity and the second cavity.
Abstract:
A milking device comprises a support device (1) for supporting a milking member (2) having a claw (3) and a number of teatcups (4) to be attached to a respective teat of an animal. The support device comprises a rear portion (6), comprising attachment means (9) for attaching the support device to a structure (10), and an arm section (7) having a proximal end portion attached to the rear portion (6) and a distal end portion movable between an active position in the proximity of the animal to be milked and a rest position. A first cavity extends along the arm section and houses a retracting member for retracting the milking member from the teats of the animal. A second cavity for conveying a fluid flow extends along the arm section. The arm section comprises an extruded part enclosing the first cavity and the second cavity.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a milking system for animals. In particular, the present invention relates to a milking system implantable within the teat of an animal which provides improved milking rapidity and decreased mastitis incidence.
Abstract:
In certain embodiments, an apparatus includes a plurality of inlets (110) and a plurality of outlets (112,114). Each inlet (110) is adapted to receive a flow of milk from a dairy livestock (104), and each outlet (112,114) is adapted to receive a flow of milk from a corresponding one or more inlets (110). The plurality of outlets (112,114) include one or more milk collector outlets (112) and one or more drain outlets (114).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to modular apparatuses for manipulation of animals and to methods of manipulating animals with the modular apparatuses of the invention. A modular apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: (a) a main support fixed to a stationary point, (b) a number of arms, each of said arms comprising a proximal end and a distal end, each changeable arm having a longitudinal axis extending between the proximal and distal ends, wherein said proximal end is pivotally mounted to the main support for rotation thereof about a first pivot axis substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis, and (c) one or more end of arm changeable tools, wherein said one or more end of arm changeable tools are pivotally coupled to the distal ends of each arm for rotation thereof about a second pivot axis, wherein the second pivot axis is substantially parallel to the first pivot axis.