183results about "Veterinary washing devices" patented technology

The present invention is directed to methods for applying bovine foot and hoof treatment compositions having two or more specific and complimentary antimicrobial components in a hoof bath just prior to use to work more effectively. These antimicrobial components may include antimicrobial inorganic salts of certain heavy metals, cationic agents, peroxides, aldehydes, fatty acids, iodines or other suitable compounds effective in the killing of microorganisms.

Sealing device for sealing externally debouching, natural or artificial body canals of animals or human beings, the device enabling liquid tight sealing against the inner wall of the bowel system of the animal or human being, the device further being made from a resilient material. The device is soft and resilient and may thus not trigger the analreflex, but is still able to provide a fluid-tight seal.

The present invention refers to a method of disinfecting or sterilizing at least a portion of any of a resting, a milking, or a feeding station (3, 24, 26) provided with an animal identification device (18) and located in an area (1), in which milking animals are allowed to move. Each of the animals visiting the resting, the milking, or the feeding station is identified and is admitted to enter the station depending on the identification. The inventive method comprises the steps of retrieving information regarding the health of each of the animals entering the station; and automatically disinfecting or sterilizing the portion of the station only if the information retrieved reveals that an animal entering the station has an infection that is capable of being transmitted to other animals. The disinfection or the sterilization is performed after that said infectious milking animal has left the station.

The present invention is directed to methods for applying bovine foot and hoof treatment compositions having two or more specific and complimentary antimicrobial components in a hoof bath just prior to use to work more effectively. These antimicrobial components may include antimicrobial inorganic salts of certain heavy metals, cationic agents, peroxides, aldehydes, fatty acids, iodines or other suitable compounds effective in the killing of microorganisms.

A system having beauty, medical and bath functions for pets capable of easily achieving beauty, medical and bath functions for pets at home, pets hospital and pets shop is disclosed. The system having beauty, medical and bath functions for pets, comprising a bathtub stand for fixing a pet's head and body; a bathtub stand height adjusting unit for supporting the bathtub and adjusting the height of the bathtub stand; and a bathtub for storing water therein, wherein said bathtub stand height adjusting unit is installed at a bottom of the bathtub.

The present invention is directed to a kit for a bovine foot treatment bath for being attached to a foot bath. The kit includes: a chemical and water inlet and / or a downstream drain assembly for being attached to a foot bath.

There is disclosed an improved shock absorbing, light-weight, thermally insulative orthotic pad designed for use in a pad and boot assembly for hoofed livestock. The pad is comprised of a mixture of flexible spheroids and elastomeric materials. In a preferred embodiment, elastomeric material generally is more concentrated at the top portion of the pad, and spheroids dispersed in a matrix of elastomeric material concentrated at the bottom section of the pad. The spheroids have a lower density than the elastomeric materials and possess better thermally insulative properties, and in a particularly preferred embodiment, at least some of the spheroids are comprised of closed-cell polypropylene foam. A method of making the light weight pad is also disclosed

The present invention is directed to methods for applying bovine foot and hoof treatment compositions having two or more specific and complimentary antimicrobial components in a hoof bath just prior to use to work more effectively. These antimicrobial components may include antimicrobial inorganic salts of certain heavy metals, cationic agents, peroxides, aldehydes, fatty acids, iodines or other suitable compounds effective in the killing of microorganisms. The invention also relates to a foot bath system for delivery, retention, and drainage of foot bath chemicals and waste material.

Ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, mites and lice, are removed from a human or animal host after applying a composition that causes the temperature of the treated area to become higher or lower than normal. In one embodiment, treatment is effected by applying a composition that releases heat when contacted with water. The elevated or decreased temperature immobilizes the parasites and facilitates their mechanical removal, such as by combing.

The invention discloses a pig body cleaning and sterilization device used for Jiangxiang pig breeding. The device comprises a bottom plate. The top of the bottom plate is provided with a notch. A limiting device is arranged in the notch. The two ends of the top of the bottom plate are fixed with support plates. The two ends of the top of the bottom plate are provided with hydraulic cylinders. Thetail ends of the piston rods of the hydraulic cylinders are fixed with moving seats. The bottoms of the moving seats are fixed with first slide blocks. First chutes are arranged on the two sides of the notch and on the top of the bottom plate. The first slide blocks are slidably arranged in the first chutes. A flexible cleaning mechanism is arranged on the moving seats. A top plate is connected between the tops of the support plates. The bottom of the top plate is provided with a translation mechanism. The side edges of the support plates are provided with a water box. In the invention, watering and cleaning can be performed at the same time, and simultaneously, the surface of a live pig body is sterilized and disinfected, operation is convenient, breeding management efficiency and convenience are increased, and the purposes of high efficiency and automatic operation are reached.

The present invention relates to a device for applying a liquid pesticidal formulation to an external surface of a domestic animal, the device comprising an inlet and a plurality of spaced apart outlets, wherein the device is adapted such that when the middle of the device is positioned substantially above the spine of the animal, at least one outlet is positioned substantially above each flank of the animal. The invention also relates to a method for the treatment or prophylaxis of parasitic infestations, including ectoparasitic and / or endoparasitic infestations, of domestic animals comprising topically administering to said animal a pour-on pesticidal formulation to a region of the external surface of an animal extending from one flank to the opposing flank.

A hoof treatment arrangement arranged to spray a liquid onto hooves of animals while they are stationary in a stall of an animal arrangement includes an identification system configured to identify animals, an automatic detector arrangement configured to determine the hoof status for animals, an automatic spray device, and a control arrangement. The control arrangement is operatively connected to an information database of the animal arrangement, which includes animal specific information for a plurality of animals housed in the animal arrangement; the identification system, to obtain information regarding the identity of each of the plurality of animals; the automatic detector arrangement, to obtain information regarding the hoof status for each of the identified animals; and the automatic spray device, to control the automatic spray device.

The invention relates the technical field of animal blood sampling devices, in particular to a goat medicated bath device. The goat medicated bath device comprises a cleaning chamber, a medicated bath chamber and a drying chamber. A circle of second wool brushing device is arranged on the inner wall of the medicated bath chamber, a moving mechanism is arranged between the second wool brushing device and the inner wall of the medicated bath chamber, and the second wool brushing device moves up and down through the moving mechanism. A plurality of circles of liquid medicine spray pipes are arranged on the inner wall of the medicated bath chamber. The goat medicated bath device is simple in structure and saves water consumption and medicine dosage, goats can not be infected by other bacteria or parasites in a crossed mode in the medicated bathing process, the goats are brushed through a cleaning device in the medicated bathing process, the goats are washed before medicated bath, cleanliness of the liquid medicine for medicated bath can be maintained, the liquid medicine can be repeatedly used, and medicated bath cost is saved; after medicated bath, the goats are dried to be prevented from catching a cold after rains.

A method of disinfecting or sterilizing at least a portion of any of a resting, a milking, or a feeding station (3, 24, 26) provided with an animal identification device (18) and located in an area (1), in which milking animals are allowed to move, is provided. Each of the animals visiting the resting, the milking, or the feeding station is identified and is admitted to enter the station depending on the identification. The inventive method comprises the steps of retrieving information regarding the health of each of the animals entering the station; and automatically disinfecting or sterilizing the portion of the station only if the information retrieved reveals that an animal entering the station has an infection that is capable of being transmitted to other animals. The disinfection or the sterilization is performed after that said infectious milking animal has left the station.

The present invention is directed to a light weight pet spa that will consist of an upper section suspended above a lower tub section. Adjustable stabilizing leg members secured and operationally engaged underneath the upper section and within the lower tub section wherein the upper section can be adjusted to support the height of the sues while bathing a pet thereby decreasing the required bending and lifting when bathing a pet in a conventional bath tub.

The present invention relates to a device for applying a liquid pesticidal formulation to an external surface of a domestic animal, the device comprising an inlet and a plurality of spaced apart outlets, wherein the device is adapted such that when the middle of the device is positioned substantially above the spine of the animal, at least one outlet is positioned substantially above each flank of the animal. The invention also relates to a method for the treatment or prophylaxis of parasitic infestations, including ectoparasitic and / or endoparasitic infestations, of domestic animals comprising topically administering to said animal a pour-on pesticidal formulation to a region of the external surface of an animal extending from one flank to the opposing flank.

The present invention is directed to methods for applying bovine foot and hoof treatment compositions having two or more specific and complimentary antimicrobial components in a hoof bath just prior to use to work more effectively. These antimicrobial components may include antimicrobial inorganic salts of certain heavy metals, cationic agents, peroxides, aldehydes, fatty acids, iodines or other suitable compounds effective in the killing of microorganisms.

A method of washing an object using a pressurized water source includes combining a cleaning fluid and the pressurized water and diffusing pressurized air into the combined cleaning fluid and pressurized water. The combined cleaning fluid and pressurized water diffused with the pressurized air is applied to the object. The cleaning fluid may also be carbonated and combined with the pressurized water prior to diffusing pressurized air into this combined mixture. The object being washed may, for example, be an animal such as a dog.

The automated vaccination system enables an operator to effectively vaccinate large numbers of poultry by motivating the poultry to congregate, and then spraying a vaccination solution in the area of the congregated poultry. In the preferred embodiment, drinking water is withheld from the poultry. The drinking water is then restored so that the poultry congregate around the drinking line. As the poultry gather around the drinking line, a spray bar sprays vaccination solution around the poultry so that the poultry inhale the vaccination solution and are successfully vaccinated.

An animal treatment enclosure which defines an enclosed space in which a species of animal has a location and which receives a fine mist entrained in a flow of gas which flowably engages a part of the species of animal.

The present invention is directed to methods for applying bovine foot and hoof treatment compositions having two or more specific and complimentary antimicrobial components in a hoof bath just prior to use to work more effectively. These antimicrobial components may include antimicrobial inorganic salts of certain heavy metals, cationic agents, peroxides, aldehydes, fatty acids, iodines or other suitable compounds effective in the killing of microorganisms.

An improved shock absorbing, light-weight, thermally insulative orthotic pad designed for use in a “pad and boot” assembly for hoofed livestock. The pad is comprised of a mixture of small particles incorporated and encased in elastomeric materials. The particles have a lower density than the elastomeric materials and possess better thermally insulative properties. The pad is preferably elliptically shaped when viewed from the top or bottom, may be wedge-shaped when viewed from the side, and may include a triangular projection designed to contact a horse's frog and / or a front projection designed to cushion an animal's toe. The pad may also have side clips and toe bumper.

The present invention provides improved systems and methods for flushing out animal footbaths at remote locations which do not have a reliable or high pressure water supply. Embodiments of the flushing systems of the present invention preferably include at least one fluid pressurizing pump and one or more large fluid storage tanks which receive water from a source and place it under pressure for use in the system. Embodiments of the flushing systems of the present invention are capable of automatically: taking in water from a low pressure water source; pumping the water into one or more storage tanks to place it under pressure; preventing backflow of the pressurized water; storing the pressurized water until one or more footbaths requires flushing; performing a flushing operation by opening a master valve or a series of valves in parallel; controlling whether the pressurized water remains untreated by flowing through a flush tube or becomes treated with one or more cleaning or disinfecting compounds by flowing through a mixing pipe in communication with one or more chemical tanks, the pressurized water flowing into and flushing out the one or more fouled footbaths; filling the footbaths with fresh disinfecting solution; refilling and re-pressurizing the one or more storage tanks for the next flushing operation; and blowing out any remaining moisture from the system of pipes to reduce bacterial growth and prevent pipe-bursting in freezing weather.

An improved squeegee with integral nozzle and wiping blade for the washing and grooming of animals, especially large animals such as horses and other livestock, includes a body portion, a valve to regulate the flow of water, a nozzle oriented to direct a spray of water generally perpendicularly downwards relative to the body, and an arcuate wiping blade. The arcuate shape of the wiping blade enables it to be oriented relative to the surface being cleaned so that the curvature of the blade conforms to the shape of the surface. The apparatus is connected to a supply of water such as a garden hose, such that when it is drawn across the animal's body, water from the nozzle wets the animal's coat, and the wiping blade then removes water, soap, and dirt.

The invention discloses a cleaning structure of a hoof medicated bath device for animal husbandry and veterinary. The cleaning structure includes a protective shell, a sliding groove, a connecting piece and a first motor. A cleaning device is installed in the sliding groove, a shifting piece is installed in the cleaning device, a motor drives a bevel gear to control the shifting piece in a transmission mode to realize the height of the shifting piece, stains can be scraped off, and scum on the water surface during a medicated bath can be effectively removed; a partition net is installed at theright end of the bottom of a fixed plate in the cleaning device, the partition net can be quickly disassembled and installed, and the partition net can be used to isolate medicinal materials in a pushing-aside mode during the medicated bath, exchanging of water is facilitated, and the medicinal materials are not scattered; and by installing a control mechanism at the top of a driving pulley driven at the top of the first motor, when the first motor drives the shifting piece to clean, a contact switch in the control mechanism can be activated intermittently, so that cleaning liquid in a liquidinjection device can flow down steadily and continuously, efficient automated operation are realized, and the efficiency of cleaning is greatly improved.

The invention discloses a multifunctional medicated bath device specially used for a hoof of an equus animal and a method. The device comprises a first trough arranged on a terrace, a first turnplate is fixed in the center of a radial direction of the first trough, a stand column is arranged on the upper surface of the first turnplate, the upper end of the first stand column is connected with a horizontal plate body which matches with the first trough, a central trough body is arranged in the radial direction of the upper surface of the horizontal plate body, a peripheral trough body is formed from the exterior of the central trough body of the horizontal plate body to the edge of the horizontal plate body, the upper surface of the horizontal plate body is divided into three parts, namely a massage area, a medicated bath area and a drying area through a division plate in the radial direction, the central trough body and the peripheral trough, which are arranged in the massage area, are each provided with at least a group of hairbrushes, and the first turnplate is connected with a controller as well. According to the multifunctional medicated bath device, the one-stop health care mode of massage, medicated bath and drying for the hoof of the equus animal is realized, the operation is simple and convenient, and the health degree of the equus animal is improved on the whole.

The present invention provides a sink enclosure for bathing pets that provides a safe environment for such bathing. The sink enclosure is composed of a number of vertical posts which support a heavy duty vinyl panel that extends around the sink and withstand water flow, spray, and pet nail penetration. An adjustable front access panel allows the pet owner easy access to the pet within the enclosure. The sink enclosure provides a water barrier and pet restraint. The invention adapts to any size sinks and configuration, and is highly durable and adds a high level of safety for both the animal and the bather. The enclosure is easy and fast to put up and take down, usually within a few minutes.

Dispersing gas in a liquid provides a mixture of saturated, supersaturated or hypersaturated solution to provide a suspension of bubbles containing gas therein into which animal tissue is immersed for health or wellness treatment. A two-phase mixture is provided with dissolved gas as a suspension of microbubbles. Methods for making, maintaining, and using the two-phase mixture are provided. Gas molecules may be introduced into a liquid at high velocity under elevated pressure to form a supersaturated solution that retains the gas, preferably oxygen, in solution when exposed to ambient conditions.

An automatic control system used in conjunction with the water heater for the showering bath in order to feed the skin-protecting products into water is disclosed. Its advantages are less consumption of electric energy and water and high automation level.