Method for the treatment of animals with hooves

Abstract

A method and system that incorporates spraying logic onto the sensor mat to detect and apply various liquids onto the feet (12) of an animal. Each sensor (14) in the sensor mat (10) actuates a specific valve for application of the medicinal fluid without the use of relays and associated wiring. The medicinal fluid is a topical anti-inflammatory / Vaso dilator to prevent swelling, hemorrhaging, and further tissue elimination, commonly known as lamirsitis, abscess, ulcers and white line disease. The application of the medicinal fluid can be administered to only specific animals by tagging the animals that require treatment.

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technical field [0001] The presently claimed invention relates to the treatment of animals, and more particularly, to a method and system for automatically providing treatment fluids to ungulates. Background technique [0002] The control and management of insects and other pests in domesticated animals has proven challenging, expensive, often elusive and often ineffective. Pests among dairy herds significantly affect the economics of livestock production and dairy production, a commercial industry that contributes a considerable amount to the gross national product of the United States. For example, the dairy industry is estimated to be worth $38 billion a year. Failure to treat pests can cause a number of problems including severe irritation of the cows to poor dairy production, spread of disease pathogens between cows and violations of various regulatory rules and regulations due to failure to treat such pests. The present invention has provided exemplary solutions to p...

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[0005] U.S. Patent No. 8,276,545B2, issued October 2, 2012, entitled "ANIMALFOOTTREATMENT," proposes another solution; however, such a system is complex and requires several external components to efficiently apply the medicinal fluid. Provides control over each hoof position

Prior art systems work well in delivering therapy, but the pad structure tends to wear and fatigue after repeated use

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