A01K11/006

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT
20230103422 · 2023-04-06 ·

A system and method of livestock management comprising a device disposed in a livestock animal. The device comprises a network interface, a housing defining a cavity, a weighted element, a power supply, a data processing unit, a temperature sensor and an accelerometer. The temperature sensor acquires temperature data of the livestock animal. The accelerometer acquires movement data of the livestock animal. The cavity includes a data processing system having at least one processor and memory. The data processing system is coupled with the power source and communicatively coupled with the temperature sensor and the accelerometer. The data processing system transmits, via the network interface, temperature data and movement data. The cavity includes an activation receiver to receive activation signal to activate the data processing system. A livestock management server receives and analyzes the data, along with any data from any additional data sources, and provides output to a user interface.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING MOVEMENT OR LOCATION OF AN ANIMAL

Described herein are systems and methods for monitoring an animal comprising: an electronic device configured to be implanted within an animal, the electronic device comprising: one or more sensors comprising at least one of an accelerometer, a gyroscope, or a magnetometer, the one or more sensors configured to determine location or movement information relating to the animal; a memory device configured to store the location or movement information relating to the animal; a communication interface configured to wirelessly communicate the location or movement information to an external device; and a battery device for providing power to at least one of the one or more sensors or the communication interface.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION OF A DOMESTICATED ANIMAL
20230143669 · 2023-05-11 ·

A system for training a domesticated animal includes a platform having a detector for generating a signal corresponding to performance of a predetermined behavior by the animal, wherein the signal is transmitted to a controller. Upon the animal performing the predetermined behavior for a predetermined period of time, the controller generates a feedback indicator to the animal and a caretaker message to a caretaker.

Energy-saving label for attachment to an animal

A label is described for attachment to an animal. The label includes a transmitting and receiving device having an electric oscillator circuit that, upon closure of the oscillator circuit, generates a periodic electric oscillator signal with an oscillation period for transmitting an electromagnetic beacon signal with the transmitting and receiving device. The label is configured for closing the electric oscillator circuit during a predetermined transmission duration, and is further configured for opening the electric oscillator circuit upon elapse of the predetermined transmission duration, wherein the predetermined transmission duration corresponds to at least one and at least a whole number of oscillation periods of the electric oscillator signal.

WIRELESS TERMINAL, LIVESTOCK MONITORING SYSTEM, AND LIVESTOCK MONITORING METHOD
20230137167 · 2023-05-04 · ·

A wireless terminal includes a pressure sensor, a wireless circuit, and a case accommodating the pressure sensor and the wireless circuit in a waterproof manner, and is left inside a stomach of a livestock animal to measure pressure inside the stomach and wirelessly transmit acquired pressure data. The case includes a cylindrical case body and a lid member closing an opening of the case body. The lid member has a measurement hole extending between inside and outside of the lid member and a protection wall part located outside of the case body. The measurement hole has a pressure-receiving pressure measurement part inside for measurement of the pressure and is closed. The measurement hole includes a first linear part and a second linear part intersecting in T shape with the first linear part, and has distal ends open to an outer face of the protection wall part.

SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR MONITORING THE REPRODUCTIVE ACTIVITY OF ANIMALS

The invention relates to a system for monitoring the reproductive activity of animals where a male mounts a female in order to mate, this system can determine the following information each time a male mounts a female, namely: whether or not the male has ejaculated, the date and time of ejaculation, and the identification of the female mounted. The system comprises an electronic sensor device placed on male animals, a radio-frequency identification tag placed on female animals, a system for preventing multiple or erroneous readings, and an electronic hand-held device for collecting information and configuring devices. The invention also includes a communication system and a central system that manages and concentrates all of the information, allowing the user to access said information in an organised, centralized and systematic manner.

Pet Management System And Methods of Use
20170372631 · 2017-12-28 ·

A pet management system and associated methods are configured for assisting an at least one user in caring for and training an at least one actual pet. In at least one embodiment, a central computing system is configured for receiving and processing data related to the at least one user and associated at least one actual pet. An at least one user device is under the control of the at least one user and in selective communication with the computing system. The system is configured for first teaching the at least one user how to care for and train an at least one virtual pet, configured for simulating the qualities and behaviors of the associated at least one actual pet, so as to better ensure that the user is sufficiently prepared for and capable of subsequently caring for and training the corresponding at least one actual pet, for which the system also assists in an ongoing manner.

Animal tag system
09848577 · 2017-12-26 · ·

Apparatus for managing animals such as but not limited to livestock. In some embodiments, an ear tag assembly has a tag, a backing member and an elongated shaft assembly configured to pierce and extend through an outer ear (auricle) of the animal. A first temperature sensor is disposed within the shaft assembly to obtain an ear temperature measurement of the animal. A second temperature sensor obtains an ambient temperature measurement adjacent the animal. A control circuit accumulates temperature data from the first and second temperature sensors in a tag memory for subsequent transfer, via a wireless communication network, to a data collection unit. Additional sensors may be utilized. In some cases, the backing member may house a battery to power the control circuit. The backing member may be removably attachable to the shaft to allow replacement of the battery.

Computer implemented animal management system

Specifically, a computer implemented animal management program having modules which function to match animal information retrieved from a radiofrequency identification device(s) implanted in an animal(s) with animal information retrieved from a database of at least one computer to assess animal condition and time treatment events.

PREDATION DETECTION ANIMAL TRACKING TAG

A magnetic tracking tag for animals may detect the occurrence of a predation event. The tag may include a pH sensitive material that degrades in the environment of a predator's gut. The degradation of the pH sensitive material causes a change in a detectable magnetic field of the tag, which allows the tag to detect the predation event and adjust its operation accordingly.