WO2002043473A1 - Domestic animal estrus information reporting system - Google Patents

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WO2002043473A1
WO2002043473A1 PCT/JP2001/003746 JP0103746W WO0243473A1 WO 2002043473 A1 WO2002043473 A1 WO 2002043473A1 JP 0103746 W JP0103746 W JP 0103746W WO 0243473 A1 WO0243473 A1 WO 0243473A1
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  • the present invention relates to a system for detecting and reporting the estrus period of livestock, and in particular, to accurately detect the estrus period of a livestock by continuously measuring the biological information using the biological information in the estrus period of the livestock. And a system for notifying livestock managers and others via a communication line via a network.
  • estrus period of livestock For example, when approaching the estrus period of livestock, there is an estrus tendency that the electrical conductivity in the vagina increases and reaches a peak value (maximum value) during the estrus period.
  • a conductivity meter is inserted into the vagina and the electrical conductivity is measured electrically to determine the estrus tendency.
  • estrus based on information such as reddening of the vulva in the cervix of livestock has been reported.
  • signs of estrus have been generated due to changes in the physiological mechanisms associated with the improvement of the performance of livestock herds such as cattle.
  • the electrical conductivity can be obtained only at intermittent intervals of each measurement, so that it is possible to know the estrus tendency.
  • livestock managers may have a considerable amount of time between when they reach estrus and when they become aware of it.
  • the conductivity meter must be inserted into the vagina of the livestock every time the measurement is performed, which makes the insertion work troublesome, and the handling of the measuring instrument is shortened due to the shortening of the insertion work. There were problems such as complication. Disclosure of the invention
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a livestock estrus information reporting system which advantageously solves the above problems.
  • One or more kinds of livestock biological information measuring means which are moored at least in the vagina of the livestock and continuously measure and output biological information showing chronological characteristics during the estrus period of the livestock;
  • a data relay unit for placing the measurement data from the information measurement unit on a communication line; and receiving the measurement data sent via the communication line and receiving the measurement data, and
  • An estrus period determining means for continuously determining whether or not the estrus period has exhibited the time-series feature; and when it is determined that the biological information has exhibited the estrus period of the livestock, the estrus period. It should have a means of reporting to livestock managers immediately.
  • the livestock estrus information reporting system at least one or more kinds of livestock biometric information measuring means such as an electric conductivity meter moored at least in the vagina of the livestock is used in the estrus period of the livestock.
  • the biological information eg, electrical conductivity in the vagina
  • the data relay means places the measurement data output from the livestock biological information measuring means on the communication line, and the estrus period determining means receives the measurement data transmitted via the communication line, and the death information is based on the data.
  • the notification means provided to the livestock manager that the livestock had chronological characteristics in the estrus period (for example, the date and time of the estrus period) and information identifying the livestock (for example, a livestock identification sign). Report an estrus period that includes.
  • the information reported to the livestock manager may include the above measured values.
  • the livestock manager continuously measures biological information showing time-series characteristics during the estrus period of the livestock.
  • the livestock information measurement means for carrying out the mooring in advance at least in the vagina of the livestock allows the livestock manager to report the estrus period of the livestock determined by the estrus period determining means. Can receive.
  • the livestock biometric information measuring means here is a livestock biometric that exhibits chronological characteristics during the estrus period.
  • a measuring device is always attached to the livestock during the period when the livestock such as cattle is to be detected in the estrous period. This eliminates the need for a livestock manager to put on a measuring device each time a measurement is performed, as well as the level of proficiency of the person who inserts the measuring device into the body of the livestock and the individual differences in the measuring device. Can be prevented from affecting the measured value, and more stable measurement can be performed.
  • the livestock biological information measuring means continuously measures biological information showing time-series characteristics during the estrus period of livestock and outputs the measured data as measurement data. In this way, if there is a peak (peak value) in the biological information showing the chronological characteristics during the estrus period of the livestock, it is measured continuously or intermittently so that at least the peak value can be detected. Can be output. In addition, if there is no peak value (peak value), it can be measured and output continuously or intermittently so that its time-series features can be detected. Therefore, the measurement required for detecting the time-series characteristics of the biological information can be performed without missing, and the data can be promptly and reliably output to the estrus period determining means as the measurement data.
  • the estrus period determining means immediately after the measurement data is output from the livestock biological information measuring means, continuously determines whether or not the biological information has exhibited time-series characteristics in the estrus period of the livestock. In other words, when the measurement data is continuously output from the livestock biological information measuring means (in an analog manner every moment), the data is continuously determined. Measurement data intermittently (for example,
  • the data is output (digitally by sampling every hour), it will be determined immediately when the data is received. Therefore, it is possible to immediately determine that the biological information has exhibited time-series characteristics in the estrus period of the livestock, and thus it is possible to determine the estrus period of the livestock in more real time.
  • the notification means immediately notifies the livestock manager. It is possible to quickly and reliably know that the livestock is in estrus.
  • the measurement data from the livestock biometric information measurement means is placed on a communication line such as a telephone line and sent to the estrus determination means by the overnight relay means. Even if it is provided at a location away from the site where the livestock is located, it is possible to reliably output the measurement data measured by the livestock biological information measuring means to the estrus period determining means.
  • the time lag between the time when the livestock is in the estrus period and the time when the livestock manager is notified that the livestock is in the estrus period can be reduced, and the state near real-time can be reduced. It is possible to report the period of estrus to the livestock manager in the country. In addition, since information such as the time of the estrus period of the livestock determined by the estrus period determining means is shown together with the identification mark of the livestock in the information reported to the livestock manager, the livestock manager must It is possible to reliably and easily know which livestock was in heat and when the animal is informed, without having to judge the estrus of the livestock by yourself.
  • this system can prevent the timing of fertilization of livestock from being missed and can greatly improve the conception rate.
  • livestock farmers handling dairy cattle Since the actual emptying period can be reduced and the milk yield can be improved, profits can be efficiently raised.
  • the estrus period determination unit intensively performs the determination of the estrus period of the livestock of a plurality of livestock farmers, and the reporting unit includes the biological information.
  • the livestock is immediately notified to each of the livestock managers of the plurality of livestock farmers via the communication line. Is also good. '
  • the estrus period determining means is constituted by, for example, a computer such as a large computer installed in a centralized control center. Automatic determination as to whether or not time-series features have been exhibited can be performed continuously and collectively. This eliminates the need for each livestock farmer to separately determine the estrus stage of livestock, and makes it possible for each of a plurality of livestock farmers. Then, the estrus period of each of a plurality of livestock can be determined in a lump, and the determined data can be collectively managed by a central management center or the like.
  • the reporting means reports the information output from the estrus period determining means to the livestock manager via the communication line
  • the livestock manager can promptly transmit the information on the communication line via a network such as the Internet.
  • a network such as the Internet.
  • the information reported by the reporting means is displayed on a display (such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT) of a personal computer or the like connected to the Internet in the livestock manager's home. Can be reported to
  • the livestock manager can easily and surely know information such as which livestock estrus when looking at the display.
  • the livestock manager can receive information indicating the estrus period every moment by keeping the communication line connected, especially when the livestock is near the estrus period. It is possible to know the latest information with little time lag. Furthermore, since information on the estrus period of livestock can be distributed to multiple locations at the same time, information on the estrus period of livestock can be sent not only to livestock managers but also to multiple people, including veterinarians and breeders. Can also be reported.
  • a management center etc. on the network as a connection company (provider) such as the Internet
  • communication methods and communication costs between the management center and each livestock farmer can be determined. For example, a contract such as a discount on a line connection fee can be made between the time when the estrus period is reached and the time when the estrus period is determined.
  • a contract such as a discount on a line connection fee can be made between the time when the estrus period is reached and the time when the estrus period is determined.
  • the livestock farmer can prevent the connection fee from becoming expensive even if the line is still connected until the estrus period is determined from near the estrus period. You can also receive the information shown.
  • multiple livestock farmers will be able to access the management center and view measurement data and judgment results.
  • the management center or the like is defined as an ASP (Aplication Service Provider), and the ASP can determine the estrus period using the facilities in the center and manage information including the results.
  • ASP Application Service Provider
  • estrus period determination means for performing such estrus period determination for each of a plurality of livestock farmers, and collective management of a plurality of livestock farmers over a wide range should be performed.
  • the estrus period of livestock of each livestock farmer can be managed, and it is possible to appropriately report the estrus period of livestock to places requiring notification.
  • the livestock biological information measuring means comprises: an electric conductivity meter for detecting the electric conductivity in the vagina of the animal; and the vaginal pH value of the animal. And a pedometer for detecting the number of steps of the livestock described above, and a pH meter for detecting the temperature of the livestock and a pedometer for detecting the number of steps of the livestock.
  • the cervical mucus secreted from the cervix in the animal flows directly into the vagina through the vagina and out of the body.
  • the concentration of sodium chloride (NaCl) in the cervical mucus increases the electrical conductivity in the vagina and drops sharply during estrus. Therefore, it is known that the electrical conductivity in the vagina reaches its maximum during estrus. Therefore, the vaginal electrical conductivity of a livestock shows a peak value (maximum value) as a chronological characteristic during the estrus period of the livestock.
  • the estrus period determining means can reliably determine that the domestic animal has reached the estrus period by determining whether or not the livestock has reached the peak value.
  • the pH value in the vagina generally rises as the animal approaches the estrus period and drops sharply around the estrus period. Therefore, it is known that the peak value (minimum value) occurs during the estrus period. Therefore, from these characteristics, the vaginal pH value of this animal is used as biological information to determine The determining means can reliably determine that the livestock has entered the estrus period by determining whether or not the peak value has been reached. In addition, since the pH value can be measured with high accuracy, the estrus stage of livestock can be determined more accurately.
  • the number of steps and the body temperature of the livestock do not show peak values during the estrus period, but have a time-series characteristic that the values change near the estrus period. It can also be information.
  • the number of steps of the livestock and the body temperature of the livestock are combined with the electrical conductivity in the vagina or the PH value in the vagina, which has a peak value as a time-series characteristic in the estrus period, as described above. Judgment of the estrus period can prevent errors in the determination of the estrus period due to individual differences in livestock, and more accurately report the more accurate estrus period to the livestock manager through the reporting means. be able to.
  • the estrus determination can be made more accurately even when the management center performs the automatic determination.
  • the livestock estrus period information reporting system is further characterized in that the livestock biometric information measuring means includes a data transfer device for transferring data, the communication line includes at least one of a telephone line and the Internet, Means for collecting the data transferred from the data transfer device of the livestock vital information measurement means, and a first repeater for placing the collected data on the communication line. And a second repeater for outputting the signal transmitted through the communication line, and in this case, at least one of the conventional telephone line and the Internet is used. Therefore, it is possible to perform overnight communication with a simple and inexpensive configuration.
  • the reporting means may include at least one of a terminal connectable to the communication line, a telephone, and a facsimile machine.
  • the notification means can be configured to meet the requirements of the livestock manager, or can be configured to be simple and inexpensive.
  • FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a livestock estrus information reporting system of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing one embodiment of the livestock estrus information reporting system of this embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a livestock biological information measuring means for measuring biological information in this embodiment.
  • FIGS. 4A and 4B are explanatory diagrams showing vaginal changes during the estrus cycle of a cow, which is generally known in the art.
  • FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing changes in electrical conductivity in the vagina
  • FIG. () Is an explanatory diagram showing the pH value in the vagina.
  • FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing the livestock estrus information reporting system of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing one embodiment of the livestock estrus information reporting system of this embodiment
  • FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of livestock biological information measuring means for measuring biological information in this embodiment.
  • A is a cattle as a livestock
  • B is a breeder as a manager of the livestock A
  • F1 is a breeding place for cattle
  • F2 is a home where the breeder is located
  • L is a communication line.
  • the home F2 where the breeder is located is located away from the breeding ground F1 for cattle A, and the breeding ground F1 for cattle A is bred with a plurality of cows A with identification signs.
  • the communication line L here is configured to include a conventional public telephone line L1 (digital network line) and an Internet L2 using the telephone line L1.
  • the system of this embodiment constitutes a system for reporting information indicating the estrus period of cow A to the breeder of cow A, and is moored in the vagina of cow A.
  • livestock biometric information measuring means 1 that continuously measures biometric information showing chronological characteristics during the estrus period of cow A and outputs it as measurement data
  • livestock biometric information measuring means A data relay means for placing the measurement data from 1 on the telephone line L 1, and receiving the measurement data sent over the telephone line L 1, and based on the data, when the biological information is in the estrus period of cow A
  • An estrus period determining means 2 for continuously determining whether or not a sequence of characteristics has been exhibited.
  • a notification means 3 for notifying breeder B is provided.
  • the data relay means here is a data collection unit 7 for collecting the data transferred from the data transfer unit 6 of the livestock biological information measurement unit 1, and a data collection unit 7 for placing the collected data on the telephone line L1.
  • a measuring device m is moored in the vagina of cow A during the period of determining the estrus period of cow A, and the measuring device m is as shown in FIG.
  • the two types of livestock biometric information measurement means namely, a vaginal internal conductivity meter 4 as an electrical conductivity meter for detecting the electrical conductivity in the vagina of cow A 4 and a thermometer 5 for detecting the body temperature of cow A 1 It is equipped with Then, as shown in Fig. 2, during the period when cattle A is to be detected in the estrus period, the measuring device m is continuously inserted into the vagina of cattle A, and the electric power measured by the measuring device m is measured.
  • a data transmitter 6 for attaching measurement data including conductivity and vaginal temperature to the data collector 7 of the data relay means is attached to the neck of cow A.
  • the electric conductivity meter 4 sets one electrode 4a of the pair of electrodes 4a and 4b to the ground voltage, and sets the other electrode 4b to the other.
  • a constant voltage Vcc is applied through a constant current source 4c, and an amplifier 4d is connected to the pair of electrodes 4a and 4b.
  • the thermometer 5 is also configured by connecting an amplifier 5b to a temperature sensor 5a having one set to the ground voltage and the other set to the steady voltage Vcc.
  • the amplifier 4 d and the amplifier 5 b are connected to an AZD converter ml (analog signal / digital signal converter), and the AZD converter 4 d includes a CPU.
  • An m2 central processing unit
  • a transmitter / receiver (TX / RX) m3 having an antenna is connected to the CPU m2.
  • the CP Um 2 here includes a memory m5 for storing data, a timer m6 for controlling time, and an ID switch m7 for inputting an identification sign of the cow A.
  • the amplifier 4d and the amplifier 5b can be configured by one amplifier.
  • the electric conductivity meter 4 uses the pair of electrodes 4a, 4b according to the electric conductivity in the vagina due to the secretion in the vagina. A voltage difference is generated between them, and the signal of the voltage difference (analog signal) is amplified by the amplifier 4d and sent to the AZD converter ml.
  • the thermometer 5 the temperature signal (analog signal) measured by the temperature sensor 5a is amplified by the amplifier 5b and sent to the AZD converter ml.
  • the voltage difference signal and the temperature signal are converted from an analog signal to a digital signal by the AZD converter ml, and the digital signal is sent to the CPU 2.
  • the CPU Um 2 obtains the data of the measurement time (the date and time at the time when the data was sent to the CPU m2) from the timer m6, and converts the voltage difference signal into an electric conductivity value.
  • a calculation process for converting the temperature signal into a temperature value is performed, and the identification number (ID o.) Of the cow A, the value of the electric conductivity, and the value stored in advance in the memory m5 of the CP Um2 are stored.
  • the measurement time is created as measurement data at that time, and the measurement data is sent to the transceiver m3.
  • the memory 1115 in 11! 112 can also record measurement data measured continuously, and records time-series data measured continuously for a fixed period (for example, about 1 hour), and communication is performed. When it is secured or when transmission is determined by CP Um 2, the data can be output together.
  • the transceiver m3 upon receiving the measurement data, immediately transmits it to the data transmitter 6 via the antenna m4. Then, when the data transfer unit 6 receives the data, the data is transferred to a data collection unit 7 provided at a location separated from the cow A (in this embodiment, a telephone pole installed near the breeding ground F1). Send. This allows Such measurement data is put on the telephone line L1 by the data collector 7 via the first terminal adapter, and sent to the estrus period judging means 2 via the second terminal adapter.
  • the estrus period determining means 2 in this embodiment is provided in the central management center C, and the central management center C is an ASP (application service provider), and information on the estrus period of cattle A is obtained from the livestock farmer. When sent, it is a facility that provides a service that detects the estrus period from the information and reports it to the breeder B of the livestock farmer.
  • the estrus period determining means 2 is configured by a normal computer, and includes a web server system 2a, an estrus period determining system 2b, and a database system 2c.
  • the web server system 2a When receiving the measurement data sent from the livestock biological information measuring means 1, the web server system 2a sends the data to the estrus determination system 2b and the estrus determination system 2b. Is output to the home F2 where the breeder B is located, via the terminal adapter (not shown) via the internet network L2 using the telephone line L1 via a terminal adapter (not shown).
  • the database system 2c here comprises a readable and writable memory capable of recording a history of measurement data continuously measured.
  • the estrus period determination system 2b is composed of an arithmetic processing unit, and executes a determination program to perform arithmetic processing.
  • the determination program here is based on the estrus which continuously determines from the measured data whether or not the biological information (in this example, the electrical conductivity and body temperature in the vagina) showed time-series characteristics during the estrus period of cow A.
  • the estrus period is determined, and when it is determined that the estrus period has time-series characteristics, information indicating the estrus period (in this embodiment, the identification mark of the livestock and the date and time of the estrus period) is output.
  • the estrus period determination system 2b obtains the history of the measurement data corresponding to the identification sign of the cow A from the database system 2c, and from the data, obtains the estrus period of the cow A. (Date and time) was detected, and the detected estrus period was assigned to the cow A.
  • the information is sent to the web server system 2a together with the identification sign (ID. No) as information indicating the estrus period.
  • the electrical conductivity in the cow's vagina reaches its highest value during the estrus period, and the body temperature of the cow (the vagina temperature in this example) during the estrus period.
  • the measured data of electrical conductivity and the measured data of body temperature are combined in a complex manner.
  • the estrus period is determined.
  • such a judgment program is based on the fact that not only the electrical conductivity and body temperature in the vagina of cow A but also biological information showing time-series characteristics during the estrus period of cow A are obtained by changing parameters. If measured, the estrus stage can be determined in a complex manner, including the measured data (eg, the number of steps of cow A).
  • the reporting unit 3 is located in the home F2 where the breeder B is located, for example, a terminal such as a personal computer.
  • the identification sign IDN o. For example, 17:14:20
  • the identification sign is displayed as a list and notified to keeper B. This allows breeder B to easily know which cow A estrus and when looking at the list.
  • the estrus period is determined.
  • breeder B can receive notification of the estrus period of cow A determined by estrus period determination means 2.
  • the livestock biometric information measuring means 1 continuously measures the vaginal electrical conductivity and body temperature during the estrus period of cow A and outputs it as measurement data as biological information showing chronological characteristics during the estrus period of cow A. Is what you do.
  • the electrical conductivity in the vagina has a peak value (maximum value) during the estrus period, and is measured and output continuously or intermittently so that at least the peak value can be detected. can do.
  • peak value at a body temperature without a peak value (peak value), it can be measured or output continuously or intermittently so that the characteristics of time-series changes during the estrus period can be detected. Therefore, it is possible to perform measurements necessary for detecting time-series features of the biological information without fail, and to output the data to the estrus period determining means 2 as measurement data quickly and reliably.
  • the estrus period judging means 2 in this embodiment is provided in the central control center C, which is located away from the breeding farm F1, while measuring data from the measuring instrument m inserted into the vagina of cow A.
  • the measurement data is output to the data collection device 7 via the data transfer device 6. Therefore, the data measured in the vagina (body) of cow A The night can be reliably output to the data collection unit 7 away from the cow A, and the estrus period in the central control center C, which is remote from the breeding ground F1 via the telephone line L1 from the data collection unit 7. It can be output to the determination means 2 reliably.
  • the estrus period determining means 2 When the measurement data is output from the livestock biological information measuring means 1, the estrus period determining means 2 immediately determines whether or not the biological information has shown the time-series characteristics of the cow A during the estrus period. Is determined. That is, for a while after the start of the measurement of the estrus period, the measurement data recorded in the memories of the electric conductivity meter 4 and the thermometer 5 as the livestock biological information measuring means 1 are transferred to the data transfer device 6 and the data relay means. If the estrus period determining means 2 determines that the estrus tendency has appeared due to the rise in the electrical conductivity and body temperature, the livestock biometric information The measurement data from the measurement means 1 is continuously received, and the judgment is made immediately when the data is received. Therefore, it is possible to immediately determine that the biological information has shown the time-series characteristics in the estrus period of the cow A, and it is possible to determine the estrus period of the cow A in more real time.
  • the estrus period is determined in a complex manner by combining the electrical conductivity in the vagina of cow A and the vaginal temperature as the body temperature of cow A. Therefore, when the estrus period is determined at the central control center C, it is possible to prevent an error in the determination of the estrus period due to individual differences of livestock, and it is possible to make a more accurate estrus determination, thereby achieving an accurate estrus determination. It is possible to reliably report the breeder B to the breeder B through the reporting means.
  • the estrus period determining means 2 determines that the biological information shows the time-series characteristics of the estrus period of the cow A
  • the reporting means 3 immediately notifies the breeder B of the cow A
  • Breeder B can quickly and reliably know that cow A is in estrus.
  • the measurement data from the livestock biometric information measuring means 1 is put on the telephone line L 1 by the data relay means including the first terminal adapter, the data recovery device 7 and the second terminal adapter, and Sent to the period determination means 2. From this, it is possible to reliably output the measurement data measured by the livestock biological information measuring means 1 to the estrus period determining means 2 provided in the central control center C located away from the cattle breeding ground F1. .
  • the centralized management center C is an ASP (Aplication Service Provider)
  • ASP Application Service Provider
  • the evening C it is possible to collectively manage multiple livestock farmers over a wide area, and to notify each livestock farmer of information indicating the estrus stage appropriately.
  • the central management center C is also a provider of Internet L2 connection services, it can arrange the communication method and communication costs between the management center C and each livestock farmer. Contracts, such as discounts on line connection charges, can be made between the time of the estrus and the detection of the estrus. As a result, the livestock farmer can prevent the connection fee from being high even if the line is connected until near the detection of estrus from near the estrus period of cattle A. Can be received.
  • each of a plurality of livestock farmers can access the management center C to view measurement data and detection results.
  • breeder B when reporting to breeder B by reporting means 3, especially when cow A is in the estrus period, breeder B keeps Internet L2 connected.
  • estrus period Information can also be reported.
  • the estrus period determining means 2 can eliminate the need for each livestock farmer to separately determine the estrus period, and furthermore, the data obtained by the determination can be used as data. It can be saved in the overnight base system 2c and managed collectively. Furthermore, since the estrus period (date and time) of cow A is determined by the estrus period determining means 2, the information indicating the estrus period is shown in FIG. It is displayed on the display 3b of the personal computer 3 connected to Yuichi Net L2. Thus, the breeder B can easily and surely know which cow A estrus and when he sees the display 3c on the display without having to judge the estrus period by himself.
  • the time lag between the time when cattle A is in the estrus period and the time when the breeder B of cattle A is notified that the cow is in the estrus period is reduced.
  • the information reported to the breeder B of cow A contains information such as the time of the estrus of cow A determined by means 2 of estrus determination along with the identification mark of cow A.
  • the breeder B of cow A can reliably and easily know which cow A was in heat and from the information reported without having to judge the estrus of cow A by himself.
  • breeder B of cattle A can be notified of information indicating estrus immediately after cattle A is in the estrus period.Therefore, remove the time suitable for fertilization to cattle A during the estrus period. And the conception rate can be significantly improved, especially for livestock farmers who handle dairy cows. You can make profits efficiently.
  • the biological information measuring means 1 may include, for example, a pedometer for further measuring the number of steps, or may include a pedometer instead of the thermometer.
  • the livestock vital information measuring means 1 in the above embodiment may be, for example, a pH meter having a glass electrode for detecting a pH value in the vagina instead of the electrical conductivity meter 4 in the vagina, In this manner, the estrus period can be determined from the fact that the pH value in the vagina peaks (minimum value) during the estrus period as shown in FIG. 4 (b).
  • the estrus period determining means 2 can more accurately detect the estrus period from the measured data.
  • the biological information indicating the peak value is set to the pH value, as in the case of bovine A's vaginal electrical conductivity, the measured data including bovine A's body temperature and the number of steps are combined in a complex manner.
  • the estrus period can be determined.
  • the centralized management center C in the above embodiment can collectively manage the waiting for livestock birth for livestock farmers F and the like in all areas of Hokkaido, for example.
  • the communication line L used for data transmission uses a public line for the telephone line L1 in the above-described embodiment, but when the breeding ground F1 and the central control center C are relatively close to each other.
  • a dedicated line can be used for the telephone line L1 and a public line can be used for the Internet L2. In this way, the call charge can be reduced.
  • high-speed communication can be enabled by using an optical cable or the like for the communication line L.
  • the data collected from the data collection device 7 on the telephone line L1 may be transmitted to the estrus period judging means 2 via the Internet L2.
  • the estrus period judging means 2 may be provided in the livestock farm F2 without being provided in the central control center C, and the estrous period judging means 2 may be constituted by a personal computer or the like in which the judgment program is installed. Note that in the above example, cattle A was targeted as livestock, but this is not a limitation. Domestic animals that need to determine the estrus stage can be targeted, and for example, may be livestock such as horses.

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A system for quickly and reliably judging the estrus of a domestic animal and reporting the estrus to the keeper of the domestic animal away from the domestic animal in real time. The system is characterized by comprising one or more types of domestic animal biological information measuring means (1) held at least in the vagina of the domestic animal, continuously measuring biological information representing time-series features of the estrus of the domestic animal, and outputting it as measurement data, data relaying means (7) for outputting the measurement data through a communication line (L), estrus judging means (2) for receiving the measurement data and continuously judging if the biological information represents any time-series features of the estrus of the domestic animal on the basis of the measurement data, and reporting means (3) for reporting the keeper that the biological information represents time-series features if it is judged to represent it.

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明 細 書 家畜用発情期情報通報システム 技術分野  Description Livestock estrus information reporting system Technical field
この発明は、 家畜の発情期を検出して通報するシステム、 特には、 家畜の発情 期における生体情報を利用して、 その生体情報を連続的に計測することで家畜の 発情期を正確に検出して、 家畜の管理者等に通信回線にてネットワークを介して 通報するシステムに関するものである。 背景技術  The present invention relates to a system for detecting and reporting the estrus period of livestock, and in particular, to accurately detect the estrus period of a livestock by continuously measuring the biological information using the biological information in the estrus period of the livestock. And a system for notifying livestock managers and others via a communication line via a network. Background art
従来、 家畜の発情期の検出においては、 例えば牛の発情期の検出の場合、 色素 入りのカラーポール (チンポール) を蒔牛の顎に付けておき、 その蒔牛の発情期 におけるスタンディング乗駕行動により、 その力ラーポ一ルが潰れて牝牛の腰部 に色素が付着することで力ラーマ一クとなるので、 かかるカラーマークを人が目 視することで、 牛の発情期を判断していた。  Conventionally, in the detection of the estrus period of livestock, for example, in the case of the detection of the estrus period of cattle, a colored pole (chimpole) containing a pigment is attached to the jaw of the sow and the standing riding behavior during the estrus period of the sow As a result, the power rapel is crushed and pigment is attached to the waist of the cow, resulting in a power rama.Humans visually check the color mark to determine the estrus of the cow. .
また、 家畜の発情期においては、 家畜の歩数が 2割以上増えたり家畜の体温が 平熱よりも上昇することが一般的に知られている。 このことから、 家畜に歩数計 を装着して歩数を測定することで家畜の発情期を判断したり、 家畜の体温を測定 する温度センサを家畜の体内に挿入することで発情期を判断したりしていた。 さらに、 それら以外の家畜の発情期の検出では、 例えば、 家畜の子宮頸管にお ける、外陰部の充血、腫脹の度合い、子宮内粘液の漏出の牽縷性等の情報により、 人が家畜の発情期を判断していた。  It is also generally known that during the estrus period of livestock, the number of steps of the livestock increases by more than 20% and the body temperature of the livestock rises above normal fever. From this, it is possible to determine the estrus period of livestock by measuring the number of steps by attaching a pedometer to the livestock, or to determine the estrus period by inserting a temperature sensor that measures the body temperature of the livestock into the body of the livestock. Was. In addition, in the detection of the estrus period of livestock other than these, for example, in the cervix of the livestock, information on the degree of hyperemia of the vulva, swelling, and the traceability of intrauterine mucus leakage, etc. Judging the estrus period.
その他の家畜の発情期の検出として、 例えば、 家畜の発情期に近づくと、 膣内 の電気伝導度が高くなり発情期でピーク値 (最大値) になるという発情傾向があ り、 かかる発情期の傾向から発情期を検出するために、 人が、 測定の都度、 電気 伝導度計を膣内に挿入し、 かかる電気伝導度を電気的に測定して発情傾向を判断 するものが知られている。 As another detection of the estrus period of livestock, for example, when approaching the estrus period of livestock, there is an estrus tendency that the electrical conductivity in the vagina increases and reaches a peak value (maximum value) during the estrus period. In order to detect the estrus period from the tendency of It is known that a conductivity meter is inserted into the vagina and the electrical conductivity is measured electrically to determine the estrus tendency.
しかしながら、 上記従来の家畜の発情期の検出では、 カラ一ポールを用いた発 情期の検出の場合、 カラーポールを人手で頻繁に交換しなければならず、 しかも 近年の牛などの家畜群の大型化 (多数化) により、 カラ一ポールの交換の負担が 増すとともに、 カラ一マークを見落してしまう場合が多いという問題があった。 また、 家畜に歩数の測定のみによる発情期の検出や家畜の体温の測定のみによ る発情期の検出では、 発情期でピーク値になるというような明確な傾向を示さな いために、 発情期付近を検出することはできても、 発情期そのものを判断するこ とは困難であるという問題があつた。  However, in the conventional detection of the estrus period of livestock, in the case of the detection of the estrus period using a color pole, the color pole must be replaced frequently by hand. Due to the large size (large number), the burden of replacing color poles increased, and the color mark was often overlooked. In addition, in the detection of the estrus period only by measuring the number of steps in the livestock and the detection of the estrus period only by measuring the body temperature of the livestock, there is no clear tendency such as a peak value in the estrus period. There was a problem that it was difficult to determine the estrus period itself, although it could detect the vicinity.
そして、 家畜の子宮頸管における外陰部の充血等の情報による発情期の検出の 塲合、 近年、 牛などの家畜群の能力の向上に伴う生理的なメカニズムの変ィ匕によ り発情兆候が不明瞭になる場合が多く、 そのため、 熟練した人であってもかかる 情報から家畜の発情期を判断することが難しくなり、 特に、 観察頻度が低い場合 等では家畜の発情期の見逃しが多いという問題があつた。  In addition, the detection of estrus based on information such as reddening of the vulva in the cervix of livestock has been reported. In recent years, signs of estrus have been generated due to changes in the physiological mechanisms associated with the improvement of the performance of livestock herds such as cattle. In many cases, it is difficult to determine the estrus period of livestock from such information, even in the case of inexperienced people. There was a problem.
さらに、 上記従来の家畜の膣内の電気伝導度の測定による発情期の検出では、 電気伝導度は、 測定毎の断続的なデ一夕でしか得られないため、 発情傾向を知る ことはできても発情期そのものを検出することは困難である。 従って、 家畜の管 理者は、 家畜が発情期に到ってからそのことを知るまでにかなりの時間が経過し てしまう場合もある。 しかも、 測定の際にその都度電気伝導度計を家畜の膣内に 挿入しなければならず、 挿入する作業に手間がかかったり、 揷入作業の時間の短 縮等のため測定器の取り扱いが煩雑になったりする等の問題があった。 発明の開示  Furthermore, in the above-mentioned conventional detection of the estrous period by measuring the electrical conductivity in the vagina of livestock, the electrical conductivity can be obtained only at intermittent intervals of each measurement, so that it is possible to know the estrus tendency. However, it is difficult to detect the estrus itself. Thus, livestock managers may have a considerable amount of time between when they reach estrus and when they become aware of it. In addition, the conductivity meter must be inserted into the vagina of the livestock every time the measurement is performed, which makes the insertion work troublesome, and the handling of the measuring instrument is shortened due to the shortening of the insertion work. There were problems such as complication. Disclosure of the invention
この発明は、 上記 題を有利に解決レた家畜用発情期情報通報システムを提供 することを目的とするものであり、この発明の家畜用発情期情報通報システムは、 家畜の少なくとも膣内に係留されて、 前記家畜の発情期において時系列的な特徴 を示す生体情報を継続的に測定し出力する 1又は複数種類の家畜生体情報測定手' 段と、 前記家畜生体情報測定手段からの前記測定デ一夕を通信回線にのせるデー 夕中継手段と、 前記通信回線で送られてきた前記測定データを受け取ってそのデ 一夕に基づき、 前記生体情報が前記家畜の発情期における前記時系列的な特徴を 示したか否かを継続的に判定する発情期判定手段と、 前記生体情報が前記家畜の 前記発情期の時系列的な特徴を示したと判定されたときに直ちに家畜の管理者に 通報する通報手段とを具えてなる。 An object of the present invention is to provide a livestock estrus information reporting system which advantageously solves the above problems. One or more kinds of livestock biological information measuring means, which are moored at least in the vagina of the livestock and continuously measure and output biological information showing chronological characteristics during the estrus period of the livestock; A data relay unit for placing the measurement data from the information measurement unit on a communication line; and receiving the measurement data sent via the communication line and receiving the measurement data, and An estrus period determining means for continuously determining whether or not the estrus period has exhibited the time-series feature; and when it is determined that the biological information has exhibited the estrus period of the livestock, the estrus period. It should have a means of reporting to livestock managers immediately.
この発明の家畜用発情期情報通報システムにあっては、 例えば家畜の少なくと も膣内に係留された電気伝導度計等の一つ又は複数種類の家畜生体情報測定手段 が、 家畜の発情期において時系列的な特徴を示す生体情報 (例えば膣内の電気伝 導度等) を継続的に測定してその測定値を測定データとして出力する。 そして、 データ中継手段が、 家畜生体情報測定手段から出力された測定データを通信回線 にのせ、 発情期判定手段が、 通信回線で送られてきた測定データを受取ってその データに基づき生体情報が家畜の発情期における時系列的な特徴を示したか否か を継続的に判定し、 発情期判定手段の判定に基づき生体情報が家畜の発情期の時 系列的な特徴を示したと判定されたときに直ちに、通報手段が、家畜の管理者に、 家畜に発情期の時系列的な特徴があった旨 (例えば発情期の日時等) とその家畜 を特定する情報(例えば、家畜の識別標識)とを含んだ発情期を通報する。なお、 家畜の管理者に通報する情報には上記測定値などを含めても良い。  In the livestock estrus information reporting system according to the present invention, at least one or more kinds of livestock biometric information measuring means such as an electric conductivity meter moored at least in the vagina of the livestock is used in the estrus period of the livestock. In, the biological information (eg, electrical conductivity in the vagina) showing the chronological characteristics is continuously measured, and the measured value is output as measurement data. Then, the data relay means places the measurement data output from the livestock biological information measuring means on the communication line, and the estrus period determining means receives the measurement data transmitted via the communication line, and the livelihood information is based on the data. It is continuously determined whether or not the estrus period of the animal showed chronological characteristics.If it is determined that the biological information showed the chronological characteristics of the estrus period of the domestic animal based on the judgment of the estrus period determining means, Immediately, the notification means provided to the livestock manager that the livestock had chronological characteristics in the estrus period (for example, the date and time of the estrus period) and information identifying the livestock (for example, a livestock identification sign). Report an estrus period that includes. The information reported to the livestock manager may include the above measured values.
従って、 この発明のシステムによれば、 発情期を判定する家畜 (例えば牛等) に対して、 家畜の管理者側では家畜の発情期において時系列的な特徴を示す生体 情報を継続的に測定するための家畜生体情報測定手段 (測定器等) を、 家畜の少 なくとも膣内に予め係留することによって、 家畜の管理者は、 発情期判定手段で 判定された家畜の発情期の通報を受けることができる。  Therefore, according to the system of the present invention, for livestock (for example, cattle) for which the estrus period is determined, the livestock manager continuously measures biological information showing time-series characteristics during the estrus period of the livestock. The livestock information measurement means (measuring instrument, etc.) for carrying out the mooring in advance at least in the vagina of the livestock allows the livestock manager to report the estrus period of the livestock determined by the estrus period determining means. Can receive.
ここでの家畜生体情報測定手段は、 発情期において時系列的な特徴を示す生体 情報を継続的に測定するために、 例えば牛などの家畜が発情期の検出対象となる 期間中は、 測定器が家畜に常時装着される。 これにより、 測定の都度、 家畜の管 理者が測定器を装着する等の手間を省くことができるとともに、 家畜の体内に測 定器の挿入を行なう者の熟練度や、 測定器の固体差による測定値への影響を防止 させ得て、 より安定した測定を行なうことができる。 The livestock biometric information measuring means here is a livestock biometric that exhibits chronological characteristics during the estrus period. In order to measure the information continuously, a measuring device is always attached to the livestock during the period when the livestock such as cattle is to be detected in the estrous period. This eliminates the need for a livestock manager to put on a measuring device each time a measurement is performed, as well as the level of proficiency of the person who inserts the measuring device into the body of the livestock and the individual differences in the measuring device. Can be prevented from affecting the measured value, and more stable measurement can be performed.
しかも家畜生体情報測定手段は、 家畜の発情期において時系列的な特徴を示す 生体情報を継続的に測定し測定データとして出力するものである。 これにより、 家畜の発情期において時系列的な特徴を示す生体情報がピーク値 (尖頭値) があ るものであれば、 少なくともそのピーク値が検出できるように連続的又は断続的 に測定して出力することができる。 また、 ピーク値 (尖頭値) がないものであれ ば、 その時系列な特徴を検出できるように連続的又は断続的に測定して出力する ことができる。 従って、 生体情報の時系列な特徴を検出するために必要な測定を 逃さず行なうことができるとともに、 そのデータを測定データとして迅速かつ確 実に発情期判定手段へ出力することができる。  In addition, the livestock biological information measuring means continuously measures biological information showing time-series characteristics during the estrus period of livestock and outputs the measured data as measurement data. In this way, if there is a peak (peak value) in the biological information showing the chronological characteristics during the estrus period of the livestock, it is measured continuously or intermittently so that at least the peak value can be detected. Can be output. In addition, if there is no peak value (peak value), it can be measured and output continuously or intermittently so that its time-series features can be detected. Therefore, the measurement required for detecting the time-series characteristics of the biological information can be performed without missing, and the data can be promptly and reliably output to the estrus period determining means as the measurement data.
さらに、 発情期判定手段は、 家畜生体情報測定手段からの測定データの出力さ れると、 直ぐに、 生体情報が家畜の発情期における時系列的な特徴を示したか否 かを継続的に判定する。 即ち、 家畜生体情報測定手段から測定データが連続的に (時々刻々とアナログ的に) 出力された場合には、 そのデ一夕を連続的に判定す ることとなり、 一方、 家畜生体情報測定手段から測定データが断続的に (例えば Further, the estrus period determining means, immediately after the measurement data is output from the livestock biological information measuring means, continuously determines whether or not the biological information has exhibited time-series characteristics in the estrus period of the livestock. In other words, when the measurement data is continuously output from the livestock biological information measuring means (in an analog manner every moment), the data is continuously determined. Measurement data intermittently (for example,
1時間毎のサンプリングによりデジタル的に) 出力された場合には、 そのデ一夕 を受け取ったときに直ちに判定することとなる。 従って、 生体情報が家畜の発情 期における時系列的な特徴を示したことを直ちに判定することができるので、 よ りリアルタイムな家畜の発情期の判定を行なうことができる。 If the data is output (digitally by sampling every hour), it will be determined immediately when the data is received. Therefore, it is possible to immediately determine that the biological information has exhibited time-series characteristics in the estrus period of the livestock, and thus it is possible to determine the estrus period of the livestock in more real time.
そして、 発情期判定手段で生体情報が家畜の発情期の時系列的な特徴を示した と判定されたときに、 通報手段が直ちに家畜の管理者に通報するので、 家畜の管 理者は、家畜が発情期になったことを迅速かつ確実に知ることができる。加えて、 このシステムでは、 デ一夕中継手段で、 家畜生体情報測定手段からの測定データ が電話回線等の通信回線にのせられて発情期判定手段へ送られることから、 発情 期判定手段が、 家畜を飼育している敷地内から離れた場所に設けられていても、 家畜生体情報測定手段で測定した測定データを確実に発情期判定手段に出力する ことができる。 Then, when the estrus period determining means determines that the biological information shows the time-series characteristics of the estrus period of the livestock, the notification means immediately notifies the livestock manager. It is possible to quickly and reliably know that the livestock is in estrus. in addition, In this system, the measurement data from the livestock biometric information measurement means is placed on a communication line such as a telephone line and sent to the estrus determination means by the overnight relay means. Even if it is provided at a location away from the site where the livestock is located, it is possible to reliably output the measurement data measured by the livestock biological information measuring means to the estrus period determining means.
従って、 このシステムによれば、 家畜が発情期になつてから家畜の管理者に家 畜の発情期になったことを通報されるまでの間のタイムラグをより少なくさせ得 て、 リアルタイムに近い状態での家畜の管理者への発情期の通報が可能となる。 しかも、 ここで家畜の管理者に通報される情報には発情期判定手段にて判定され た家畜の発情期の時刻等の情報が家畜の識別標識と共に示されることから、 家畜 の管理者は、 家畜の発情期を自分で判定せずに、 通報される情報からどの家畜が いつ発情したのかを確実かつ容易に知ることができる。  Therefore, according to this system, the time lag between the time when the livestock is in the estrus period and the time when the livestock manager is notified that the livestock is in the estrus period can be reduced, and the state near real-time can be reduced. It is possible to report the period of estrus to the livestock manager in the country. In addition, since information such as the time of the estrus period of the livestock determined by the estrus period determining means is shown together with the identification mark of the livestock in the information reported to the livestock manager, the livestock manager must It is possible to reliably and easily know which livestock was in heat and when the animal is informed, without having to judge the estrus of the livestock by yourself.
このことから、 このシステムによれば、 家畜への受精に適した時期を外すこと を防止し得て受胎率を大幅に向上でき、 特に、 乳牛を扱う畜産農家においては、 飼育している牛の実空胎期間を減らし乳量の改善を図ることができるので、 効率 よく収益をあげることができる。  From this, this system can prevent the timing of fertilization of livestock from being missed and can greatly improve the conception rate.In particular, livestock farmers handling dairy cattle Since the actual emptying period can be reduced and the milk yield can be improved, profits can be efficiently raised.
また、 この発明の家畜用発情期情報通報システムは、 前記発情期判定手段が、 複数の畜産農家の前記家畜の前記発情期の前記判定を集中的に行ない、 前記通報 手段が、 前記生体情報が前記家畜の前記発情期の時系列的な特徴を示したと判定 されたときに、 直ちに前記複数の畜産農家の前記家畜の管理者のそれぞれに、 前 記通信回線を介して通報するものであっても良い。'  In addition, in the livestock estrus period information reporting system of the present invention, the estrus period determination unit intensively performs the determination of the estrus period of the livestock of a plurality of livestock farmers, and the reporting unit includes the biological information. When it is determined that the livestock has exhibited the chronological characteristics of the estrus period, the livestock is immediately notified to each of the livestock managers of the plurality of livestock farmers via the communication line. Is also good. '
このようにすれば、 発情期判定手段を、 例えば、 集中管理セン夕等に設置され た大型計算機等のコンピュータで構成することで、 その集中管理センタにて、 生 体情報が家畜の発情期における時系列的な特徴を示したか否かの自動判定を継続 的に一括して行なうことができる。 このことから、 各畜産農家が別個に家畜の発 情期の判定を行なうことを不要とすることができ、 複数の畜産農家のそれぞれに ついて、 複数の家畜の各々の発情期を一括して判定することができるとともにそ の判定されたデータを集中管理センタ等で一括管理することもできる。 In this way, the estrus period determining means is constituted by, for example, a computer such as a large computer installed in a centralized control center. Automatic determination as to whether or not time-series features have been exhibited can be performed continuously and collectively. This eliminates the need for each livestock farmer to separately determine the estrus stage of livestock, and makes it possible for each of a plurality of livestock farmers. Then, the estrus period of each of a plurality of livestock can be determined in a lump, and the determined data can be collectively managed by a central management center or the like.
しかも、 通報手段は発情期判定手段から出力された情報を通信回線を介して家 畜の管理者に通報するので、 家畜の管理者は、 通信回線上で例えばインターネッ ト等のネットワークを介して迅速かつ正確な家畜の発情期の通報を受けることが できる。 その際、 通報手段によって通報される情報を、 例えば、 家畜の管理者の 自宅内の、 インタ一ネットに接続されたパーソナルコンピュータ等のディスプレ ィ (液晶ディスプレイや C R T等) に表示させてかかる管理者に通報することが できる。 これにより、 家畜の管理者は、 かかるディスプレイをみることで、 どの 家畜がいつ発情したか等の情報を容易かつ確実に知ることができる。  In addition, since the reporting means reports the information output from the estrus period determining means to the livestock manager via the communication line, the livestock manager can promptly transmit the information on the communication line via a network such as the Internet. In addition, it is possible to receive accurate reports of the estrus of livestock. At that time, the information reported by the reporting means is displayed on a display (such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT) of a personal computer or the like connected to the Internet in the livestock manager's home. Can be reported to Thus, the livestock manager can easily and surely know information such as which livestock estrus when looking at the display.
さらに、 家畜の管理者は、 特に、 家畜が発情期間近である場合には通信回線を つなだままにしておくことにより、 発情期を示す情報を時々刻々と受信すること も可能となり、 よりタイムラグの少ない最新の情報を知ることが可能となる。 し かも、 家畜の発情期の情報を複数の場所へ同時に配信することもできるので、 家 畜の管理者だけでなく、 例えば獣医や飼育者などを含めた複数の人に家畜の発情 期の情報を通報することもできる。  Furthermore, the livestock manager can receive information indicating the estrus period every moment by keeping the communication line connected, especially when the livestock is near the estrus period. It is possible to know the latest information with little time lag. Furthermore, since information on the estrus period of livestock can be distributed to multiple locations at the same time, information on the estrus period of livestock can be sent not only to livestock managers but also to multiple people, including veterinarians and breeders. Can also be reported.
その上、 かかる管理センタ等を、 ネットワーク上で、 例えばインターネットな どの接続会社 (プロバイダ) のような位置付けにすることにより、 その管理セン 夕と各々の畜産農家との間で通信方法や通信費用などの取り決めをすることがで き、 例えば発情期間近から発情期になったことを判定するまでの間における、 回 線の接続料金の割引などの契約をしておくこともできる。 それにより、 畜産農家 は、 発情期間近から発情期になったと判定するまでの間、 回線をつないだままの 状態にしても接続料金が高額になるのを防止し得て、 リアルタイムで発情期を示 す情報を受信することもできる。 また、 複数の畜産農家のそれぞれが、 管理セン 夕にアクセスして、 測定データや判定結果を見ることも可能になる。  In addition, by positioning such a management center, etc. on the network as a connection company (provider) such as the Internet, communication methods and communication costs between the management center and each livestock farmer can be determined. For example, a contract such as a discount on a line connection fee can be made between the time when the estrus period is reached and the time when the estrus period is determined. As a result, the livestock farmer can prevent the connection fee from becoming expensive even if the line is still connected until the estrus period is determined from near the estrus period. You can also receive the information shown. Also, multiple livestock farmers will be able to access the management center and view measurement data and judgment results.
その上、 畜産農家では発情期に関する情報の処理に関して作業 ·設備をもたず に、 管理セン夕等が A S P (Apl icat ion Service Provider) とされて、 A S Pが そのセン夕内の設備によって発情期判定をしてその結果を含めた情報を管理する こともできる。 In addition, livestock farmers have no work or equipment to process information on estrus. In addition, the management center or the like is defined as an ASP (Aplication Service Provider), and the ASP can determine the estrus period using the facilities in the center and manage information including the results.
このことから、 複数の畜産農家の各々に、 かかる発情期判定を行なうための発 情期判定手段を設置しなくて済むとともに、 広範囲にわたつて複数の畜産農家を 対象とした一括管理を行なうことにより、 それぞれの畜産農家の家畜の発情期を 管理し得て、 通報を必要とする場所に適切に家畜の発情期を通報することが可能 となる。  For this reason, it is not necessary to set up an estrus period determination means for performing such estrus period determination for each of a plurality of livestock farmers, and collective management of a plurality of livestock farmers over a wide range should be performed. Thus, the estrus period of livestock of each livestock farmer can be managed, and it is possible to appropriately report the estrus period of livestock to places requiring notification.
そして、 この発明の家畜用発情期情報通報システムは、 前記家畜生体情報測定 手段は、 前記家畜の膣内の電気伝導度を検出する電気伝導度計と、 前記家畜の前 記膣内の pH値を検出する pHメータと、前記家畜の体温を検知する体温計と、前 記家畜の歩数を検知する歩数計と、 の少なくとも一つを具えるものであっても良 い。  And the livestock estrus period information reporting system of the present invention, wherein the livestock biological information measuring means comprises: an electric conductivity meter for detecting the electric conductivity in the vagina of the animal; and the vaginal pH value of the animal. And a pedometer for detecting the number of steps of the livestock described above, and a pH meter for detecting the temperature of the livestock and a pedometer for detecting the number of steps of the livestock.
ところで、 一般的に、 家畜が発情期に近づくと、 その家畜の体内では、 子宮頸 管から分泌される子宮頸管粘液が膣内を通って外陰部から体外に直接流下するた め、 その際、 子宮頸管粘液における塩化ナトリウム (NaCl) 濃度により膣内の電 気伝導度が上昇し、 発情期を界に急激に降下する。 それゆえ、 膣内の電気伝導度 は発情期に最高値になるという特徴が知られている。 従って、 家畜の膣内の電気 伝導度は、 その家畜の発情期において時系列的な特徴としてピーク値 (最高値) を示すこととなるので、 この家畜の膣内の電気伝導度を生体情報とすることによ り、 発情期判定手段ではピーク値になつたか否かを判定することで確実に家畜が 発情期になつたことを判定することができる。  By the way, in general, when a domestic animal approaches the estrus period, the cervical mucus secreted from the cervix in the animal flows directly into the vagina through the vagina and out of the body. The concentration of sodium chloride (NaCl) in the cervical mucus increases the electrical conductivity in the vagina and drops sharply during estrus. Therefore, it is known that the electrical conductivity in the vagina reaches its maximum during estrus. Therefore, the vaginal electrical conductivity of a livestock shows a peak value (maximum value) as a chronological characteristic during the estrus period of the livestock. By doing so, the estrus period determining means can reliably determine that the domestic animal has reached the estrus period by determining whether or not the livestock has reached the peak value.
そして、先に述べた家畜の膣内の電気伝導度の変化の傾向と同様に、膣内の pH 値も、 一般的に、 家畜が発情期に近づくと上昇し発情期を界に急激に降下するの で、 発情期にピーク値 (最低値) になるという特徴が知られている。 従って.、 か かる特徴より、 この家畜の膣内の pH値を生体情報とすることにより、 発情期判 定手段ではピーク値になったか否かを判定することで確実に家畜が発情期になつ たことを判定することができる。 しかも、 pH値は高い精度で測定することがき るので、 家畜の発情期の判定をより正確に行なうことができる。 Similarly to the tendency of vaginal electrical conductivity of livestock as described above, the pH value in the vagina generally rises as the animal approaches the estrus period and drops sharply around the estrus period. Therefore, it is known that the peak value (minimum value) occurs during the estrus period. Therefore, from these characteristics, the vaginal pH value of this animal is used as biological information to determine The determining means can reliably determine that the livestock has entered the estrus period by determining whether or not the peak value has been reached. In addition, since the pH value can be measured with high accuracy, the estrus stage of livestock can be determined more accurately.
また、 家畜の歩数や家畜の体温は、 発情期においてピ一ク値を示すような特徴 はないが、 発情期付近では値が変化するという時系列的な特徴を有しているので これらを生体情報とすることもできる。 しかも、 家畜の歩数や家畜の体温と、 先 に述べたような、 発情期において時系列的な特徴としてピーク値を有する膣内の 電気伝導度又は膣内の P H値とをあわせて複合的に発情期判定を行なうことによ り、 家畜の個体差によって発情期の判定に誤差が生じるのを防止し得て、 より正 確な発情期を、 通報手段を通じて家畜の管理者に確実に通報することができる。 また、 管理センタにおいて、 自動判定する場合にもより正確な発情判定を下すこ とができる。  In addition, the number of steps and the body temperature of the livestock do not show peak values during the estrus period, but have a time-series characteristic that the values change near the estrus period. It can also be information. In addition, the number of steps of the livestock and the body temperature of the livestock are combined with the electrical conductivity in the vagina or the PH value in the vagina, which has a peak value as a time-series characteristic in the estrus period, as described above. Judgment of the estrus period can prevent errors in the determination of the estrus period due to individual differences in livestock, and more accurately report the more accurate estrus period to the livestock manager through the reporting means. be able to. In addition, the estrus determination can be made more accurately even when the management center performs the automatic determination.
そして、 この発明の家畜用発情期情報通報システムは、 前記家畜生体情報測定 手段はデータを転送するデータ転送器を具え、 前記通信回線は電話回線およびィ ンターネットの少なくとも一方を含み、 前記データ中継手段は、 前記家畜生体情 報測定手段の前記データ転送器から転送されたデータを回収するためのデータ回 収器と、 前記回収したデータを前記通信回線にのせるための第 1の中継器と、 前 記通信回線で送られてきた信号を出力するための第 2の中継器とを具えていても 良く、 このようにすれば、 従来の電話回線およびィンターネットの少なくとも一 方を利用することができるので、 簡易かつ安価な構成にてデ一夕の通信を行うこ とができる。  The livestock estrus period information reporting system according to the present invention is further characterized in that the livestock biometric information measuring means includes a data transfer device for transferring data, the communication line includes at least one of a telephone line and the Internet, Means for collecting the data transferred from the data transfer device of the livestock vital information measurement means, and a first repeater for placing the collected data on the communication line. And a second repeater for outputting the signal transmitted through the communication line, and in this case, at least one of the conventional telephone line and the Internet is used. Therefore, it is possible to perform overnight communication with a simple and inexpensive configuration.
そして、 この発明の家畜用発情期情報通報システムは、 前記通報手段は、 前記 通信回線に接続可能な端末と電話機とファクシミリ機との少なくとも一つを有す るものであっても良く、 このようにすれば、 通報手段を、 家畜の管理者の要求に 応じた構成とすることもでき、 また簡易かつ安価な構成とすることもできる。 図面の簡単な説明 In the livestock estrus period information reporting system according to the present invention, the reporting means may include at least one of a terminal connectable to the communication line, a telephone, and a facsimile machine. In this case, the notification means can be configured to meet the requirements of the livestock manager, or can be configured to be simple and inexpensive. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
図 1は、 この発明の家畜用発情期情報通報システムを示す構成図である。 図 2は、 この実施例の家畜用発情期情報通報システムの一実施例を示す説明図 である。  FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a livestock estrus information reporting system of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing one embodiment of the livestock estrus information reporting system of this embodiment.
図 3は、 この実施例における生体情報を測定する家畜生体情報測定手段の構成 を示す説明図である。  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a livestock biological information measuring means for measuring biological information in this embodiment.
図 4は、 従来一般的に知られている牛の発情周期中における膣内の変ィ匕を示す 説明図であり、 (a) は膣内の電気伝導度の変化を示す説明図、 (b ) は膣内の p H値を示す説明図である。 発明を実施するための最良の形態  FIGS. 4A and 4B are explanatory diagrams showing vaginal changes during the estrus cycle of a cow, which is generally known in the art. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing changes in electrical conductivity in the vagina, and FIG. () Is an explanatory diagram showing the pH value in the vagina. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
以下に、 この発明の実施の形態を実施例によって、 図面に基づき詳細に説明す る。 ここに、 図 1は、 この発明の家畜用発情期情報通報システムを示す構成図で あり、 図 2は、 この実施例の家畜用発情期情報通報システムの一実施例を示す説 明図であり、 図 3は、 この実施例における生体情報を測定する家畜生体情報測定 手段の構成を示す説明図である。 なお、 図中符号 Aは家畜としての牛、 Bはその 家畜 Aの管理者としての飼育者、 F 1は牛の飼育場、 F 2は飼育者のいる自宅、 L は通信回線である。 飼育者のいる自宅 F 2は、 牛 Aの飼育場 F 1から離れた場所 にあり、 牛 Aの飼育場 F 1には、 複数頭の牛 Aに識別標識をつけられて飼育され ている。 また、 ここにおける通信回線 Lは、 従来の公衆の電話回線 L 1 (デジ夕 ル網の回線) およびその電話回線 L 1を利用したィンターネット L 2を含む構成 とされている。  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail by way of examples with reference to the drawings. Here, FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing the livestock estrus information reporting system of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing one embodiment of the livestock estrus information reporting system of this embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of livestock biological information measuring means for measuring biological information in this embodiment. In the figure, A is a cattle as a livestock, B is a breeder as a manager of the livestock A, F1 is a breeding place for cattle, F2 is a home where the breeder is located, and L is a communication line. The home F2 where the breeder is located is located away from the breeding ground F1 for cattle A, and the breeding ground F1 for cattle A is bred with a plurality of cows A with identification signs. Further, the communication line L here is configured to include a conventional public telephone line L1 (digital network line) and an Internet L2 using the telephone line L1.
この実施例のシステムは、 図 1および図 2に示すように、 牛 Aの発情期を示す 情報をその牛 Aの飼育者に通報するシステムを構成するもので、 牛 Aの膣内に係 留されて、 牛 Aの発情期において時系列的な特徴を示す生体情報を継続的に測定 し測定データとして出力する家畜生体情報測定手段 1と、 家畜生体情報測定手段 1からの測定データを電話回線 L 1にのせるデータ中継手段と、 電話回線 L 1で 送られてきた測定デ一夕を受け取つてそのデータに基づき、 生体情報が牛 Aの発 情期における時系列的な特徴を示したか否かを継続的に判定する発情期判定手段 2と、 生体情報が牛 Aの発情期の時系列的な特徴を示したと判定されたときに直 ちに牛 Aの飼育者 Bに通報する通報手段 3とを具えている。 ここにおけるデータ 中継手段は、 家畜生体情報測定手段 1のデータ転送器 6から転送されたデータを 回収するためのデータ回収器 7と、 その回収したデ一夕を電話回線 L 1にのせる ための第 1の中継器としての第 1ターミナルアダプタ (図示せず) と、 電話回線 L 1で送られてきた信号を出力するための第 2の中継器としての第 2ターミナル アダプタ (図示せず) とを具えている。 The system of this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, constitutes a system for reporting information indicating the estrus period of cow A to the breeder of cow A, and is moored in the vagina of cow A. Then, livestock biometric information measuring means 1 that continuously measures biometric information showing chronological characteristics during the estrus period of cow A and outputs it as measurement data, and livestock biometric information measuring means A data relay means for placing the measurement data from 1 on the telephone line L 1, and receiving the measurement data sent over the telephone line L 1, and based on the data, when the biological information is in the estrus period of cow A An estrus period determining means 2 for continuously determining whether or not a sequence of characteristics has been exhibited. A notification means 3 for notifying breeder B is provided. The data relay means here is a data collection unit 7 for collecting the data transferred from the data transfer unit 6 of the livestock biological information measurement unit 1, and a data collection unit 7 for placing the collected data on the telephone line L1. A first terminal adapter (not shown) as a first repeater, and a second terminal adapter (not shown) as a second repeater for outputting a signal transmitted on the telephone line L1 It has.
この実施例では、 図 2に示すように、 牛 Aの発情期を判定する期間中、 牛 Aの 膣内に測定器 mが係留されており、 その測定器 mは、 図 3に示すように、 牛 Aの 膣内の電気伝導度を検出する電気伝導度計としての膣内内在型電気伝導度計 4と、 牛 Aの体温を検知する体温計 5との二種類の家畜生体情報測定手段 1を具えるも のである。 そして、 図 2に示すように、 牛 Aが発情期の検出対象となる期間中、 測定器 mがその牛 Aの膣内に連続的に挿入されるとともに、 その測定器 mで測定 された電気伝導度と膣温とを含む測定データを、 データ中継手段のデータ回収器 7へ出力するための、 データ転送器 6が牛 Aの首に取り付けられる。  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a measuring device m is moored in the vagina of cow A during the period of determining the estrus period of cow A, and the measuring device m is as shown in FIG. The two types of livestock biometric information measurement means, namely, a vaginal internal conductivity meter 4 as an electrical conductivity meter for detecting the electrical conductivity in the vagina of cow A 4 and a thermometer 5 for detecting the body temperature of cow A 1 It is equipped with Then, as shown in Fig. 2, during the period when cattle A is to be detected in the estrus period, the measuring device m is continuously inserted into the vagina of cattle A, and the electric power measured by the measuring device m is measured. A data transmitter 6 for attaching measurement data including conductivity and vaginal temperature to the data collector 7 of the data relay means is attached to the neck of cow A.
かかる測定器 mでは、 図 3に示すように、 電気伝導度計 4が、 対をなす電極 4 a , 4 bのうちの、 一方の電極 4 aをグラウンド電圧とされ、 他方の電極 4 bを 定電流源 4 cを介して定常電圧 Vccとされて、 一対の電極 4 a , 4 bにアンプ 4 dが接続されて構成されている。 また、 体温計 5も、 一方をグラウンド電圧とさ れ、他方を定常電圧 Vccとされた温度センサ 5 aにアンプ 5bが接続されて構成さ れている。  In such a measuring device m, as shown in FIG. 3, the electric conductivity meter 4 sets one electrode 4a of the pair of electrodes 4a and 4b to the ground voltage, and sets the other electrode 4b to the other. A constant voltage Vcc is applied through a constant current source 4c, and an amplifier 4d is connected to the pair of electrodes 4a and 4b. The thermometer 5 is also configured by connecting an amplifier 5b to a temperature sensor 5a having one set to the ground voltage and the other set to the steady voltage Vcc.
そして、 それらアンプ 4 dとアンプ 5 bとが AZDコンバータ m l (アナログ 信号/デジタル信号変換機) に接続され、 その AZDコンバータ 4 dには C P U m2 (中央演算処理装置) が接続され、 その CPUm2にはアンテナを有する送 受信機 (TX/RX) m 3が接続されている。 そして、 ここにおける CP Um 2 は、 デ一タを記憶するメモリ m5、 時間を制御するタイマー m6及び牛 Aの識別 標識を入力する IDスィッチ m 7を具えている。 なお、 この測定器 mでは、 アン プ 4 dとアンプ 5 bとを一つのアンプにより構成することもできる。 Then, the amplifier 4 d and the amplifier 5 b are connected to an AZD converter ml (analog signal / digital signal converter), and the AZD converter 4 d includes a CPU. An m2 (central processing unit) is connected, and a transmitter / receiver (TX / RX) m3 having an antenna is connected to the CPU m2. The CP Um 2 here includes a memory m5 for storing data, a timer m6 for controlling time, and an ID switch m7 for inputting an identification sign of the cow A. In the measuring device m, the amplifier 4d and the amplifier 5b can be configured by one amplifier.
かかる測定器 mが牛 Aの膣内に挿入されると、 電気伝導度計 4では、 その膣内 の分泌物の影響によるその膣内の電気伝導度に応じて一対の電極 4 a, 4 b間に 電圧差が生じ、 その電圧差の信号 (アナログ信号) がアンプ 4dにより増幅され て AZDコンバータ mlに送られる。 一方、 温度計 5では、 温度センサ 5 aで測 定された温度の信号 (アナログ信号) がアンプ 5 bにより増幅されて、 AZDコ ンパ一タ mlに送られる。 これにより、 AZDコンバータ mlにより、 電圧差の 信号および温度の信号がアナログ信号からデジタル信号に変換されて、 そのデジ タル信号が CP Um 2に送られる。  When such a measuring device m is inserted into the vagina of cow A, the electric conductivity meter 4 uses the pair of electrodes 4a, 4b according to the electric conductivity in the vagina due to the secretion in the vagina. A voltage difference is generated between them, and the signal of the voltage difference (analog signal) is amplified by the amplifier 4d and sent to the AZD converter ml. On the other hand, in the thermometer 5, the temperature signal (analog signal) measured by the temperature sensor 5a is amplified by the amplifier 5b and sent to the AZD converter ml. As a result, the voltage difference signal and the temperature signal are converted from an analog signal to a digital signal by the AZD converter ml, and the digital signal is sent to the CPU 2.
そして、 その CP Um 2は、 その測定時刻 (CPUm2にデータが送られた時 点の日時分) のデータをタイマ一 m 6から得るとともに、 その電圧差の信号を電 気伝導度の値に、 また温度の信号を温度の値に変換する演算処理を行い、 予め定 めて CP Um2内のメモリ m 5に記憶させた、 牛 Aの識別番号 (ID o.), 電気伝 導度の値、 測定時刻を、 その時刻における測定データとして作成して、 その測定 データを送受信機 m 3に送る。 なお、 ?11!112内のメモリ1115は、 連続的に測 定した測定データを記録することもでき、 連続的に測定された時系列データを一 定期間 (例えば 1時間程度) 記録しておき、 通信が確保された時又は CP Um 2 で送信を判断した時にそのデータをまとめて出力することもできる。  Then, the CPU Um 2 obtains the data of the measurement time (the date and time at the time when the data was sent to the CPU m2) from the timer m6, and converts the voltage difference signal into an electric conductivity value. In addition, a calculation process for converting the temperature signal into a temperature value is performed, and the identification number (ID o.) Of the cow A, the value of the electric conductivity, and the value stored in advance in the memory m5 of the CP Um2 are stored. The measurement time is created as measurement data at that time, and the measurement data is sent to the transceiver m3. In addition,? The memory 1115 in 11! 112 can also record measurement data measured continuously, and records time-series data measured continuously for a fixed period (for example, about 1 hour), and communication is performed. When it is secured or when transmission is determined by CP Um 2, the data can be output together.
そして、 送受信機 m3は、 測定データを受け取ると、 直ちにそれをアンテナ m 4を介してデータ転送器 6に送信する。 そして、 データ転送器 6がかかるデータ を受信するとそのデータを、 牛 Aから離間した場所 (この実施例では、 飼育場 F 1付近に設置された電柱)に設けられたデ一夕回収器 7に送信する。これにより、 かかる測定データは、 第 1ターミナルアダプタを介してデータ回収器 7により電 話回線 L 1に乗せられ、 第 2ターミナルアダプタを介して発情期判定手段 2へ送 られる。 Then, the transceiver m3, upon receiving the measurement data, immediately transmits it to the data transmitter 6 via the antenna m4. Then, when the data transfer unit 6 receives the data, the data is transferred to a data collection unit 7 provided at a location separated from the cow A (in this embodiment, a telephone pole installed near the breeding ground F1). Send. This allows Such measurement data is put on the telephone line L1 by the data collector 7 via the first terminal adapter, and sent to the estrus period judging means 2 via the second terminal adapter.
また、 この実施例における発情期判定手段 2は集中管理センタ Cに設けられて おり、その集中管理センタ Cは、 A S P (アプリケーションサービスプロバイダ) であって、 畜産農家から牛 Aの発情期に関する情報が送られてくるとその情報か ら発情期を検出してそれを畜産農家の飼育者 Bに通報するサービスを行なう施設 とされている。 ここでの発情期判定手段 2は、 通常のコンピュータにより構成さ れており、 ウェブサーバシステム 2 aと、 発情期判定システム 2 bと、 デ一夕べ ースシステム 2 cとを具えている。  In addition, the estrus period determining means 2 in this embodiment is provided in the central management center C, and the central management center C is an ASP (application service provider), and information on the estrus period of cattle A is obtained from the livestock farmer. When sent, it is a facility that provides a service that detects the estrus period from the information and reports it to the breeder B of the livestock farmer. Here, the estrus period determining means 2 is configured by a normal computer, and includes a web server system 2a, an estrus period determining system 2b, and a database system 2c.
そして、 ウェブサーバシステム 2 aは、 家畜生体情報測定手段 1から送られて きた測定データを受信すると発情期判定システム 2 bおよびにそのデ一夕を送り、 また発情期判定システム 2 bから発情期を示す情報が出力されるとその出力した 情報を、 ターミナルアダプタ (図示せず) を介して電話回線 L 1を利用したイン 夕一ネット L 2を通じて飼育者 Bのいる自宅 F 2に送る。  When receiving the measurement data sent from the livestock biological information measuring means 1, the web server system 2a sends the data to the estrus determination system 2b and the estrus determination system 2b. Is output to the home F2 where the breeder B is located, via the terminal adapter (not shown) via the internet network L2 using the telephone line L1 via a terminal adapter (not shown).
ここにおけるデータベースシステム 2 cは、 継続的に測定された測定デ一夕の 履歴を記録できる読み書き自在なメモリにより構成されている。 また、 発情期判 定システム 2 bは演算処理装置により構成され、 判定プログラムを実行して演算 処理を行なうものである。 ここでの判定プログラムは、 測定データから生体情報 (この実施例では膣内の電気伝導度および体温) が牛 Aの発情期における時系列 的な特徵を示したか否かを継続的に判定する発情期判定を行い、 発情期の時系列 的な特徵を示したと判定されたときに、 発情期を示す情報 (この実施例では家畜 の識別標識および発情期の日時分) を出力するものである。 そして、 その判定プ ログラムの実行により、 発情期判定システム 2 bは、 牛 Aの識別標識に応じた測 定データの履歴をデーターベースシステム 2 cから得て、 それらデータから、 牛 Aの発情期 (日時分) を検出して、 その検出した発情期をその牛 Aにつけられた 識別標識 ( I D. N o) とともに、 発情期を示す情報としてウェブサーバシステ ム 2 aに送る。 The database system 2c here comprises a readable and writable memory capable of recording a history of measurement data continuously measured. The estrus period determination system 2b is composed of an arithmetic processing unit, and executes a determination program to perform arithmetic processing. The determination program here is based on the estrus which continuously determines from the measured data whether or not the biological information (in this example, the electrical conductivity and body temperature in the vagina) showed time-series characteristics during the estrus period of cow A. The estrus period is determined, and when it is determined that the estrus period has time-series characteristics, information indicating the estrus period (in this embodiment, the identification mark of the livestock and the date and time of the estrus period) is output. Then, by executing the determination program, the estrus period determination system 2b obtains the history of the measurement data corresponding to the identification sign of the cow A from the database system 2c, and from the data, obtains the estrus period of the cow A. (Date and time) was detected, and the detected estrus period was assigned to the cow A. The information is sent to the web server system 2a together with the identification sign (ID. No) as information indicating the estrus period.
かかる判定プログラムでは、 図 4 ( a ) に示すように、 牛の膣内の電気伝導度 は発情期で最高値になり、 また牛の体温 (この実施例では膣温) は発情期におい てはピーク値が約 3時間程度継続するという、 一般的に知られている牛の発情期 において示す時系列的な特徴から、 それら電気伝導度の測定データと体温の測定 データとを併せて複合的に発情期を判定するものとされている。 なお、 かかる判 定プログラムは、 パラメータの変更などにより、 牛 Aの膣内の電気伝導度および 体温だけでなく、 それら以外にも牛 Aの発情期において時系列的な特徴を示す生 体情報が測定される場合にはそれらの測定データ (例えば、 牛 Aの歩数) も含め て複合的に発情期判定を行なうこともできる。  In such a determination program, as shown in Fig. 4 (a), the electrical conductivity in the cow's vagina reaches its highest value during the estrus period, and the body temperature of the cow (the vagina temperature in this example) during the estrus period. Based on the time-series characteristics that are generally known during the estrus period of cattle, where the peak value lasts for about 3 hours, the measured data of electrical conductivity and the measured data of body temperature are combined in a complex manner. The estrus period is determined. In addition, such a judgment program is based on the fact that not only the electrical conductivity and body temperature in the vagina of cow A but also biological information showing time-series characteristics during the estrus period of cow A are obtained by changing parameters. If measured, the estrus stage can be determined in a complex manner, including the measured data (eg, the number of steps of cow A).
そして、 通報手段 3は、 発情期判定手段 2からインターネット L 2を介して、 発情期を示す情報が送られてくると、 飼育者 Bのいる自宅 F 2内にある、 例えば パーソナルコンピュータ等の端末 3 aの表示部 (ディスプレイ) に、 図 2中の表 示 3 cに示すように、 牛 Aの識別標識 ( I D N o . 例えば 0 0 5 4や 0 0 5 3 ) とともに、 発情期の日時 (例えば 1 7日 1 4: 2 0など) が一覧表として表示さ れて飼育者 Bに通報される。 これにより、 その一覧表を見れば飼育者 Bはどの牛 Aがいつ発情したかを容易に知ることができる。  Then, when information indicating the estrus period is sent from the estrus period determining unit 2 via the Internet L2 from the estrus period determining unit 2, the reporting unit 3 is located in the home F2 where the breeder B is located, for example, a terminal such as a personal computer. 3 In the display section (a), as shown in the display 3c in Fig. 2, the identification sign (IDN o. For example, 17:14:20) is displayed as a list and notified to keeper B. This allows breeder B to easily know which cow A estrus and when looking at the list.
また、 この実施例のシステムでは、 家畜生体情報測定手段 1からの測定データ を発情期判定手段 2が受信する際、 発情期判定手段 2は、 発情期の測定を開始し て暫くの間、 家畜生体情報測定手段 1の電気伝導度計 4および体温計 5のメモリ に記録された測定データをデータ転送器 6を介して 1時間毎等一定の間隔で断続 的に受信し、 その発情期判定手段 2が電気伝導度および体温が上昇し始めたこと により発情傾向が現れたと判定した場合には、 家畜生体情報測定手段 1からの測 定データを連続的に受信する。  Further, in the system of this embodiment, when the estrus period determining means 2 receives the measurement data from the livestock biological information measuring means 1, the estrus period determining means 2 starts the measurement of the estrous period for a while, and Measurement data recorded in the memories of the electrical conductivity meter 4 and the thermometer 5 of the biological information measuring means 1 are intermittently received at regular intervals, such as every hour, via the data transmitter 6 via the data transmitter 6, and the estrus period determining means 2 is provided. If it is determined that the estrus tendency appears due to the electrical conductivity and body temperature starting to rise, the measurement data from the livestock biological information measuring means 1 is continuously received.
従って、 この実施例の家畜用発情期情報通報システムによれば、 発情期を判定 する牛 Aに対して、 飼育者 B側では牛 Aの発情期において時系列的な特徴を示す 生体情報を継続的に測定するための測定器 mを、 牛 Aの膣内に予め係留すること によって、 飼育者 Bは、 発情期判定手段 2で判定された牛 Aの発情期の通報を受 けることができる。 Therefore, according to the livestock estrus information reporting system of this embodiment, the estrus period is determined. Against bovine A to the measuring instrument m for continuously measuring the biological information indicating the time-series feature in estrus cow A in breeders B side, it is pre-anchored in the vagina cow A Thus, breeder B can receive notification of the estrus period of cow A determined by estrus period determination means 2.
ここでの家畜生体情報測定手段 1によれば、 牛 Aの膣内電気伝導度および体温 を継続的に測定するために、 牛 Aが発情期の検出対象となる期間中は、 測定器 m が牛 Aに常時装着されている。 これにより、 測定の都度、 牛 Aの飼育者 Bが測定 器 mを装着する等の手間を省くことができるとともに、 牛 Aの体内に測定器 mの 挿入を行なう者の熟練度や、 測定器の固体差による測定値への影響を防止させ得 て、 より安定した測定を行なうことができる。  According to the livestock biological information measuring means 1 here, in order to continuously measure the vaginal electrical conductivity and body temperature of cattle A, during the period when cattle A is to be detected in the estrus period, the measuring device m is used. It is always attached to cow A. This eliminates the need for the breeder B of cattle A to put on the measuring device m each time the measurement is performed, and the level of proficiency of the person who inserts the measuring device m into the body of cattle A, The influence on the measured value due to the individual difference can be prevented, and more stable measurement can be performed.
しかも家畜生体情報測定手段 1は、 牛 Aの発情期において時系列的な特徴を示 す生体情報として、 牛 Aの発情期の膣内電気伝導度および体温を継続的に測定し 測定データとして出力するものである。 これにより、 膣内電気伝導度は先に述べ たように、 発情期においてピーク値 (最大値) を有するので、 少なくともそのピ ーク値が検出できるように連続的又は断続的に測定して出力することができる。 また、 ピーク値 (尖頭値) がない体温では、 発情期における時系列な変化の特徴 を検出できるように連続的又は断続的に測定して出力することができる。従って、 生体情報の時系列な特徴を検出するために必要な測定を逃さず行なうことができ るとともに、 そのデータを測定データとして迅速かつ確実に発情期判定手段 2へ 出力することができる。  In addition, the livestock biometric information measuring means 1 continuously measures the vaginal electrical conductivity and body temperature during the estrus period of cow A and outputs it as measurement data as biological information showing chronological characteristics during the estrus period of cow A. Is what you do. As a result, as described above, the electrical conductivity in the vagina has a peak value (maximum value) during the estrus period, and is measured and output continuously or intermittently so that at least the peak value can be detected. can do. In addition, at a body temperature without a peak value (peak value), it can be measured or output continuously or intermittently so that the characteristics of time-series changes during the estrus period can be detected. Therefore, it is possible to perform measurements necessary for detecting time-series features of the biological information without fail, and to output the data to the estrus period determining means 2 as measurement data quickly and reliably.
そして、 この実施例における発情期判定手段 2は、 飼育場 F 1から離れた場所 にある集中管理センタ C内に設けられている一方、 牛 Aの膣内に挿入された測定 器 mから測定データを出力するに際しては、 消費電力を抑えるために、 通信出力 は、 その出力範囲を 3〜 5 m程度として弱くする必要がある。 それゆえ、 この実 施例の家畜用発情期情報通報システムでは、 データ転送器 6を介して測定データ をデータ回収器 7に出力している。 従って、 牛 Aの膣内 (体内) で測定されたデ 一夕を牛 Aから離れたデータ回収器 7に確実に出力することができ、 データ回収 器 7から電話回線 L 1を介して、 飼育場 F 1から離れた集中管理センタ C内の発 情期判定手段 2に確実に出力することができる。 The estrus period judging means 2 in this embodiment is provided in the central control center C, which is located away from the breeding farm F1, while measuring data from the measuring instrument m inserted into the vagina of cow A. In order to reduce power consumption, it is necessary to weaken the communication output by setting its output range to about 3 to 5 m. Therefore, in the livestock estrus information reporting system of this embodiment, the measurement data is output to the data collection device 7 via the data transfer device 6. Therefore, the data measured in the vagina (body) of cow A The night can be reliably output to the data collection unit 7 away from the cow A, and the estrus period in the central control center C, which is remote from the breeding ground F1 via the telephone line L1 from the data collection unit 7. It can be output to the determination means 2 reliably.
そして、 発情期判定手段 2は、 家畜生体情報測定手段 1からの測定データの出 力されると、 直ぐに、 生体情報が牛 Aの発情期における時系列的な特徴を示した か否かを継続的に判定する。 即ち、 発情期の測定を開始して暫くの間、 家畜生体 情報測定手段 1としての電気伝導度計 4および体温計 5のメモリに記録された測 定データをデ一夕転送器 6およびデータ中継手段を介して 1時間毎等一定の間隔 で断続的に受信し、 その発情期判定手段 2が電気伝導度および体温が上昇し始め たことにより発情傾向が現れたと判定した場合には、 家畜生体情報測定手段 1か らの測定データを連続的に受信し、 そのデータを受け取つたときに直ちに判定し ている。 従って、 生体情報が牛 Aの発情期における時系列的な特徴を示したこと を直ちに判定することができるので、 よりリアルタイムな牛 Aの発情期の判定を 行なうことができる。  When the measurement data is output from the livestock biological information measuring means 1, the estrus period determining means 2 immediately determines whether or not the biological information has shown the time-series characteristics of the cow A during the estrus period. Is determined. That is, for a while after the start of the measurement of the estrus period, the measurement data recorded in the memories of the electric conductivity meter 4 and the thermometer 5 as the livestock biological information measuring means 1 are transferred to the data transfer device 6 and the data relay means. If the estrus period determining means 2 determines that the estrus tendency has appeared due to the rise in the electrical conductivity and body temperature, the livestock biometric information The measurement data from the measurement means 1 is continuously received, and the judgment is made immediately when the data is received. Therefore, it is possible to immediately determine that the biological information has shown the time-series characteristics in the estrus period of the cow A, and it is possible to determine the estrus period of the cow A in more real time.
加えて、 発情期判定手段 2における発情期判定では、 牛 Aの膣内の電気伝導度 と牛 Aの体温としての膣温とをあわせて複合的に発情期判定を行なっている。 そ れゆえ、 集中管理センタ Cにおける発情期判定の際、 家畜の個体差によって発情 期の判定に誤差が生じるのを防止し得て、より正確な発情判定を下すことができ、 それにより、 正確な発情期を通報手段を通じて飼育者 Bに確実に通報することが できる。  In addition, in the determination of the estrus period in the estrus period determining means 2, the estrus period is determined in a complex manner by combining the electrical conductivity in the vagina of cow A and the vaginal temperature as the body temperature of cow A. Therefore, when the estrus period is determined at the central control center C, it is possible to prevent an error in the determination of the estrus period due to individual differences of livestock, and it is possible to make a more accurate estrus determination, thereby achieving an accurate estrus determination. It is possible to reliably report the breeder B to the breeder B through the reporting means.
さらに、 発情期判定手段 2で生体情報が牛 Aの発情期の時系列的な特徴を示し たと判定されたときに、 通報手段 3が牛 Aの飼育者 Bに直ちに通報するので、 牛 Aの飼育者 Bは、牛 Aが発情期になったことを迅速かつ確実に知ることができる。 加えて、 このシステムでは、 第 1ターミナルアダプタ, データ回収器 7および第 2ターミナルアダプタを具えるデータ中継手段によって、 家畜生体情報測定手段 1からの測定デー夕が電話回線 L 1にのせられて発情期判定手段 2へ送られる。 このことから、 牛 Aの飼育場 F 1内から離れた集中管理センタ Cに設けられた発 情期判定手段 2へ、 家畜生体情報測定手段 1で測定した測定データを確実に出力 することができる。 Further, when the estrus period determining means 2 determines that the biological information shows the time-series characteristics of the estrus period of the cow A, the reporting means 3 immediately notifies the breeder B of the cow A, Breeder B can quickly and reliably know that cow A is in estrus. In addition, in this system, the measurement data from the livestock biometric information measuring means 1 is put on the telephone line L 1 by the data relay means including the first terminal adapter, the data recovery device 7 and the second terminal adapter, and Sent to the period determination means 2. From this, it is possible to reliably output the measurement data measured by the livestock biological information measuring means 1 to the estrus period determining means 2 provided in the central control center C located away from the cattle breeding ground F1. .
しかも、 かかる集中管理センタ Cが A S P (Apl icat ion Service Provider) で あることから、 複数の畜産農家のそれぞれに発情期を判定するための発情期判定 手段 2を設けなくて済むとともに、 集中管理セン夕 Cにて広範囲にわたつて複数 の畜産農家を対象とした一括管理を行なつて、 それぞれの畜産農家に適切に発情 期を示す情報を通報することが可能となる。  In addition, since the centralized management center C is an ASP (Aplication Service Provider), it is not necessary to provide the estrus period determining means 2 for determining the estrus period for each of a plurality of livestock farmers. In the evening C, it is possible to collectively manage multiple livestock farmers over a wide area, and to notify each livestock farmer of information indicating the estrus stage appropriately.
加えて、 集中管理センタ Cはインターネット L 2の接続業務を行なうプロバイ ダでもあれば、 その管理センタ Cと各々の畜産農家との間で通信方法や通信費用 などの取り決めをすることができ、 例えば発情期間近から発情期を検出するまで の間における、 回線の接続料金の割引などの契約をしておくこともできる。 それ により、 畜産農家は、 牛 Aの発情期間近から発情を検出するまでの間、 回線をつ ないだままの状態にしても接続料金が高額になるのを防止し得て、 リアルタイム で発情期を示す情報を受信することができる。 また、 複数の畜産農家のそれぞれ が管理センタ Cにアクセスして、 測定データや検出結果を見ることができる。 さらにこの実施例のシステムでは、 通報手段 3による飼育者 Bへの通報に際し て、 特に、 牛 Aが発情期間近である場合には、 飼育者 Bはインタ一ネット L 2を つなだままにしておくことにより、 発情期を示す情報を時々刻々と受信ができる ので、 よりタイムラグの少ない最新の牛 Aの発情期の情報を知ることが可能とな る。 加えて、 牛 Aの発情期の情報を複数の場所へ同時に配信することもできるの で、 飼育者 Bだけでなく、 例えば獣医や飼育者などを含めた複数の人に牛 Aの発 情期の情報を通報することもできる。  In addition, if the central management center C is also a provider of Internet L2 connection services, it can arrange the communication method and communication costs between the management center C and each livestock farmer. Contracts, such as discounts on line connection charges, can be made between the time of the estrus and the detection of the estrus. As a result, the livestock farmer can prevent the connection fee from being high even if the line is connected until near the detection of estrus from near the estrus period of cattle A. Can be received. In addition, each of a plurality of livestock farmers can access the management center C to view measurement data and detection results. Furthermore, in the system of this embodiment, when reporting to breeder B by reporting means 3, especially when cow A is in the estrus period, breeder B keeps Internet L2 connected. By doing so, it is possible to receive information indicating the estrus period every moment, so that it is possible to know the latest information on the estrus period of cow A with less time lag. In addition, since information on the estrus period of cattle A can be simultaneously distributed to multiple locations, not only breeder B but also multiple people, including veterinarians and breeders, for estrus period Information can also be reported.
従って、 この実施例のシステムによれば、 発情期判定手段 2では、 各畜産農家 が別個に発情期の判定を行なうことを不要とすることができ、 さらにはその判定 されたデ一タをデ一夕ベースシステム 2 cに保存して一括管理することもできる。 しかも、 発情期判定手段 2にて牛 Aの発情期 (日時分) が判断されることから、 かかる通報では、 図 2に示すように、 発情期を示す情報が、 自宅 F 2内の、 イン 夕一ネット L 2に接続されたパーソナルコンピュータ 3のディスプレイ 3 bに表 示される。 これにより、 飼育者 Bは、 そのディスプレイ上の表示 3 cを見れば、 発情期を自分で判断することなく、 どの牛 Aがいつ発情したかを容易かつ確実に 知ることができる。 Therefore, according to the system of this embodiment, the estrus period determining means 2 can eliminate the need for each livestock farmer to separately determine the estrus period, and furthermore, the data obtained by the determination can be used as data. It can be saved in the overnight base system 2c and managed collectively. Furthermore, since the estrus period (date and time) of cow A is determined by the estrus period determining means 2, the information indicating the estrus period is shown in FIG. It is displayed on the display 3b of the personal computer 3 connected to Yuichi Net L2. Thus, the breeder B can easily and surely know which cow A estrus and when he sees the display 3c on the display without having to judge the estrus period by himself.
従って、 この実施例のシステムによれば、 牛 Aが発情期になつてから牛 Aの飼 育者 Bに牛 Aの発情期になったことを通報されるまでの間のタイムラグをより少 なくさせ得て、 リアルタイムに近い状態での牛 Aの飼育者 Bへの発情期の通報が 可能となる。 しかも、 ここで牛 Aの飼育者 Bに通報される情報には発情期判定手 段 2にて判定された牛 Aの発情期の時刻等の情報が牛 Aの識別標識と共に示され ることから、 牛 Aの飼育者 Bは、 牛 Aの発情期を自分で判定せずに、 通報される 情報からどの牛 Aがいつ発情したのかを確実かつ容易に知ることができる。 このことから、 牛 Aの飼育者 Bは、 牛 Aが発情期になると直ぐに発情期を示す 情報の通報を受けることができるので、 その発情期に牛 Aへの受精に適した時期 を外すことを防止し得て受胎率を大幅に向上でき、 特に、 乳牛を扱う畜産農家に おいては、 飼育している牛 Aの実空胎期間を減らし乳量の改善を図ることができ るので、 効率よく収益をあげることができる。  Therefore, according to the system of this embodiment, the time lag between the time when cattle A is in the estrus period and the time when the breeder B of cattle A is notified that the cow is in the estrus period is reduced. As a result, it is possible to notify the breeder B of cattle A of the estrus in near real time. In addition, the information reported to the breeder B of cow A contains information such as the time of the estrus of cow A determined by means 2 of estrus determination along with the identification mark of cow A. However, the breeder B of cow A can reliably and easily know which cow A was in heat and from the information reported without having to judge the estrus of cow A by himself. Based on this, breeder B of cattle A can be notified of information indicating estrus immediately after cattle A is in the estrus period.Therefore, remove the time suitable for fertilization to cattle A during the estrus period. And the conception rate can be significantly improved, especially for livestock farmers who handle dairy cows. You can make profits efficiently.
以上図示例に基づき説明したが、 この発明は上述の例に限定されるものではな く、 例えば、 上記実施例では、 家畜生体情報測定手段 1が電気伝導度計 4と体温 計 5との二種類とされているが、 これらに限られず、 発情期の判定が行なえる生 体情報であれば良い。 従って、 家畜生体情報測定手段 1は、 1種類又は複数種類 のいずれでも良く、 牛 Aの膣内の電気伝導度を検出する電気伝導度計 4と、 牛 A の膣内の PH値を検出する pHメータと、家畜の体温を検知する体温計 5と、牛 A の歩数を検知する歩数計の少なくとも一つ具えていれば良く、 これらの中で複数 種類を組み合わせて具えるものであって良い。 従って、 上記実施例における家畜 生体情報測定手段 1が、 例えば、 さらに歩数を測定する歩数計を具えるか、 又は 体温計に代えて歩数計を具えていて良い。 また、 上記実施例における家畜生体情 報測定手段 1が、 例えば、 膣内の電気伝導度計 4に代えて膣内の p H値を検出す るためのガラス電極を有する pHメータとしても良く、 このようにすれば、 膣内 の p H値は、 図 4 ( b) に示すように発情期においてピーク (最低値) となるこ とから発情期を判断することができる。 しかも pH値の測定は精度良く測定する ことができので、 発情期判定手段 2ではその測定データからより正確に発情期を 検出することができる。 なお、 ピーク値を示す生体情報を p H値とした場合にお いても、 牛 Aの膣内の電気伝導度と同様に、 牛 Aの体温や歩数を含めた測定デ一 夕から複合的に発情期を判定することができる。 Although the present invention has been described based on the illustrated example, the present invention is not limited to the above-described example. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the livestock biometric information measuring means 1 includes the electric conductivity meter 4 and the thermometer 5. The type is, however, not limited to these, and may be any biological information that can determine the estrus period. Therefore, the livestock biological information measuring means 1 may be one or more kinds, and may detect the electrical conductivity in the vagina of cattle A 4 and the PH value in the vagina of cow A At least one of a pH meter, a thermometer 5 for detecting the temperature of livestock, and a pedometer for detecting the number of steps of cattle A may be provided, and a combination of a plurality of these may be provided. Therefore, livestock in the above embodiment The biological information measuring means 1 may include, for example, a pedometer for further measuring the number of steps, or may include a pedometer instead of the thermometer. Further, the livestock vital information measuring means 1 in the above embodiment may be, for example, a pH meter having a glass electrode for detecting a pH value in the vagina instead of the electrical conductivity meter 4 in the vagina, In this manner, the estrus period can be determined from the fact that the pH value in the vagina peaks (minimum value) during the estrus period as shown in FIG. 4 (b). Moreover, since the measurement of the pH value can be performed with high accuracy, the estrus period determining means 2 can more accurately detect the estrus period from the measured data. Even when the biological information indicating the peak value is set to the pH value, as in the case of bovine A's vaginal electrical conductivity, the measured data including bovine A's body temperature and the number of steps are combined in a complex manner. The estrus period can be determined.
さらに、 上記実施例における集中管理センタ Cでは、 例えば北海道全域の畜 産農家 F等を対象とした家畜の出産待機の一括した管理を行うことも可能である。 また、 データの送信に使用される通信回線 Lは、 上記実施例では電話回線 L 1に 公衆回線を使用しているが、飼育場 F1と集中管理センタ Cとが比較的近い距離で ある場合には、 電話回線 L 1に専用回線を使用し、 インタ一ネット L 2に公衆回 線を使用することもでき、このようにすれば、通話料を安価にすることができる。 また通信回線 Lの回線に光ケーブル等を使用して、 高速通信を可能にすることも できる。  Furthermore, the centralized management center C in the above embodiment can collectively manage the waiting for livestock birth for livestock farmers F and the like in all areas of Hokkaido, for example. In addition, the communication line L used for data transmission uses a public line for the telephone line L1 in the above-described embodiment, but when the breeding ground F1 and the central control center C are relatively close to each other. In this case, a dedicated line can be used for the telephone line L1 and a public line can be used for the Internet L2. In this way, the call charge can be reduced. In addition, high-speed communication can be enabled by using an optical cable or the like for the communication line L.
そして、 上記実施例では、 データ回収器 7から電話回線 L 1にのせられたデー 夕もィンターネット L 2を介して発情期判定手段 2に送信することとしても良い。 また、 家畜生体情報測定手段 1と発情期判定手段 2とが近くに設けられている場 合には、 データ転送器 6を設けずに測定器 mから直接、 発情期判定手段 2に測定 デ一夕を送信することとしても良い。 また、 発情期判定手段 2を、 集中管理セン 夕 C内に設けずに畜産農家 F 2内に設けて、 発情期判定手段 2を判定プログラム のインストールされたパーソナルコンピュータ等により構成することとしても良 レ^なお、上記実施例では家畜として牛 Aを対象としているが、これに限られず、 発情期を判定する必要のある家畜であれば対象とすることができるので、 例えば 馬等の家畜であっても良い。 In the above embodiment, the data collected from the data collection device 7 on the telephone line L1 may be transmitted to the estrus period judging means 2 via the Internet L2. In addition, when the livestock biological information measuring means 1 and the estrus period judging means 2 are provided close to each other, the measurement data is directly transmitted from the measuring device m to the estrous period judging means 2 without providing the data transfer device 6. Evening may be sent. Also, the estrus period judging means 2 may be provided in the livestock farm F2 without being provided in the central control center C, and the estrous period judging means 2 may be constituted by a personal computer or the like in which the judgment program is installed. Note that in the above example, cattle A was targeted as livestock, but this is not a limitation. Domestic animals that need to determine the estrus stage can be targeted, and for example, may be livestock such as horses.

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1 . 家畜の少なくとも膣内に係留されて、 前記家畜の発情期において時系列的な 特徴を示す生体情報を継続的に測定し測定データとして出力する 1又は複数 種類の家畜生体情報測定手段と、 1. One or more kinds of livestock biometric information measurement means, which are moored at least in the vagina of the livestock and continuously measure biometric information indicating chronological characteristics during the estrus period of the livestock and output the same as measurement data,
前記家畜生体情報測定手段からの前記測定データを通信回線にのせるデータ 中継手段と、  Data relaying means for placing the measurement data from the livestock biological information measuring means on a communication line,
前記通信回線で送られてきた前記測定データを受け取つてそのデータに基づ き、前記生体情報が前記家畜の発情期における前記時系列的な特徴を示したか 否かを継続的に判定する発情期判定手段と、  An estrus period in which the measurement data transmitted through the communication line is received and, based on the data, it is continuously determined whether or not the biological information exhibits the chronological characteristics in the estrus period of the livestock. Determining means;
前記生体情報が前記家畜の前記発情期の時系列的な特徴を示したと判定され たときに直ちに家畜の管理者に通報する通報手段と、  Notifying means for immediately notifying a livestock manager when it is determined that the biological information shows the time-series characteristics of the livestock during the estrus period,
を具えてなる、 家畜用発情期情報通報システム。  A livestock estrus information reporting system with livestock.
2 . 前記発情期判定手段が、 複数の畜産農家の前記家畜の前記発情期の前記判定 を集中的に行ない、 前記通報手段が、 前記生体情報が前記家畜の前記発情期の 時系列的な特徴を示したと判定されたときに、直ちに前記複数の畜産農家の前 記家畜の管理者のそれぞれに、前記通信回線を介して通報することを特徴とす る、 請求項 1記載の家畜用発情期情報通報システム。  2. The estrus period determining means intensively performs the determination of the estrus period of the livestock of a plurality of livestock farmers, and the notifying means sets that the biological information is a time-series characteristic of the estrus period of the livestock. The livestock estrus period according to claim 1, wherein when it is determined that the livestock estrus has been shown, the livestock managers of the plurality of livestock farmers are immediately notified via the communication line. Information reporting system.
3 . 前記家畜生体情報測定手段は、 前記家畜の膣内の電気伝導度を検出する電気 伝導度計と、 前記家畜の前記膣内の pH値を検出する pHメータと、 前記家畜 の体温を検知する体温計と、 前記家畜の歩数を検知する歩数計と、 の少なくと も一つを具えることを特徴とする、請求項 1又は請求項 2に記載の家畜用発情 期情報通報システム。  3. The livestock biometric information measuring means comprises: an electric conductivity meter for detecting the electric conductivity in the vagina of the animal, a pH meter for detecting the pH value in the vagina of the animal, and detecting the body temperature of the animal. The livestock estrus period information reporting system according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising at least one of a thermometer for measuring the number of steps and a pedometer for detecting the number of steps of the livestock.
4. 前記家畜生体情報測定手段はデータを転送するデータ転送器を具え、  4. The livestock biometric information measuring means includes a data transfer device for transferring data,
前記通信回線は電話回線およびインタ一ネットの少なくとも一方を含み、 前記データ中継手段は、 前記家畜生体情報測定手段の前記データ転送器から 転送されたデータを回収するためのデータ回収器と、 The communication line includes at least one of a telephone line and the Internet, and the data relay unit is configured to transmit the livestock biometric information from the data transfer unit. A data collection device for collecting the transferred data;
前記回収したデータを前記通信回線にのせるための第 1の中継器と、 前記通信回線で送られてきた信号を出力するための第 2の中継器と、 を具えることを特徴とする、 請求項 1から請求項 3までのいずれかに記載の家 畜用発情期情報通報システム。 A first repeater for placing the collected data on the communication line, and a second repeater for outputting a signal transmitted through the communication line, The livestock estrus information reporting system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
. 前記通報手段は、 前記通信回線に接続可能な端末と電話機とファクシミリ機 との少なくとも一つを有することを特徴とする、請求項 1から請求項 4までの いずれかに記載の家畜用発情期情報通報システム。 The livestock estrus period according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the notification means has at least one of a terminal connectable to the communication line, a telephone, and a facsimile machine. Information reporting system.
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