Российский паразитологический журнал (Oct 2019)
Method for preparation of feed drug mixtures with anthelmintics
Abstract
The purpose of the research: to develop an innovative method for simultaneous single-stage preparation of feed drug mixtures and a technological scheme for implementation of this method. Materials and methods. The innovative method of simultaneous single-stage preparation of feed drug mixtures from filling compound (grinded grain forage) containing anthelmintics is developed. Technical means used for implementation of this method include a loading track, robotic discharger, mobile dosage device, robotic depanner, blender and a mixer. The work cycle begins when the robotic depanner is switched on while its horizontal upper telescopic boom with a small gripper moves out and selects by barcode the necessary container with the anthelmintic specified in the animal therapy program; then this container is moved from the upper boom to the location of lower boom with the chopper housing. The small gripper ensures the pouring of therapeutic drug from the open top container to the chopper; then returns then container to this original position. Herein, according to the program set by the microprocessor the screw discharger pours the necessary dose of filler (30%) from the supply bunker to the shredder where co-milling occurs; therapeutic drug and filler are mixed within 3 min. what provides the receiving of working premix. Lower boom (with a large gripper) brings the shredder to the neck of the main mixer; the adjustable mechanism of the shredder opens the lid of its housing; the large gripper turns it and the working premix is poured into the main mixer with the adjustable electric wire. The final dose of filler (70%) is dosed with the use of the screw feeder to the main mixer where is mixed within 4 minutes with the working premix; that provides the receiving of feed drug mixture. From the main mixer mixture is poured with the inclined conveyor into the feeder, which distributes feed drug mixture to free feeding sick animals. Operation of the entire equipment is carried out by a microprocessor. Results and discussion. According to research results, the innovative method for simultaneous single-stage preparation of feed drug mixtures and a technological scheme for implementation are proposed. To implement this method we have used equipment made in block-and-module performance with the use of robots and manipulators. An effective method of impulse introduction of liquid therapeutic drugs is also used in mixer design. A technological scheme of the single-stage preparation of feed drug mixtures is presented. The equipment of this line can be installed both stationary indoor and in a trailer or a van.
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