Technologies

Rural Technologies

Title:

Portable Cow Lift for Assisting a Downer Cow

Area:

Rural Technologies

Focus Area:

Assistive Technology

Developing Agency:

Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay

Email:

iitb.rutag@gmail.com, rupali.khanolkar@iitb.ac.in

Brief Description

Description :

The downer cow syndrome is a common condition affecting pre-calving and post-calving cows. The animal suffering from this disease, suffer from weak leh muscles thus making it difficult for the animal to get up (from sitting position) or stand or walk. For treatment, the animal manually is required to be assisted to stand on its feed to regularize its blood ciurculation. Salient features of portable cow lift for downer cow: The structure is sturdy and stable, supports the animal very well. Different components of the structure can be easily assembled at site where it is needed. The animal can be easily lifted by just 2-3 persons. The supporting structure is designed to give maximum comfort to the animal. The instrument has been designed after taking into account anatomy of the animal. The hardware used is of standard category hence structure can be easily manufactured at fabrication facility in rural areas.

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