Animal Science Foal Manikin

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Animal Science Foal Manikin
Foal Manikin Builders Inc.

• Ryan Meitzler
• Kathleen Fix
• Jacob Weiland
• Maureen Umstead

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Objective

• Design and fabricate a life size neonatal foal
  manikin which can be manipulated into abnormal
  foaling positions and will tolerate water based
  lubricating gels and washing

Examples of Abnormal Foaling Positions
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Background Information

• Animal Science students are currently trained to
  handle complications during foaling using an
  artificial uterus and a dead fetus or neonate
  (newborn)
• The foal manikin will be used as an alternative
  to this practice

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Prototype ComponentsLegs

• Hinges and bungee cord used for joints
• PVC pipe used for bone structure
• Front leg design slightly different from hind leg

Front Leg
Hind Leg
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Prototype ComponentsHoof

• Pro-E model created from a wooden carving of a
  hoof
  
• Brush-OnTM 40, from Smooth-On, used to create
  mold of LOM Rapid Prototype
  
• Final hoof cast in mold using Smooth-On product
  PMC-780 with carriage bolt suspended in center

Solid Model of Hoof
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Prototype ComponentsBody

• Elliptical, tapered garbage can with lid for the
  body shell
  
• PVC used to create defined rear end of foal
• Legs were bolted to the body but allow for
  rotation
  
• PVC pipe attached to front of the body for neck
  connection

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Prototype ComponentsNeck

• Four 3 PVC Caps connected using bungee cord to
  allow rotation
  
• Caps oriented on ends to attach to the body and
  head of the foal

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Prototype ComponentsHead

• Molded from ceramic bust using wire mesh and
  plaster
  
• Inside coated with latex paint and then filled
  with modified Feather-LiteTM plastic from
  Smooth-On
  
• Fitted with PVC pipe to connect to the neck

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Prototype ComponentsExternal Skin

• Smooth-On Dragon SkinTM will be combined with
  their Thi-VexTM II thickening agent to permit
  brush-on application
  
• Their brown and black Silc PigTM (Silicone
  Pigment) will also be added to aid in even
  application and produce the final color of the
  foal
• Nylon stockings will be used to bridge the gaps
  located at the joints when applying the skin

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Foal Manikin Prototype
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Conclusions

• The foal manikin can be placed in the abnormal
  positions
  
• The skin will tolerate washing and water based
  lubricating gels
  
• All important requested features have been
  included in prototype
  

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Any Questions?