Abstract: Automated cold storage unit and systems for storing, monitoring, and maintaining a supply of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical and/or other products in compliance with regulatory requirements are provided. Such units contain an array of independently addressable holding locations for containers with product in one or more controlled temperature zones fitted with temperature sensors. The units include a reader to track product information and status. Product movement within the unit is performed by a computer-controlled robot. A user interface device, preferably in communication with an application service provider to provide remotely managed inventory management and other services, provides users with secure access to the contents of the unit and associated product data and information.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method for determining nucleotides of a bird's W specific chromosome. The method comprises the steps of (a) obtaining a DNA sequence which includes the W specific chromosome from the bird. Then, there is the step of identifying nucleotides of the DNA sequence of the W specific chromosome. The present invention also pertains to a method of determining a sex of a bird, and a method of determining genetic relatedness between two birds. The present invention also pertains to a method for identifying a bird. Moreover, the present invention pertains to a method for determining predictive pairing for the genetic diversity of two birds. In another embodiment, the present invention pertains to a method for determining reproductive competence of a bird. In yet another embodiment, the present invention pertains to a method for predicting reproductive output of two or more birds.

Abstract: A method for determining nucleotides of a ratite's W specific chromosome comprising the steps of obtaining nucleated blood of the ratite. Then there is the step of introducing a desired microsatellite probe to the nucleated blood so the W specific chromosome is indicated. A method for determining the sex of a ratite. The method comprises the steps of obtaining a DNA sequence of the ratite. Then there is the step of identifying the sex of the ratite from the DNA sequence. Additionally, there is a method for identifying a ratite. The method comprises the steps of obtaining a DNA sequence from the ratite. Then there is the step of separating fragments of the DNA sequence by size. Next, there is the step of hybridizing the fragments with desired microsatellite probes. Then there is the step of recording locations of the fragments.