Abstract: The present invention provides methods of producing biologically active recombinant bFSH and methods of increasing reproduction in mammals, particularly bovine, using recombinant bFSH. Also provided are methods of producing single chain recombinant bFSH. The recombinant bFSH of the present invention increases superovulation, embryo development, and reproductive efficiency in cattle and other ungulates.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of producing biologically active recombinant bFSH and methods of increasing reproduction in mammals, particularly bovine, using recombinant bFSH. Also provided are methods of producing single chain recombinant bFSH. The recombinant bFSH of the present invention increases superovulation, embryo development, and reproductive efficiency in cattle and other ungulates.

Abstract: A method and system for automatically designing fire systems for a specific building. The system includes a computing system and an input terminal for a designer to communicate with the computing system. The computing system also includes a graphics module for generating graphical representations of components of the fire system. The computing system also includes a database for storing data on components of the fire system. The designer, through the input terminal, selects specific components and locations of the components. The computing system then automatically gathers and calculates the fire alarm system data, to include riser diagrams, cost estimates, signaling diagrams, component specifications, bill of materials, voltage loss charts, battery back up calculations, submittal letters, table of contents and all other information required to be included within a formal submittal package to an authority having jurisdiction.

Abstract: The present artificial insemination instrument may include a single use, hollow, elongate, metal pipette and a single disposable syringe that is not toxic to bovine sperm. The apparatus is used with any type of diluent that is not toxic to bovine sperm. In various embodiments, a technician may use non-sorted reduced sperm count semen straws from a bull stud, cut an unsorted semen straw into several pieces to use one piece at a time per cow, thaw one straw and mix the non-sorted semen with diluent, or use reduced sperm count semen straws filled with sex sorted semen by the manufacturer. A procedure is disclosed to use the artificial insemination instrument, reduced sperm count semen from any of the aforementioned sources, a non-toxic syringe, and a diluent to achieve conception rates at least as good as conventional prior art device and procedure conception rates.