Abstract: Embodiments include in response to monitoring a processor during operation, detecting a first number of throttling amounts in the processor, determining that the first number of throttling amounts fulfills a first condition regarding a throttling amounts threshold, and modifying a voltage level of the processor by a first amount. Embodiments include in response to modifying the voltage level of the processor by the first amount, detecting a second number of throttling amounts in the processor, determining that the second number of throttling amounts fulfills a second condition regarding the throttling amounts threshold, and modifying the voltage level of the processor by a second amount.

Abstract: Embodiments include in response to monitoring a processor during operation, detecting a first number of core recovery events in the processor, determining that the first number of core recovery events fulfills a first condition for the first core recovery events threshold, and modifying a value of at least one droop sensor parameter of the processor by a first amount. The at least one droop sensor parameters affects a sensitivity to a voltage droop. In response to modifying the value of the droop sensor parameter by the first amount, a second number of core recovery events is detected in the processor. It is determined that the second number of core recovery events fulfills a second condition for a second core recovery events threshold, and the value of the at least one droop sensor parameter is modified by a second amount.

Abstract: A method of providing an indication of pH levels in an animal can alternatively be used to provide an indication of stress in an animal. Since pH and temperature are related to ultimate meat quality, the method of the invention may also be used to provide an indication of ultimate meat quality. In the method, periodic measurements are obtained corresponding to the body temperature of the animal. An algorithm is applied to the measurements obtained. The algorithm cumulatively takes account of variations of body temperature over time. The results of the algorithm are compared to a per-determined threshold. Alternatively, the results of the algorithm may be compared with a standard to provide a quantitative indication of pH, stress or meat tenderness. A system for providing an indication of meat quality/stress levels or pH levels in an animal is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for promoting production gains in animals, and of enhancing the efficacy of therapeutic agents. The gains are achieved through reduction in stress, including through the use of antistress agents. Compositions comprising therapeutic agents such as anthelmintics, and antistress agents are provided.

Abstract: A hapten-linker-large group conjugate for use in a rapid assay, wherein the assay is kinetic-based not approaching equilibrium, the hapten-linker-large group conjugate being of the general formula: X—W—Y-Z wherein: X is a hapten; W is an optional thioether or ether group;Y is a linker of 10 or more atoms in length; and Z is a large group of sufficient size to provide steric hindrance with respect to the binding of X to a ligand in the absence of Y. Also provided are processes for the production of the conjugates, assay methods and kits. The assays of the invention utilising conjugates of the invention [(5)-OVA] provide a better sensitivity than the same assays with conjugates with shorter linkers [(2)-OVA and 3-OVA].

Abstract: A transudate extraction device (1) for non-invasive extraction of transudate through a target area of a skin barrier of an organism subjected to sufficient ultrasonic energy from a generator (2) to induce transudation therethrough, the device including at least: a contacting means (3) for contacting said target area to receive transudate therefrom, a transudate collection chamber (6) in open communication with said contacting means to receive transudate therefrom, circulating means for circulating transudate within said collection chamber by, for example having a fluid flow (12) through an inlet port (8) and out an outlet port (9) to thereby create and maintain a concentration gradient through the skin of a said test subject, said collection chamber having a discharge opening (9) through which exudate collected therein can be discharged.