Abstract: In an embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a method of repelling an animal from an object by applying a composition to the object. In some embodiments, the animal is from the felidae species. In some embodiments, the composition includes butanoic acid and 3-Mercapto-3-Methyl Butanol (MMB). In an additional embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a composition for repelling an animal from an object. In some embodiments, the animal is from the felidae species. In some embodiments, the composition includes butanoic acid and MMB.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a self-sprayer device for self-administering an animal product to an animal and providing environmental enrichment to the animal.

Abstract: A composition comprising Quinoline is described for the modification of undesirable or harmful behaviors or other behaviors or physiology in a variety of vertebrate species, as well as methods of using the compositions in vertebrates.

Abstract: Provided herein are maternal neonatal pheromonal agents capable of reducing aggression and improving feeding behavior in a pig. Compositions comprising the pheromonal agents and methods of using the agents to reduce aggression and improve feeding behavior and weight gain in the pig are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for pheromonal compositions and methods of using the compositions for stimulating early onset of estrus in a peri-pubertal suid and methods of improving performance of the peri-pubertal female suid. The composition may comprise at least one steroid hormone and a heterocyclic aromatic compound. The method comprises administering the pheromone composition to the suid for a period of time.

Abstract: Provided herein are maternal neonatal pheromonal agents capable of reducing aggression and improving feeding behavior in a pig. Compositions comprising the pheromonal agents and methods of using the agents to reduce aggression and improve feeding behavior and weight gain in the pig are also provided.

Abstract: A composition comprising Quinoline is described for the modification of undesirable or harmful behaviors or other behaviors or physiology in a variety of vertebrate species, as well as methods of using the compositions in vertebrates.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for pheromonal compositions and methods of using the compositions for stimulating early onset of estrus in a peri-pubertal suid and methods of improving performance of the peri-pubertal female suid. The composition may comprise at least one steroid hormone and a heterocyclic aromatic compound. The method comprises administering the pheromone composition to the suid for a period of time.

Abstract: There is provided an exemplary method of treating weaning piglets to induce weight gain, or to prevent a reduction in rate of weight gain, the method comprising exposing the weaning piglets to a rabbit maternal pheromone having an interomone effect. In an exemplary embodiment, the rabbit maternal pheromone is trans-2-methyl-2-butenal. The method may include the step of applying the rabbit maternal pheromone to a feeder for the weaning piglets. Moreover, the rabbit maternal pheromone may be applied to a feeder (or to the feed) for the weaning piglets at least once during a first week of weaning. Further, the method may include weighing the weaning piglets at intervals to determine a rate of weight gain, and measuring an amount of feed consumed by the weaning piglets to calculate the amount of weight gained per unit of feed consumed.

Abstract: A livestock identification system/method configured to identify individual animals from a pool of livestock is disclosed. The system/method utilizes images of individual animals and determines the identity of a specific animal based on markers extracted from the image of the animal. These markers may then be used to characterize the state of the animal as to weight, health, and other parameters. The system is configured to log these parameters in a temporal database that may be used to determine historical activity of the animal, including but not limited to activity relating to food and/or fluid intake. This historical record in conjunction with analysis of the animal state parameters is used to determine the animal health status and may also be used to determine whether the animal is ready for harvesting.

Abstract: A composition comprising Androstenone is described for the modification of undesirable or harmful stress-related behaviors or other behaviors or physiology in a variety of vertebrate species, as well as methods of using the compositions in vertebrates from a species different than the species in which the Androstenone is a naturally occurring pheromone.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for compositions and methods of stimulating reproductive behavior and reproductive success and productivity in a suid, such as pigs. The composition may comprise at least one steroid hormone and a heterocyclic aromatic compound. The method comprises administering the pheromone composition to the suid for a period of time.

Abstract: There is provided a method of treating a weaning piglet with a cortisol agonist where the method includes administering a dose of the cortisol agonist to the weaning piglet, in a therapeutically effective amount, to cause an increase in body mass as compared to a like weaning but untreated piglet. The cortisol agonist may be dexamethasone. Further, the dose may range from about 0.1 mg/kg body mass to about 1.0 mg/kg of body mass, administered via intra-muscular injection. In a particular exemplary embodiment, the method includes administering a dose of 0.2 mg/kg body mass via intra-muscular injection. The method may include administering a first dose before weaning, and administering a second dose after weaning. Further, the first dose may be administered a day before commencing weaning, and the second dose 3 days after weaning has commenced.

Abstract: A composition comprising Androstenone is described for the modification of undesirable or harmful stress-related behaviors or other behaviors or physiology in a variety of vertebrate species, as well as methods of using the compositions in vertebrates from a species different than the species in which the Androstenone is a naturally occurring pheromone.

Abstract: A livestock identification system/method configured to identify individual animals from a pool of livestock is disclosed. The system/method utilizes images of individual animals and determines the identity of a specific animal based on markers extracted from the image of the animal. These markers may then be used to characterize the state of the animal as to weight, health, and other parameters. The system is configured to log these parameters in a temporal database that may be used to determine historical activity of the animal, including but not limited to activity relating to food and/or fluid intake. This historical record in conjunction with analysis of the animal state parameters is used to determine the animal health status and may also be used to determine whether the animal is ready for harvesting.

Abstract: A livestock identification system/method configured to identify individual animals from a pool of livestock is disclosed. The system/method utilizes images of individual animals and determines the identity of a specific animal based on markers extracted from the image of the animal. These markers may then be used to characterize the state of the animal as to weight, health, and other parameters. The system is configured to log these parameters in a temporal database that may be used to determine historical activity of the animal, including but not limited to activity relating to food and/or fluid intake. This historical record in conjunction with analysis of the animal state parameters is used to determine the animal health status and may also be used to determine whether the animal is ready for harvesting.