Abstract: Provided herein are processes for the preparation of treated seeds. Generally, the processes described herein comprise contacting a seed with a liquid seed treatment composition, thereby producing a wetted seed. The processes further comprise contacting the wetted seed with a dry powder comprising an effect pigment, thereby producing a treated seed having a coating comprising the effect pigment. In some instances, the treated seeds may exhibit an attractive visual appearance and good flowability through manufacturing, distribution, and planting equipment.

Abstract: Provided herein are processes for the preparation of treated seeds. Generally, the processes described herein include providing seeds in a seed treatment apparatus. The seeds are contacted with a liquid seed treatment, thereby producing wetted seeds. The wetted seeds are dried simultaneously with the application of the liquid seed treatment.

Abstract: Provided herein are processes for the preparation of treated seeds. Generally, the processes described herein comprise contacting a seed with a liquid seed treatment composition, thereby producing a wetted seed. The processes further comprise contacting the wetted seed with a dry powder comprising an effect pigment, thereby producing a treated seed having a coating comprising the effect pigment. In some instances, the treated seeds may exhibit an attractive visual appearance and good flowability through manufacturing, distribution, and planting equipment.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to devices for detection estrus-state and/or non-pregnancy in mammals and methods for using the same. The device and/or methods may be of particular use in cattle. The devices disclosed include at least a housing of a size, shape, and outer surface quality permitting it to be securely maintained within a mammals vagina. The housing has at least one interior space for installation of instrument(s) for measuring, intra-vaginally, at least on indicia of estrus (heat) or non-pregnancy, converting the resulting measurement into a signal or signals (electronic or otherwise). The device also comprises a signal transmitting means and, optionally, a remote receiving station capable of interpreting the signal(s).

Abstract: Tail-mounted devices and methods for securing an object in an animal's, preferably a cow's, vagina, the device typically comprising a first and second tail anchor or ring, and a tether attached to the first tail anchor. The invention is most suited for and capable of attachment to a housing or object that is inserted into the cow's vagina. The purpose of the disclosed devices and methods is to hold an object resident in the vagina for an extended periods of time, including periods of 14 days or longer.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an apparatus and a method for monitoring, in vivo, the ruminal pH of an animal. The apparatus has an external aspect at the outside of the animal, an indwelling ruminal aspect; and an intermediate aspect between the external and indwelling aspects. The indwelling aspect further has a pH sensor; and the external aspect further having a housing and a means for storing data from the pH sensor in said housing. The apparatus may further comprise a means for transmitting signals corresponding to the pH data collected and a means for receiving said signals. The method of monitoring, in vivo, the pH of the rumen of an animal includes installing any of the embodiments of the apparatus to the animal and taking a plurality of measurements of the pH from the apparatus, and transmitting signals corresponding to said measurements to a receiving device.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to devices for detection estrus-state and/or non-pregnancy in mammals and methods for using the same. The device and/or methods may be of particular use in cattle. The devices disclosed include at least a housing of a size, shape, and outer surface quality permitting it to be securely maintained within a mammals vagina. The housing has at least one interior space for installation of instrument(s) for measuring, intra-vaginally, at least on indicia of estrus (heat) or non-pregnancy, converting the resulting measurement into a signal or signals (electronic or otherwise). The device also comprises a signal transmitting means and, optionally, a remote receiving station capable of interpreting the signal(s).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to tail-mounted devices and methods for securing an object in an animal's, preferably a cow's, vagina, the device typically comprising a first and second tail anchor or ring, and a tether attached to the first tail anchor. The invention is most suited for and capable of attachment to a housing or object that is inserted into the cow's vagina. The purpose of the disclosed devices and methods is to hold an object resident in the vagina for an extended periods of time, including periods of 14 days or longer.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an apparatus and a method for monitoring, in vivo, the ruminal pH of an animal. The apparatus has an external aspect at the outside of the animal, an indwelling ruminal aspect; and an intermediate aspect between the external and indwelling aspects. The indwelling aspect further has a pH sensor; and the external aspect further having a housing and a means for storing data from the pH sensor in said housing. The apparatus may further comprise a means for transmitting signals corresponding to the pH data collected and a means for receiving said signals. The method of monitoring, in vivo, the pH of the rumen of an animal includes installing any of the embodiments of the apparatus to the animal and taking a plurality of measurements of the pH from the apparatus, and transmitting signals corresponding to said measurements to a receiving device.

Abstract: A method for producing lysocellin in bead form comprises:(a) cultivating a lysocellin-producing microorganism in an aqueous nutrient-containing fermentation broth under lysocellin-producing conditions;(b) adding a base or inorganic phosphate to the fermentation broth within about the first 24 hours of the beginning of the fermentation in an amount sufficient to ensure that the lysocellin is produced in the form of a cation salt of lysocellin;(c) providing a lipid to the fermentation broth such that the lipid is present in the broth in a sufficient amount to form discrete beads with the lysocellin in the fermentation broth; and(d) separating the beads from the broth.

Abstract: A method for recovering a recombinant protein from a protein solution containing high molecular weight containing proteins by directly adding amine or quaternary ammonium compounds to the solution in amounts sufficient to selectively precipitate the high molecular weight protein contaminants.The high molecular weight precipitates are removed and the solution is further processed to remove low molecular weight contaminating proteins and other non-protein contaminants. The recombinant protein is subsequently recovered and further processed to produce a protein composition suitable for its intended use.

Abstract: A method for recovering a recombinant protein from a protein solution containing high molecular weight contaminating proteins by directly adding a flocculant to the solution in amounts sufficient to selectively precipitate the high molecular weight protein contaminants is disclosed.The high molecular weight precipitates are removed and the solution is further processed to remove low molecular weight contaminating proteins and other non-protein contaminants. The recombinant protein is subsequently recovered and further processed to produce a protein composition suitable for its intended use.

Abstract: An aqueous medium having dispersed therein hydrophobic, polyether antibiotic-containing droplets, is mixed to cause the droplets to collide with each other and coalesce to form agglomerates which are separable from the medium.

Abstract: A method of producing pure and dense amorphous fused synthetic silica. Silica of desired purity is wet pelletized or agglomerated to form particles having an average particle size of between about 5 and 2500 microns. These particles are calcined to volatilize impurities and increase density to at least about 0.9 g/cm.sup.3. Calcined particles are classified by size or reduced in size if desired or needed by grinding in such a way that the purity of the product is maintained.

Abstract: A method of producing a high purity silica powder which can be fused to form transparent, bubble-free particles. An ammonium fluosilicate solution is purified preliminarily by removing colloidal-sized silica onto which impurities in the solution have been adsorbed. The high purity powder is produced by ammoniation of an unsaturated aqueous solution of ammonium fluosilicate. Silica powder produced is filtered, washed, and dried before fusion. Additional pre-fusion treatments such as washing, hydrothermal leaching, calcination, and a combination thereof, may be utilized to ensure that the concentration of volatile material is low.

Abstract: High purity fused silica particles are made by heating relatively low density silica flour in a high temperature flame. The silica flour feed rate, flame temperature, and collection zone temperature are adjusted to produce an aggregate of surface-bonded fused silica particles. The aggregate is shaped like a honeycomb and can be ground autogenously without introducing impurities into the final product.

Abstract: A pelletized feed supplement is supplied which effectively increases productivity of animals fed high acid producing diets. The pelletized feed supplement can also be used to neutralize stomach acid of humans and to maintain a proper electrolyte balance. A method is taught of producing the pelletized feed supplement which results in a buffering agent which is dissolved gradually, and has a high buffering capacity.

Abstract: A pelletized feed supplement is supplied which effectively increases productivity of animals fed high acid producing diets. The pelletized feed supplement can also be used to neutralize stomach acid of humans and to maintain a proper electrolyte balance. A method is taught of producing the pelletized feed supplement which results in a buffering agent which is dissolved gradually, and has a high buffering capacity.

Abstract: A new froth flotation collecting agent and an improved flotation process for beneficiating silica-containing ores, particularly phosphate ores, are provided. In the process, silica particles are selectively separated, by froth flotation, as a froth phase from mineral particles, particularly phosphate particles, remaining in an aqueous concentrate phase in the presence of a silica-activating ion and a mixed collecting agent containing an anionic collector and a cationic collector.

Abstract: The amount of carbonate mineral impurities is reduced in aqueous phosphate rock slurry by (a) conditioning the slurry with an effective amount of CO.sub.2, (b) adding an effective amount of an anionic collector to the slurry and (c) subjecting the slurry to a froth flotation process whereby the carbonate mineral impurities are concentrated in the froth. The CO.sub.2 acts to depress flotation of phosphate minerals relative to the carbonate mineral impurities.