Abstract: A production method for animal excrement treatment material and a production device therefor, having: a step in which a raw material is granulized and a granular material is obtained; and a step in which a coating material is coated on the granular material. The step in which the coating material is coated on the granular material has: a step in which the coating material is arranged on the granular material; and a step in which a vibration is applied to the granular material having the coating material arranged thereupon.

Abstract: A system comprising an animal management label, a pedometer, each provided with a transmitter and receiver device, and a smart tag for detecting movements of an animal provided therewith. The system comprises a plurality of readers for wirelessly reading out the label, and a central computer configured for communication with the readers. The system is configured for updating the label. The central computer is configured to supply update data the readers. A random one of the readers transmits the update data when the label is within wireless reading distance. The system comprises recording means for keeping a record of data received by the label. The random one of the readers resumes transmitting update data within, which update data according to the recording means was not yet received by the label.

Abstract: A feeder is provided with a receptacle, an open trough and a bar or plurality of bars, which is adapted to regulate the rate of feed being available to livestock. This feeder encourages livestock to eat in their natural position, ensures that the feed does not irritate the livestock's eyes, and alleviates problems associated with feed falling to the floor.

Abstract: Animal sustenance-dispensing stations described herein may be capable of supplying food or water to animals, of controlling electrical loads that prevent liquid sustenance freeze-up or overheating and other loads that help sanitize the sustenance, that illuminate the station, or that generate sounds; of acquiring and processing data from a variety of sensors both internal and external to the station, and of reporting both raw and processed data. They may also be capable of wirelessly communicating with other stations, or with non-station devices over wireless communication networks to facilitate reporting of sensor and other data, and to support configuration of station controller operational and reporting behavior. Station configurations may facilitate monitoring of video and audio activity of nearby animals, tagged animals visiting the station, weather conditions in the station's vicinity, station food or water supply levels, and other parameters according to the sensors of a given embodiment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transport system (2) and a method for transporting livestock, in particular poultry such as chicks, wherein the transport system comprises a transport compartment (3) with an air entry side and an air exit side, wherein the transport system (2) further comprises a ventilation system (4) for supplying air to the transport compartment (3) at the air entry side, wherein the transport system (2) is provided with positioning elements (30) which are arranged for receiving and holding a plurality of boxes (8) for said livestock in a transport position (V) in the transport compartment (3) between the air entry side and the air exit side of the transport compartment, (2) wherein the positioning elements (30) are arranged to hold and position the boxes (8) in the transport position (V) in which the boxes (8) form a first row (81) and a second row (82) that converge towards each other in a direction from the air entry side towards the air exit side of the transport compartment (3).

Abstract: A system is provided for controlling an aquatic habitat. The system for includes a server, a bridge, and a habitat component. The server includes a database containing information associated with a habitat component. The server also includes a communication interface for transmitting operating data for the habitat component. The bridge has a first communication unit configured to communicate with the server communication interface and transmit the operating data received from the server to the habitat component. The habitat component has a second communication unit for receiving operating data from the bridge.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing and researching aquatic species is provided. The apparatus includes a housing rack for housing a tank. The apparatus further includes one or more dividers for dividing the at least one tank into one or more compartments. The apparatus further includes a collection channel and a downspout in each compartment for draining of water from each compartment. The apparatus further includes one or more lids for covering the one or more compartments.

Abstract: Provided herein is a recombinant non-human mammal having an immune system including human immune cells and having a liver including human liver cells, and methods for producing the same. Also provided are methods of screening a compound for activity in treating hepatitis, comprising: administering a test compound to a recombinant non-human mammal as described herein; and then detecting the presence or absence of said activity in said mammal (e.g., by biochemical assay), said presence of said activity in said mammal indicating that said compound has activity in treating hepatitis. Methods of making fusion cells useful for the production of human monoclonal antibodies are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides transgenic non-human animals and non-human mammalian somatic and germ cells harbouring a human DNA sequence encoding Alzheimer's Disease (AD) derived tau protein, capable of inducing AD pathology in transgenic animals. Alzheimer's tau protein is expressed on specific genetic backgrounds allowing also simulation of different human diseases including hypertension, diabetes, hyper-cholesterolemia, which are associated with neurodegeneration and are considerable risk factors for AD development. Transgenic animals and cells of the present invention exhibit neurofibrillary pathology and may serve as in vivo and also in vitro assay systems for screening and developing therapeutic and preventive substances and also diagnostic markers and probes for tauopathies and AD.

Abstract: Provided is a gene expression system, suitable for expression in an insect, comprising an insect muscle actin pro-moter operably linked to a marker gene, which overcomes or ameliorates one or more of: cost of rearing; amount of handling; errors in identification due to human error or loss of marker by the insect; and health concerns related to the effects of marker powders on workers in mass rearing facilities.

Abstract: A trap for collecting live minnows, the live minnows having a height, the trap incorporating a case having a longitudinally opening longitudinal end; a first plurality of minnow attracting mirrored plates; a plurality of pivoting or fixed joints adapted for interconnecting first plurality of mirrored plates and the case, the joints positioning the first plurality of mirrored plates at the case's longitudinal end and further positioning the first plurality of mirrored plates to form at least a first inwardly extending funnel; a battery powered electric torch alternatively actuated during daylight; a transparent cannister adapted for interconnecting the electric torch and the case, the transparent cannister positioning the electric torch for casting light outwardly from the transparent case; and a pair of suspension brackets connected operatively to the case.

Abstract: A shaft assembly includes a cylindrical body with at least one recessed slot. Each recessed slot has a length aligned with a main axis of the cylindrical body, a width and a depth profile. The shaft assembly also includes at least one tab, each having a base and a fin portion. The base of each tab is adapted to engage a corresponding one of the recessed slots within the length and the width of the recessed slot, and has a base profile to match the depth profile of the recessed slot.

Abstract: An angled frame, bladed weighted novel fishing lure is disclosed in which the blade is designed to oscillate side-to-side during retrieval and is loosely, but securely affixed to an angled frame which enhances extraordinarily enhances hook and hook assembly motion. The frame includes an inferior portion that is connected to a lure stabilizing weighted body and hook receiver and includes forwardly disposed features for attachment of a blade and fishing line.

Abstract: A spinning reel includes a variable gear ratio device provided between a handle and a line guiding rotor. The variable gear ratio device includes outer and inner worm wheels rotatably sleeved on a rotary shaft. The outer worm wheel has a ring of outer gear teeth meshing with a worm. The inner worm wheel is nested in the outer worm wheel and has a ring of inner gear teeth surrounded by the outer gear teeth and meshing with the worm. An adjusting unit enables rotation of the rotary shaft to be transmitted to the worm via a selected one of the outer and inner worm wheels and enables idle rotation of the other one of the outer and inner worm wheels relative to the rotary shaft.

Abstract: The waterproof structure includes a reel body, a spool, a first abutting member, and a second abutting member. The first abutting member includes a first body portion and at least one first annular protrusion. The first body portion abuts with the reel body. The first annular protrusion protrudes from the first body portion. The second abutting member includes a second body portion and at least one second annular protrusion. The second body portion abuts with the spool and is adjacently disposed at a predetermined first waterproof gap from the first annular protrusion. The second annular protrusion protrudes from the second body portion and is adjacently disposed at a predetermined second gap from the first body portion. The first annular protrusion and the second annular protrusion are adjacently disposed with a predetermined second waterproof gap therebetween.

Abstract: An ice depresser device for both clearing ice shavings from an ice hole and pumping dirty water from below such an ice hole. The ice depresser device generally includes a filter disc and a handle extending from the filter disc. The filter disc includes an upper cavity defined by a first flange and a lower cavity defined by a second flange. A plurality of filter openings are included across the body of the filter disc. As the filter disc is pushed downwardly through an ice hole, ice shavings will be pushed downwardly by the lower cavity to be swept away by the undercurrent. Other ice shavings will be pushed upwardly to be retained within the upper cavity by the pump action of the filter disc as it is drawn out of the ice hole. Thus, ice shavings or other debris may be both pushed under the current and removed from the ice hole utilizing the present invention.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder for use on a square tube is made from a single length of stiff wire that is bent to form a top leg and a bottom leg that both embrace and contact the square tube be being bent to grip side walls of the square tube with a middle portion of the fishing rod holder bent to form a forward U-shaped channel with an upward facing opening that a forward portion of a fishing rod rests in and a rearward U-shaped channel with a downward opening that restrains the upward movement of the fishing rod handle.

Abstract: Fishing alarm apparatuses are described herein. One apparatus can include an electrical circuit for receiving power from a power source, a set of contacts that, when they are connected to each other, cause an alarm component to be actuated, a shut off mechanism to turn off the actuated alarm component, a mechanism to turn on a light for illumination of an area around the apparatus, and wherein a fishing line is held between the set of contacts while waiting for an animal to pull on the line and remove it from between the set of contacts and once removed, the set of contacts connect with each other to cause the alarm component to be actuated.

Abstract: This present invention relates to the technical field of a cockroach trap, and provides a vertically collapsible or horizontally collapsible cockroach trap, which includes an upper trap body and a lower trap body that are vertically extensible and retractable and interconnected to each other, where an inner cavity is formed between the upper trap body and the lower trap body, an adhesive sheet used to bond cockroaches, a cockroach attractant, and an anti-adhesion structure used to prevent bonding between the adhesive sheet and an inner wall of the inner cavity are disposed in the inner cavity, and an entrance available for cockroaches to enter the inner cavity is disposed on the upper trap body or the lower trap body. The anti-adhesion structure is applied to the vertically collapsible or horizontally collapsible cockroach trap, which avoids that the upper trap body and the lower trap body are hardly vertically extensible and retractable due to bonding of the adhesive sheet.

Abstract: An environmentally friendly apparatus to attract and kill insect pests is described. The apparatus includes two panels, which could be made from one folded sheet, coupled together to form a housing for a pad containing an insect attractant, e.g. a pheromone. The outer surface of the housing has a plurality of louvered vents for dispersion of the scent from the attractant to the environment thus attracting the insect pest. The apparatus is configured to be capable of being on a fruit tree.

Abstract: A light sequence generation system is provided on human associated aquatic objects such as surfboards, boogie boards, and kayaks to deter shark attacks. Light sources such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) are configured to emit sequences of pulses in arrangements and/or patterns that are unnatural to sharks. Batteries and/or capacitors may be used along with solar panels to power the light sources. The batteries and/or capacitors can also power electromagnetic repellents or may be completely shield to prevent attractant effects. The unnatural light sequence generation system can be used in conjunction with other chemical and electromagnetic repellents.

Abstract: There is disclosed an animal decoy (10) including a hollow base (11) and a cover (12) removably coupled to the base. The base has a lower portion or shell (14) releasably coupled together through latches (28) to define a storage space within the decoy. The cover is made of a flexible material which includes an iridescent cloth material portion. The base shells may be nestable to minimize storage space necessary for the decoys. The lower shell may also be replaced by another lower shell (60) of a different stance or configuration.

Abstract: A method is for the cryopreservation of a (plant) cell, (plant) organelle or (plant) tissue, where the (plant) cell, (plant) organelle or (plant) tissue is encapsulated in a matrix formed of an abiotic material in presence of one or more additives with cryoprotectant effect. The method provides a faster, more effective and cheaper way to cryopreserve biological material.

Abstract: Agrochemical aqueous compositions containing at least one organic, solid agrochemically active ingredient which is insoluble in water and, as dispersing and wetting agent, a water soluble polymer based on one or more ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, from 5% to 55% of the carboxylic groups of said water soluble polymer being esterified with a polyalkoxylated polystyrylphenol.

Abstract: The invention relates to an antibacterial cryogel, its preparation method, and its use for disinfecting water. The invention further relates to an antibacterial porous hydrogel.

Abstract: A concentrated agriculturally active composition is provided, comprising from 5 to 40 wt %, of least one agriculturally active ingredient having a water solubility of at most 1 g/l; at least 20 wt % of at least one cationic surfactant; from 0.1 to 50 wt % of at least one organic solvent, and optionally further agriculturally acceptable additives, wherein the weight ratio of the at least one agriculturally active ingredient to the at least one cationic surfactant is at most 1:2.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of additives in the preparation of crop protection composition spray mixtures, in particular as additives for tank mixtures of specific pesticides according to formula (I), pesticide mixtures and crop protection compositions comprising these pesticides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including peroxyacetic acid and peroxyoctanoic acid and methods for preventing microbial growth in aqueous streams including the step of applying a composition of the invention to the stream. The compositions and methods can control microbial growth in aqueous streams used for transporting or processing food products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition comprising mesotrione and a pyridine herbicide. The invention also relates to methods of controlling the growth of weeds, and to the use of this composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides fibrous composition comprising a soluble or a dispersible N-halamine, for example 1-chloro-2,2,5,5-tetramethyl-4-imidazolidinone (i.e., compound I). Additionally, the disclosure provides methods for producing the fibrous compositions comprising a soluble or a dispersible N-halamine as well as methods for protecting a person from an infection using the fibrous compositions comprising a soluble or a dispersible N-halamine. The compositions and methods according to the present disclosure provide several advantages, such as stability, less time to provide sufficient antimicrobial inactivation, and are inexpensive and require lower amount of active concentrations to be effective.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microbicidal composition in the form of a concentrate and to the use of the composition for the preservation of technical and domestic products, preferred for the preservation of detergents and paints.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microbicidal composition in the form of a concentrate and to the use of the composition for the preservation of technical and domestic products, preferred for the preservation of wet wipes.

Abstract: A method for improving the growth of target plants at a locus is provided, the method comprising applying to the locus a growth-improving amount of compound (I): The method is suitable for improving the growth of a range of target plants, in particular improving the growth of sugarcane, rice, soybeans, oilseed rape and potato crops.

Abstract: The present application relates to the use of known and novel heterocyclic compounds for controlling animal pests, to novel heterocyclic compounds, to processes for preparation thereof and to the use thereof for controlling animal pests.

Abstract: Microparticles containing an ultraviolet light absorbing polymer and 3-iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate (“IPBC”) resist discoloration by sunlight and other ultraviolet light sources. Methods for preparing the microparticles produce polymer-shielded, formaldehyde-free IPBC formulations which resist discoloration and leaching, and are especially useful in water-based applications. The microparticles include a polymer that absorbs light over a range of ultraviolet wavelengths associated with IPBC discoloration. The microparticles may be utilized in paints, stains, stuccoes, adhesives, and plastics, for example.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, comprising: at least one non-crosslinked silicone, and at least one antimicrobial agent dispersed within said silicone, said antimicrobial agent being selected from the group consisting of polymers of ionenes, and of ionic liquids with a molecular mass of less than 1,400 g/mol.

Abstract: The novel active compound combinations comprising 2-[2-(1-chlorocyclopropyl)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxypropyl]-2,4-dihydro-[1,2,4]-triazole-3-thione of the formula and the active compound of groups (1) to (24) listed in the description have very good fungicidal properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides microbe disinfectants, providing: Drug-resistant microbe disinfectants comprising a chlorous acid aqueous solution for inactivating microbes selected from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus; and microbe disinfectants, which are made with acidity when applied to gram-negative microbes and with alkalinity when applied to gram-positive microbes. The microbes comprise at least one species of microbes selected from the group consisting of E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, microbes of genus Bacillus, microbes of genus Paenibacillus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococcus, Salmonella enterica, and periodontal disease microbes. The present invention is usable as a microbe disinfectant that is safe to human body and easy to handle as a microbe disinfectant for pretreatment in food processing and produces chlorous acid that generates little chlorine dioxide.

Abstract: The invention is a method and composition for treating biofilm using a high valency silver ion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a doped or undoped mixed oxide for a composite material, wherein the mixed oxide has the chemical formula of MoxW1-xMyOz, in which there is 0<x<1, 0?y?2 and 2.0?z?3.0 and M denotes a metal ion different from Mo and W and/or NH4+. Within the scope of the method, at least the steps of dissolving and/or suspending at least one molybdenum compound and at least one tungsten compound in at least one liquid medium, mixing the at least one molybdenum compound and the at least one tungsten compound in a predetermined mass ratio and drying the mixture of the at least one molybdenum compound and the at least one tungsten compound are performed. Furthermore, the invention relates to a composite material for producing antimicrobially effective surfaces containing at least one mixed oxide of the chemical formula of MoxW1-xMyOz, in which there is 0<x<1, 0?y?2 and 2.0?z?3.0 and M denotes a metal ion different from Mo and W and/or NH4+.

Abstract: Provided is an antimicrobial glass which can be accommodated in a narrow accommodation space of an antimicrobial water unit for supplying antimicrobial water to a washing tub of a washing machine, and also can effectively suppress an occurrence of black mold or the like in a washing tub and can effectively protect a subject for washing against microbes while suppressing the coloration of the subject. As an antimicrobial glass for exhibiting an antimicrobial effect by releasing silver ions when brought into direct contact with water, when the total amount is 100% by weight, the content of Ag2O has a value within the range of above 5% by weight but less than 10% by weight, the content of P2O5 and CaO has a value within a predetermined range, the content of ZnO has a value of below 10% by weight, the content of K2O, Al2O3, and MgO has a value within a predetermined range, and the antimicrobial glass has a tablet shape with a maximum diameter value in a predetermined range.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising one or more microorganisms and one or more germinants. Further described herein are methods for treating plants, plant parts, soils, with one or more microorganisms and one or more germinants, and compositions thereof.

Abstract: A composite potato chip and pretzel product includes a first layer made from a first dough and a second layer made from a second dough adjacent the first layer. The first dough is a potato dough and the second dough is a wheat dough. Also provided is a method for making a composite potato chip and pretzel product. Potato dough and wheat dough are prepared and passed through first and second sheet rollers, respectively, to produce a composite dough sheet having a potato dough layer adjacent a wheat dough layer. The composite dough sheet is then cut into a plurality of individual composite dough pieces, a layer of a cooker solution is applied on the wheat dough layer to form coated composite dough pieces. The coated composite dough pieces are then baked and subsequently dried to form a plurality of the composite potato chip and pretzel product.

Abstract: An automated scanning and butchering system is disclosed. Said system having a PLC system, a scanning system and a butchering system in data communication. The butchering system comprising a one or more saw assemblies, a conveyor system, a one or more cradles, and a first end and a second end. The one or more saw assemblies are arranged between the first end and the second end of the butchering system. The conveyor system comprises a conveyor comprising the one or more cradles configured to move items from the first end to the second end of the butchering system. The one or more cradles are configured to releaseably receive and hold a target object as the conveyor moves the target object from the first end to the second end of the butchering system. The scanning system comprising a one or more scanners.

Abstract: A system for processing carcass parts includes an overhead conveyor and a saw module comprising supporting means for interacting with a lower end portion of each incoming carcass part, the supporting means adjusting an angular position of the carcass parts as a result of the carcass parts resting at least partly on the supporting means while being conveyed by the overhead conveyor. A positioning conveyor having a plurality of spaced-apart positioning pair structures arranged below the overhead conveyor and adjacent to the supporting means receives the carcass parts from the supporting means. Each carcass part is guided into a predetermined position within the positioning pair structures and cut at a predetermined position, e.g. defined by a 360° cut through skin and muscle structures of each of the carcass parts.

Abstract: Poultry carcasses are chilled rapidly when exposed to a flow of gaseous air at a temperature in the range from about ?50° C. to about ?120° C. for a period of time in the range from about 1 s to about 60 s. The flow is directed over and into the body cavity of the carcasses. The carcasses are orientated in the flow such that the sternum of each carcass faces downstream. One advantage of the process is that the number of viable microorganisms present on the carcasses is reduced significantly while avoiding freeze-damage to the carcasses.

Abstract: A ecological vegetable preservation method and an ecological vegetable preservation and growing case. The method includes circularly supplying a nutrient solution to a vegetable in a thermal insulation case body, and regulating temperature, humidity and/or illumination in the thermal insulation case body, so that the vegetable in the thermal insulation case body stays in a growth-retarded state or a slow growth state. Application of the present method and ecological vegetable preservation and growing case allows the growth state of the vegetable to be controlled, thus ensuring to the greatest extent the freshness of the vegetable.

Abstract: A method for maturing a rosaceous fruit after harvest, characterized by maturing a rosaceous fruit in an oxygen-loaded atmosphere; a method for storing a rosaceous fruit, a method for increasing ester production, or a method for increasing lactone production, a method for producing a fruit matured after harvest, having the same characteristics as the above characteristics; and a fruit matured after harvest obtained by these methods; a processed product using the fruit; a method for producing a fruit liqueur using the fruit; and a fruit liqueur obtained by the method. According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a fruit that is matured after harvest which is more excellent in aroma. In addition, a fruity fruit liqueur can be provided by using the fruits that are matured after harvest.

Abstract: Portable reusable fermenter for easy preparation of homemade kefir with use of kefir grains restrained in the plastic chamber submerged in the milk. Chamber has large number of halls for easy access of milk to kefir grains. The size of halls is significantly smaller that the size of kefir grains in order to keep grains inside chamber but big enough for free access to milk. Portable fermenter with the same set of grains is reusable. Drinking of kefir can be done through plastic straw without of separation of grains and ready kefir.

Abstract: A process for preparing a low-lactose or lactose free mammalian milk product comprises the steps of enzymatically hydrolysing the lactose present in mammalian milk, diluting the milk with a lactose-reduced liquid, and adding one or more of a protein, a mineral, a vitamin, a gum, a starch, a stabiliser, and/or an emulsifier to the milk.