Abstract: A safety valve arrangement and method, having an upstream block valve, a downstream block valve, and a pressure monitored galley between the upstream valve and the downstream valve.

Abstract: A teatcup and a cartridge insertable into a connector of the teatcup to be attached to the teat of an animal to be milked are disclosed. The cartridge includes an elongated sleeve, having an upper end section and a lower end section, and a teatcup liner pre-mounted in the elongated sleeve. The teatcup liner includes an upper end portion located at the upper end section, a lower end portion located at the lower end section, and a barrel portion extending between the upper end portion and the lower end portion. The elongated sleeve includes three separate primary hook members provided circumferentially after each other on an outer surface of the elongated sleeve. Each primary hook member has a lower slide surface sloping upwardly and outwardly, and an upper hook surface extending inwardly.

Abstract: A teat dip fluid manifold and methods for distributing teat dip fluids, and including redundant valve sets and pressure monitoring between valve pairs to determine valve condition.

Abstract: The present application is directed to an environmental control system for an agricultural animal housing facility. This system includes a plurality of air handling systems configured to deliver supply air to an agricultural animal housing facility, wherein each air handling system is configured to receive a portion of fresh air and a portion of recirculated internal air, and wherein each air handling system is configured to mix the fresh air and internal air and provide the resultant mixture to the agricultural animal housing facility as supply air. The plurality of air handling systems are configured to regulate a proportion of fresh air to internal air in response to an internal temperature of the agricultural animal housing facility.

Abstract: In one aspect, a disposable liner for a litter box is provided. The liner includes a base comprising a first end edge, a second end edge opposite the first end edge, a first seam edge, and a second seam edge opposite the first seam edge. The first seam edge and the second seam edge extend between the first end edge and the second end edge. The liner also includes a first side wall coupled to the base at the first end edge, a second side wall coupled to the base at the second end edge, a first end wall coupled to the base at the first seam edge, and a second end wall coupled to the base at the second seam edge. The first end wall comprises an integrally formed first gusset, and the second end wall comprises an integrally formed second gusset.

Abstract: A guide frame extends along an aligned row of multilevel cages and mounting scrapers fit within a floor space between cage supports in a debris removal system in a poultry barn to be guided during advancing and retracting of the guide frames by pulling cables attached to each ends of the guide frames. Spaced pivoted scrapers are mounted extending between the sides of the guide frame which scrapers are positioned vertically when the guide frame is advanced to push debris forwardly along the floor areas between the cage supports but swing up when the guide frame is pulled back to move over collected debris. The debris is moved step by step along the guide frame by reciprocation of the scrapers mounted on the guide frame past the end of the row of cages and into a debris receiving discharge.

Abstract: A foldable and expandable pet carrier bag. The foldable and expandable pet carrier bag includes a pet carrier bag body, the pet carrier bag body is provided with a first pet door, the pet carrier bag body has a back part, the back part is provided with a foldable expanding part. The expanding part includes a top wall, a bottom wall, a left side wall, a right side wall and a front side wall. The left side wall and the right side wall are folded toward the inner portion of the expanding part, respectively. The bottom wall and the front side wall that overlapped on the surface of the bottom wall are swung and overlapped on the top wall. The pet carrier bag is easy to fold, after being folded, the bottom wall of the expanding part fixed on the pet carrier bag body forms a back cushion.

Abstract: A pet bed covering system is disclosed. The system may include a pet bed and a pet bed cover. A pet bed cover may have an outer sleeve that wraps about the pet bed with attachment features whereby the pet bed cover may be retained in position about the pet bed. The outer sleeve may have a pet opening edge whereby a pet may enter and exit from the pet bed. In this manner, the pet may be kept warm while resting on the pet bed.

Abstract: A pet-treat dispenser is provided. The pet-treat dispenser may comprise a hopper, a loading mechanism, and a lower casing. The hopper may comprise a locking mechanism. The lower casing may comprise at least one operating status diode, camera, and sensor.

Abstract: An apparatus engageable with a container of pet food for preparing the pet food includes a water source, a water pump, and a water heater. The water pump causes a first amount of water to flow to the heater where the first amount is heated and then causes the heated first amount to flow into the pet food whereby the pet food is heated to a first temperature and moistened to a first moistness level. A timer monitors a first steeping period after the first amount has flowed into the pet food, then the water pump causes a second amount of water to flow to the heater. The second amount then flows into the pet food. The second amount is heated such that the pet food obtains a second temperature cooler than the first temperature and moistened to a second moistness level moister than the first moisture level.

Abstract: A horse safety assembly includes a blanket that is draped over an animal. The blanket is comprised of an electrically conductive material. An insulator is coupled to the blanket and the insulator rests on the animal when the blanket is positioned on the animal. The insulator is comprised of an electrically insulating material. A plurality of straps is provided and each of the straps is coupled to the blanket. Each of the straps is selectively matable to each other to retain the blanket on the animal. A shock unit is coupled to the blanket and the shock unit is in electrical communication with the blanket. The shock unit delivers an electrical shock to an attacker when the attacker attacks the animal. In this way the attacker is repelled from the animal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel pet dog toy wherein the toy is comprised of a reusable outer casing, which may be configured to be shaped like a traditional pet dog toy (e.g. bone, ball, animal, pet dog bed/blanket etc.) or resembling a human item (e.g., sock, shirt, shoes, etc.), or any other related item, wherein any item of the appropriate size containing a human's scent can be inserted into the toy to stimulate the pet dog to play with the toy, combat separation anxiety and destructive chewing habits.

Abstract: Provided is a playing device which includes a spherical playing device body having a hollow interior, having a plurality of emission holes and one coupling hole on a surface thereof, and configured to be rolled and rotated by a pet, a core coupled to the interior of the playing device body through the coupling hole and having a plurality of vent holes on a surface thereof, a melody generating unit installed in the interior of the core and configured to generate a melody when the playing device is rolled and rotated, a light generating unit installed in the interior of the core and configured to generate light when the playing device is rolled and rotated, and a control unit installed in the interior of the core and configured to detect an impact generated when the playing device is rotated to operate the melody generating unit and the light generating unit.

Abstract: A novel animal training apparatus and method for relieving various emotional and psychological issues in animals in captivity, including separation anxiety, boredom, depression and keeping the animal intellectually engaged by attempting to obtain a food treat from inside the animal training apparatus.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for remote interaction with a subject in an environment. The device has audio-visual recording and transmitting functionality to provide an operator at a remote location with an audio-visual feed of the environment near the device. The device also has a light emission component which the operator controls and which projects light onto a surface in the environment in the vicinity of the device. The systems, devices, and methods provide operators with the ability to control the positions of the light emission by tracking movement at a remote device at the remote location.

Abstract: A pet treat toy in the shape of a dumbbell including a spherical or cylindrical body portion flanked by disc-shaped first and second enlarged members. The enlarged members are of a greater diameter than the body portion; consequently, the enlarged members keep the body portion a distance off the ground. Each enlarged member includes a concave surface with an outermost edge that contacts the ground if the toy is upended. An opening defined in one of the body portion and concave surface is in communication with the body portion's interior cavity. Treats loaded into the cavity through the opening are kept from contacting the ground because the opening is maintained a distance off the ground by the larger diameter enlarged members or because the opening is recessed relative to the outermost edge of the enlarged member's concave surface that defines the opening.

Abstract: A method of constructing a pet nail clipper is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises: receiving a disposable receptacle filled with a styptic substance; and coupling a sidewall of the disposable receptacle to an inside edge of an opening in a bracket extending from the pet nail clipper; wherein the receptacle is comprised of a cup and a lid and the lid is made with a rubber or silicone and has an entrance into an interior of the receptacle.

Abstract: A collar-mounted location sensor and stimulation unit includes a body. Quick-mount retention clips extend from the body superior and inferior lateral edges, bend in a 90 degree angle towards the center, and extend toward each other for a short distance before terminating. A flexible collar is pinched between the quick-mount clips, then released to expand within the space between retention clips and the ends of the body. A generally planar stimulation unit and impedance-based fur detector in combination protect the animal from harmful stimulation. At least one sensory stimulator is configured to provide at least one of auditory, kinesthetic, and visual stimulation responsive to an output of a location sensor. An electrode cover in a first disabling position electrically isolates the plurality of stimulation electrodes from animal, and in a second enabling position permits electrical engagement between the plurality of stimulation electrodes and a fur of the animal.

Abstract: An electronic latching device having a solenoid, latch, locking piece, and a pivot arm. One end of the pivot arm is connected to the solenoid actuator and the other end is connected to the locking piece. Upon electronic activation, the solenoid actuator moves in a lateral direction, which causes the end of the pivot arm connected to the actuator to move in the same direction. This movement causes the pivot arm to pivot about the pivot point, resulting in the movement of the opposite end of the pivot arm to move in a second and opposite direction. This movement of the second end of the pivot arm in the second direction causes the locking piece to move in the same second direction, unlocking the device and allowing for the latch to freely move to an open position.

Abstract: A method for evaluating a motion related parameter of a horse, the method may include generating, by multiple sensing units attached to multiple legs of the horse, sensor information; transmitting the sensor information; receiving, by a remote computer, the sensor information; and evaluating, by the remote computer, the motion related parameter of the horse by applying, on the sensor information, a machine learning process trained on a training set that comprises (a) sensor information that represent a desired motion related parameter and (b) sensor information that represents deviations from the desired motion related parameter.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a management apparatus capable of capturing a position of a specific individual satisfying a predetermined condition. [Solving Means] A management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a control unit. The control unit extracts, on the basis of first information that is generated by a sensor device worn by an individual and is related to a living body of the individual, a specific individual satisfying a predetermined condition, and generates, on the basis of position information related to a position of the specific individual, search information for causing a mobile object to move to the position of the specific individual.

Abstract: A temperature monitoring device for an animal such as a horse including a housing including a body, and a base with an aperture; a temperature sensor at least partly extending through the aperture; wireless communication for transmitting temperature measurements to a mobile device; wherein the base is provided with first attachment for attaching the base to the animal such that the temperature sensor contacts the animal; and the body is provided with second attachment to secure the body to the base via the first attachment.

Abstract: This invention provides a highly safe beekeeping member that is capable of effectively suppressing the infestation and reproduction of mites, and is excellent in breeding honeybees, and provides a method for producing the beekeeping member. The beekeeping member of the present invention comprises an anti-mite component comprising platinum particles and metal particles other than platinum particles, whereby the beekeeping member is highly safe, is capable of effectively suppressing the infestation and reproduction of mites, and is excellent in breeding honeybees. The method for producing the beekeeping member comprises the step of immersing a base material in a liquid anti-mite agent containing platinum particles and metal particles other than platinum particles.

Abstract: A lawn mower plow or accessory warning device for diverting and saving honey bees and other endangered insects. The device components include a plate for removably securing the warning device to the mower deck; a manner for removably connecting and securing the plate to the deck; a warning emitter; and a way for securing a warning emitter to the plate Alternative mechanical designs and light, sound, electro-magnetic force and spray devices are shown as alternative embodiments. The warning device alerts the pollinating bees of the oncoming mower so the bees can survive by flying away and averting their demise by the mower. Alternative devices for warning are sound, light, smoke, spray and Electro Magnetic force/pulse generators placed with the mowers.

Abstract: Aquarium cleaning device and method, wherein the device may comprise a body adapted to be held for the cleaning of an aquarium. The body is configured to receive a barrel member at an end of the body, which defines an opening into the body. The barrel member may be inserted into an aquarium and has a hollow center which permits receipt of water or debris from the aquarium. The barrel member may be adapted to receive a variety of cleaning accessories. The cleaning accessories may be of various shapes such that they permit for the same device to be able to access and clean in and around different areas of the aquarium and/or with improved suction. In addition, at least portion of the barrel and/or an accessory may be flexible to facilitate cleaning of difficult to reach areas of aquarium.

Abstract: A method of increasing the probability of breeding swine via a lighting system with a programmable timing device. The lighting system is programmed to present differing photoperiods such that the amount of light observed by a swine every day or week gradually decreases, mimicking a seasonal change, typically from summer to fall. As a result, swine psychologically and physiologically believe that seasons are changing resulting in increased probability of breeding for the swine.

Abstract: It is revealed that an organ such as pancreas can be regenerated by utilizing a fact that the deficiency of an organ is complemented by injecting an induced pluripotent stem cell (iPS cell) into a developed blastocyst in a blastocyst complementation method. Thus, the present invention has solved the above-described object. This provides a method for producing a target organ, using an iPS cell, in a living body of a non-human mammal having an abnormality associated with a lack of development of the target organ in a development stage, the target organ produced being derived from a different individual mammal that is an individual different from the non-human mammal.

Abstract: Mice, tissues, cells, and genetic material are provided that comprise a humanized heavy chain immunoglobulin locus, a humanized light chain locus that expresses a universal light chain, and a gene encoding an ADAM6 or ortholog or homolog or functional fragment thereof. Mice are provided that express humanized heavy chains comprising human variable domains, and that express humanized light chains comprising human variable domains wherein the light chains are derived from no more than one, or no more than two, light chain V and J or rearranged V/J sequences. Fertile male mice that express antibodies with universal light chains and humanized heavy chains are provided. Methods and compositions for making bispecific binding proteins are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides genetically modified non-human animals that express chimeric human/non-human MHC I and MHC II polypeptides and/or human or humanized ?2 microglobulin polypeptide, as well as embryos, cells, and tissues comprising the same. Also provided are constructs for making said genetically modified animals and methods of making the same. Methods of using the genetically modified animals to study various aspects of human immune system are provided.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an egg collecting device for black soldier flies and its oviposition plate set, comprising at least two oviposition plates which can be reused; the oviposition plates are positioned in an overlapping manner, and a gap is provided between surfaces of adjacent oviposition plates for the oviposition of black soldier flies. The egg collecting device for black soldier flies comprises a box containing oviposition-inducing material, a screen board, and the oviposition plate mentioned above; the box containing oviposition-inducing material is covered with the screen board, and the oviposition plate set is provided on the screen board. The present invention could simulate an oviposition environment according to the oviposition habits of black soldier flies, and it better induces of the oviposition of black soldier flies, providing a good foundation for large-scale, commercial oviposition of black soldier flies.

Abstract: Variable-scale, modular, easily manufacturable, energy efficient, reliable, and computer operated Insect Production Superstructure Systems (IPSS) may be used to produce insects for human and animal consumption, and for the extraction and use of lipids for applications involving medicine, nanotechnology, consumer products, and chemical production with minimal water, feedstock, and environmental impact. An IPSS may comprise modules including feedstock mixing, enhanced feedstock splitting, insect feeding, insect breeding, insect collection, insect grinding, pathogen removal, multifunctional flour mixing, and lipid extraction. An IPSS may be configured to be constructed out of a plurality of containerized modules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for preventing a fish hook from snagging on the bottom, the device comprising: an eye insertion part (100) made from a soft material having an excellent elasticity, such that a hook eye (11) to which a fishing line (20) is tied is inserted therein; a line guide part (110) through which the fishing line (20) passes, and which is made from the same material as that of the eye insertion part (100), maintains, at the upper end of the eye insertion part (100), a state of being bent in an “inverted L” shape and is stretched so as to form a “straight” shape in conjunction with the eye insertion part (100) when a hookset is performed with the fishing line (20); and a snagging prevention piece (200) of which both ends (210) maintain a state, in which the both ends thereof are opened into a “V” shape over the hook point (13) of a fish hook (10) hooked into the eye insertion part (100), at both side surfaces of a front edge part (120) at which the eye insertion part (100) and th

Abstract: The oscillating fishing lure is a fishing lure comprising a jig having a body with a longitudinal axis, an uppermost surface, a rearward surface, at least one hook, said first hook including a shank and a hook end, said shank being surrounded by and protruding rearwardly from said body, and said hook end being spaced rearwardly behind said rearward surface of said body along said longitudinal axis of said body; a blade having an edge proximal said jig body; and a joining mechanism placed between said body and said blade, wherein at least a first portion of the joining mechanism is mechanically affixed to said body and at least one other portion is mechanically coupled to said blade, whereby retrieval of the lure causes the blade to oscillate. The oscillating-blade action imparts a natural swimming motion to the lure, emulating prey species movements.

Abstract: A fishing rod that includes an elongated, tapered rod blank at least a portion of which is quadrilateral in cross section, the quadrilateral portion of the rod blank diminishing in cross-sectional area toward a tip end of the rod blank, the quadrilateral portion of the rod blank comprising a sandwich-structured composite of a core disposed between facings, the core less dense than the facings, the quadrilateral portion of rod blank less stiff in a casting direction than transverse to the casting direction; fishing line guides mounted at intervals along the length of the rod blank; a reel seat mounted at the base end of the rod blank; and a handle mounted at the base end of the rod blank adjacent to the reel seat.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel is provided that basically includes a reel main body, a spool, a clutch operating member and a first barrier portion. The reel main body has a first side plate and a second side plate. The second side plate is disposed at a distance from the first side plate in an axial direction. The clutch operating member is movably supported on the reel main body in a vertical direction between the first side plate and the second side plate behind the spool. The clutch operating member switches between a transmitting and disconnecting of a rotational force to the spool. The first barrier portion is provided on one of the clutch operating member and the reel main body. The first barrier portion prevents the fishing line from entering between the clutch operating member and the first side plate of the reel main body.

Abstract: A meshed state between a drive gear and a pinion gear can be maintained with high accuracy, and rigidity of a reel body is increased. Entry of dust and water between a side opening portion and a lid member is prevented and tangling of a fishing line is avoided. A fishing spinning reel includes a lid member closing a side opening portion provided in a body and a handle shaft is rotatably supported by at least the lid member. A female screw portion is provided on the side opening portion, and a male screw portion is provided on the lid member. There are provided a drive gear, a pinion gear meshed with the drive gear, a front bearing rotatably supporting a front portion of the pinion gear, and a rear bearing rotatably supporting a rear portion thereof.

Abstract: A fishing rig storage device that is removably insertable into a receiving slot incorporated in at least one of a dividing wall or an interior surface of a tackle container is illustrated and described. The fishing rig storage device includes a mounting tab having quartered sections and a plurality of notches formed along a perimeter. Each quartered section includes at least one of the plurality of notches. A fishing rig having a hook assembly, a line, and a tail is secured to the mounting tab by securing the hook assembly to a first notch, selectively wrapping the line around the plurality of notches, and securing the tail to a slit extending from the perimeter. The line is preferably arranged around the mounting tab to minimize catching or snagging of the line on the hook assembly when the line is unwrapped from the mounting tab.

Abstract: A tackle box comprising a body and lid configured such that when the body and lid are closed, the combination forms a cavity sized and shaped for housing one or more rollers or spindles. The rollers have one or more compartments for storing fishing equipment, and a user can manipulate user controls to rotate the spindles and thereby cause different compartments to become accessible to the user when the tackle box is open.

Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to device that use a Spectrum Modulated Frequency controlled LED source that strongly attracts a selected target insect or insect population to a trapping and/or killing system to facilitate the capture or disposal of selected genus of flying insects while limiting the attraction of other flying insects.

Abstract: An insect trap including a main body having a suction fan, a first light emitting module mount disposed above the main body, a first light emitting module disposed on the first light emitting module mount, a roof disposed on the first light emitting module mount, an insect collection unit disposed under the main body, and an air collection unit disposed in the insect collection unit, the air collection unit having a substantially tapered shape to have a gradually decreasing diameter with an increasing distance from the suction fan, in which the first light emitting module mount includes a first light emitting module cover facing at least a portion of the first light emitting module, and the roof includes a pressing portion protruding from the roof and contacting at least one of the first light emitting module and the first light emitting module cover.

Abstract: A battery-free electric mosquito swatter, comprising a flat swatting portion (1), a handle (2), a control circuit board (3), and a mechanical energy-based power generation device (5). The flat swatting portion (1) consists of a swatter frame and a swatter net. The flat swatting portion (1) is connected to the handle (2), the control circuit board (3) and the mechanical energy-based power generation device (5) are disposed within the handle (2), and the swatting net and the mechanical energy-based power generation device (5) are electrically connected to the control circuit board (3). The mechanical energy-based power generation device (5) comprises a hand squeeze member (51), a gear transmission mechanism, and a power generator (57). The hand squeeze member (51) is provided with a curved gear rack (511) meshing with an input gear of the gear transmission mechanism. An output gear of the gear transmission mechanism drives a rotating shaft of a rotor of the power generator (57) to rotate.

Abstract: Disclosed are various examples for creating punched holes into a plastic mulch covering a top soil bed and precisely spraying herbicide for a limited time into each of the punched holes and on the top soil located directly below each of the punched holes in a plasticulture vegetable production operation.

Abstract: A microchip includes a first chamber and second chamber formed to a predetermined depth in a member made of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS); and a channel (microchannel) connecting the first chamber to the second chamber. These components mimic in vivo organs which produce by selecting capacitated motile sperm from semen and causing the selected sperm to meet mature oocyte, and these components are capable of effectively producing motile capacitated good-quality sperms from sperms ejaculated outside the body.

Abstract: A freezer includes a plurality of shelves in an insulated payload bay; a plurality of evaporators coupled to the payload bay with a multiplicity of coolant tubes in each evaporator, wherein each tube enters and then exits the payload bay, further comprising one or more cryogenic valves coupled to the coolant tubes; a pump to force coolant flowing through the evaporators with a pressure of at least 90 psi to supply the coolant at each evaporator with at least 80 gallons per hour of coolant; and a plurality of fans to circulate cooled air in the payload bay.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for monitoring the temperature of a cryopreserved biological sample, comprising a sample container (1) having a receiving space (2) for receiving a biological sample (6) and a cover (3) for closing the receiving space. The device also comprises a chamber arranged inside the sample container, in particular in the receiving space and/or in the cover, the interior (12; 22; 32; 42) of which is not fluidically connected to the receiving space (2) and is only partially filled with at least one indicator substance (7) having a melting temperature in the region between ?20° C. and ?140 ° C.

Abstract: A robotic microfluidic incubator system has a thin transparent sidewall and close proximity of the embryo/oocyte/cultured cells to the sidewall allow close approach of a side view microscope with adequate focal length for mid to high power. This arrangement permits microscopic examination of multiple culture wells when arranged in rows (linear or along the circumference of a carousel). Manual or automated side to side movement of the linear well row, or rotation of the carousel, allows rapid inspection of the contents each well. Automated systems with video capability also allow remote inspection of wells by video connection or Internet connection, and automated video systems can record oft-hours inspections or time lapse development in culture (i.e. embryo cell division progression, or axon growth in neuron cell cultures).

Abstract: A robotic microfluidic incubator system has a thin transparent sidewall and close proximity of the embryo/oocyte/cultured cells to the sidewall allow close approach of a side view microscope with adequate focal length for mid to high power. This arrangement permits microscopic examination of multiple culture wells when arranged in rows (linear or along the circumference of a carousel). Manual or automated side to side movement of the linear well row, or rotation of the carousel, allows rapid inspection of the contents each well. Automated systems with video capability also allow remote inspection of wells by video connection or Internet connection, and automated video systems can record oft-hours inspections or time lapse development in culture (i.e. embryo cell division progression, or axon growth in neuron cell cultures).

Abstract: A robotic microfluidic incubator system has a thin transparent sidewall and close proximity of the embryo/oocyte/cultured cells to the sidewall allow close approach of a side view microscope with adequate focal length for mid to high power. This arrangement permits microscopic examination of multiple culture wells when arranged in rows (linear or along the circumference of a carousel). Manual or automated side to side movement of the linear well row, or rotation of the carousel, allows rapid inspection of the contents each well. Automated systems with video capability also allow remote inspection of wells by video connection or Internet connection, and automated video systems can record oft-hours inspections or time lapse development in culture (i.e. embryo cell division progression, or axon growth in neuron cell cultures).

Abstract: The present invention comprises a seed treatment applied to and bound to the seed in such a way as to reasonably maintain its activity, usually over a period of time and over a given space around the seed. To accomplish these objectives, the seed treatment has been prepared and constructed in such a way as to be released in a generally predictable manner. Previous seed treatment formulations have not employed micro-emulsion platforms to safely deliver active ingredients to the seed surface whereas the present invention provides means to use a micro-emulsion platform to obtain the objectives of the seed treatment.

Abstract: Disclosed are pesticide composition comprising (i) a pesticide comprising at least one water-soluble salt of an auxin herbicide; (ii) greater than about 1 wt % of an incompletely hydrated drift control agent; (iii) optionally, a hydration inhibitor component comprising choline chloride, a glycol, a glycol derivative, glycerine, a glycerine derivative or a combination thereof; and (iv) a suspending agent in an amount effective to impart shear thinning properties to the composition. The suspending agent can comprises (A) (i) xanthan gum; and (ii) attapulgite, (B) hydrophobic silica, (C) organically modified and beneficiated smectite clay, (D) at least one attapulgite, or (E) any combination thereof. Also disclosed are compositions comprising: a pesticide and greater than about 0.5 wt % of a drift control agent comprising (a) at least one fatty deposition control agent that comprises one or more fatty acids, and (b) at least one surfactant.