Abstract: A centrally lubricated twine knotter for a press with twine tying, comprising at least one knotter driving disc, a knotter chassis, a knotter assembly and if necessary a knife lever, which can at least partly be supplied with lubricant, in the case of which the knotter driving disc is fastened on the knotter driveshaft that is driveable about its axis in a rotationally fixed manner, the knotter chassis is assigned to the knotter driving disc in such a manner that the knotter chassis with respect to the twine knotter stands fixed in space, the knotter chassis carries the knotter assembly forming the one or two knots in succession and if necessary the knife lever driven by a cam track of the knotter driving disc, the knotter assembly, comprises at least one twine holder and a knotter hook and for lubricating at least some of the bearings of a plurality of the driven components from the group of the knotter driving disc, knife lever, twine holder, knotter hook a central lubricating arrangement is provided, where

Abstract: A system and method for automatic plant monitoring. The method comprises: identifying at least one test input respective of a test area, wherein the test area includes at least one part of a plant; and generating a plant condition prediction based on the at least one test input and on a prediction model, wherein the prediction model is based on a training set including at least one training input and at least one training output, wherein each training output corresponds to a training input.

Abstract: The present invention relates a plant cultivation apparatus using an up-down system enabling mass production of plants by allowing the entire area of a greenhouse to be used as a cultivation space.

Abstract: A stump pulling apparatus comprises a frame, a pair of arms, a pair of stump-engaging wheels, and a drawbar. The pair of arms are pivotally mounted to the frame. The pair of stump-engaging wheels are each rotatably mounted on the pair of arms at a rear end of the corresponding one of the pair of arms. The drawbar includes a front segment, configured to engage the vehicle for towing the stump pulling apparatus and slidably coupled to the rear segment, a rear segment coupled to each of the pair of arms, and a displacement cylinder coupled to and intermediately disposed between the front segment and the rear segment. When the front segment of the drawbar is pulled forward, the displacement cylinder provides a forwardly-acting force on the rear segment, which pivots the pair of arms toward each other, thereby forcibly bringing the stump-engaging wheels together.

Abstract: An integral, discrete, drip irrigation emitter that comprises means for facilitating spreading of its water exit “pool” U configured, in cross section, “legs”, so that after affixing the drip emitter onto the inner wall surface of the hose, and following water pressure increase within the hose, an elastic movement of a sector of the hose's wall that is framed and delineated as a consequence of affixing the circumferential rim of the exit pool onto the inner wall of the hose, will take place onto opening a water outlet opening, and from the time the water pressure in the hose decreases, closing of the water outlet opening would occur, and a drip irrigation hose embedding at least one such emitter in it, and a general method for opening and closing water outlet openings in such hose, wherein the opening and closing is performed in accordance with and in correlation to the water pressure prevailing in the hose.

Abstract: A hydroponic apparatus includes: a cultivation tank that encloses an underground space with a ground surface portion that separates the underground space and an aboveground space; a light applying unit that is controlled to go into either of a light period in which light is applied to the plant and a dark period in which light is not applied to the plant; an aboveground temperature detection unit that detects a temperature of the aboveground space; an aboveground temperature adjustment unit that adjusts the temperature of the aboveground space and a control unit that controls the aboveground temperature adjustment unit based on information on the temperature of the aboveground space detected by the aboveground temperature detection unit. The control unit controls the aboveground temperature adjustment unit such that the temperature of the aboveground space in the dark period is lower than the temperature of the aboveground space in the light period.

Abstract: A point-of-care diagnostic system that includes a cartridge and a reader. The cartridge can contain a patient sample, such as a blood sample. The cartridge is inserted into the reader and the patient sample is analyzed. The reader contains various analysis systems, such as an electrophoresis detection system that uses electrophoresis testing to identify and quantify various components of the blood sample. The reader can process data from the various patient sample analysis to provide interpretative results indicative of a disorder, condition, disease and/or infection of the patient.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2TS3 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2TS3 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2TS3 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2TS3 or a locus conversion of PH2TS3 with another maize variety.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH586208. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH586208, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH586208 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH586208.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH408725. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH408725, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH408725 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH408725.

Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of Spinach, NUN 05004 SPS as well as seeds and plants and leaves thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-227 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-227 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-227 RZ.

Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated PH2431MW and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a plant comprise crossing sorghum variety PH2431MW with another plant. Sorghum seed, plants and plant parts produced by crossing sorghum variety PH2431MW with another plant are described. Methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2431MW include one or both of backcross conversion and transformation. Hybrid sorghum seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing the sorghum variety PH2431MW or a locus conversion of PH2431MW with another sorghum variety are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2S9H and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2S9H with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2S9H through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2S9H or a locus conversion of PH2S9H with another maize variety.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH803657. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH803657, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH803657 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH803657.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068088. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068088. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068088 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068088 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PSEG45 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PSEG45, cells from soybean variety 5PSEG45, plants of soybean 5PSEG45, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PSEG45. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PSEG45 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PSEG45, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PSEG45, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PSEG45. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PSEG45 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PEBY24 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PEBY24, cells from soybean variety 5PEBY24, plants of soybean 5PEBY24, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PEBY24. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PEBY24 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PEBY24, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PEBY24, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PEBY24. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PEBY24 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PUFM54 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PUFM54, cells from soybean variety 5PUFM54, plants of soybean 5PUFM54, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PUFM54. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PUFM54 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PUFM54, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PUFM54, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PUFM54. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PUFM54 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PVVM07 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PVVM07, cells from soybean variety 5PVVM07, plants of soybean 5PVVM07, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PVVM07. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PVVM07 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PVVM07, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PVVM07, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PVVM07. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PVVM07 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PSTK52 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PSTK52, cells from soybean variety 5PSTK52, plants of soybean 5PSTK52, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PSTK52. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PSTK52 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PSTK52, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PSTK52, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PSTK52. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PSTK52 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PFBL54 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PFBL54, cells from soybean variety 5PFBL54, plants of soybean 5PFBL54, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PFBL54. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PFBL54 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PFBL54, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PFBL54, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PFBL54. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PFBL54 are further provided.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 78320329 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 78320329, to the plants of soybean cultivar 78320329, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 78320329, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 78320329. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 78320329. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 78320329, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 78320329 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 70404329 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 70404329, to the plants of soybean cultivar 70404329, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 70404329, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 70404329. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 70404329. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 70404329, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 70404329 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 78091047 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 78091047, to the plants of soybean cultivar 78091047, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 78091047, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 78091047. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 78091047. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 78091047, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 78091047 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 70520427 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 70520427, to the plants of soybean cultivar 70520427, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 70520427, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 70520427. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 70520427. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 70520427, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 70520427 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel garden bean cultivar Outlaw and plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the bean plants of the invention with themselves or another bean plant. The invention also provides bean plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SV8643PB and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV8643PB and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A heat-tolerant tomato plant exhibiting a high capacity for developing seed-containing fruits under high temperature conditions is provided. The present invention relates to a method for producing a heat-tolerant tomato plant comprising introducing a genetic mutation into a tomato plant, wherein the mutation improves the pollen viability and the capacity for developing seed-containing fruits under high temperature conditions compared with wild-type plant; and a heat-tolerant tomato plant into which the mutation has been introduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an eggplant, in particular a Solanum melongena plant, comprising a genetic determinant, which when present confers a reduced number of trichomes on vegetative plant parts, and which is as found in plants grown from seed of which representative samples were deposited under NCIMB accession numbers NCIMB 41756 and NCIMB 42013. When the genetic determinant is homozygously present the number of trichomes is strongly reduced.

Abstract: A system includes a robotic arm, a laser, and a processor. The processor is configured to command the robotic arm to move to a first location corresponding to an expected teat position of a first teat. The processor is further configured to determine whether the first teat is found in a first scan by the laser, and if so, command the robotic arm to move to a second location corresponding to the location in the scan. The processor is further configured to determine whether the first teat is found in a second scan by the laser, and if so, determine whether the first teat is within a predetermined distance from a current location of the robotic arm. If the first teat is within the predetermined distance from the current location of the robotic arm, the processor commands the robotic arm to attach a teat cup to the first teat.

Abstract: A system includes a robotic arm, memory, and a processor. The processor is configured to access first and second success counters stored in the memory. The first success counter is associated with a first attach algorithm and the second success counter is associated with a second attach algorithm. The processor is further configured to determine whether the first success counter is greater than the second success counter. The processor is further configured to execute the first attach algorithm if the first success counter is greater than the second success counter, and to execute the second attach algorithm if the first success counter is not greater than the second success counter. The processor is further configured to increment the first success counter if the first attach algorithm is successful, and to increment the second success counter if the second attach algorithm is successful.

Abstract: A system includes a robotic arm, a laser, and a processor. The processor is configured to command the robotic arm to move to a location of an expected teat position of a dairy livestock and to command the laser to perform two scans of the dairy livestock. The processor is further configured to determine whether a first teat is found in both of the scans, and if so, determine whether locations of the first teat in the two scans are within a predetermined distance of each other. The processor is further configured to, in response to determining that locations of the first teat in the two scans are within the predetermined distance of each other, command the robotic arm to move to a location corresponding to the location of the first teat and to command the robotic arm to attach a teat cup to the first teat.

Abstract: A milking system includes an assembly, a controller, and a milking cluster configured to attach to one or more teats of a livestock. The assembly includes a clevis, a piston, a pulley system, and a sensor. The clevis includes a first member, a second member, a base member, and a cylinder. The cylinder is coupled to the base member. The piston is positioned at least partially within the cylinder, and is configured to move within the cylinder. The pulley system of the assembly includes a cord configured to be coupled to the milking cluster. The assembly includes a sensor configured to generate a displacement signal in response to detecting that a portion of the clevis is within a predefined distance of the sensor.

Abstract: A gripper mounted on an arm of a milking machine includes a first clamping part extending from the arm in a longitudinal direction, and a second claiming part extending from the arm in the longitudinal direction. The second clamping part is positioned substantially parallel to the first clamping part such that the first and second clamping parts are configured to hold a first teat cup. The gripper further includes a first conveying belt running lengthwise along the first clamping part in the longitudinal direction. The gripper further includes a second conveying belt running lengthwise along the second clamping part in the longitudinal direction. The first and second conveying belts transport the first teat cup in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A method includes housing a dairy livestock in a stall portion of a milking box and retrieving, by a robotic attacher, a cup. For each of a plurality of teats of a dairy livestock, the method further uses the robotic arm to perform the steps of attaching the cup to the teat, detaching the cup from the teat, and maintaining the cup within the stall portion of the milking box from the time that the cup is attached to the first teat of the dairy livestock through the time that the cup is attached to a last teat of the dairy livestock. The method concludes by retracting the cup into an equipment area of the milking box after detaching the cup from the last teat of the dairy livestock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning device (4) for cleaning and pretreating teats of an animal for milking, milking machine (2) provided therewith and method therefor. The cleaning device according to the invention comprises: a frame (52) provided with an arm (6); a cleaning head arranged on the arm and provided with a rotatable holder (12) on which one or more rotatable cleaning elements (14) are provided; and moving means (48, 50, 56) connected to the frame for displacing the cleaning head relative to the teats such that the teats are cleanable using the cleaning elements.

Abstract: A device for forming and cooling an initially hot and therefore flowable melted cheese having (a) a first metallic cooling belt capable of moving in a downstream direction; (b) a counter-pressure roller proximal to the first metallic cooling belt; and (c) a rotatable shaping roller disposed proximal to the first metallic cooling belt downstream of the supply nozzle and upstream from the counter-pressure roller, wherein the rotatable shaping roller has a number of molding cavities formed in the surface, which are separated from one another by separating webs, wherein the separating webs are formed by the remaining surface of the rotatable shaping roller, wherein the rotatable shaping roller is capable of applying a pressure by way of the separating webs onto the cooling belt that results in displacement of the still-hot melted cheese from a region of the separating webs lying thereon, so that shaped bodies of melted cheese released from the molding cavities remain on the first metallic cooling belt for cooling

Abstract: A method and device for introducing a visible ingredient 7, 12 into the surface of a food present as a flowable mass, in particular a hot processed cheese 1, wherein the flowable mass of the food without the ingredient added is fed into the roller gap between a guide roller 2 and a calibration roller 3 disposed parallel thereto, and is shaped into a food strip having a defined thickness, wherein the food strip is sprinkled on one side with the ingredient 7 by way of a sprinkling device 5 downstream of the roller gap while lying on the guide roller 2, wherein the food strip 4, which has been sprinkled on one side, is fed to a further roller gap, which is formed between the guide roller 2 and a pressure roller 8, wherein the ingredient 7 is pressed into the surface via the pressure roller 8 and wherein the food strip is cut into individual slices, in particular after cooling.

Abstract: Animal transport embodiments are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, an animal transport comprises: a fabric configured to support an animal, the fabric having a first end and a second end, the first end being opposite the second end. The animal transport further comprises a first harness and second harness. The first harness being coupled to the first end of the fabric and comprising straps for securing the first harness to a first user. The second harness being coupled to the second end of the fabric and comprising straps for securing the second harness to a second user.

Abstract: An animal feeding station including a base, and at least one compartment, wherein the at least one compartment is defined by a bottom portion, an inner surface of a sidewall, and a top lip, and wherein the at least one compartment is adapted to receive and contain a specially sized bowl.

Abstract: An animal feeder comprises a vertical portion having a front side, a back side, a left side, and a right side. A first groove extends continuously through each of the left side, the front side, and the right side. At least a part of the back side is generally concave to facilitate the securement of the feeder to a tree. An angular portion of the feeder extends from the vertical portion at an angle. The angular portion has a mouth with a stop. The vertical portion and the angular portion collectively define a cavity configured for retaining animal feed. The cavity is accessible at least at the mouth. The back side comprises a channel, a first bracket, and a second bracket, each of which are collectively configured for securement of a T-post.

Abstract: An animal interaction device is provided that includes a food access component which allows and disallows access to at least a portion of the food. In various embodiments, the allowing and disallowing of access to at least a portion of the food is dependent upon the animal's condition. A method is also provided such that the device above is provided to an animal, one or more indicators are optionally activated, the animal's first condition is sensed via one or more sensors, and based upon the animal's condition, the previously protected food is made accessible, and subsequently the protected food is made available again based upon the animal's second condition. A system is also provided for automatically interacting with an animal including at least one animal interaction device each of which comprises an initial interaction algorithm to automatically interact with the animal. Other aspects of the invention are provided.

Abstract: An inverse animal feeder comprises a feeding device, a power controlling device and a tray. The feeding device comprises a cover plate and a feeding opening inside the cover plate. The power controlling device comprises a motor in a main frame, a power source and a controller for feeding automatically. The tray mounted below the power controlling device and in an outer frame, and the tray is driven by the motor. The outer frame has a plurality of through holes; the main frame is mounted between the cover plate and the outer frame; and the cover plate is connected to the main frame by holders. Additionally, the main frame has at least one fastening block and the outer frame has at least one fastening groove, so that the fastening groove is fastened to the fastening groove to connect the main frame and the outer frame.

Abstract: A detection device is retained in the rumen of a cow by being orally administered to the cow, and detects the state of the inside of the rumen. The detection device wirelessly transmits measured values of the rumen pH as detection results. A monitoring unit (receiver and monitoring server) acquires information transmitted from the detection device, and monitors the state of the inside of the rumen. The detection device is configured to be recoverable orally from the rumen of the cow. The operating conditions of the detection device are recorded in the detection device ahead of time, and can be updated by means of a wireless signal transmitted from a setting unit to the detection device.

Abstract: A pet washing collar includes a flexible permeable hose for placement around the neck of a pet. A hose coupling delivers water into the interior of the hose which distributes water around part of the neck of the pet. In some embodiments, the flexible permeable hose includes inner and outer tubes. A length adjuster allows lengthening and shortening of the collar to accommodate pets of different size. A buckle connects ends of the collar together to allow it to be placed and removed from a pet. The effective water distributing length of the hose is adjustable by selectively pinching off part of the hose.

Abstract: An improved head and horn protector having a unitary left side head pad and left rear horn pad as well as a unitary right side head pad and right rear horn pad. A left bridging pad has a left bridging pad linear segment of protective material attached to the pad, with a first end connected to the left rear horn pad near an inner edge of the left rear horn pad and a second end preferably attached only to a rear end of the left bridging pad. A right bridging pad is constructed similarly. On each rear horn pad a looped keeper is preferably attached to and angled across each rear horn pad in order to facilitate maintaining a desired length of the bridging pad within such looped keeper. And the lower portion of each horn pad linear segment is used to protect side head pad linear segments and guides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and a method for real time detection of the position and behavior of a plurality of animals which system comprises radio transmitter tags carried by the animals, where sensors receives signal from the tags, which system based of time delay of received signals at the sensors from the tags, perform calculation the position of the animals. It is the first object of the invention to achieve real time position of animal in a limited area. The object can be fulfilled by letting the system comprise a computer bases real time position calculation of the position of the animals, which system comprises a plurality of fixed reference radio transmitter tags, which system continuously based of received signal from the reference tags performs a calibration of the measured position of the animals.

Abstract: A method of updating firmware on a wireless animal communication system and communicating by the system including locating and downloading new firmware and wireless transferring to a device for the animal and send message in real time from the device for the animal to external devices.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to sensor apparatuses for attachment to an animal that include a housing and a sensor assembly. The housing can be attachable to the animal and includes an internal cavity formed therein. The sensor assembly can be disposed within the internal cavity of the housing. The sensor assembly includes a force sensor and an accelerometer arranged to detect force data and accelerometer data representative of a physiological state of the animal. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to method and sensor systems for detecting a physiological state of an animal.