Abstract: A game feeder hoist and hunting stand system is provided with an upstanding support member connected to a horizontal support arm and a winch that is removably attached to the horizontal support arm, from which a hoist line extends. A hunting stand platform with a vertical support member is telescopically disposed within the upstanding support member. The game feeder hoist has at least one chain mount connected to the upstanding support member and is configured to secure a chain for attachment to a tree. A tree sizing strap and hook apparatus is provided with graphic identification markers to aid hunters in accessing the size of tree trunks from which they intend to mount a game feeder hoist and hunting stand. The strap includes a hook from which to temporarily hang the portable game feeder hoist against the tree trunk while attaching the hoist to the tree with a chain.

Abstract: A decoy control apparatus for organizing and displaying a spread of buoyant decoys in a free-surface marine environment, the decoy control apparatus including a pliant, water permeable sheet for subsurface deployment with a plurality of buoyant decoys attached thereto for surface display of the plurality of buoyant decoys grouped in a predetermined spread, a tethering assembly mounted to the sheet for removable attachment of a plurality of buoyant decoys thereto and a ballast attachment arrangement fixed to at least one end edge of the sheet for attachment of at least one ballast weight thereto to downwardly bias the sheet against the upward bias of the buoyant decoys, thereby stabilizing the sheet in a subsurface disposition intermediate the surface-borne buoyant decoys and the at least one ballast weight.

Abstract: A decoy system includes a ground stake, a decoy body, and a ground stake topper. The ground stake includes a first end and a second end configured to support the decoy system. The decoy body includes an outer surface, an inner surface, a bottom opening through which the ground stake extends, and a top opening. The ground stake topper is configured to extend into the top opening of the decoy body with the ground stake topper having a base connected to the ground stake, a head, and a neck between the base and the head. The neck is smaller in area than the top opening. The neck of the ground stake topper is configured to be held within the top opening of the decoy body to allow the decoy body to moderately tilt and rotate relative to the ground stake topper.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for non-cryogenic vitrification of biological materials that include the steps of providing one or more capillary channels of which a first opening is operably in contact with a moisture containing vitrification mixture made of a biological material and a vitrification agent.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to systems and methods for thawing cells using magnetic particles, such as Curie-magnetic or Néel-magnetic particles. In an embodiment, a cell storage medium for cryopreservation is included. The cell storage medium can include a cryoprotective agent; and a plurality of particles comprising a magnetic material. In an embodiment, a method for thawing a frozen cell sample is included. The method can include obtaining a frozen cell sample comprising particles, the particles comprising a magnetic material and applying an alternating electromagnetic field to the frozen cell sample to induce heating of the magnetic material. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method to manufacture meat-based matrices and the matrices obtained thereof useful as bait for ant control. The method of the invention comprises (a) cleaning and mincing or slicing meat; (b) cooking the meat; (c) dewatering the meat; (d) grinding and sifting the meat to obtain meat particles; and (e) adding sugar and a preservative. Additionally, a nitrate source and an active ingredient can be incorporated into the matrices.

Abstract: Methods for sanitizing or killing bed bugs include identifying infested surfaces for treatment, shaking a spray dispenser containing an insecticide composition, and spraying insects and/or infested surfaces from a prescribed distance (e.g., 6 to 8 inches away) for at least 3 seconds with the insecticide composition. The insecticide composition includes about 50% to about 90% alcohol (e.g., ethanol) and about 5% to about 45% water, by weight. The composition has been found to be very effective against bed bugs, and has a safer flammability rating compared to other aerosol products intended to kill bed bugs. The method may result in greater than 90% mortality against bed bugs after 96 hours, and/or greater than 80% mortality against bed bugs after 24 hours. For example, such 80%, or 90% mortality thresholds can be achieved within 1 hour.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of reducing the viscosity of an aqueous agrochemical concentrate comprising a) an adjuvant selected from an alkoxylated aliphatic acid, an alkoxylated aliphatic alcohol, an alkoxylated aliphatic amide and an alkoxylated aliphatic amine, wherein the concentration of adjuvant in the aqueous agrochemical concentrate is at least 50 g/l; the method comprising including b) a compound selected from: i. an aryl sulphonate; ii. an aliphatic mono alcohol; iii. an aliphatic polyol comprising at least four contiguous carbon atoms; and iv. anaryl alcohol; in the aqueous agrochemical concentrate; wherein the aqueous agrochemical concentrate comprises an agrochemical active ingredient. The invention also relates to the agrochemical concentrates and methods of using the agrochemical concentrates for controlling or preventing infestation of plants by phytopathogenic microorganisms.

Abstract: Herbicidal dispersible concentrates include an herbicide and substantially water miscible amide-based solvents. Such concentrates may be diluted in water and used in methods to control weeds.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of spraying an aqueous solution of an agrochemical comprising at least one cellulose ether, wherein the cellulose ether is a methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (MHEC) polymer. The present invention is also directed to a method for reducing spray drift during the spraying of an aqueous solution. The methods comprise: providing a MHEC polymer; combining the MHEC polymer with at least one agricultural chemical and water to obtain an aqueous solution; and spraying the aqueous solution. Further, the present invention is also directed to a method for providing good resistance to rain wash-off of an agricultural chemical which was deposited onto a surface by spraying.

Abstract: Pesticidal compositions containing cold pressed orange oil with high concentration D-Limonene and acrylic lacquer for protective repellents against termite infestation and termiticides for the control of termites are provided. Wood preservative and protective compositions for repelling and killing wood boring insects are provided. In addition, the invention is directed to methods for repelling and killing termites by applying a pesticidally-effective amount of the above pesticidal compositions to cellulosic materials where pest control is desired.

Abstract: A composition for attracting bed bugs, the composition comprising the five compounds (E)-2-hexenal, (E)-2-hexenoic acid, (E)-2-octenal, 2-octenoic acid and 2-hexanone, a trap comprising these five compounds and methods of attracting and detecting bed bugsusing the five compounds, are disclosed.

Abstract: A treatment device for a beehive includes a strip having at least one layer. The at least one layer is formed from a biodegradable material permeable to water, such as paper. At least one layer is saturated with a treatment fluid. A reinforcement or join is provided to or adjacent each longitudinal edge of the strip, to protect and/or reinforce the longitudinal edges to mechanically resist attack by bees in the hive.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are the methods of using specific di-cationic or multiple charged cationic compounds, which are derived from primary amine or polyamines through an aza-Michael addition with an ?, ?-unsaturated carbonyl compound or from polyamines through both an aza-Michael addition with an ?, ?-unsaturated carbonyl compound and a ring-opening reaction with an epoxide, in a fouling control composition to reduce microbial and/biofilm growth in a water system. The disclosed methods or compositions are found to be more effective than those methods or compositions including commonly used single quaternary compounds for reducing microbial or biofilm growth in water systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to halogen-substituted phenoxyphenylamidines of the general formula (I), to a process for their preparation, to the use of the amidines according to the invention for controlling unwanted microorganisms and also to an agrochemical formulation for this purpose, comprising the halogen-substituted phenoxyphenylamidines according to the invention. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for controlling unwanted microorganisms by applying the compounds according to the invention to the microorganisms and/or their habitat.

Abstract: A method for removing ectoparasites from a fish in water may comprise administering to the fish a neonicotinoid to remove the ectoparasites from the fish and exchanging the water comprising the neonicotinoid and the removed ectoparasites with replacement water, thereby separating the removed ectoparasites and the fish. The method may comprise the further step of preventing release of the removed ectoparasites into the environment, for example by passing sample of the water comprising the removed ectoparasite through a mesh filter. A neonicotinoid may be used in treating an ectoparasite infestation in a fish, and a composition for use in treating an ectoparasite infestation in a fish may comprise one or more ectoparasiticides, wherein one of the one or more ectoparasiticides is the neonicotinoid, is provided. The neonicotinoid may be imidacloprid. In use, the dosage regime may be sublethal and/or lethal.

Abstract: 4-Amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinicates and their derivatives; 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their derivatives; and methods of using the same as herbicides.

Abstract: There are provided a soybean disease control composition containing, as active ingredients, (a) fluazinam or a salt thereof and (b) at least one fungicide selected from the group consisting of carboxamide-based compounds and azole-based compounds; and a method for controlling a soybean disease, which includes applying the soybean disease control composition to a soybean plant or soil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain heterocyclic compounds of formula (1) that have the ability to inhibit lysine biosynthesis via the diaminopimelate biosynthesis pathway in certain organisms. As a result of this activity these compounds can be used in applications where inhibition of lysine biosynthesis is useful. Applications of this type include the use of the compounds as herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biocidal composition, which contains 5-chloro-2-methylisothiazolin-3-one and at least one further component chosen from the group consisting of 3-iodo-2-propanyl butylcarbamate, octylisothiazolinone, n-butyl-benzisothiazolinone, phenetyl alcohol, methylparaben, ethylparaben, benzoic acid, sorbic acid, salicylic acid, dehydracetic acid, didecyldimethylammonium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, (1-hydroxyethylidene)bis-phosphonic acid, N,N-ethylenediamine disuccinate, and polyaspartic acid. The biocidal composition according to the invention is characterized in that it contains methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one in the range of between 0 and 2 wt. %, in relation to the total amount of 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one. The invention further relates to the use of the biocidal compositions according to the invention for preserving technical products.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method of weed control for a crop field using a synergistic effect of two herbicides cellulosin and isoxaben. A composition matter together with said method comprising cellulosin and isoxaben is within the scope of the present invention.

Abstract: In crop production in the fields of agriculture, horticulture and the like, the damage caused by insect pests etc. is still immense, and insect pests resistant to existing insecticides have emerged. The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to develop and provide a novel agricultural and horticultural insecticide. The present invention provides a condensed heterocyclic compound represented by the general formula (1): {wherein Q represents a ring group represented by any of Q-1, Q-2, and Q-3, R5 and R8 each represent a hydrogen atom, R6 and R7 each represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a (C1-C6) haloalkyl group, and m represents 2}, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: A multifunctional broad spectrum antimicrobial composition is described. The composition can be incorporated into a wood preservative, or used as an additive to provide antimicrobial properties to water-based wood coatings. The composition is a concentrated water-miscible emulsion containing 3-iodo-2-propynyl N-butylcarbamate (IPBC), carbendazim (BCM) and propiconazole (PPCZ), and has antimicrobial activity against a wide variety of fungal organisms, including surface molds, blue stain fungi and wood rotting fungi. The composition can act as an in-can preservative and is useful for antimicrobial protection of wood and wood-based substrates.

Abstract: Disclosed are a single liquid-phase herbicide composition comprising by weight of the composition: (a) from 0.1 to 1% of metsulfuron-methyl; (b) from 1 to 20% of thifensulfuron-methyl; (c) from 30 to 93% of one or more fatty acid esters of C1-C4 alkanols; and (d) from 5 to 25% of one or more surfactants having an emulsifier property, and a process for preparing the composition.

Abstract: A cleaning composition comprising: a disinfectant; and an antimicrobial component including a silane quaternary ammonium ion or salt thereof. The disinfectant can include ortho-phthalaldehyde, peracetic acid, glutaraldehyde, a phenol, sodium hypochlorite, hydrogen peroxide, among other disinfectants. Such other disinfectants include two or more of octyldecyldimethyl ammonium chloride, dioctyldimethyl ammonium chloride, didecyldimethyl ammonium chloride, and n-alkyl (C14 to C16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride. The silane quaternary ammonium ion or salt thereof can be one or more of: 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium ion, 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride, 3-(trihydroxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium ion, or 3-(trihydroxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride. The silane quaternary ammonium ion or salt thereof can constitute 0.05% to 5% by weight of the cleaning composition. The phenol can constitute 0.10% to 2.

Abstract: Aqueous antimicrobial coating compositions are disclosed comprising at least one organosilane homopolymer, present as a distribution of polymer chain lengths, and optionally at least one amine. A method of preparing an antimicrobial coating comprises coating a surface with the aqueous antimicrobial coating composition and allowing the composition to dry into a film that exhibits residual antimicrobial efficacy against microorganisms even after mechanical abrasion of the coating. The organosilane homopolymer may comprise only 3-aminopropylsilanetriol homopolymer, mixtures of 3-aminopropylsilanetriol homopolymer, 3-chloropropylsilanetriol homopolymer and 3-(trihydroxysilyl)propyl dimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride homopolymer, or any one of various unique organosilane homopolymers having multiple amine functionality.

Abstract: Methods and systems for killing, preventing, or inhibiting the growth and spread of invasive Dreissenid mussel species, such as Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) and Quagga mussels (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis) are provided herein. The treatment methods and systems utilize a nonnative source of chlorophyll introduced to a body of water to increase the chlorophyll concentrations in bodies of water. The increased chlorophyll concentration effectively kills or prevents the spreading of the invasive mussel species in the bodies of water. The methods and systems of the present invention advantageously avoid the use of heavy metals or pesticides that may pose health risks to humans. Additionally, embodiments of the present invention can use treatment doses that are nonharmful to other aquatic life.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the ozone treatment of plants to reduce or eliminate pesticides, mold, yeast, or other pathogens. In an embodiment, the plant is exposed to ozone at a concentration of 150 to 250 ppm for between 15 and 65 minutes. The exposure of the plant to ozone reduces or eliminates pesticides, mold, yeast or other pathogens with little to no negative effects on the plants potency, flavor profile, fragrance, and weight.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising new strains of Pseudomonas fluorescens and Burkholderia cenocepacia. Secreted fraction compositions produced by these bacterial strains, and the methods for producing these compositions are also provided. Herein, the inventors demonstrate that these bacterial strains and compositions may be used to inhibit the growth of a broad spectrum of plant pathogens.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods, uses, systems, arrays, engineered nucleotide sequences and vectors for inhibiting bacterial population growth or for altering the relative ratio of sub-populations of first and second bacteria in a mixed population of bacteria. The invention is particularly useful, for example, for treatment of microbes such as for environmental, medical, food and beverage use. The invention relates inter alia to methods of controlling microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) or biofouling of a substrate or fluid in an industrial or domestic system.

Abstract: Novel insecticidal proteins isolated from Bacillus thuringiensis that are active against lepidopteran insect pests are disclosed. The DNA encoding the insecticidal proteins can be used to transform various prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms to express the insecticidal proteins. These recombinant organisms can be used to control lepidopteran insects in various environments.

Abstract: Methods and systems for killing, preventing, or inhibiting the growth and spread of invasive Dreissenid mussel species, such as Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) and Quagga mussels (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis) are provided herein. The treatment methods and systems utilize a nonnative source of chlorophyll introduced to a body of water to increase the chlorophyll concentrations in bodies of water. The increased chlorophyll concentration effectively kills or prevents the spreading of the invasive mussel species in the bodies of water. The methods and systems of the present invention advantageously avoid the use of heavy metals or pesticides that may pose health risks to humans. Additionally, embodiments of the present invention can use treatment doses that are nonharmful to other aquatic life.

Abstract: A package for raw dough products is disclosed that includes a tray defining an interior storage space, and a collapsible baking pad having an upper surface configured to support a plurality of raw dough products and adapted for movement between a nested condition dimensioned for placement within the interior storage space of the tray for shipping and a flattened condition separated from the tray for baking the raw dough products.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dumpling automation machine for preparing dumpling-like food product, comprising a pressing and cutting device for dough pad, a filling injection device and a forming assembly, wherein the forming assembly comprises: a mold assembly for supporting a dough pad injected with a filling and maintaining the dough pad in an upright position; a pre-forming assembly for pre-pressing the upright dough pad to form a pre-pressed crest; and a forming assembly for pressing the pre-pressed crest to from a crest; wherein the mold assembly is configured to successively support the dough pad in different positions along a conveyor, and wherein in a pre-forming position, pre-bending portions on the two ends of the crest are formed by the pre-forming assembly, and in a forming position, the pre-bending portions are bent to form bending portion by a bending assembly.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure can relate to dough products and method of making the same. In one example embodiment of the disclosure, a method for making a yeast-based dough product may include preparing a yeast broth by dispersing an amount of yeast into water and mixing the amount of yeast with water until a homogenized solution is reached; mixing the yeast broth with a pre-blend of dry ingredients to form a batter, and without allowing a resting period, baking the batter at an elevated temperature. The amount of yeast utilized may be determined based at least in part on achieving instantaneous gassing without a rise in batter volume when mixing the yeast broth with the pre-blend of dry ingredients.

Abstract: A loading system for bone-in limb meat according to an embodiment is a loading system for loading a bone-in limb meat to a processing portion, the loading system includes: an image capturing portion for capturing an image of the bone-in limb meat before being loaded to the processing portion; an image processing portion capable of acquiring orientation information of the bone-in thigh meat from the image of the bone-in limb meat captured by the image capturing portion; an openable/closable pair of clamp pieces for holding the bone-in limb meat; an arm supporting the pair of clamp pieces, and capable of controlling a position and orientation of the pair of clamp pieces; and a control portion controlling, based on the orientation information acquired by the image processing portion, an operation of the arm and thereby holding the bone-in limb meat, and loading the bone-in limb meat to the processing portion.

Abstract: A system 10 for analyzing and trimming pork bellies and other three-dimensional food and non-food products which are to be subsequently portioned or sliced so as to achieve an optimum harvest of slices from the food product bearing in mind achieving a maximum yield together with a desired quality level of the portions/slices. The system 10 includes a conveyor 12 for carrying the workpieces (WP) to be trimmed prior to subsequent slicing of the workpiece past a scanning system 14 for scanning the workpiece WP to ascertain the physical characteristics of the workpiece, including, for example, its three-dimensional shape as well as its position on the conveyor. A cutting station 16 trims the workpiece WP into a desired two-dimensional shape which represents an optimum shape for the workpiece that seeks to maximize the harvest of slices from the workpiece while maintaining a desired quality level for the slices.

Abstract: Workpieces WP are scanned at a scanning station (14) while being transported on a conveyor (12). A control system (18) analyzes the scanning data to develop a three-dimensional model of the workpiece WP and determine how to portion or trim the workpiece as desired. The cutting/trimming paths made through the workpiece is compared with the predetermined cutting paths to quantify the correspondence (or deviance) of the actual cutting paths from the predetermining cutting paths. This information is reviewed to determine whether the system (10) is operating property. If the alignment of the actual cutting/trimming paths with the predetermined cutting/trimming paths are not within a predetermined set point, the control system (18) seeks to determine the cause of the deviation as well as determine what remedial steps to take to restore the alignment of the actual cutting/trimming paths with the predetermined cutting/trimming paths.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of preventing or reducing contamination of food with Clostridium, comprising contacting said object with a composition comprising at least one endolysin active against said Clostridium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heating apparatus, which heats a substance in a chamber. The present invention further relates to a food production line and a method to heat a substance with radio-frequency waves.

Abstract: Compositions for forming protective coatings can include a first group of compounds, where each compound of the first group is a fatty acid, fatty acid ester, or fatty acid salt having a carbon chain length of at least 14 carbons. The compositions can optionally include a second group of compounds selected from fatty acids, fatty acid esters, fatty acid salts, and combinations thereof, wherein each compound of the second group has a carbon chain length from 7 to 13 carbons. At least some of the compounds of the first group can function as emulsifiers, allowing the composition to be dissolved, suspended, or dispersed in a solvent. At least some of the compounds of the second group can function as wetting agents in order to improve the surface wetting of items to be coated when solutions, suspensions, or colloids that include the compositions are applied to the items.

Abstract: An almond based dispersion including water; an almond butter base homogeneously dispersed in the water; and nisin derived from a non-dairy source of Lactococcus lactis that is homogeneously dissolved in the water. The dispersion has a shelf life of at least 28 days and up to 45 days when stored at 4° C., maintains a pH ranging from 6.1 to 7.0 while stored, and is satisfactory for human consumption.

Abstract: A processed cheese composition and methods of making the processed cheese composition are provided. The processed cheese composition includes natural cheese, dairy materials and a cultured dairy component. The raw cheese is provided in a range of about 10 to about 90 weight %. The dairy materials are provided in a range of about 5 to about 50 weight % and include at least one of the group consisting of milk protein concentrate, whey protein concentrate, whey, milkfat and cream. The cultured dairy component is provided in a range of about 1 to about 20 weight % and includes an antibacterial material and/or antibacterial producing bacterial culture in combination with an exopolysaccharide and/or an exopolysaccharide producing culture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low-fat water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion comprising a fat phase in an amount of at most 60 wt % relative to the total weight of the emulsion, an aqueous phase dispersed within the fat phase and an emulsifier composition, said emulsifier composition comprising an Acetone-insoluble (AI) component containing a Phosphatidyl Choline (PC), a Phosphatidyl Inositol (PI), a Phosphatidyl Ethanolamine (PE) and a Phosphatidic Acid (PA), wherein PC is in an amount of at most 15.5% relative to the total weight of the emulsifier composition and wherein the emulsifier composition is characterized by a weight ratio R of at most 65%, the ratio R being defined as (1) wherein PC+PI+PE+PA is the sum of the individual weights of the respective constituents of the AI component and AI is the total weight of the AI component.

Abstract: To suppress the oxidized odor of an oil-and-fat, enhance and sustain the flavor and taste of a raw material oil-and-fat, provide or enhance the oil-and-fat flavor of meat, or provide an oil-and-fat imparted or enhanced with the oil-and-fat flavor of meat. [Solution] The present invention provides a flavor oil-and-fat obtained by adding a yeast digest to an edible oil-and-fat and heating the resulting mixture, wherein the yeast digest is a yeast autolysate or a yeast enzyme digest, contains a water-soluble component derived from yeast, an insoluble component derived from yeast, a lipid derived from yeast, at least 4 wt % of RNA, and at least 15 wt % of peptide, and contains 65% or more of water-soluble components after solubilization of the yeast.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a butter coffee formulation produces a full-bodied and smooth cup of coffee as a result of a specified roasting process. The method includes a quantity of dried coffee beans, a quantity of butter, a roasting machine, and a cooling tray. The method begins by placing the quantity of dried coffee beans into the roasting machine. The quantity of dried coffee beans is then transformed into a quantity of toasted coffee beans with the roasting machine. In order too cool the quantity of roasted coffee beans, the quantity of roasted coffee beans is removed from the roasting machine onto the cooling tray. The quantity of roasted coffee beans is cooled for a shortened time period before the quantity of butter is applied at a liquification temperature to the quantity of roasted coffee beans. The final product is further cooled for an extended time period.

Abstract: Products and associated methods relate to a confectionery item having a boundary layer configured to prevent spun sugar of the confectionery item from breaking down. In an illustrative example, a confectionery item may include a frozen food core, a boundary layer configured to wrap the frozen food core, and a spun sugar layer configured to surround the boundary layer. In some embodiments, the boundary layer may be pliable at room temperature and hard at freezing temperatures. By adding the boundary layer, the frozen food core may, in some embodiments, not dissolve (e.g., “burn” or “eat” through) the spun sugar.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for making an animal snack containing cannabinoids. The innovation can be separated into two categories: Animal cookie for animals without medical diagnoses and animal cookie for animals with medical diagnoses. Both categories use medical grade cannabis, however the amount of cannabinoids is different in the two categories. Category 1 has 5% containment against the weight of one of the ingredients and category 2 has 10% containment against the same. The cookie part can be printed with a uniquely embossed rolling pin for a distinguished appearance. The cookies are baked in the oven to create a crispiness that is easy to chew for older animals when consumed. Cookies can be added to animal feed or regular food by crushing cookies in small pieces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of stabilizing phospholipids (PLs) and lysophospholipids (LPLs) in water. One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of stabilizing PLs and LPLs comprising treatment of the PLs and/or the LPLs with surfactants, co-surfactants, and a salt. Another aspect of the present invention relates to increasing the dispersion of PLs and LPLs in water and maintaining phase stability over a time period of over 12 months and a temperature range of ?10 to 50° C. There are many advantages of the present invention including but not limited to improved feed mill efficiency, pellet quality, oil-water emulsification and animal performance when included in the feed.

Abstract: A pet food containing naturally occurring copper that can be used as a prophylactic diet to prevent and/or reduce copper storage disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, adverse gastrointestinal food reactions, and/or food allergies in pets is provided. A method for forming this pet food containing naturally occurring copper includes: providing a formula selected from the group consisting of chicken meal, corn gluten, duck, rabbit, venison, fish, peas, potato, barley, rice, corn, and any combinations thereof; and adding one or more ingredients having a naturally occurring copper source to provide a naturally occurring copper concentration in the pet food composition from about 7.3 ppm to about 25.0 ppm, adjusted for a dry matter basis.