Abstract: The invention relates to a fork (1) for collecting animal excrement, in particular horse droppings, comprising a handle (2) and a plurality of tines (3), which, after activation of an electromechanical actuation element (4), can be set into rapid vibration by a vibration device (5) arranged in the handle (2) so as to separate the animal excrement from shavings and other bedding material. The electromechanical actuation element (4) is mechanically and/or electrically decoupled from the vibration device (5).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for use in collection and removal of slurry or similar from a sty, a sty comprising such a device and to a method of installing a device at a sty, such as a pig sty, wherein the device comprises an one-piece body (2) having one or more funnels (3) wherein each funnel comprises at least one upper opening (3a) having an upper horizontal area enclosed by an upper edge (3a?) and a lower opening (3b) having a lower horizontal area enclosed by a lower edge (3b?), wherein the upper horizontal area is larger than the lower horizontal area, and the inside (3?) of the funnel is thus extending from the upper opening to the lower opening of the funnel, an encapsulation (4) enclosing the funnel from the lower edge of the funnel to the upper edge of the funnel, such that a ventilation space (5) is defined within the one-piece body between the encapsulation and the funnel.

Abstract: A door connector for a litter container includes a base portion and a hook. The base portion is configured to attach to an interior surface of a hood of the litter container. The hook is configured to attach to a cylindrical connector on the door. The base portion is configured to attach to the interior surface such that when connected the hook is at least partially hidden when viewed from an exterior of the litter container.

Abstract: A process for making an animal litter from a woody biomass starting material is described, with the performance amendments substantially located entirely on the outside surface of the woody biomass particles. The process may include the steps of densifying the biomass starting material, crumbling the densified biomass material; screening the densified biomass material for size; optionally adding a zeolite containing a scent; spray coating the sized, densified biomass particles with a surface adhesion agent; and powder dosing the sized, densified biomass particles and zeolites with a performance amendment comprising equal parts bentonite and guar gum.

Abstract: A heating apparatus according to the present disclosure maintains the temperature of water in a trough. The heating apparatus comprises a body configured to be submerged in the trough, the body having a pump and a heating element affixed in the body, the pump configured to draw water into an intake port at a first end of the body past the heating element to heat the water and return the water through an outlet port at a second end of the body; a sensor monitoring the temperature of the water in the trough; and a control module. The control module is configured to activate either the pump or the heating element when the temperature of the water is less than a predetermined low temperature. The control module is configured to deactivate the pump or the heating element when the temperature of the water is greater than a predetermined high temperature.

Abstract: An animal cleaning system to wash a pet with a liquid, including a liquid control unit to control movement of the liquid therethrough, and a wearable cleaning device removably disposed on at least a portion of the liquid control unit to dispense the liquid on at least a portion of the pet.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for application of chemical treatment to livestock provide a combination chemical roller applicator and livestock sprayer with a gateway to a livestock resource area. A roller applicator imparts a liquid treatment to the nose and face of an animal after lifting a flap attached to the roller. A pump conveys chemical from a reservoir to the roller and sprayer nozzles. The apparatus secures to an existing fence or gate.

Abstract: The invention provides an animal treatment block for applying a treatment to an animal against the action of biting insects, including a body including a carrier medium, a structural means, incorporated into the carrier medium and an active ingredient incorporated into the carrier medium. The body, including the carrier medium with incorporated active ingredient and structural means, may be mounted such that an animal can readily contact the body, whereby the active ingredient is applied to the animal in a controlled manner, through application of the carrier medium. The invention also relates to variants thereof and methods of use.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed are directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods for the collection and sampling of agents (including organisms and pathogens) to determine the health of an animal colony. The apparatus includes a perforated housing that incorporates a collection media. The collection media is configured to collect a sample from a target animal, such as a mouse or rat, through the perforations of the housing when the target animal interacts with the perforated housing. The collected sample may include dust, feces, fur, urine, saliva, or other aspect of the target animal's environment.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a flexible, adjustable, collar. The collar includes a flexible member having a first end and a second end. A plurality of surface features, each having a raised portion on the upper surface the flexible member and a corresponding recessed portion on the lower surface of the flexible member, extend from the first end along the longitudinal axis of the flexible member. An attachment channel to accommodate the passage of the first end of the flexible member is disposed proximate the second end of the flexible member. An attachment feature having a physical geometry corresponding to the recessed portion of the surface feature is disposed on the bottom portion of the attachment channel. As the first end of the flexible member is passed through the attachment channel, the attachment feature engages the recessed portion of each of the surface features.

Abstract: A method and system for managing livestock health in real-time is provided. The method and system analyze and detect anomalies in various livestock health-related parameters and provide a health management plan that includes nutritional recommendations for curing the anomalies. A method for manufacturing a livestock feed is also provided.

Abstract: A conveying system for shock-sensitive items, in particular eggs, is provided and comprises a plurality of conveying devices in which items are transferred from one conveying device to another. In particular, the conveying system comprises a motion transmission assembly which ensures synchronism between the advancement of a first conveying device and the advancement of a second conveying device, so as to optimize the transfer of items carried by the first to the second conveying device and allow the items to be transferred in the smoothest possible way.

Abstract: A method comprising: (a) providing a multilayer closed conduit aquaculture enclosure; (b) stocking said enclosure with shrimp; and (c) growing with standing biomass of at least 12.5 kg/M3 of enclosure volume. Additional systems and methods are also disclosed. Some disclosed systems are deployed submerged in water such as a the ocean, a pond, a river or an estuary.

Abstract: An aquaculture pen includes an annular floatation assembly formed from a plurality of float platforms connected end to end. A weight ring is suspended from the floatation assembly by a first plurality of tension members at a central portion of the float platforms. A net support ring is suspended from the floatation assembly by a second plurality of tension members that are attached to the floatation assembly, for example, outboard of the first plurality of tension members. A mesh enclosure for the pen includes a main portion attached to the net support ring, a jump net portion that extends from the net support ring to engage the inboard side of the floatation assembly, and a top portion that closes an upper end of the mesh enclosure.

Abstract: A buoyancy system is for a fish pen. The fish pen has an enclosure for keeping fish confined in the fish pen, the enclosure being secured to an inner flexible buoyancy body floating on a water surface. The buoyancy system has an outer buoyancy body on the outside of the inner buoyancy body. The inner buoyancy body is attached to the outer buoyancy body with a mooring so that the outer buoyancy body and the inner buoyancy body move independently of each other relative to waves.

Abstract: A cultivation assembly has a container, at least one first engaging structure facing outside of the container, and an engaging member. The engaging member is configured to connect the container of another cultivation assembly side by side. The engaging member has two second engaging structures facing opposite directions. Each one of the two second engaging structures is capable of engaging with one of the at least one first engaging structure. The container of the cultivation assembly is capable of being connected to the container of another cultivation assembly side by side via the engaging member and without wasting a lot of labor to move the container.

Abstract: Compositions, systems and methods of removing ammonia from fish storage systems are presented. A chemical water conditioner comprised of sodium formaldehyde bisulfite, cornstarch, dye and alcohol was found to have a high ammonia removal efficiency in seawater. A combination of this chemical water conditioner with modified chabazite and phosphate buffer exhibited high ammonia removal efficiency in both seawater and freshwater.

Abstract: Non-human animals (and/or non-human cells) and methods of using and making the same are provided, which non-human animals (and/or non-human cells) have a genome comprising human antibody-encoding sequences (i.e., immunoglobulin genes). Non-human animals described herein express antibodies that contain human Ig? light chains, in whole or in part. In particular, non-human animals provided herein are, in some embodiments, characterized by expression of antibodies that contain human Ig? light chains, in whole or in part, that are encoded by human Ig? light chain-encoding sequences inserted into an endogenous Ig? light chain locus of said non-human animals. Methods for producing antibodies from non-human animals are also provided.

Abstract: A system/method for producing a substance attractive to one or more species of insect characterised by: housing a population of live insects; providing any combination of nutrients, food or water to the live insects; removing organic matter from the population; and sterilizing the removed organic matter.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a snag hook comprising a hook comprising at least one hook bend and barb; and a body, wherein the body is coated with a plurality of coating materials, wherein a first coating material is an opaque base powder coat material and a second coating material is a clear powder coat material mixed with a luminescent material or agent. In an alternate embodiment, the present disclosure provides a quick release snare comprising a handle; and a cable portion, wherein the cable portion further comprises a loop generating element.

Abstract: A fishing line guide includes a fishing line guide section guiding a fishing line along a fishing rod, a first leg portion extending in a first direction from an end portion of the fishing line guide section and having a fixed portion disposed at a tip, and a second leg portion branching from either one of the end portion of the fishing line guide section and the first leg portion to extend in a second direction and having a fixed portion disposed at a tip are integrally configured, the fishing line guide including a first fiber-reinforced resin sheet, a second fiber-reinforced resin sheet, and a third fiber-reinforced resin sheet, each sheet including a laminated structure with a flat bonding surface, the laminated structure including a plurality of sheet-shaped synthetic resins containing reinforced fibers that are laminated together.

Abstract: A removable extension for a line release button of a spincast fishing reel includes an attachment end having one or more attachment structures on one side thereof, the attachment structures configured for removable attachment of the attachment end to the line release button; an engagement end configured for application of a force from a user's thumb; and a transition section connecting the attachment end with the engagement end.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for managing and monitoring a sensor network that senses pest activity. A plurality of sensor stations may be controlled by the system, such sensor station configured for detecting the presence of pests at a baiting station, or for alerting users to the presence of a pest in a trap, as well as a related system of data collection and data management of pest activity data.

Abstract: A system for detecting the presence of pests, the system comprising: at least one remote camera system, each of the at least one remote camera system comprising an image capture device coupled to a processor and a wireless transmitter, each of the at least one remote camera system having a pest detection surface and being configured to: capture one or more image of the pest detection surface; process the captured one or more image to recognise the potential presence of a target pest on the pest detection surface; and transmit data from the captured one or more image in response to recognising the potential presence of one or more target pests; and a server configured to: receive the transmitted data; process the transmitted data to verify the potential presence of the target pest on the pest detection surface; and provide an output indicating the verification.

Abstract: Some embodiments may be of spearfishing apparatus fitted with at least one magnet configured to repel sharks away from the spearfishing apparatus. The spearfishing apparatus may be one or more of: a spearfishing shaft, a spearfishing tip, and/or a spearfishing gun. Some embodiments may be of personal floatation devices (PFDs) fitted with at least one magnet configured to repel sharks away from the PFDs. Some PFDs may be fitted with a tethered drop-down magnetic apparatus to protect lower extremities of a wearer of such PFDs. Such magnets may be electromagnets powered by batteries in some embodiments.

Abstract: A self-climbing platform adapted to movably attach to, and hang from, a vertical structure for supporting a load with a cable connected to a main support connector comprising a retaining strap configured to surround at least a portion of the vertical structure, an adjustment lock attached to the retaining strap and a bracket. The bracket comprising an upper member connecting on one side to an adjustment bar and to a second side of a lower member to form a triangulated structure configured to a cantilevered position with respect to the vertical structure. The cable supporting the platform is connected to the bracket in a manner permitting transmission of the force required to support the self-climbing platform in a direction angled towards the vertical structure. The platform can rotate 360° around a tree or pole and can be used in forestry, civil or recreational fields.

Abstract: A viable disc regenerative composition has a micronized material of nucleus pulposus and a biological composition made from a mixture of mechanically selected allogeneic biologic material derived from bone marrow having non-whole cellular components including vesicular components and active and inactive components of biological activity, cell fragments, cellular excretions, cellular derivatives, and extracellular components; and wherein the mixture is compatible with biologic function and further includes non-expanded whole cells. The biological composition is predisposed to demonstrate or support elaboration of active volume or spatial geometry consistent in morphology with that of disc tissue. The viable disc regenerative composition extends regenerative resonance that compliments or mimics disc tissue complexity.

Abstract: There is provided a pest repellent composition which enables stable repellent effects to persist for an extended period. The pest repellent composition includes a pest repellent component, a solvent, and a porous particle. The porous particle is formed with primary particles aggregated to define pores. The primary particle contains silica component. In an infrared absorption spectrum of the porous particle, a ratio (I1/I2) between a maximum absorbance I1 at 3730 to 3750 cm?1 and a maximum absorbance I2 at 1160 to 1260 cm?1 is 0.005 or less. Furthermore, the porous particle preferably has a pore volume PV ranging from more than 1.0 to 5.0 mL/g and an average pore diameter PD ranging from 0.005 to 0.5 ?m.

Abstract: A copolymer dispersant having acrylic acid, hydrophobic monomer, alkylacrylate of a monoalkyl polyethylene glycol, and optionally strong acid derivatives of (meth)acrylic acid combined with agrochemical active and/or nutrient and/or biostimulant to form a formulation. There is also provided a method of making the polymer dispersant. The dispersant is suitable for use in agrochemical formulations.

Abstract: Stable herbicidal compositions containing an ethoxylated esteramine as adjuvant.

Abstract: A surfactant composition comprising two trisiloxane alkoxylate surfactants can provide synergistic improvements in at least spreading, adhering and/or uptake properties of chemical formulations containing those surfactants. A first surfactant having fewer than 10 alkylene oxide substituents is combined with a second surfactant of higher weight having 10 or more substituents. Compositions in accordance with the invention can lead to synergistically improved spread area as well as droplet adhesion of agrochemical sprays on plant surfaces.

Abstract: An antimicrobial fabric formed of thermoplastic fibers containing nano-sized particles of zinc.

Abstract: Certain components of citrus fruits and oxidation products of limonene are effective deterrents, repellents and/or spatial inhibitors for mosquitoes and biting midges. The compounds that have been found to be deterrents, repellents and inhibitors for mosquitoes and biting midges are at least two of neryl acetate, citronellyl acetate, geranyl acetate, hydroxy-p-cymene, citral, ?-terpineol, citronellal, linaloyl acetate, citronellol, terpen-4-ol, tetrahydrocarvone, products of oxidized oxidized limonene inclusive of d- and l-carvone, (+) limonene oxide, (?) limonene oxide, cis and trans carveol, a diol and an aldehyde. The compounds are formulated into compositions, capable of releasing a spatially deterring/repelling/inhibiting effective amount of the compound effective against mosquitoes or biting midges, in an amount greater than about 75% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. The compositions are formulated into delivery systems or vehicles (e.g., candles).

Abstract: Herbicide compositions and methods effective in controlling growth of plants are described herein. The herbicide compositions include an herbicidally effective amount of (N)R-1,4-naphthaquinone or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, wherein N is of the value 2-8 and R is a functional group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 1-octen-3-ol, 3-octanone, isoamyl formate, or a mixture thereof, as a nematicide.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to peroxyformic acid forming compositions, methods for forming peroxyformic acid, preferably in situ, using the peroxyformic acid forming compositions. The present invention also relates to the peroxyformic acid formed by the above compositions and methods. The present invention further relates to the uses of the peroxyformic acid, preferably in situ, for treating a surface or a target. The present invention further relates to methods for treating a biofilm using peroxyformic acid, including peroxyformic acid generated in situ.

Abstract: An organic antimicrobial agent for use as a disinfectant includes a mixture by percentage volume of: glycerine 10-40%; ascorbic acid 1-25%; ethanol 1-25%; lactic acid 1-25%; fatty acid 1-25%; and, surfactant 1-25%. The organic antimicrobial agent, preferably, further includes by percentage volume: bioflavonoids 10-40%; saponin 1-25%; and, ascorbic acid 1-25%.

Abstract: An antimicrobial cleaning composition having a pH of from about 2 to about 4 wherein the composition comprises a bispyridinium alkane antimicrobial active, a surfactant and an acid.

Abstract: A disinfectant cleaning composition, substantially free of quaternary ammonium antimicrobial actives, the composition comprising: a bispyridinium alkane antimicrobial active and a specific polymer.

Abstract: A pesticide combined with a metal having a valency of +2 or higher used in a process for controlling a release rate of a carboxyl-containing pesticide by selecting the metal in the composition such that the rate of release can be adjusted by the metal selected.

Abstract: Substituted imidazole and substituted pyrazole compounds and compositions derived therefrom can be useful in controlling insect pests. Suitable imidazole compounds can be analogues of 2,4,5-triphenyl-1H-imidazole, wherein the C-2 phenyl group bears at least one substitution, the C-4 and C-5 phenyl groups are optionally substituted, and N-1 is unsubstituted. Suitable pyrazole compounds can bear a 1,3,4-substitution pattern, with an optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted alkyl group being present at N-1, an optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl group being present at C-3, and a secondary amide group being present at C-4. These compounds and compositions derived therefrom can be administered to a plant, seed, soil or insect to control a variety of insect pests.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel use of the pyrazole carboxylic acid amide derivative Pydiflumetofen, compositions comprising this compound and its use in methods for the reduction of mycotoxin contamination in plants. Pydiflumetofen is also useful in increasing yield, in particular in cereals eg. wheat.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound that has an excellent control effect on arthropod pests, and is represented by formula (I) [wherein Q represents a group represented by Q1, or the like, n is 0, 1, or 2, R2 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group which may optionally have one or more halogen atoms, or the like, Ya represents an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or NR3a, G1 represents a nitrogen atom or CR5a, G2 represents a nitrogen atom or CR5b, A2 represents a nitrogen atom or CR4a, A3 represents a nitrogen atom or CR4b, A4 represents a nitrogen atom or CR4c, and R3a, R4a, R4b, R4c, R5a, and R5b represent a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group or the like, and T represents a C1-C10 chain hydrocarbon group which may optionally have one or more halogen atoms, or the like].

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a combination comprising Pinoxaden; at least one plant growth regulators selected from a group of antiauxins, auxins, cytokinins, defoliants, ethylene inhibitor, ethylene releaser, gametocides, gibberellins, growth inhibitors, morphactins, growth retardants, growth stimulators, unclassified plant growth regulators and/or at least another triazinone herbicide.

Abstract: Benzoxaborole compounds and benzoxaborole compositions for increasing the growth of plants by inducing a growth enhancing effect within plants are described. Application of the compounds and/or composititons provides improved growth of treated plants, increases crop yield, improves quality, increases longevity of harvested parts thereof, and/or enhances nutrient content. In some embodiments, the benzoxaborole compounds or benzoxaborole compositions also display antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: The invention provides an application of a nano RNAi preparation in PVY prevention and control, belongs to the field of genetic engineering and application thereof, and can solve the problem of the nano RNAi preparation in PVY virus prevention and control. The RNAi preparation is prepared from dsRNA and chitosan nano materials, wherein the dsRNA is prepared from three gene capsid proteins CP, auxiliary components-protease HC-Pro and genome connexin VPg, and the dsRNA plays a key role in replication, proliferation and movement of PVY virus in plants. The nano RNAi preparation provided by the invention is used for virus prevention and control of PVY, so that the stability of dsRNA is stronger, the effect is longer, a good virus prevention and control effect can be achieved, and the nano RNAi preparation has a good application prospect in the field of PVY virus prevention and control.

Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a microbicide having high microbicidal performance for eradicating microbes. This method for manufacturing a microbicide comprises: a step for preparing an inorganic aqueous solution containing an inorganic component having seawater as a raw material thereof, an ozone mixing step for mixing ozone into the inorganic aqueous solution, and a stirring step for stirring the inorganic aqueous solution mixed with ozone and passing through a bubble generation nozzle; wherein, the temperature of the inorganic aqueous solution in the ozone mixing step and the stirring step is 0° C. to 30° C., and when the amount of inorganic aqueous solution treated in the ozone mixing step and the stirring step is defined as X liters and the treatment rate of the ozone mixing step and the stirring step is defined as Y liters/minute, then the microbicide is manufactured by alternately repeating the ozone mixing step and the stirring step for A·X/Y minutes (where A is 30 or more).

Abstract: Aqueous activated ferrate solutions, methods of their preparation, and methods of disinfecting organisms and oxidizing pollutants in water are provided.

Abstract: Plant parasitic nematodes prefer to infect uninfected over infected hosts. A specific mixture of pheromones (a.k.a. ascarosides) tells plant parasitic nematodes the host status. We use a mixture of pheromones to direct nematodes away from the healthy roots. The pheromone mixture will be used for seed treatments to protect plant roots from infection by telling the nematodes that the plant is already infested and that they should move away and find new hosts. Chemical synthesis of pheromones is expensive, particularly when it is contains multiple compounds. Therefore, we obtained a partial mixture from Steinernema growth medium which provided 15% more directional movement away from the application site. We complete the necessary pheromone from the growth medium of Heterorabditis species to direct nematodes away from the seeds and roots of healthy plants. The pheromone mixture will be used to in the irrigation water or seed treatment to direct the plant parasitic nematodes away from the plant roots.

Abstract: The application belongs to the field of biotechnology and microbiology, in particular to a strain of Streptomyces roseoverticillatus (Sr-63) which antagonizes the Rice Bacterial Blight and its application in the prevention and treatment of plant diseases. The application discloses a strain of S. roseoverticillatus (Sr-63) with the accession number CCTCC No.: M 2019261. It is also disclosed the application of the S. roseoverticillatus (Sr-63): used for controlling Rice Bacterial Blight.