Abstract: Training devices and methods are disclosed herein for training animals on a lead against excessive pulling by delivery escalating stimuli to the animal. The training devices described herein are coupled to a collar and include a housing with portions that can be moved toward one another against a force provided by a biasing device, such that when the collar is pulled against the neck of the animal, the compression of the training device between the collar and the neck of the animal causes the housing portions to move together. This configuration can be utilized to determine an amount of force imparted to a lead by an animal and/or to expose electrodes of a shock assembly.

Abstract: Systems for long range low power cattle monitoring include a tail patch for sensing mounting activity and communicating the sensed activity via low power communications techniques. Low power, LoRaWAN, communications with long range capabilities can provide extended range for monitoring breeding activity while conserving energy use.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a bird feeder 13 comprising: a hopper 23, 25 for providing a supply of food or fluid for a bird, said hopper comprising a storage compartment 27, 29 for a supply of food or fluid for a bird, and a tray 31, 33 into which food or fluid from said storage compartment can flow; a receptacle 15 for waste food or fluid, and a hopper support 35 configured to support the hopper 23, 25 in such a position that food or fluid can flow from said storage compartment 29, 29 to the tray 31, 33, and so that waste food or fluid can pass into said receptacle 15; wherein the hopper 23, 25 is removable from the feeder 13 for cleaning or for replenishing the supply of fluid or food in said storage compartment 27, 29.

Abstract: A bird feeder comprising a seed tube having an upper end and a lower end, the lower end having feed openings therein, a top ring sitting on the upper end of the seed tube, the top ring having a top ring upper portion and a top ring lower portion with the top ring lower portion extending downwardly to engage with the upper end of the seed tube, the top ring upper portion having first and second slots formed therein, a cover removably secured to the top ring, the cover having first and second apertures formed therein, and a hanger having first and second end sections with each of the first and second end sections having an enlarged arrangement located thereat, each of the first and second end sections passing through a respective one of the first and second slots with the enlarged arrangement preventing passage of the ends through the slots.

Abstract: This invention discloses an artificial habitat site for beneficial insects. The habitat is made by stacking grooved bricks on top of one another to create cavities or tunnels for insects to nest, shelter, or overwinter. The bricks are made from durable and reusable materials that are easy to maintain and sanitize.

Abstract: A solar-powered aeration device for sludge turnover and planting includes a grow bed fixed on a floating body and floats on water. A bottom of the floating body is fixedly connected with an inner pipe; an outer pipe is sleeved outside the inner pipe. The outer pipe is nested in an air chamber; a bottom of the air chamber communicates and is fixedly connected with a water inlet pipe; the water inlet pipe laterally communicates with a suction tube. An aeration ring is fixedly arranged at a bottom of the outer pipe, and the aeration tube has an air outlet pipe in communication with the outside. A movable foot is rotationally provided at a tail end of the suction tube, and the movable foot adapts to surface fluctuations to swing in a range limited by an angle limiter.

Abstract: A system for transferring marine life within an aquaculture facility including a plurality of segregated storage facilities each containing water for marine life, maintained within a predetermined temperature range and supported at independent ground levels. The storage facilities are successively disposed and structured to contain marine life at different stages of growth. A transfer assembly includes a path of fluid flow interconnecting successive ones of said plurality of storage facilities in fluid communication with one another, wherein at least a majority of a length of said path of fluid flow is disposed beneath the independent ground levels at a predetermined depth, which is sufficient to facilitate maintenance of the path of fluid flow within the predetermined temperature range, via geothermal cooling.

Abstract: Provided is a non-human model animal for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) (NAFLD model animal) which reflects clinical manifestations in humans. The non-human model animal for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is prepared by rearing a non-human animal by feeding the animal with a choline-deficient L-amino acid-defined (CDAA) diet which is substantially free of protein.

Abstract: A transgenic mouse comprising T30A, S32P, Q33L, N39D, and M470Q mutations in GPIIIa, as well as methods for making the transgenic mouse and methods for using the transgenic mouse to screen test compounds are described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an aglycosylated antibody-producing transgenic mouse and the use of an aglycosylated antibody produced therefrom. When the transgenic mouse of the present disclosure is used, it is possible to easily produce aglycosylated antibodies against various target antigens, and to precisely diagnose disease by detecting a glycoprotein biomarker using the produced aglycosylated antibody.

Abstract: One variation of a method for producing a target compound includes: during an initial period, genetically modifying a population of insects to produce a target compound; during a growth period succeeding the initial period, cultivating the population of insects; during a treatment period succeeding the growth period, applying a dosage of a stressor to the population of insects, the stressor configured to trigger production of the target compound; in response to a proportion of the target compound within the population of insects exceeding a threshold proportion, harvesting the population of insects; homogenizing the population of insects to form a blend comprising the proportion of the target compound and a second proportion of a set of secondary components; and separating the proportion of the target compound from the second proportion of the set of secondary components for extraction of the proportion of the target compound from the blend.

Abstract: The invention relates to gene drives, and in particular to genetic sequences and constructs for use in a gene drive. The invention is especially concerned with ultra-conserved and ultra-constrained sequences for use as a gene drive target with the aim of overcoming the development of resistance to the drive. The invention is also concerned with methods of suppressing wild type arthropod populations by use of the gene drive construct described herein.

Abstract: A lobster trap comprising a base panel, two side panels, two end panels, and a top panel defining therein an interior chamber is described. The components of the trap may be primarily or completely made of a plastic material, which increases durability and longevity of the trap. The top panel may have a smaller area than the base panel, and the side panels and/or the end panels are angled inward forming a trap having a substantially trapezoidal prism shape or a pyramidal frustum shape. The trap is shaped and configured to facilitate vertical stacking, and preferably to allow stacked traps to engage with and interlock with each other. The base panel of the trap may have a support member located along the base panel. The support member is at least partially hollow defining an internal compartment, and the compartment is able to receive weight elements that help to stabilize the trap during and after deployment into the ocean.

Abstract: A fishing lure furnishing is provided, comprising a fishing lure body having an elongate member extending therefrom, wherein the fishing lure body comprises a first side having a non-planar contoured body surface and opposite thereto a second side having a planar body surface, wherein the fishing lure body comprises one or more first apertures disposed at a bottom portion of the fishing lure body; and one or more sets of hooks removably coupled to the fishing lure body, wherein each set of hooks comprises a plurality of hook segments coupled to one another, wherein each hook segment is coupled at a first end adjacent one or more coupling mechanisms disposed within the one or more apertures and terminates at a second end in a hemispherical shape, wherein the one or more coupling mechanisms detach from the lure body or one or more sets of hooks when a threshold amount of force is applied to the one or more coupling mechanisms.

Abstract: A fishing rod includes a rod section and a fitting having a securing portion, the fitting being firmly secured to the rod section without inhibiting bending of the rod section, the securing portion having an excellent outer appearance. On a securing portion of a fishing line guide placed on the rod section, a prepreg sheet formed of plain-woven reinforcement fibers impregnated with a thermosetting resin is wound to secure the fishing line guide. The prepreg sheet is wound and secured so that, with respect to an axial direction, reinforcement fibers are in oblique directions, and intersecting angles of the reinforcement fibers in a winding region on a part of the rod section located beyond a distal end of the securing portion are smaller than those of the reinforcement fibers in a winding region on the securing portion.

Abstract: A floating fishing lure retriever having a arms extending at a first end from a body portion thereof and having a magnetic member connected at a second end. The arms being configured to pivot the respective second end thereof and corresponding magnetic member below the body portion by approximately four inches when the body portion is resting on either a top portion or a bottom portion thereof.

Abstract: An equine boot including a sole member having an interior for receiving a bottom of a hoof; and an upper for retaining the boot on the hoof, the upper having dorsal apertures such that when the boot is worn, bulbs of the hoof protrude through respective apertures. The apertures at least partially define a bulb-engaging element for engaging the peripheries of the bulbs so as to retain the bulbs in the apertures and impede rotation of the boot relative to the hoof.

Abstract: The invention refers to a control system for an agricultural utility vehicle (1) comprising a distributor linkage (4) for applying material, such as fertiliser, plant protection agents or seed, said distributor linkage extending transversely to the direction of travel and having a centre part (2) and two lateral extension arms (3), which are connected to the centre part (2) by joints and having a plurality of linkage sections which can be folded in towards one another in the transport position and folded out in the working position. The centre part (2) is arranged so that it can be moved along a vertical axis to adjust the height of the distributor linkage. At least one hydraulic device is associated with each extension arm (3), whereby the respective extension arm (3) is pivotable about a horizontal axis.

Abstract: A breakaway hinge assembly includes a first bracket coupled to a boom section, a second bracket coupled to a breakaway boom section, and a damper system. The damper system includes a first damper assembly coupled to a stop bracket of the first bracket and a second damper assembly coupled to an upper bracket arm of the first bracket. Each damper assembly includes a housing, at least one rubber element disposed within the housing, a plunger having a first end in contact with the at least one rubber element, and a stop coupled to a second end of the plunger. The first and second brackets are pivotably coupled to each other so that the breakaway boom section pivots between a first position and a second position. The damper system is configured to prevent over-pivoting and reduce impact load of the breakaway boom section when pivoting to the first and second positions.

Abstract: A computing system includes image receiving logic configured to receive image data indicative of an image of a field, ground identification logic configured to identify a first image portion of the image representing ground in the field, image segmentation logic configured to identify a remaining image portion that omits the first image portion from the image, and crop classification logic configured to apply a crop classifier to the remaining image portion and identify a second image portion of the image that represents locations of crop plants in the field. The computing system also includes weed identification logic configured to identify locations of weed plants in the field based on the identification of the first and second image portions and control signal generation logic configured to generate a machine control signal based on the identified locations of the weed plants.

Abstract: An herbicide application device for targeting application of an herbicide to a weed includes a rod and a tube. A recess extends into the rod from a first endpoint of the rod. The tube is selectively insertable into the recess to removably couple the tube to the rod so that a first end of the tube protrudes from the rod. The tube has a second end that is closed. Each of a set of applicators is selectively couplable to the first end of the tube. The applicator is configured to transfer an herbicide that is positioned in the tube to a plant, such as a weed, in a targeted manner to avoid inadvertent application of the herbicide to desired plants.

Abstract: A seal deterrent assembly for deterring seals from climbing onto a structure in a marina includes a rope that is extendable between a floating object and a structure in a marina. A float is provided and a plurality of holes extends through the float. The holes are spaced apart from each other and are distributed along the float. The rope is laceable through the holes in the float for attaching the float to the rope. In this way the float can float in the water adjacent to the structure. A plurality of kelp plants is provided and each of the plants is coupled to and extends away from the float. In this way each of the kelp plants deters seals from climbing onto the structure.

Abstract: In one or more arrangements, a method is provided for manufacturing a game call that incorporates ashes of cremated remains of a pet or loved one. The provided method incorporates the ashes into a polymer mixture used to form one or more components of the game call. In this manner, the resulting game call may serve as a memorial keepsake of the pet or loved one. The ashes are mixed with a polymer and poured into a mold. The mold is shaped for formation of at least one component of the game call. Once hardened, the polymer and remains mixture is removed from the mold and set to cure. After curing, a call profile is cut into the component. The component may be processed, for example, by sanding, wet sanding, finishing, painting, and/or polishing. The component is assembled with other components of the game call to form the game call.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for freeze-drying cells in a hydrogel comprising nanofibrillar cellulose, the method comprising providing a hydrogel comprising nanofibrillar cellulose, providing cells, combining the cells and the hydrogel comprising nanofibrillar cellulose to form a cell system, and freeze drying the cell system to obtain dried cells in a hydrogel comprising nanofibrillar cellulose. The present disclosure also provides a freeze-dried hydrogel comprising nanofibrillar cellulose and cells.

Abstract: A device for transporting objects such as a graft is configured to efficiently establish a liquid-tight state with a simple operation. The device is to be used in a state of being detachably attached to a container for storing a graft, the device including: a lid member for sealing the container; and an annular member for forming a first space by being interposed between the lid member and the container, wherein a second space is formed between the lid member and an inside surface of the container.

Abstract: Reducing fines from an agricultural spray dispensed from a nozzle is provided in the disclosed methods. The agricultural spray comprises water, an agricultural composition such as a pesticide, at least one oil emulsion drift reduction adjuvant, and at least one spontaneous emulsion drift reduction adjuvant. The agricultural spray exhibits fewer fine droplets having a diameter less than about 105 ?m, about 150 ?m, and/or about 210 ?m compared to an agricultural spray neither or only one of the oil emulsion drift reduction adjuvant and the spontaneous emulsion drift reduction adjuvant.

Abstract: A shelf-stable concentrated antimicrobial composition and method of using same comprises: at least one cyclic carboxylic acid and/or salt thereof in an amount from about 1 wt. % to about 10 wt. %; at least one anionic surfactant in an amount from about 10 wt. % to about 35 wt. %; at least one non-surfactant strong acid having a pKa less than about 2.3 in an amount from about 2 wt. % to about 25 wt. %; and at least one chelating agent in an amount from about 0.1 wt. % to about 10 wt. %. The composition retains at least 90% of its original antimicrobial efficacy after storage for at least five years at room temperature, and is substantially free of hydrogen peroxide, sources of hydrogen peroxide, parabens, aldehydes, aldehyde releasing agents, phenols, biguanides, peroxycarboxylic acids, quaternary ammonium compounds, chlorine compounds, enzymes, and etchants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of reducing crop damage by treating the seed of the crop with the safener before sowing. This can be done in addition to the use of crop protection combinations/compositions, in particular herbicide/safener combinations and compositions comprising thereof, which are highly suitable to protect crops from herbicide damage in pre- and post-emergence treatments.

Abstract: A residual sporicidal disinfectant composition(s) is provided. The residual sporicidal disinfectant composition comprises an encapsulated oxidative chemistry. Alternatively, the residual sporicidal disinfectant composition comprises a non-oxidative chemistry.

Abstract: A highly ductile and flexible antimicrobial adhesive film capable of being applied to wide variety of standardized objects with varying dimensions is disclosed. The antimicrobial adhesive may be precut with slits and perforations to aid in application and removal. The antimicrobial adhesive may easily be applied over themselves repeatedly without losing their ease of removal along the lines of perforation.

Abstract: The present application relates to semiochemical-based lures for mammals, particularly mammalian pest species that are useful for monitoring, capturing and/or controlling mammals and to methods of using semiochemical-based lures for monitoring, capturing and/or controlling mammals, particularly mammalian pest species. The present application also relates to the use of semiochemical-based lures for monitoring, capturing and/or controlling mammals, particularly mammalian pest species. In some embodiments, semiochemical-based lures are useful for reducing the number of mammalian pest species in one or more designated target environments.

Abstract: Disclosed are hypersensitive-response eliciting peptides that exhibit improved solubility, stability, resistance to chemical degradation, or a combination of these properties. Use of these peptides or fusion polypeptides, or DNA constructs encoding the same, for modulating plant biochemical signaling, imparting disease resistance to plants, enhancing plant growth, imparting tolerance to biotic stress, imparting tolerance and resistance to abiotic stress, imparting desiccation resistance to cuttings removed from ornamental plants, imparting post-harvest disease or post-harvest desiccation resistance to a fruit or vegetable, or enhancing the longevity of fruit or vegetable ripeness are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicide composition comprising a first compound, belonging to the aryloyxphenoxyproprionate family, and a second compound, belonging to the cyclohexanedione family. Said composition is characterized in that the first compound and the second compound are present in said composition at a ratio varying from 1:1.5 to 1:4. The present invention also relates to a method for controlling at least one weed capable of developing in a crop field for a plant to be cultivated with said composition of the invention. Finally, the use of the herbicide composition for treating a dicot crop is also claimed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active pyridino-/pyrimidino-pyridine derivatives. The invention further provides processes and intermediates used for the preparation of such derivatives. The invention further extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such derivatives, as well as to the use of such compounds and compositions in controlling undesirable plant growth: in particular the use in controlling weeds, in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal mixtures comprising at least one substituted pyridines (compounds I) and at least one active compound II in a weight ratio of from 100:1 to 1:100; to a method for controlling phytopathogenic harmful fungi using mixtures of at least one compound I and at least one compound II in a weight ratio of from 100:1 to 1:100; to the use of mixtures comprising compounds I and compounds II for controlling phytopathogenic harmful fungi; to agrochemical compositions comprising these mixtures; and to agrochemical compositions further comprising seed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for controlling efflux type multidrug resistant plant diseases showing an excellent efficacy against efflux type multidrug resistant plant diseases, said method comprising a step of applying an effective amount of a pyrazole compound represented by formula (1): to a plant or soil where the plant grows.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an aqueous suspension concentrate, which shows excellent plant disease control. An aqueous suspension comprising mefentrifluconazole and an isothiazolinone preservative.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling a biofilm, for removing a formed biofilm and/or for controlling a growth of microorganisms, preferably bacteria, in an aqueous environment of an industrial manufacturing process including cellulosic fibre material. In the method, a composition including a compound selected from a group consisting of 3-[(4-methylphenyl)sulphonyl]-2-propenenitrile and 4-amino-N-2-thiazolyl-benzenesulphonamide is administered to the aqueous environment of the process.

Abstract: Fluoroalkenyl heterocyclic compounds having Formula (I) are described together with agronomic compositions containing said compounds having formula (I) and their use for the control of nematodes in agricultural crops.

Abstract: A combination comprising a multi-site contact fungicide, a succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor fungicide and a second systemic fungicide and a method using the same.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a combination comprising: at least one insecticidal diamide compound; at least one benzoylphenyl urea compound; and at least third insecticidal compound.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to the use of compositions comprising L-glufosinate and/or salts thereof in a glufosinate tolerant field crop in foliar application, wherein the compositions contain less than 5 mol.-% of D-glufosinate and/or salts thereof, based on the total amount of L-glufosinate and salts thereof, under certain environmental conditions to achieve an increase in the control of harmful plants and/or a reduction of phytotoxicity in the tolerant field crop. The present invention also relates to according methods of treating a tolerant field crop using the mentioned compositions.

Abstract: Colloidal silver particles are incorporated into emulsions and other compositions that find use, for example, as pharmaceutical and dermatological serums, creams, lotions and ointments.

Abstract: The invention describes recombinant DNA sequences transcribed into RNA constructs capable of forming Virus Like Particles (VLPs) suitable for insect control applications.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of agrochemical compositions and formulations. In an aspect, the present disclosure provides for a composition in combination with a fibril or microfibril or nanofibril structuring agent. In yet another aspect, the disclosure provides for a composition comprising: (a) an agricultural bioactive material, a fungicide, insecticide, herbicide, and/or plant growth regulator; (b) a fibril or microfibril or nanofibril structuring agent; and (c) optionally, an auxiliary surface active agent. The disclosure further provides for a comprising a composition described herein mixed or combined with a liquid fertilizer.

Abstract: A composition for controlling plant diseases comprising Paecilomyces fumosoroseus, and one or more nematicidal active ingredients selected from specific groups has an excellent controlling effect on plant diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulation for fungal spores which increases storage stability of said fungal spores comprising a liquid water-soluble formulation comprising fungal spores, at least one plant oil, at least one antioxidant and optionally at least one rheology-modifying agent. Further, the invention relates to a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi, insects and/or nematodes in or on a plant, for enhancing growth of a plant or for increasing plant yield or root health comprising applying an effective amount of the present formulation.

Abstract: To improve the fact that the main components of conventional deodorizing and antimicrobial agents are existing components, the effect and efficacy of which are known to some extent, and do not generate an effect better than predicted. The deodorizing and antimicrobial agent of the present invention has a loquat seed extract including non-volatile fatty acids and at least benzaldehyde and benzoic acid as a main raw material.

Abstract: A heat transfer system is arranged to cook multiple diverse food products. The heat transfer system includes at least one heat source. The at least one heat source is arranged within an enclosure and is operable by a controller to emit heat energy into the enclosure. First and second cooking conveyors are arranged within the enclosure. The first cooking conveyor is configured to move a first food product through the enclosure. The second cooking conveyor is configured to move a second food product through the enclosure. A speed of the first cooking conveyor and a speed of the second cooking conveyor are independently controlled to independently adjust the cooking time of the first food product and the second food product during operation of the heat transfer system.

Abstract: A cupcake baking assembly for cooking without aluminum foil includes a pot that is fillable with water thereby facilitating the water to be boiled in the pot. In this way the water is converted to steam for cooking. A cup insert is removably positionable on the pot to be heated by the steam for cooking. A lid is positionable on the cup insert when the cup insert is positioned on the pot. A plurality of cups is provided and each of the cups is fillable with a fluid food material. Each of the cups is insertable into the cup insert. Additionally, each of the cups is comprised of a thermally conductive material such that each of the cups is in thermal communication the cup insert. In this way each of the cups cooks the fluid food material contained therein.