Abstract: An animal feeder refilling assembly for refilling elevated animal feeders includes a shaft. The shaft has a first end, a second end and an outer surface. A container is pivotably attached adjacent to the second end of the shaft. The container has a bottom wall with a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall has a top edge defining an opening. The container is pivotable between a load position wherein the perimeter wall rests parallel to the shaft with the bottom wall adjacent to the shaft, and an unload position wherein the opening pivots over the second end. A handle is slidingly engaged with the outer surface of the shaft and positioned adjacent to the first end. A linkage is attached to the handle and extends to pivotably couple to an exterior surface of the container. The linkage moves the container between the load position and the unload position.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-stuck pet feeder, which includes a shell and a top cover, the shell has in a cavity. Its bottom of the shell is provided with an outlet. The upper part of the cavity is provided with a grain storage chamber, the lower part of the cavity is provided with a driving mechanism. The lower part of the grain storage chamber is provided with a rotor. The rotor includes a shaft and a main body arranged on the shaft, the side wall of the main body is uniformly distributed with blades. The grain storage chamber is provided with a grain-out channel below the blades, which communicates with the outlet. The driving mechanism is connected with the rotor and drives it to rotate, and the grain stored in the grain storage chamber is transported to the grain-out channel and fed through the outlet.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an intelligent outdoor pet feeder, including an outer shell, a bottom shell, a water storage module, a control module, a water adding module, a biological sensing module, a water volume sensing module, and a power supply module. The water storage module is disposed inside the outer shell, the biological sensing module is disposed on the outer shell, the water adding module is disposed inside the outer shell, the control module is disposed inside the outer shell, and the water volume sensing module is disposed inside the water storage module. The intelligent outdoor pet feeder identifies the pet body by the biological sensing module, identifies a change of water volume inside the water storage device combining with the water volume sensing module, and further controls operation of adding water of the water adding module.

Abstract: An animal ear tag contains control circuitry for generating data. An antenna in the tag emits a wireless signal including the data, and an energy storage provides electric energy to the control circuitry and the antenna. The energy storage is arranged in a first part of the tag and the antenna is arranged in a second part of the tag. When attached to the animal, the first and second parts are interconnected via a shaft member inserted through an ear of the animal in such a manner that the first part is located on a first side of the ear and the second part is located on a second side of the ear. When the first and second parts are interconnected, the energy storage is located off-centered from a symmetry axis of the shaft member. As a result, the tag becomes relatively fixed in a well-defined orientation.

Abstract: A label is described for attachment to an animal. The label includes a transmitting and receiving device having an electric oscillator circuit that, upon closure of the oscillator circuit, generates a periodic electric oscillator signal with an oscillation period for transmitting an electromagnetic beacon signal with the transmitting and receiving device. The label is configured for closing the electric oscillator circuit during a predetermined transmission duration, and is further configured for opening the electric oscillator circuit upon elapse of the predetermined transmission duration, wherein the predetermined transmission duration corresponds to at least one and at least a whole number of oscillation periods of the electric oscillator signal.

Abstract: Generally, an animal monitoring system including a bolus administered to reside in an animal operable to sense changes in one or more physiological parameters of the animal and generate and transmit encoded bolus sensor data to a tag affixed on the outside of the animal which operates to sense changes in one or more environmental parameters surrounding the animal and to generate encoded tag sensor data and to receive encoded bolus sensor data each of which can be analyzed by the tag or a remote data processor to generate environmental parameter values and physiological parameter values to assess an environmental or physiological condition of or about the animal..

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multi-control-mode intelligent pet toy vehicle, including a body, a body frame, a multi-control assembly, a first drive wheel assembly, a second drive wheel assembly, and a guidance assembly. The multi-control-mode intelligent pet toy vehicle exchanges information with the mobile terminals or the remote controllers of the users in multiple connecting methods by the multi-control assembly. Thus, the users control the multi-control-mode intelligent pet toy vehicle by multiple control methods. The infrared sensors of the multi-control assembly detect the obstacles in the motion track of the multi-control-mode intelligent pet toy vehicle, and the infrared sensors return relevant information to the control mainboard. The control mainboard controls both the first drive wheel assembly and the second drive wheel assembly to run, thereby changing the motion track of the multi-control-mode intelligent pet toy vehicle.

Abstract: The invention is an animal shaped toy with a transparent front side that exposes a second internal free-floating squeaking toy that a pet can pursue after chewing the external toy apart. The internal squeaker toy can have scents such as chicken or bacon to match the shape of the internal squeaking toy.

Abstract: A spherical pet toy has at least one knotted and frayed cord end exiting the spherical body at, at least one point on the surface. An exemplary version has four knotted and frayed cord ends exiting at four different points on the spherical surface. An object, such as a smaller ball, internal to the pet toy moves around as the pet toy is handled by an animal, providing aural and tactile feedback to the playing animal. The knotted and frayed cord ends satisfy an animal's chewing instincts while cleaning the animal's teeth.

Abstract: A single piece pet treat holder. The holder having an outer perimeter shape with a first thickness. An inner perimeter shape having an opening with a central aperture located therein. The opening extending through the first thickness and having a plurality of flexible projections extending toward the central aperture. Each of the flexible projections terminating in an enlarged tip. The flexible projections and the enlarged tips are configured to restrict removal of an object when the object is twisted in a first direction through the opening. The flexible projections and the enlarged tips are configured to release the object when the object is twisted in a second direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: [Object] To perform prediction in accordance with actual situations of livestock farms and the like and present users with the prediction result at optimum timings. [Solution] According to the present embodiment, an information processing device includes: an acquisition unit configured to acquire a plurality of pieces of livestock-farming-related information related to livestock farming; a prediction unit configured to predict a future value of an arbitrary parameter related to livestock farming on a basis of a prediction model generated on a basis of the livestock-farming-related information; and a prediction result presentation unit configured to present a prediction result obtained by the prediction unit at a predetermined timing related to livestock farming. According to this configuration, it is possible to perform prediction in accordance with actual situations of livestock farms and the like and present users with the prediction result at optimum timings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus (10) for fly management. It is described to provide (310) a processing unit with at least one image of an agricultural environment, wherein the agricultural environment contains a plurality of bovine animals The at least one image comprises image data of at least a part of at least one bovine animal of the plurality of bovine animals The processing unit determines (320) a number of flies in the image data of the at least a part of at least one bovine animal The processing unit determines (330) information relating to fly infestation of the plurality of bovine animals The determination comprises utilisation of the determined number of flies.

Abstract: When utilizing a flying vehicle to monitor an animal that is grazing, the stress of the animal targeted for monitoring is mitigated. An acquisition unit acquires position information indicating the position of an animal that is grazing. A determination unit determines the reactivity of the animal to the approach of a flying vehicle. A setting unit sets a distance that depends on the determined reactivity. An instruction unit instructs the flying vehicle to start flying toward a monitoring position corresponding to the position indicated by the acquired position information and the set distance, and to perform processing for monitoring the animal on the basis of the monitoring position.

Abstract: A combined poultry roost and waste routing apparatus includes a main tray member having floors, side walls and a peripheral frame portion. A catch basin, including a drainage outlet, is formed in a first end portion of the main tray member. The apparatus also includes a plurality of roosting bars attached to the main tray member, and a support stand supporting the main tray member at an inclined angle with the catch basin at a lower end thereof. A water supply manifold is operatively attached to a second end of the main tray member for selectively supplying rinse water thereto. The water supply manifold includes an inlet portion configured to receive a hose connection, and a fluid dispersion member attached to, and in fluid communication with the inlet portion. The fluid dispersion member has a plurality of openings formed therein for selectively releasing rinse water into the main tray member.

Abstract: An adjustable feeder pan system for feeding poultry and a related method is provided. The feeder pan system includes a cone portion, an excluder portion that includes a number of anti-rake and radially disposed fins, a skirt, a feed pan, a cap, and optionally a feed shut-off component. The cone includes a pair of stops that may selectively engage with one of a number of pairs of corresponding slots of varying depths on the excluder portion so as to provide multiple feed levels as desired and depending upon the size and age of the poultry being fed.

Abstract: This present invention relates to an apiary accessory to protect an apiary entrance from rain, flooding, excessive heat, wind, and other elements and debris. The awning device has rectangular planar sheet with lateral or transverse and longitudinal edges. The awning device is secured to front surface of the apiary using a securing sheet that is fastened thereto using mechanical fasteners. During use, the awning device extends over the entrance of the apiary to protect the same and may further comprise one or more sensors for sensing conditions related to the apiary.

Abstract: A cover assembly for covering a container of pollen substitute comprises a lid member for engaging the container of pollen substitute. The lid member has an opening for bees to access the container contents and a removable cap element covers the lid member opening to divert water from entering the lid member opening while leaving a gap for bees to enter between the cap element and the lid member. A combination nectar feeder and pollen feeder is also provided. The cover assembly may be configured with ornamental shapes to approximate the design of a flower.

Abstract: A segment for a modular floatation collar comprises a frame having a recessed compartment and a removable decking covering the recessed compartment. The frame is mounted on a floatation unit. There are a plurality of rigging hardpoints and a plurality of installation hardpoints disposed along the frame. A universal connection at each end of the frame allows the segment to be connected to an adjacent segment either linearly along a common axis or orthogonally at a right angle. The floatation unit extends between adjacent segments in the floatation collar.

Abstract: A peristaltic pump is provided for conveying a fluid pumping medium through a compressible hose. The pump is designed particularly for use in an aquarium, terrarium, or vivarium for metering fluids accurately and reliably by eliminating permanent tubing deformation and random stopping positions of rollers.

Abstract: Livestock animals and progeny thereof comprising at least one edited chromosomal sequence that alters expression or activity of a somatostatin receptor (SSTR) protein are provided. Livestock animal cells that contain such edited chromosomal sequences are also provided. The livestock animals have improved growth performance and weight gain. Methods for producing livestock animals with increased growth performance are also provided.

Abstract: The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human-non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods.

Abstract: A genetically modified mouse is provided, wherein the mouse is incapable of rearranging and expressing an endogenous mouse immunoglobulin light chain variable sequence, wherein the mouse expresses only one or two human light chain variable domains encoded by human immunoglobulin sequences operably linked to the mouse kappa (?) constant gene at the endogenous mouse ? locus, wherein the mouse expresses a reverse chimeric antibody having a light chain variable domain derived from one of only two human light chain variable region gene segments and a mouse ? constant domain, and a human heavy chain variable domain and a mouse heavy chain constant domain, from an endogenous mouse heavy chain locus. Bispecific epitope-binding proteins that are fully human are provided, comprising two different heavy chains that associate with an identical light chain that comprises a variable domain derived from one of two different human light chain variable region gene segments.

Abstract: Breeding of insects and more particularly to the separation of insect eggs from other constituents of an egg-laying medium is disclosed. An egg-laying medium for insects, comprising at least 80% by weight of a solid substrate in the form of particles, at lest 85% by weight of said particles having a size of less than 0.5 mm, wherein the weight percentage is given in relation to the total weight of the insect egg-laying medium is disclosed. A laying tray and uses of the laying tray, particularly in a method for collecting insect eggs, are disclosed.

Abstract: A cap for securing to a reel, the cap includes a body extending from a first end to a second end; an opening at the second end of the body and to have fishing line extending therethrough; and an attachment device to provide for securing of the body to the reel; the cap extends away from the reel to prevent friction, drag and inefficiencies from affecting the line.

Abstract: As a result of the development of a range of modular fishing rods, has become possible to produce a number of different rod styles from a relative small number of modular fishing rod components. Alongside this development is the growing trend of people interested in fishing to travel and to explore different fishing experiences. This has created a need for a safe and convenient way to store and transport modular fishing rods, or rod sets. Disclosed is a transportation container for a modular fishing rod primarily including four hinged panels that can be opened out to gain easy access, and then folded together to provide a strong carry case having a rigid triangular cross section. The container has an inside surface that can secure parts of a modular fishing rod in a spaced apart arrangement and/or secure inserts having slots which perform a similar function.

Abstract: Problems associated with the use of fluorescent tubes in insect traps are resolved by providing a replacement lamp employing multiple sets of light emitting diodes that each omit light at different specific wavelengths each positioned within a translucent sleeve have a surface coated with an environmentally safe light diffusion material creating a pattern on the surface comprising areas of more intense light dominated by the light cast by a single LED separated by areas of less intense light where light cast by adjacent LEDs is more mixed.

Abstract: A trap for immobilizing, killing, or containing arthropods comprises a housing having walls and at least one opening, where the walls define an interior space; and a light source comprising a directional light source mounted in the interior space. The light source is constructed to emit light at one or more wavelengths ranging from 350 to 500 nm. The light source is positioned so that a majority of the light emitted from the light source is directed at one or more surfaces in the interior space. The trap also comprises a suppression element mounted in the interior space and constructed to immobilize, kill, or contain arthropods.

Abstract: A foldable rear boom section of an agricultural product applicator includes at least one first tube connected to a first end of a respective at least one second tube and a hinge assembly coupled to the first and second tubes and configured to pivot the second tube with respect to the first tube about a pivot axis. Further, a nozzle is connected to a second end of the second tube. Pivoting the first and second tubes about the pivot axis causes the foldable rear boom section and the nozzle to transition between an extended position and a retracted position.

Abstract: A tree stand assembly includes a platform that has a front edge for engaging a tree. A post is attached to the platform adjacent to the front edge and extends upwardly therefrom. A bracket is attached to a front side of the post and has a top side, a bottom side and a perimeter surface extending between the top and bottom sides. The perimeter surface includes a front surface, a rear surface, a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface. The front surface has a plurality of teeth therein extending forward of the bracket to engage a tree. The rear surface includes a central section and a pair of outer sections positioned on opposite sides of the central section. The outer sections extend away from the front surface and the central section toward an associated one of the first and second lateral surfaces.

Abstract: Provided is a method capable of suppressing cold damage to a biological material such as an organ even if the biological material is preserved at low temperature for a long time, or a composition for preventing cold damage to a biological material. Provided also is a method for suppressing cold damage to a biological material, including inhibiting a sphingosine-1-phosphoric acid (S1P)-mediated signal transduction pathway in the biological material; and a cold damage prevention composition containing, as an active ingredient, a substance that inhibits S1P-mediated signal transduction pathway.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method of controlling powdery mildew that can achieve an excellent control effect with a simple operation. This powdery mildew control method involves applying nanobubble water to plant bodies.

Abstract: Spray drift reductants for agrochemical formulations and methods for reducing spray drift in agrochemical formulations are disclosed. An agrochemical formulation may comprise at least one spray drift reductant comprising a fatty acid ester of a C3 to C8 polyol, or an oligomer thereof having from 2 to 5 repeat units. The formulation also comprises at least one agrochemical active and/or nutrient, and optionally, a clathrate compound. A sprayable agrochemical formulation may comprise 0.01 wt. % to 1.0 wt. % of a spray drift reductant that is non-ionic, non-self-emulsifiable, has a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of less than 7, and is capable of reducing spray drift by at least 10%, and also comprises at least on agrochemical active and/or nutrient, and optionally, a clathrate compound.

Abstract: Liquid-core capsules (10) for pest control are provided, wherein the liquid-core capsules (10) have an aqueous core (11) and a diffusion-inhibiting, functional outer shell (13). The core (11) contains at least one pest control agent. The outer shell (13) contains at least one attractant for the pests.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition comprising at least two quaternary ammonium compounds selected from: (i) a quaternary ammonium compound having the formula: A4-nSi(R—NHaR1bZ)n and (ii) a quaternary ammonium compound having the formula: NHcR1dZ wherein in each of the at least two quaternary ammonium compounds A, R, R1, a, Z and n are independently selected, and: A is a member selected from the group consisting of alkoxy radicals, alkylether alkoxy radicals, and alkyl radicals; R is a divalent hydrocarbon radical; each R1 is independently a member selected from the group consisting of benzyl, alkyl radicals, alkyl ether hydrocarbon radicals, hydroxyl-containing alkyl radicals, and nitrogen-containing hydrocarbon radicals; Z is a member selected from the group consisting of chloride, bromide, iodide, tosylate, hydroxide, sulfate and phosphate; a is 0, 1 or 2, b is 1, 2 or 3, and the sum of a and b is 3; c is 0, 1, 2 or 3, d is 1, 2, 3 or 4, and the sum of c and d is 4; and n is 1, 2 or 3; and wherein the composition

Abstract: The disclosure provides for agrochemical compositions comprising a succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor and a polymeric crystal growth inhibitor. The disclosure further provides for methods of reducing crystal growth in agriculturally-active compounds in an agrochemical composition. In yet a further aspect, the disclosure provides for methods of utilizing an agrochemical composition comprising a succinate inhibitor and a polymeric crystal growth inhibitor to control pests in a plant or crop.

Abstract: The present invention has an object to develop and provide a novel agricultural and horticultural insecticidal and acaricidal agent due to the factors such as serious damages caused by pests and the like and growing resistant pests against existing drugs in the crop production such as agriculture and horticulture. The present invention provides an agricultural and horticultural insecticidal and acaricidal agent having as an active ingredient a benzimidazole compound represented by general formula (1) wherein R represents an alkyl group or the like, R1 represents a haloalkyl group or the like, X represents an oxygen atom or the like, m and n represent 0 or the like, or a salt thereof, and a method for using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active pyridino-/pyrimidino-pyridine derivatives, as well as to 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 benzimidazole ethers and related compounds which are of use in the field of agriculture as fungicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stabilized compositions, or compositions that are stable when stored, comprising: (A) 2.5 to 15% by weight of the isothiazolinone 2-methyl-2H-isothiazolin-3-one and 1,2-benzisothiazolin-one and/or its sodium and/or potassium salt, (B) 0.5 to 50 ppm by weight of copper(II) ions, in relation to the weight fraction of component (A), (C) 100 to 2,500 ppm by weight, in relation to the total composition, of at least one oxidizing agent selected from the group consisting of sodium iodate, potassium iodate, sodium bromate and potassium bromate, or mixtures of these and (D) water. The invention further relates to a process for the preservation of technical materials by means of the aforementioned compositions, as well as the technical materials treated therewith.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pesticidal mixtures containing Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and one or more neonicotinoids. The present invention further relates to methods of controlling a pest by applying Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and one or more neonicotinoids to a plant, plant propagation material or an area where a plant will grow.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stabilized fungicidal composition comprising: a) a fusaricidin-producing Paenibacillus sp. strain; and b) a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of an amine, a quaternary ammonium compound, a salt of phosphate or citrate, a short chain polyol having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, a urea, and combinations thereof. The present invention also provides agriculturally acceptable stable aqueous formulations comprising a fusaricidin-producing Paenibacillus sp. strain and a stabilizing agent and methods of controlling disease in plants with the fungicidal compositions and aqueous formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of microbiology, specifically to an antimicrobial composition comprising a first and a second bacteriophage, wherein the composition has lytic activity against E. coli O157. The invention further relates to a use of the antimicrobial composition for controlling bacterial contamination in a food- or feed environment on or in food- or feed processing equipment or food- or feed containers or in a food- or feed product.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition of coniferous resin acids and solvent, such as alcohol, water, and an auxiliary solvent selected from E and P series glycol ethers is disclosed. The method for manufacturing of the antimicrobial composition is also disclosed, where in the first step coniferous resin acids, alcohol, auxiliary solvent and water are provided; in the second step alcohol is mixed with water; in the third step coniferous resin acids, auxiliary solvent, as well as optionally a wetting agent, water and/or a pH regulator are added into the alcohol-water solution from second step, and mixed until clear; in the fourth step the antimicrobial composition is optionally packaged and/or diluted to obtain an alcoholic antimicrobial composition with coniferous resin acid concentrations more than 0.01 weight-%. The disclosure relates further to the use of the antimicrobial composition as disinfectant for inanimate and/or living surfaces.

Abstract: Meat products can be classified based on image data. Training image data is received that includes image data about first meat products. Labels associated with the first meat products are received, where each of the labels includes a type of one of the first meat products. A trained classification model is developed based on the training image data and the received labels. Image data representative of a second meat product is received. The image data is inputted into the trained classification model, where the trained classification model is configured to classify a type of the second meat product based on the image data. The type of the second meat product is received from the trained classification model.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a new method of packing and preserving fruits in liquid (fruit juice, syrup, water, etc). The method comprises packaging fruits, where the fruit is filled into a specifically formulated plastic container, topped with liquid, dosed with inert gases to enforce can integrity, seamed with metal can ends, and thermally processed to eliminate viable microorganisms. The process is unique in that by adjusting thermal processing parameters and manipulating the seam specifications, replacing the metal cans by a flexible and sustainable plastic can, becomes a practical alternative.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polypeptides, specifically polypeptides having transgalactosylating activity and nucleic acids encoding these, and their uses in e.g. dairy product.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for producing cultured dairy products, such as yogurt, that are shelf-stable without refrigeration. Such processes can include contacting a milk base having from 0.5 to 1.9 wt. % milk sugar with a lactic acid bacteria culture and aseptically packaging in a container, followed by storage under conditions suitable to result in a pH of less than 4.7.

Abstract: Problem: To provide a flavorful milky beverage. Solution: A proline-containing milky beverage. This milky beverage may have the flavor of fermented milk. This milky beverage contains less than 3.0% of non-fat milk solids, and may contain less than 1,000,000 lactic acid bacteria or yeast cells per 1 mL. This milky beverage may be a yogurt flavored soft drink. This milky beverage need not contain amino acids other than proline. This milky beverage can be stored at ordinary temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oil and fat having plasticity and excellent meltability in the mouth in a wide range of temperatures and a roll-in oil and fat composition using the plastic oil and fat having excellent extensibility and excellent meltability in the mouth in a wide range of temperatures. This roll-in oil and fat composition that has a stiff texture and exhibits excellent extensibility and superior intraoral solubility over a wide range of temperature is obtained by using a transesterified oil and fat which contains, with respect to the total amount of all constituent fatty acids, 5-25 wt % of lauric acid, 5-25 wt % of palmitic acid, and 10-35 wt % of stearic acid, and in which the weight ratio of stearic acid to palmitic acid (stearic acid/palmitic acid) is 0.5-7.

Abstract: A process for preparing an orally-enjoyable film of encapsulated plant material includes combining particles of finely divided plant material, a first coating material, and a second coating material, then inducing gelation to form a gel matrix of the particles coated with the first coating material embedded in the second coating material, followed by forming a film from the gel matrix. Also disclosed is a film of coated particles of finely-divided plant material, made of a gel matrix of plant material at least partially surrounded by a first coating material and embedded in a second coating material.