Abstract: An adjustment assembly configured to be coupled with a longitudinal support assembly of a cultivator assembly is disclosed. The adjustment assembly includes a swing arm rotationally coupled to the longitudinal support assembly, a first gang unit rotationally coupled with the swing arm and a second gang unit spaced apart from the first gang unit and rotationally coupled with the swing arm. A first gang adjustment mechanism rotates the first gang unit with respect to the longitudinal support assembly and a second gang adjustment mechanism rotates the second gang unit with respect to the longitudinal support assembly.

Abstract: Farming tool systems are described. In some embodiments, the farming tool includes a handle shaft and a farming tool that detachably connects to the handle shaft via a locking bit and a locking port that includes a socket. In some embodiments, a multi-head attachment is provided that may include one or more farming tools that slide laterally along a rail (perpendicular to the shaft length) and another farming tool that does not slide along the rail. In some embodiments, the farming tool(s) is a hoe. The farming tool(s) may be in the form of a wire that includes flat portions located inside a crimp to prevent the wire from rotating within the crimp and a forward portion that may be, for example, generally triangular in shape.

Abstract: Adapter (27) of an agricultural implement, having a first, cylindrically contoured section (27a), the external diameter of which is designed to couple the agricultural implement to a US quick-hitch attachment system of an agricultural support vehicle, and having a second, spherically contoured section (27b), the external diameter of which is designed to couple the agricultural implement to a European lower-link attachment system of an agricultural support vehicle.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling the height of a header for use with an agricultural harvester. The header height is controlled by detecting a first height value of the header with respect to ground, detecting a second height value of the header with respect to ground, selecting a representative height value (e.g., the smallest height value) from the first and the second height values, and controlling the position of the header with respect to the agricultural harvester responsive the selected representative height value.

Abstract: An autonomous agricultural system comprising an implement configured to perform an agricultural operation. The system additionally comprises an autonomous power unit for autonomously propelling the implement. The system further comprises a coupling assembly configured to connect the implement to the power unit. The coupling assembly provides at least six degrees of freedom of movement between the implement and the power unit.

Abstract: The invention encompasses a nontoxic agricultural formulation of a concentrated liquid suspension comprising a drying oil and suspended particulate materials, and also encompasses an aqueous formulation comprising the concentrated liquid suspension and an agricultural treatment agent. The invention additionally encompasses methods of treating an agricultural target.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and method for monitoring and controlling field operations including planting and harvesting operations. In one embodiment, a data processing system of a machine includes a data transfer and processing module that communicates bi-directionally with different types of controllers and sensors mounted on the machine or an implement attached to the machine. The data transfer and processing module is configured to execute instructions to receive signals from these controllers and sensors, process these signals, and generate data for monitoring and controlling field operations of the machine. At least one display device is coupled to the data transfer and processing module. The at least one display device displays the data for monitoring and controlling field operations of the machine or implement to a user or operator.

Abstract: A row unit for an agricultural implement has a mounting device with a rail portion for sliding engagement with a seed delivery device to facilitate quick and easy installation and removal of the seed delivery device without the use of tools. A seed meter is mounted to the underside of a cover such that as the cover is opened the seed meter moves with the cover away from the seed delivery device to provide convenient access to both the seed meter and the seed delivery device. A cam and pawl arrangement selectively retains the cover in the open position.

Abstract: An autonomous travel work machine includes a main body and a wheel, and is configured to execute a predetermined operation on an operation target while causing the main body to autonomously travel with the wheel. The autonomous travel work machine includes: an operation unit having a shape projecting from an upper face of the main body, the operation unit being operated by being pressed from an upper face side; and a protection unit located at a front side in a traveling direction of the main body relative to the operation unit, the protection unit being disposed at a height equal to or higher than an upper end of the operation unit.

Abstract: A header for an agricultural harvester having a cutterbar lockout control mechanism that can be set in flex or rigid modes independent of the position of the cutterbar assembly. The cutterbar lockout control mechanism may be set to flex or rigid modes without the operator having to reach under the header, and the operator may reposition the cutterbar assembly without leaving the cab. Also, a method for setting the operating mode of a cutterbar assembly of a header for an agricultural harvester, and a method for repositioning a cutterbar assembly of a header for an agricultural harvester.

Abstract: An improved landscaping trimmer is provided. The device includes a housing having an open lower end. A motor is disposed within the housing and is operably connected to a plurality of cutting heads extending through the open lower end. The plurality of cutting heads are disposed in an offset pattern defining an upper portion of the housing and a lower portion of the housing. Each of the plurality of cutting heads is affixed to the housing in a floating arrangement. A plurality of blades extends from each of the plurality of cutting heads, whereupon actuation of the motor, the plurality of cutting heads rotate about the longitudinal axis. A handle extends from the housing, wherein the handle includes a control that activates the motor. A plurality of wheels is affixed to the housing, wherein each wheel is disposed adjacent to one cutting head of the plurality of cutting heads.

Abstract: A hybrid flute for a stalk roll may be configured with a sharp edge positioned between a first blunt edge and a second blunt edge along a length of the flute edge. The flute edge may extend radially outward from a main cylinder of the stalk roll. The flute edge may be engaged with a radius at the base of the flute edge, and a flute base may extend from the radius. A plurality of flute bases positioned adjacent to one another may be configured to form a main cylinder for the stalk roll.

Abstract: A fruit and vegetable picking method and device based on machine vision and storage medium that includes: acquiring fruit image of fruit or vegetable to be picked currently, calling pre-trained neural network model to identify fruit image, and determining type of fruit or vegetable; acquiring type of fruit or vegetable, and determining cuttable area on stalk of fruit or vegetable according to type of fruit or vegetable, locating cutting point; controlling end picking apparatus to cut off stalk of fruit or vegetable, according to cutting point being determined. By using pre-trained neural network model to detect fruit and cut stalk for picking, one device may be able to pick multiple fruits and vegetables, have high versatility and picking accuracy, avoid hurting pulp, and have improved harvest efficiency and quality of fruits and vegetables picked.

Abstract: An agricultural vehicle header having a frame, a front conveyor, and a rear conveyor. The frame extends in a lateral direction from a first end to a second end and has a leading edge, and a feeder housing opening positioned behind the leading edge with respect to a forward direction. The front conveyor is attached to the frame behind the leading edge with respect to the forward direction, and includes a front movable surface configured to move an adjacent portion of crop material towards the feeder housing opening. The rear conveyor is attached to the frame behind the front conveyor, and has a rear belt having an operative surface that faces in the forward direction and is configured to move an adjacent portion of crop material towards the feeder housing opening. An agricultural vehicle having such a header is also provided.

Abstract: Harvesting apparatus, with a supporting frame (12) having a longitudinal member and crossmembers, with a chassis (18) having wheels (19), with pickup members (20) which are designed as a pickup and transverse conveyor devices (21) designed as belt conveyors, wherein a respective pickup member and a respective transverse conveyor device are arranged on a first and second side of the longitudinal member (13), wherein a first shiftable crossmember (14) which is arranged on the respective side of the longitudinal member and accommodates the respective pickup member (20) and the respective transverse conveyor device (21) is shiftable about an axis (24) extending in a height direction relative to a second shiftable crossmember (15) and is furthermore shiftable via the second crossmember about an axis (25) extending in the longitudinal direction relative to a fixed crossmember (16), and wherein a respective first overload protection device (26) is positioned between the first and second shiftable crossmembers (14, 1

Abstract: Provided is a threshing cylinder with threshing processing section provided on the rear side of a raking section. In the threshing processing section, a front support member, an intermediate support member, and a rear support member are supported by a threshing cylinder support shaft. A plurality of front-side divided threshing teeth support members are supported by the front support member and the intermediate support member in a state in which the front-side divided threshing teeth support members are arranged at the same arrangement pitch in the circumferential direction of the threshing processing section. A plurality of rear-side divided threshing teeth support members are supported by the intermediate support member and the rear support member in a state in which the rear-side divided threshing teeth support members are arranged at the same arrangement pitch in the circumferential direction of the threshing processing section.

Abstract: A bale chamber for an agricultural baler includes a plurality of rolls; a plurality of belts wrapped around the rolls; a movable serpentine arm in contact with the belts and configured to move responsively to lifting by at least one of the belts; and a plurality of tensioning arms, each of the tensioning arms being forced against a respective one of the belts and independently movable relative to the other tensioning arms. Each tensioning arm is configured to move against and reduce slack in its respective belt as the serpentine arm moves out of contact with its respective belt.

Abstract: A wrapping system for an agricultural baler includes: a material roll configured to hold a roll of wrapping material; a duckbill assembly configured to draw wrapping material from the material roll and including a duckbill motor; a bale size sensor configured to output bale size signals; and a controller operatively coupled to the duckbill motor and the bale size sensor. The controller is configured to: determine a starting size of a bale based on at least one received bale size signal; output an initiation signal to the duckbill motor to initiate a wrap cycle; determine a current size of the bale is less than the starting size of the bale by a defined amount after outputting the initiation signal; and output a successful wrap signal responsively to determining that the current size is less than the starting size by the defined amount.

Abstract: Self-propelled vehicles for supporting and operating a device are disclosed. Example devices include agricultural devices. The vehicle includes mounting arms that allow the device to be extended forward or rearward of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the device is releasably coupleable to the vehicle. In some embodiments, the vehicle includes rear drive wheels and front caster wheels.

Abstract: A crop cutting device including a crop guiding surface, a plurality of parallel knives, and an actuating mechanism for moving the knives between a retracted inoperative position below the crop guiding surface and an extended operative position. A portion of the knives projects above the crop guiding surface. A plurality of movable operating members is associated with respective ones of the plurality of knives and movable from a first position in which the knives are in the retracted inoperative position, to a second position in which the knives are in the extended operative position. A support frame holds the operating members in a sliding relation to the support frame. The knife insert assistant is coupled to the support frame and configured for blocking a sliding movement of the operating members relative to the support frame during a movement of the support frame from the retracted position to the employed position.

Abstract: A modular flower panel adapter system is implemented in which individual flower panels are collectively utilized to hold and feature an arrangement of flowers. The flower panels, which are already holding an arrangement of flowers, are transportable using an adapter panel and a delivery cage. The adapter provides greater surface area for transportation and handling of the flower panel. A rack system and delivery cage are implemented to transport the combined unit of the flower panel and the adapter panel to an event. At the event, the adapter panel is disconnected and the flower panel is connected to a structural panel and support panel for assembly. Multiple structural panels are connected together using connectors, and each structural panel is attached to an individual flower panel for exhibition. A collection of flower panels laterally and adjacently positioned create a robust and customizable flower wall arrangement that is easily transportable and assembled.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a soil amelioration method that makes it possible to conveniently ameliorate soil. This soil amelioration method involves applying nano-bubble water to soil.

Abstract: A horticultural lighting device for sustaining indoor plant growth, wherein said horticultural lighting device comprises lighting unit arranged for providing illumination in accordance with one of a plurality of modi, wherein, for each modus, said lighting unit is arranged for differentiating in different growth stages of a plant by illuminating in different electromagnetic spectrums, a power unit arranged for receiving an Alternating Current, AC, mains supply voltage and for providing power to said lighting unit, and a control unit arranged for detecting interruptions in said received AC mains supply voltage and for cycling through said plurality of modi for said lighting unit triggered by detected interruptions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a combined LED grow lighting system, comprising an LED light track and at least one LED light strip which slidably connects with and longitudinally slides along the LED light track; wherein a remote control signal receiver to receive a remote control signal is configured within the LED light track, a processing device for processing the remote control signal received by the remote control signal receiver to generate a control signal for controlling a power of LED in each LED light strip is connected with each LED light strip, respectively; an LED constant current power supply and a constant current control circuit are configured within the LED light strip, and the constant current control circuit is connected with the processing device and receives the control signal regarding the power of the LED light strip sent from the processing device to control the LED constant current power supply.

Abstract: A system for controlling an environment of an air conditioner-type closed plant factory includes: an outdoor air damper installed in an air supply duct; an exhaust damper installed in an exhaust duct; a circulating air damper installed in a connection duct for connecting the air supply duct and the exhaust duct; a CO2 supply device supplying CO2 to the air introduced into the room; a humidification coil humidifying the air introduced into the room; a cold and hot water coil heating or cooling the air introduced into the room; an outdoor air sensor unit including an outdoor air temperature sensor, an outdoor air humidity sensor, and an outdoor air CO2 sensor; an indoor sensor unit including an indoor temperature sensor, an indoor humidity sensor, and an indoor CO2 sensor; a human body detection sensor detecting a human body in the room; and a control unit.

Abstract: A mobile, semi-automated, multilayered aquaponic appliance for the transport and cultivation of plants, aquatic animals, farm foul and bees. The multi-layered aquaponic appliance utilizes vertical orientation to increase product yield and can be deployed indoors or outdoors. The appliance decreases reliance on municipal resources by generating its own water from an atmospheric condenser, collecting rainwater and harnessing photovoltaic technology that stores energy generated from the sun. The mobile capability of the appliance, when used in plurality, reduces the amount of space used therefore maximizing collective production for commercial applications. The appliance can be assembled and disassembled which allows it to be stored, operated and transported in a variety of spaces.

Abstract: An indoor farming system includes a water-based nutrient bath resident in a tank and a pump for pumping the bath from the tank upwardly through a plurality of pipes to at least one divided high-density table comprising growing crops resting in at least one float. The plurality pipes includes at least one valve suitable to shut off the bath per each of the high density tables. At least one non-block drain is coupled to the at least one divided high-density table. The bath turbulently flows respectively across the at least one divided high-density table, down the at least one non-block drain, and back into the tank that includes the nutrient bath. A lighting system provides moving light from points above the growing crops.

Abstract: Color conversion units and inks for horticultural applications as well as corresponding growing facilities and methods are provided. Color conversion units comprise structural element(s) positioned between natural and/or artificial illumination source(s) and horticultural crop(s), and fluorescent dye(s) embedded in and/or painted on the structural element(s) and configured to convert radiation within absorption range(s) in the specified spectrum into emitted radiation within emission range(s) that are at longer wavelengths than the absorption range(s) and are more readily used by the crop plants and/or modify their growing conditions. Illumination control may be achieved by controlling the types and spatial spread of the dyes, to modify the illumination spectra controllably. For example, dyes may be used to convert ultraviolet, blue and/or green radiation into red radiation which is used better by the plants and/or into growth signals, e.g.

Abstract: A fiber mat includes natural wood fibers formed into an elongated strip having an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surface having a first plurality of channels extending into the elongated strip, each of the first plurality of channels having a channel depth being different in a central portion of the mat than in an edge portion of the mat.

Abstract: A corrugated piping assembly for use in an irrigation system for bridging between different pipe sections and/or irrigation appliances. The assembly has a corrugated pipe section fitted at a rear end to a connector and a sleeve overlaying a region where the pipe section fits over the connector. The sleeve is arranged to press inwards against the pipe section to press it against portions of the connector.

Abstract: A liquid capture tray and conservation system for capturing agricultural liquids which would otherwise be wasted and could contaminate groundwater. The liquid capture tray has a tray body and a reservoir matrix across the tray body. The reservoir matrix has a plurality of adjacent interconnected concave liquid capture cups, each with a sidewall and bottom wall defining an upwardly disposed reservoir. The tray is positioned below the root zone of a plant growing area to capture liquids that pass through the root zone into the reservoirs of the cups. Apertures in the tray body allow excess liquids to drain from the tray. A connecting mechanism can be utilized to connect two trays together. Cut-outs in the sidewalls of the cups allow liquid to move from one cup to another to disperse liquid across the reservoir matrix. The system includes a growing area, root zone, liquid and liquid capture tray.

Abstract: An aeroponic grow tower is provided. The tower includes a modular wall system located between a cover and a base. The wall system is comprised of a plurality of individual flat, four-sided wall panels. The identical wall panels are removably connected along their side edges via a click-lock, semi-spherical, elongated ball joint into one or more levels having a polygonal shape. Levels are aligned and stack atop the base and each other via half-lap joints at the top and bottom sides forming a flush interior surface. The wall panels have openings defining grow sites configured to support substrate and plants such that foliage extends to the outside and roots hang inside the tower. A pump delivers nutrient solution from the base up to a high-rotational speed spray nozzle which aerosolizes the nutrient solution which gently rains down upon the roots. The spray also impacts the interior surface further aerosolizing the solution.

Abstract: A hydroponic tower including a cavity defining a front tower surface and a rear inside surface, and further comprising a plant plug holder inserted within a cut-out defined in the front tower surface. The plant plug holder includes an edge member that encircles the holder's opening and which may be sealed to the front tower surface, and a base member configured to support a plant plug and which extends rearward from the edge member and into the cavity of the tower. The plug holder further includes a rear shroud top member and a pair of side members that maintain the position of the plant plug within the plug, holder such that the plant plug contacts the rear inside surface of the cavity when inserted into the plug holder.

Abstract: According to the disclosure, there is provided a novel lettuce cultivar, designated Lucky. Lucky is described as a lettuce cultivar with dark green thick leaves, large head size, strong tolerance to tip burn, short core length and round heads. This disclosure thus relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar Lucky, to the plants of lettuce cultivar Lucky, to plant parts of lettuce cultivar Lucky, to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar by crossing the lettuce cultivar Lucky with another lettuce cultivar, and to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar containing in its genetic material one or more backcross conversion traits or transgenes and to the backcross conversion lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTH3439, tomato line FIR-A815-3614V, and tomato line FDR-A818-0431. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH3439, tomato line FIR-A815-3614V, and tomato line FDR-A818-0431 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH3439, tomato line FIR-A815-3614V, and tomato line FDR-A818-0431 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTH3438 and tomato line FDR-A818-0430. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH3438 and tomato line FDR-A818-0430 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH3438 and tomato line FDR-A818-0430 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: Micropeptides (miPEPs), or peptides coded by microRNAs, for promoting nodulation between a plant and a bacterium, as well as their use in this manner.

Abstract: A teat preparation system that includes a lightweight, compact hand piece designed to fit around the teat on a bovine to sequentially clean, dry and apply a post-dip solution to the teat. The system includes a control unit with a software program that controls the amount and delivery timing of pressure air, pre-dip solution and post-dip solution to the hand piece. The software program operates in one of two modes. The hand piece includes switches that control the operation of the control unit that control solenoids connected to a high pressure air source, a pre dip solution source and a post-dip solution source. Located inside the hand piece is a spray cylinder with a plurality of nozzles, The shape of the spray cylinder and the orientation of the nozzles create a venturi and produces a suction that draws and stretches the teat into the spray cylinder. The hand piece and the control unit may also be configured to strip the teat after applying the pre-dip solution.

Abstract: A feed component apportionment system for feeding livestock is disclosed. The system may include feed sources configured for dispensing feed components during a dispensing operation. At least one feed handling system is operatively configured for receiving feed components from the feed sources and moving the feed components using a feed displacer. The feed handling system is configured to apportion each feed component along at least one of the one or more feed displacers during a feed handling operation. At least one feed component aggregator is operatively configured to receive each of the feed components from the feed sources and provide an aggregated output of the feed sources during a feed component aggregator operation. At least one controller is operatively configured to control the dispensing operation, the feed handling operation, and the feed component aggregator operation.

Abstract: Generating consensus feeding appetite forecasts include providing a first feeding parameter data set associated with a first feeding parameter to a first feeding appetite forecast model and providing a second feeding parameter data set associated with a second feeding parameter to a second feeding appetite forecast model different from the first forecast model. The first feeding appetite forecast model is adaptively weighted with a first weighting factor relative to a second weighting factor for the second feeding appetite forecast model. An aggregated appetite score based on a combination of the first feeding appetite forecast model using the first weight factor and the second feeding appetite forecast model using the second weight factor. Further, a feeding instruction signal based at least in part on the aggregated appetite score is provided for modifying the operations of a feed control system.

Abstract: Generating consensus feeding appetite forecasts include providing a first feeding parameter data set associated with a first feeding parameter to a first feeding appetite forecast model and providing a second feeding parameter data set associated with a second feeding parameter to a second feeding appetite forecast model different from the first forecast model. The first feeding appetite forecast model is adaptively weighted with a first weighting factor relative to a second weighting factor for the second feeding appetite forecast model. An aggregated appetite score based on a combination of the first feeding appetite forecast model using the first weight factor and the second feeding appetite forecast model using the second weight factor.

Abstract: A pet water fountain is described comprising a bowl for holding an aqueous drinking fluid. The pet water fountain includes a housing configured to cover a portion of the bowl and have a fluid reservoir. The pet water fountain includes a rotatable cone positioned within the housing, the cone tapering outwardly from a bottom end to a top end, the cone bottom end having a fluid inlet to allow the passage of fluid from the bowl through the inlet and into the interior of the cone, the cone top end being in fluid communication with the housing fluid reservoir. The pet water fountain includes a filter ring coupled to the cone top end, the filter ring having an exterior housing and a filtering media positioned within the exterior housing, and an electric motor coupled to the rotatable cone for rotatably driving the rotatable cone.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heated animal water supply container including a reservoir including an annular wall that defines a reservoir chamber and a basin coupled to the reservoir. The basing includes a base positioned beneath and coupled to the reservoir, an outer wall and, a heating system. The outer wall extends from the base, and the outer wall, the annular and the base define a trough configured to retain water. The base is planar between the outer wall and the annular wall. The heating system is coupled to the base and configured to transmit thermal energy to water within trough and reservoir chamber.

Abstract: An animal tag for attachment to an ear of an animal, the tag comprising: a first tag member adapted to be mounted to any one of an outer surface or an inner surface of the animal's ear; a second tag member adapted to be mounted to the other of the outer or inner surface of the animal's ear; a connecting arrangement for inter-connecting the first and second tag member, the connecting arrangement comprising an attachment member having a head portion adapted to be retained in the first tag member and a shank portion adapted to be retained in the second tag member.

Abstract: A flirt pole constructed of a collapsible and/or telescopic pole with a long string or rope comprising a flexible material attached at a head of the pole via a fail-safe mechanism, and a lure, such as a toy that may entice the pet to chase, attached to the far end of the string or rope. The head may be safely snatched of the pole along with the rope and lure when a force exceeding a particular level is applied to the rope, lure, and on head of the pole.

Abstract: A clamping assembly having a first clamping member and a second clamping member. The first clamping member has a first end and a second end with an opening positioned between the first and the second end that is adapted to receive a chewable member. The first clamping member and second clamping member are threadably connected to retain the chewable member.

Abstract: A novel non-slip adjustable multifunctional pet traction rope, including a first webbing, a parachute cord woven handle, a first webbing elastic part, a second webbing, and a pulling handle. A movable ring snap hook, a first D-ring and the parachute rope woven handle are fixedly sewn on the first webbing in sequence. The other end of the first webbing is fixedly sewn with one end of the first webbing elastic part, and the other end of the first webbing elastic part is fixedly sewn with a male buckle. The first webbing is connected to the second webbing. The first webbing is movable sleeved with a fixing square buckle, and the second webbing is movable sleeved with an adjustable hook, an insertion buckle and a second D-ring. The pets can be controlled fixed at waist, arm or other objects to realize a quick fixing and release.

Abstract: A holding area and method executed in the holding area arranged at a milking parlor of a farm are provided. A Location System is arranged at the holding area, and is configured to monitor animal movements in at least two directions. The Location System includes a controller, a tag, and transceivers configured to detect signals emitted by the tag, and communicate information with the controller. The method includes determining an arrival time of the animal and/or animal movement, identifying the animal, monitoring a waiting time of the animal in the holding area and/or animal movements of the animal, comparing the waiting time and/or animal movements with a respective reference threshold; and triggering an action, when the reference threshold is exceeded.

Abstract: A rack system including a plurality of cages, wherein each cage comprises a respective plurality of outside surfaces, a plurality of housing areas, each housing area corresponding to a respective one cage of the plurality of cages, each housing area comprising a respective plurality of inside surfaces of the rack system and arranged to support at least a portion of one of the respective plurality of outside surfaces of its corresponding one cage, and a plurality of coaxial piezoelectric cables, each coaxial piezoelectric cable corresponding to a respective one cage of the plurality of cages and at least indirectly coupled to its corresponding one cage.

Abstract: An animal health monitoring system includes a plurality of animal tag assemblies configured for being disposed on members of an animal population, each of the animal tag assemblies including one or more sensors configured to measure one or more animal characteristics of a member of the animal population. The system includes a concentrator communicatively coupled to the plurality of animal tag assemblies and configured to acquire one or more animal characteristics from the plurality of animal tag assemblies. The system includes a controller communicatively coupled to the concentrator and configured to receive the acquired one or more animal characteristics from the plurality of animal tag assemblies from the concentrator, determine a health state of one or more of the members of the animal population based on the received one or more animal characteristics, and report the determined health state to one or more user devices.