Abstract: An animal transfer box for containing and transporting live animals, such as quail, includes two ventilated end panels opposite each other, two ventilated side panels opposite each other and connected to the end panels, a substantially non-ventilated bottom panel connected to the side panels, and a ventilated top panel connected to the side panels. Feet are secured to the bottom panel for supporting the bottom panel above a surface upon which the animal transfer box may be resting. The animal transfer box is formed from a single blank of cardboard having tabs and slots formed therein for securing the shape of the animal transfer box upon assembly. The end panels each comprise double-wall panels and one of the end panels has a full-length door while the other end panel has a partial-length door.

Abstract: A feline pet care vessel incorporating a first box having a first longitudinal wall, having a first open end, and having a first horizontal wall positioned oppositely from the first open end; a second box having a second longitudinal wall, having a second open end, and having a second horizontal wall positioned oppositely from the second open end, wherein the second open end receives the first open end; a first perforation line formed within the first box's longitudinal wall, the first perforation line being “U” shaped and including a web and a pair of legs extending toward the first open end; and a second perforation line formed within the second box's longitudinal wall, the second perforation line being “U” shaped and including a web and a pair of legs extending toward the second open end.

Abstract: The present application provides a pasture demarcation system for grazing animals in which demarcation vehicles are provided which move along the wire of an electric fence without requiring additional support and as such may be used with a conventional electric fence with minimal changes.

Abstract: A mat for bowls is described herein. A mat can include a planar portion, a shell structure, and an extension member shaped to form a cavity in the mat, where the cavity is to cause a partial vacuum in response to the mat being in contact with an underlying surface such that lateral displacement of the mat is restricted when in contact with the underlying surface.

Abstract: An illustrated view of a feeding system for assisting young animals in nursing and feeding is presented. The feeding system mimics the look, feel and size of the mother's natural nipples or teats. Also, the feeding system is useful for feeding from one (1) to four young animals, such as, but not limited to, dogs, cats, gerbils, sheep, etc. The feeding system is useful for veterinarians, animal rescue centers, breeders, zoos, etc. The feeding system is useful for encouraging instinctual feeding and provides comforting natures of a warm human touch.

Abstract: Disclosed is a livestock tag strap comprising an animal-safe element, a human-safe element or both.

Abstract: It is disclosed a system (1) for sampling tissue from an ear of an animal including: —a male component (2) including an engagement profile (2c) and a detachable sample collecting part (2b) with a cutting edge (2a); —a female component including a hole (4b) and retaining means (4a) for retaining the engagement profile (2c) of the male component (2), once the engagement profile (2c) has passed the hole (4b); —a tissue sample container (3) including an opening (3b) arranged below the hole (4b) of the female component (4b), for receiving the sample collecting part (2b) and the tissue sampled, the opening (3b) being closed by a sealed membrane or a cover (3d). The tissue sample container (3) includes a protrusion (3c) arranged at least in part in the hole (4b) of the female component (4).

Abstract: A horn wrap for protecting the head and horns of a steer is disclosed. In certain examples, the horn wrap includes a body having a main portion and a side portion that extends outward from the main portion, the body formed of a semi-rigid material, where a tip of the side portion is coupled to an end of the main portion, and a stretchable top cord coupled to the main portion and configured to wrap around a horn of a steer. The horn wrap also includes a neck cord coupled to main portion adjacent a bottom edge at a first end. A second horn wrap is also disclosed, and coupled with the first horn wrap via the neck cord.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments herein describe accessory equipment for equestrian applications, and in particular a flexible protective wrap or boot for supporting and protecting the upper and lower leg of a horse, including the fetlock joint. When wrapped or fastened to a horse limb, the exemplary wrap can impact strength, friction surfaces, elongation, porosity, compression, breathability, water and moisture evaporation, elasticity, absorbency and cushioning. The wrapping structure may include improved limb support, general limb protection, and treatment for swollen legs, fetlock and pastern. Embodiments described herein may include limb protection in general and particularly during trailering and long transit in motor vehicles and trailers, cellulitis treatment, and providing compression that does not disrupt lymphatic flow and blood circulation when wrapping is applied.

Abstract: In order to achieve a music providing system capable of controlling the behavioral state of a non-human animal using music, this music providing system for a non-human animal is provided with: a state information acquisition unit for acquiring state information relating to the motion state of an animal of interest; a state estimation processing unit for estimating the current behavioral state of the animal of interest from the state information; a target state storage unit for storing information relating to a target behavioral state for the animal of interest; a sound source storage unit for storing multiple music information pieces; a music information selection unit for detecting the degree of divergence of the current behavioral state from the target behavioral state and selecting one specific music information piece on the basis of the multiple music information pieces stored in the sound source storage unit; and a music information output unit for outputting the specific music information by wireless co

Abstract: A method for weaning calves from their mothers without direct human intervention. The method consists of a specialized weaning gate that allows calves to creep graze into an adjacent paddock but does not allow the mother to follow. The gate allows the calves to return to the mothers, to acclimate the calves to moving through the gate and grazing independently and to acclimate the mothers to being temporarily separated from the calves. Once the calves have reached the appropriate age to be weaned, the gate is adjusted to become a one-way gate so that the calves will creep graze into the adjacent field but will not be able to return to the original field with the mothers, which allows the calves to be fully weaned without direct human intervention.

Abstract: A grazing restrictor for attaching to a halter. The restrictor includes a body portion surrounding a central opening. Elongate segments extend outward from the body portion. The elongate segments have openings defined therein. The elongate segments are configured and arranged to be folded upward relative to the body portion to form the shape of a muzzle. The grazing restrictor is formed from an elastic material capable of laying flat in a first configuration and being folded into the shape of a muzzle in a second configuration.

Abstract: An apparatus for raising livestock includes one or more confinement pens together with alleyways for transfer of the animals from one location to another. The apparatus includes one or more cameras for obtaining images of all animals in the containment area. A processor is provided for analyzing the images, the processor being arranged to allocate an arbitrary identification to each animal and to track all animals continually to maintain the allocation. From this tracking various data related to individual animals or the animals as a group can be obtained to assess their characteristics and to provide an indication to the worker of the animal to be extracted. The processor can be arranged to detect by image analysis of the image a quantity of feed and/or water in a feeder and to obtain images of the farrowing pen including the sow confinement area and at least one piglet confinement area.

Abstract: Animal sensing systems and methods are described. An animal sensing system can include an input section with an entrance and an output section having at least two output paths each having its own exit. An animal can enter the animal sensing system through the entrance. A sensor within a sensing area of the input section can detect one or more characteristics of the animal, and can communicate the detected characteristic(s) to a central processing unit. The central processing unit can use the received data to classify the animal based on the detected characteristic(s), and then control a directional guide, such as a gate, in the animal sensing system on the basis of the classification, so as to direct the animal within the animal sensing system, such as to allow access to only one of the output paths at a time. The animal may thus be allowed to exit the animal sensing system through only one output path, directing the animal to a desired location based on the classification.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer code products monitor the behavior, health, and/or characteristics of an animal. In one implementation, the animal is positioned inside a waste container placed on a system that is adapted to determine, record and communicate over a network various animal health parameters. These parameters can be processed to determine trends, statistics and changes of animal physiological functions. The results can be used to access animal health conditions and issue warnings, alarms, messages, and other notifications to designated caretakers. These notifications may be displayed using various means such as computers and/or mobile devices. Data retrieval and review capability can provide improved understanding of an animal's health conditions and facilitate early illness detection.

Abstract: A multi-storey animal house includes a multi-storey animal house body with multiple breeding storeys. The breeding storeys include a first breeding storey, a second breeding storey, a third breeding storey, a fourth breeding storey, a first cultivating storey, and a second cultivating storey which are sequentially arranged from top to bottom.

Abstract: An emergency quick deploy full body bee suit has a full body suit with a torso portion, a pair of leg portions, and an ingress opening, in addition to a skirt, a weight, a suit fastening mechanism, and a skirt fastening mechanism. The ingress opening traverses into the full body suit through the lower end of the torso portion and the pair of leg portions. The skirt is removably attached external to the full body suit around the ingress opening, and has a weight connected around a lower skirt opening. A user may enter the suit through the ingress opening and the lower skirt opening, close the lower skirt opening with the skirt fastening mechanism, fully enter the full body suit, close the ingress opening with the suit fastening mechanism, remove the skirt, and is then free to move away from danger posed by any stinging insects.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention concern a supercharger (1) for feeding honey and beeswax mixture into a honey and beeswax separation screw, which comprises at least a filter pipe (3), a pipe connection fitting (4), an inlet pipe (7) for honey and beeswax mixture and an inlet pipe connection (6) for the honey and beeswax mixture inlet pipe. In an embodied supercharger, the pipe connection fitting (4) is connected radially to the side of the filter pipe (3) and to the other end of the pipe connection fitting is connected the inlet pipe (7) for honey and beeswax mixture using the inlet pipe connection (6) for the honey and beeswax mixture inlet pipe.

Abstract: A filter arrangement for an aquarium is disclosed. The filter arrangement can include a housing assembly, a pump assembly, a transfer tube assembly, and a valve assembly for controlling water flow through the transfer tube assembly. The transfer tube assembly can include a tube structure within which a valve body of the valve assembly is rotatably disposed. The tube structure can be formed from a first tube half mated to a second tube half to permanently secure the valve body within the tube structure. A valve operator can be connected to the valve body to advantageously allow a user to manipulate the flow of water through the transfer tube assembly. Control of water flow through the filter arrangement is beneficial for obtaining a desired water flow for a certain aquarium size and application and for reducing flow during certain periods, such as during feeding.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an outdoor device for simulating a pond ecosystem comprising a plurality of simulated ponds connected together by pipelines and including an adjusting pool, a plurality of control groups and a plurality of treatment groups with different concentrations; the plurality of control groups and the treatment groups are randomly distributed in the ponds according to a random draw method or a random allocation method, and the adjusting pool is a transfer station for water inlets and outlets of the ponds. According to the device, the plurality of control groups and treatment groups are arranged in a system, achieving a scale of a middle-scale pond ecological simulation system, which can stimulate an actual complex hydrostatic ecological system including a plurality of aquatic macrophytes, algae, zooplankton, benthos and microorganisms, and evaluate the effects of the complex ecological efficiency caused by chemical pollutants entering an actual water body.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid measurement and control apparatus (101) for measuring and controlling a level of liquid in an environment including plants or animals, the apparatus including: a first chamber (103) including a first liquid port (105) for liquid connection to the environment; a second chamber (107) integrally formed with the first chamber and including a second liquid port (109) for liquid connection to the environment; a level sensor (111) for measuring a first level of liquid in the first chamber; and an adjuster (113, 115, 117, 119, 121) for adjusting a second level of liquid in the second chamber, wherein, in use, flow of liquid between the first and second chambers within the apparatus is prevented such that the first level of liquid is representative of the level of liquid in the environment and the second level of liquid is adjustable to control the level of liquid in the environment.

Abstract: System for treating inner walls of aquatic basins, including at least one working head, a mobility assembly for moving the working head along a wall to be treated, the working head having a working disc arranged in a rotational manner and connected to a rotary shaft which can be driven by a disc motor, the working disc bearing a wall contact foam having a plurality of radial slots connecting the center of rotation of the disc to the periphery of the disc.

Abstract: The oscillating fishing lure is a fishing lure comprising: a body with a longitudinal axis, an uppermost surface, at least one hook, said first hook including a shank and a hook end, said shank being coupled to said body; a blade having an edge proximal to said body, wherein, during retrieval, a majority of said blade is oriented below said uppermost surface of said body; a joining mechanism whereby said blade is moveably coupled to said body, wherein said blade has freedom to move with respect to the roll, pitch and yaw axis only within strict mathematical limits; a line attachment mechanism, through which a fishing line is attached to the lure; and whereby retrieval of the lure causes the blade to oscillate in at least one dimension, and thereby causing the lure to erratically hunt. The oscillating-blade action imparts a natural swimming motion to the lure, emulating prey-species movements.

Abstract: A releasable attractor blade system is provided. One embodiment has an attractor blade defined by an aperture proximate to an edge of a leading blade portion, defined by a release slot proximate to an edge of a trailing blade portion of the attractor blade. A release system has a retainer at the first end of a cord that passes through the aperture and is configured to be frictionally retained outside of the aperture; a release hook at the second end of the cord that is inserted into the release slot of the attractor blade to releasably secure the releasable attractor blade system to the attractor blade release system; and an elastic portion secured between the first and second cord ends, wherein the release system holds the attractor blade in position along a longitudinal axis of the attractor blade during trolling so that the attractor blade attracts game fish.

Abstract: An elongated fishing sinker device is shown and described. The elongated fishing sinker device includes a swivel secured to a top section of a coupler. The swivel has a fishing line connected protrusion above the coupler. An elongated rod is secured to a bottom section of a coupler. The coupler has a hollow interior. The hollow interior houses a plurality of noise making items. These will cause a rattle as the device bounces off of the bottom of a body of water.

Abstract: The project of the present disclosure is to provide a measure for easily putting an earthworm and the like onto a fishhook without causing a finger to touch the earthworm. [Solution] A bait hooking device 1 is provided with: a first clamping component 2 having a first clamping portion 23 and a fishhook guide member on the front end side 2b, wherein the first clamping component 2 is connected with the start end side 2a to enable opening and closing by a shaft; a second clamping component 3 provided with a second clamping portion 33 on the front end side 3b; a guide rod 41 provided between the first clamping component 2 and the second clamping component 3 and running through a bait clamped to the first clamping portion 23 and the second clamping portion 33, so as to be clamped to a fishhook guided by the fishhook guide member; and a bait moving component 5 having a pressing portion 52 close to the guide rod 41 and causing the pressing portion 52 to move along the guide rod 41 to the fishhook side.

Abstract: A pest sensor and a detector for use in a pest sensing system are described. The pest sensor comprises a processor configured to: receive a first signal indicative of a first impedance across a first sensing circuit; receive a second signal indicative of a second impedance across a second sensing circuit; and in response to detecting that one of the first or second signals differs from the other by more than a predefined difference threshold, output an indication of pest activity.

Abstract: A pest control and/or detection system generally includes an electrically conductive bait matrix including at least one carrier material that is at least one of palatable, a phagostimulant and/or consumable and/or displaceable by pests, and a plurality of electrically conductive particles. The electrically conductive particles are substantially randomly interspersed throughout the at least one carrier material. The at least one carrier material includes a thermoplastic material and/or a resin.

Abstract: A live catch trap having a light-based sensor mounted therein and remote communication capability. The light-based sensor may be a visual image device such as a CMOS or CCD camera that evaluates the status of the trap interior for the presence of insects and/or rodents. The camera may be activated to check the trap interior either periodically or in response to an event as detected by one or more sensors such as a motion detector, accelerometer, pressure sensor and/or temperature sensor. Alternatively, the trap may include a reflectivity sensor or a photo sensor including arrays of LEDs and photodiodes. The trap includes a microprocessor that evaluates the data collected by the light-based sensor to determine what type of activity has been sensed and then reports this information wirelessly to a remote user.

Abstract: A hunting stand includes a step configured for engagement to a support structure. The step includes two step legs configured to engage the support structure, and a crossbar extending between the two step legs. A platform is installed to the step. The platform is configured to at least partially support a person at a top surface of the platform. The platform includes a first engagement feature engaged to the crossbar.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preserving high molecular weight DNA in biological tissue, comprising contacting for a period of time at a temperature the biological tissue with an aqueous solution comprising a compound having the structure:

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and medium compositions for cryopreserving NK-92® cells.

Abstract: The claimed subject matter comprises a device to collect and preserve cells comprising of: (1) a collection container comprised of a tube having an open end and a closed end, a closure in the open end of the tube, a vacuum drawn to a predetermined level inside the container; and (2) compounds including an anticoagulant agent and a fixative agent, wherein the compounds are in a sufficient amount to preserve said cells” original morphology and antigenic sites without significant dilution of said cells, and thereby allowing said cells to be directly analyzed by a flow cytometer without further treatment.

Abstract: An aqueous pesticidal solution concentrate for spray application comprising a water-soluble pesticide salt and a drift reduction agent comprising a protein and a fatty acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to [1] a pest repellent including, as an active ingredient, at least one liquid oily component selected from the group consisting of a silicone oil, an ester oil, an ether oil, a hydrocarbon oil, an aliphatic higher alcohol having 14 or more carbon atoms, and a polyhydric alcohol, the liquid oily component having a surface tension at 25° C. of 40 mN/m or less and a viscosity at 23° C. as measured with a B-type rotational viscometer of 1,200 mPa·s or less; [2] a pest repellent composition containing the aforementioned liquid oily component and not containing an effective amount of other pest repellent; and [3] a method for repelling pests, including applying the aforementioned pest repellent or pest repellent composition onto the skin surface of a human such that the amount of the liquid oily component is 0.1 mg or more per 1 cm2. The pest repellent of the present invention is excellent in repellent effect against pests, particularly flying pests, and is safe and has a low odor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of increasing the concentration of an active ingredient in an agrochemical formulation while maintaining the flowability of the agrochemical formulation. The present invention also provides an agrochemical formulation produced by the disclosed methods and plant propagation material treated with the agrochemical formulation.

Abstract: A disinfectant formulation comprising a polymer binder and a biocidal compound, having a residual biocidal property. The polymer binder is an oxazoline homopolymer or an extended or a modified polymer based on an oxazoline homopolymer. The disinfectant formulation may further comprise a surfactant, a pH adjusting agent, and a solvent.

Abstract: Surfactant combination for agrochemical (crop protection) formulations with increased shelf life and reduced crystallization, in particular for agrochemical formulations comprising Metribuzin and Isoxaflutole. The invention relates to the technical field of surfactant combinations for crop protection formulations with increased shelf life and reduced crystallization, in particular herbicidal formulations, and formulations containing said adjuvant combinations, as well as methods for producing said formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to new peptides and their use as pesticides. In particular, these peptides have been advantageously used for the treatment of vine peronospora (downy mildew).

Abstract: This invention relates in part to soybean event pDAB8264.44.06.1 and includes a novel expression cassettes and transgenic inserts comprising multiple traits conferring resistance to glyphosate, aryloxyalkanoate, and glufosinate herbicides. This invention also relates in part to methods of controlling resistant weeds, plant breeding and herbicide tolerant plants. In some embodiments, the event sequence can be “stacked” with other traits, including, for example, other herbicide tolerance gene(s) and/or insect-inhibitory proteins. This invention further relates in part to endpoint TaqMan PCR assays for the detection of Event pDAB8264.44.06.1 in soybeans and related plant material. Some embodiments can perform high throughput zygosity analysis of plant material and other embodiments can be used to uniquely identify the zygosity of and breed soybean lines comprising the event of the subject invention. Kits and conditions useful in conducting these assays are also provided.

Abstract: A seed coating agent for preventing and treating a wheat rot disease is provided. The seed coating agent includes a fungicide and a seed priming and elicitor. The fungicide includes silthiopham and coumoxystrobin. The seed priming and elicitor includes salicylic acid and compound sodium nitrophenolate. The weight percentage of each components is 1%-60% of the fungicide, 0.0005%-0.05% of salicylic acid, and 0.001%-0.1% of compound sodium nitrophenolate. The seed coating agent has a good effect of promoting seed germination and strengthening seedlings on wheat seeds. Both silthiopham and coumoxystrobin are of low toxicity, and are safe for humans, animals, beneficial organisms, and the environment.

Abstract: The present application relates to copolymers of N-halamine (HA) and dopamine (DMA) and their method of formation. The HA and DMA are present in the copolymer in a ratio of 0.4:9.6 to 9.6:0.4 (HA: DMA). The copolymers can be used in novel antimicrobial compositions that can be coated, and covalently bonded to surfaces such as metal, plastic, glass, or paint surfaces. The coating provides a rechargeable antimicrobial surface with the treatment of a halogen. The coating thickness and halogen content can be tuned by adjusting the formulation and crosslinking the coating.

Abstract: Herbicidal mixtures comprising isoxaflutole, dimethenamid or dimethenamid-P and an imidazolinone herbicide; and their use in soybean and cotton cultures The present invention relates to herbicidal mixtures comprising isoxaflutole, dimethenamid or dimethenamid-P and an imidazolinone herbicide. The herbicidal mixtures may comprise at least one further herbicide selected from the group consisting of glyphosate and its salts, glufosinate and its salts, L-glufosinate (glufosinate-P) and its salts, dicamba and its salts and esters, 2,4-D and its salts and esters, bicyclopyrone, fenquinotrione, mesotrione, tembotrione, tolpyralate and topramezone. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods and uses applying the herbicidal mixtures, especially for controlling undesirable vegetation in in soybean and cotton cultures.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide compounds represented by the formula (1) or salts thereof that are effective as agricultural and horticultural fungicides.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, and the agrochemically acceptable salts, stereoisomers, enantiomers, tautomers and N-oxides of those compounds, can be used as insecticides.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, useful as pesticides, especially as fungicides.

Abstract: The present invention can provide a method having a high effect on the control of weeds. The method includes a step of applying Trifludimoxazin or ethyl [3-[2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(1-methyl-6-trifluoromethyl-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-3-yl)phenoxy]-2-pyridyloxy]acetate using a drift-reducing nozzle.

Abstract: The current invention concerns a synergistically effective herbicide composition comprising as component (A) an herbicidally active amount of metobromuron and as component (B) clomazone, wherein a weight ratio of components (A) and (B) is in a range up to 1000:1. The invention further concerns a kit comprising metobromuron and clomazone and a use of a herbicide composition according to the invention in an amount effective for controlling one or more types of unwanted vegetation by applying the herbicide composition to the unwanted vegetation and/or a habitat thereof.

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

Abstract: An aqueous antimicrobial coating composition capable of forming an antimicrobial coating on a surface comprises at least two organosilanes, each of the at least two organosilanes having a structure, R—Si(OR?)3 wherein R=—(CH2)3—Y; Y=+—N(CH3)2(C18H37)X?; +—N(CH3)2(C14H29)X?; +—N(C10H21)2(CH3)X?; —Cl or —NH2; X?=halide, sulfate, nitrate, phosphate, carbonate, organic sulfonate, organic carbonate, BF4?, or ClO4?; and R?=H, methyl or ethyl, or a C3-C6 straight-chained, branched or cyclic alkyl group, with the proviso that the organosilane R—Si(OR?)3 having the C3-C6 straight-chained, branched or cyclic alkyl group hydrolyzes in the aqueous antimicrobial coating composition to R—Si(OH)3.