Abstract: A system, apparatus, and/or method of determining a caloric requirement of an animal may be provided. In an aspect, animal characteristic data comprising a breed of an animal or a condition of the animal may be received. Durational parameters of the animal for a first predetermined time duration may be received. The durational parameters may include at least one of an activity level of the animal, a weight of the animal, or an amount of calories consumed by the animal during the first predetermined time period. A caloric requirement of the animal during a second predetermined time period may be determined. The caloric requirement of the animal may be based on the animal characteristic data of the animal and/or the durational parameters of the animal during the first predetermined time period. The caloric requirement of the animal during the second predetermined time period may be displayed via a display device.

Abstract: An animal relocation system and method comprising a perimeter net system a trapping net system, and a flushing device, wherein the flushing device channels the animal through the perimeter net system and into the trapping net.

Abstract: A farming molluscs device has containers configured to contain molluscs and connect to a ballast. The device has a first pivot axle which is horizontal, parallel to a longitudinal direction, and at least two rigid arms which connect the ballast, parallel to the longitudinal direction and the pivot axle. A filling or emptying of the ballast causes the arm to rotate about the first pivot axle and causes a phenomenon of rolling of the molluscs in the containers.

Abstract: The invention relates to water regeneration in a fish breeding complex combining closed and flow-through water supply systems. A module of a biological filter in a water regeneration system comprises a reservoir, an aerator, a channel for sludge accumulation and discharge and a reservoir bottom sloped in direction of the water movement and, with the water surface, forming a diffuser providing for circulation of water and filler in the biological filter. Fish breeding complex comprises fish breeding pools and a water regeneration system comprising a mud settler-denitrificator, a device for water lifting and aeration, a biological filter, degassing and disinfection units. Each fish breeding pool comprises water oxygenation and disinfection systems, dosage units, water discharge systems and insoluble residues collecting and discharge systems. In the water flow-through mode, water regeneration system is switched off and water supply from an outside source and wastewater discharge are switched on.

Abstract: A genetically modified non-human animal comprising a genome containing an endogenous non-human ACE2 locus genetically modified to encode a complete human ACE2 gene. According to a further embodiment the genome is genetically modified to encode a second, a third, and a fourth complete human ACE2 gene, the human ACE2 gene is at least 85 percent identical to SEQ ID No: 1, the animal of is a mouse, the human ACE2 gene encodes six protein variants, an endogenous Tmprss2 gene is unmodified, a LoxP gene flanks each of a 5? and a 3? end of a nucleic acid sequence of the human ACE2 gene, and the human ACE2 gene is expressed in a lung, kidney, spleen, stomach, liver, intestine, heart, and skeletal muscle of the animal, and a cortex, striatum, middle brain, hippocampus, olfactory bulb, and cerebellum of a brain of the animal.

Abstract: A lure basically includes a body containing a cavity, a swinging part and a rod. The body is configured to move in a forward direction by reeling a fishing line. The swinging part is movably mounted in the body so as to be movable in the cavity after the body changes from a moving state to a stopped state. The rod extends inside the cavity in a left-right direction of the body with respect to the forward direction. The rod has a pair of opposite ends. Each end of the rod is fixed to the body. The rod penetrates the swinging part to restrict the movement of the swinging part in the body.

Abstract: A fishing rod includes at least three telescopic sections: a first section, N0, a last tip section, and an intermediate section. The first section defines a line input passage on the periphery thereof. The rod goes from fully retracted to deployed positions, and a semi-retracted position, called the line input position, in which section N0+i, i?1, is deployed with respect to section N0 and in which the tip is received into such section. A first retainer abuts, in the semi-retracted position, against the tip to retain the tip with respect to section and prevent it from reaching the line input passage. A second retainer holds the tip in the semi-retracted position when subjected to forces of less than 10 N tending to move it away from section N0, in a location at less than 30 centimetres, from a position of abutment against the first retainer.

Abstract: A fishing line accessory includes: a body assembly including a slot for receiving a fishing line without requiring that the fishing line be cut; and at least one toolless retention assembly for releasably affixing the fishing line within the slot; wherein the slot and the at least one toolless retention assembly are configured to allow the body assembly to longitudinally slide along the fishing line.

Abstract: An insect trapping light is shown having a visible light housing, an electronic display screen, and an insect trapping housing. The display screen may be a television screen, picture display screen, movie display screen, computer monitor or display, or the like. The insect trapping housing has a bottom space configured to removably receive an insect bait tray that may be filled with an insect baiting substance to attract insects. The insect trapping housing and the visible light housing combine to form a UV light space or chamber therebetween. An adhesive board is slidably received and held in place upon the visible light housing surface facing the UV light chamber. The spacing between the insect trapping housing and the visible light housing defines the UV light chamber having open sides The UV light chamber also includes a matrix or array of UV lights or light sources.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an insect trapping device comprising an inner passageway structure defining an inner passageway which, when in an upright orientation, extends from an insect entry zone to an insect delivery zone, the inner passageway structure bordered by at least a pair of opposed insect-facing traction-reducing boundary surface regions to cause an insect to progress toward the insect delivery zone under gravity, with each boundary surface region including at least one of at least a pair of electrode surface regions, wherein each electrode surface region is configured for operative coupling with an electrode power supply to deliver electrical power thereto, the electrode surface regions configured to form an electrocution zone therebetween, with a designated spacing which is configured to initiate electrocution of an instance of the insect descending through the electrocution zone.

Abstract: A rotor-suspended boom sprayer includes a sprayer body, a pair of polygonal rollers mounted on the sprayer body, and two rotor wide spray booms which are respectively located on either side of the sprayer body when unfolded, the two rotor wide spray booms being unrolled and rolled up by the polygonal roller. Each rotor wide spray boom includes at least one electric motor, at least one propeller correspondingly connected to the electric motor, several sets of rotor spray boom units connected to each other, and several spraying heads provided on the rotor wide spray boom. A self-balancing fixed height system is provided on each rotor wide spray boom to acquire height information and regulate balance and height above the ground of the boom, and the sprayer body is equipped with a main control system connected to the polygonal roller, the electric motor, and the self-balancing fixed height system.

Abstract: Lethal wildlife traps comprising a trap compartment with an external entrance, an automatically-resetting lethal killing mechanism attached to or located within the trap container, a triggering device to actuate the lethal killing mechanism when the wildlife is positioned properly in the trap container, and an exit at the bottom of the trap container for allowing killed wildlife to fall out of the trap container to the ground or into a separate enclosure, provide economical, humane, and discreet traps for attracting and discretely killing pest species including, for example, nesting birds, rodents, and snakes; other small animals; or invertebrate species.

Abstract: Animal-killing apparatus, which comprises: a housing, an entry tunnel, through which an animal can enter said apparatus, a spring a spring-actuated striker. An actuation mechanism, comprising an actuator plate, a connecting lever. Said actuator plate comprises a retention hook through which it is releasably connected to a recess provided in the connecting lever. Said connecting lever comprises a first connecting lever cam, and the striker comprises a first striker cam, cooperating with said first connecting lever cam for releasably holding the striker in a loaded position.

Abstract: A rodent trap comprising: a cage having an entrance configured to allow a rodent to enter the cage; a control circuit board; discharge plates on an inner surface of the cage and spaced apart from each other, wherein the control circuit board is configured to establish a voltage between the discharge plates; a first infrared sensor comprising a first infrared emitter and a first infrared receiver, wherein the rodent prevents an infrared light beam emitted by the first infrared emitter from reaching the first infrared receiver when the rodent steps on adjacent pair of the discharge plates; and a second infrared sensor comprising a second infrared emitter and a second infrared receiver placed apart from the first infrared sensor. The invention also relates a method of using a rodent trap having a first discharge plate and a second discharge plate.

Abstract: A tree stand platform assembly includes a platform that has a perimeter edge with a front edge, a rear edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The platform has a top surface, a bottom surface and an outer surface positioned between the top and bottom surfaces. The front edge is configured to engage a tree. A plurality of gripping protuberances is attached to and extends outwardly from the outer surface of the rear edge. The gripping protuberances are engageable by a user for stability when the user rotates relative to the platform.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to systems, methods, and devices for ex vivo organ care. More particularly, in various embodiments, the invention relates to caring for a liver ex vivo at physiologic or near-physiologic conditions.

Abstract: Non-water-continuous pesticidal microemulsions are described as well as methods of preparing these microemulsions and methods of using these microemulsions to prepare pesticidal application mixtures that are oil-in-water (O/W) macroemulsions. Herbicidal concentrate compositions having a high loading of an auxin herbicide are also described along with methods of preparing these concentrate compositions, and methods of using these concentrate compositions in preparing certain non-water-continuous herbicidal microemulsion compositions. Further, various herbicidal compositions having improved chemical stability and extended residual weed control are described.

Abstract: Provided is an iodine-supporting composite material, which controls the volatility and elution of iodine by making iodine supported on plural kinds of activated carbon or fiber and mixing them, thereby the intensity of the bactericidal effect against microorganism can be changed. Migrating iodine from the state strongly retained in a material such as activated carbon or fibers to the material such as activated carbon or fibers having weak iodine adsorptivity which is made contacted, mixed, compounded, or mixed-spun with the strong iodine-adsorptivity materials, thereby, the rate of releasing iodine into the air or elution in water can be controlled. The iodine acts on the surrounding microorganisms in proportion to the rate at which iodine volatilizes or elutes and the intensity of these actions can be controlled.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates a multilayered film that may include a first PET substrate, and a first anti-microbial coating overlying the first PET substrate. The first anti-microbial coating may include an acrylate-based component, and a silver-based filler component within the acrylate-based component. The first anti-microbial coating may have a MRSA anti-microbial rating of at least about 75%, where the MRSA anti-microbial rating is defined as the percent reduction of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) activity from an initial inoculation of MRSA on the surface of the anti-microbial layer after 24 hours as measured using ISO22196.

Abstract: There is described a composition comprising a microparticle component and a highly potent active agent encapsulated in the microparticle.

Abstract: This disclosure provides an agricultural composition comprising at least one agrochemical and at least one alkylamine glycidol surfactant of the structure I: where R is C4-C22 linear or branched, saturated or non-saturated hydrocarbon group with or without pendant hydroxyl groups; x is about 0 to about 30, preferably about 1 to about 20, more preferably about 1 to about 10, more preferably about 1 to about 5; y is about 0 to about 30, preferably about 1 to about 20, more preferably about 1 to about 10, more preferably about 1 to about 5; x+y?about 2 and up to about 30, and Gly is a glyceryl residue.

Abstract: The present technology generally relates to a pesticide-containing soil disinfestation material comprising: a polymer composite material; a coating material coating at least a portion of the polymer composite material; and non-volatile pesticides. The non-volatile pesticides are released in an amount to provide a concentration of between about 500 grams/hectare and about 5000 grams pesticides per hectare of soil.

Abstract: A highly effective lure for the attraction of insect species, such as codling moth, is disclosed. The lure optionally includes pear ester kairomone (DA), dimethyl nonatriene, linalool oxide, and acetic acid. This lure is optionally used to reduce populations of female insects in combination with mating disruption to improve the effectiveness of mating disruption. This combination of insect control strategies has been shown to produce unexpected synergistic benefits.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods of for treating plants infected with fungal pathogens by contacting an infected plant or plant at risk of infection with a fungicidal composition comprising an fungicide selected from copper compound such as copper octanoate or copper hydroxide, or a triazole fungicide such as myclobutanil, propionazoie, tebuconazole or epoxiconazole, an enhancer selected from apyrase inhibitors, e.g., N-(m-toly)-[1,1?-biphenyl]-4-sulfonamide, S-heptyl 2-oxo-2H-chromene 3-carbothioate, 3-(N-(4-bromophenyl) sulfamoyl)-N-(3-nitrophenyl) benzamide, or (E)-3-methyl-N-(1-(naphthalen-2-yl) ethylidene) benzohydrazide and, optionally, a phytologically-acceptable inert carrier.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of agricultural pathogen control. More specifically the invention relates to methods and compounds for controlling herbivorous arthropods, in particular insects and mites. The invention also provides for compositions comprising the same, methods of making the same, and methods of controlling plant disease.

Abstract: The method and use of the succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor Fluopyram, for controlling Claviceps purpurea in cereal plants, plant parts thereof, plant propagation material or the soil in which cereal plants are grown or intended to be grown, includes treating plants or plant parts for controlling Claviceps purpurea. The method can also include controlling Claviceps purpurea in the seed and in the plants which grow from the seed, by treating the seed with the succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor Fluopyram.

Abstract: 4-Amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid (halauxifen) or 4-amino-3-chloro-5-fluoro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid or agriculturally acceptable esters or salts of either are used for selective pre-emergence and post-emergence control of undesirable vegetation in the presence of vine crops such as grapes and other perennial crops.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition includes two active components of A and B. The component A is selected from a compound shown in the following formula I: The component B is selected from glyphosate and an applicable salt or ester thereof. When a solid formulation is prepared, the active component A is firstly absorbed by an absorption carrier, and the absorbed product is then mixed with the component B, auxiliaries and fillers to obtain a stable solid formulation.

Abstract: A method for controlling invertebrate pests of rapeseed plants comprises the step of contacting the plant, parts of it, its propagation material, the pests, their food supply, habitat or breeding grounds with one or more compound of formula (I), or a composition thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and at least one diamide and methods of controlling pests including insects and mites by application of pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and at least one diamide.

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

Abstract: A method is provided for storing and dispensing an antimicrobial solution including providing a bag-on-valve can, and filling the bag-on-valve can with the antimicrobial solution, the antimicrobial solution comprising a silane quaternary ammonium ion or salt thereof. The silane quaternary ammonium ion or salt thereof can be one or more of: 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium ion, 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride, 3-(trihydroxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium ion, and 3-(trihydroxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride. The solution can further include any one or more of water, isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, and hypochlorous acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a glyphosate herbicide for controlling unwanted vegetation in Beta vulgaris growing areas in which the Beta vulgaris plants comprise an endogenous allele encoding an epsp synthase having at position 179 an amino acid different from proline.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprises an aqueous solution of a plurality of salts of glyphosate wherein said glyphosate is in anionic form accompanied by low molecular weight non-amphiphilic cations, wherein a major amount but less than 100% of the low molecular weight non-amphiphilic cations are potassium cations, and wherein the composition has a measured pH of at least about 4.8.

Abstract: An article used in a fitness activity such as the practice of yoga that may be exposed to a corona virus, such as COVID-19, the article including a substrate having at least one contact surface, wherein the substrate includes an antiviral material in an effective amount to reduce the life span of the virus, wherein the antiviral material is at least partially exposed on the contact surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A method for preventing or combating a fungal infection on a stone fruit tree or a part thereof includes applying Trichoderma atroviride strain SC1 to the tree, the part thereof, or a locus of the tree. The Trichoderma atroviride strain SC1 is useful in the prevention or combat of a fungal infection on a stone fruit tree or a part thereof.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed comprising a fungus of Trichoderma genus and a lignin fraction, as well as processes for preparing the same and uses as a plant growth and fruit production promoter in agriculture. In an additional aspect, an agro-chemical product is also disclosed comprising said composition and agro-chemical additives.

Abstract: The invention relates to CAP2b analogues having activity against hemipteran insects such as aphids, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents. In particular it has been found that a known CAP2b analogue designated 1895, and new CAP2b analogues including molecules designated 2129, 2315, 2316 and 2320, have activity against hemipteran insects and so find use for control of hemipteran insects and plant protection.

Abstract: An air cooking device is equipped with a cooking cavity and includes a heating device and a fan above the cooking cavity. The fan is used to suck up the wind in the cooking cavity and blow it toward the heating device, and the hot air blows to the cooking cavity to cook food. The air cooking device includes a protective cover under the fan. The protective cover includes an air inlet, an air outlet, and a shielding portion between the air inlet and the air outlet. The shielding portion is located under the heating device to prevent the heating device from directly heating the ingredients in the cooking cavity, and to prevent the surface of food from becoming burnt.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of forming a biodegradable container, such as a cup, comprising a plurality of successive press forming operations, each press forming operation comprising relative movement between an outer die 202 and an inner punch 204 from an open configuration to a forming configuration to shape a dough 400 as it expands. There is also disclosed a corresponding forming apparatus and container.

Abstract: An electric sheeting machine for forming a sheet from a food dough, including: a supporting frame; two sheet forming rollers supported in the frame; a first scraper blade and a second scraper blade supported in the frame, staggered from each other in height and having a respective beveled edge. The machine further has: first and second articulated connection elements which connect the scraper blades with respect to the frame, in an oscillating manner; first and second elastic members which each stress a respective scraper blade to maintain an oscillated position, in which the respective beveled edge is arranged in sliding contact against the cylindrical lateral surface of the corresponding forming roller.

Abstract: The present teaching relates to a device for shaping multiple dough strip strands including a dough feeding device by means of which dough can be introduced into the device. It has at least two shaping rolls that can be rotated about the axes thereof, at least one discharge roll that can be rotated about the axis thereof, and at least one drive by means of which the shaping rolls and/or the discharge roll can be driven about their axes. The axes of the shaping rolls and of the discharge roll are arranged parallel to and at a distance from each other and a dough chamber is formed between the shaping rolls and the discharge roll. The device has two side covers, which delimit the dough chamber laterally, in particular at the end of the shaping rolls and the discharge roll.

Abstract: A working system for working pieces of dough, including: at least one working cup, each having an opening, a receiving space for receiving pieces of dough and a working insert, the working insert delimiting the receiving space on the side of the receiving space remote from the opening; an abutment, which is arranged opposite the opening of the working cup; a height adjustment device, which is designed to reversibly, in particular mechanically, electromechanically, pneumatically or hydraulically, move the at least one working cup from a starting position remote from the abutment to a working position near the abutment; and a drive unit, which is designed to set the at least one working cup into oscillating motion. Each of the at least one working cups has a pressure cylinder having a pressure piston that can move in the pressure cylinder. A pressure control unit is pressure-transmittingly connected to the pressure cylinder.

Abstract: A proofing chamber for proofing dough. An outer frame includes profiled frame sections running at an angle to the gravitational direction and encloses the interior of the proofing chamber. A number of covering panels are arranged on the outer frame, and a conveyor device runs through the interior of the proofing chamber. The conveyor device is designed to transport dough pieces through the proofing chamber. The conveyor device defines a number of transport planes arranged substantially horizontally or vertically, in particular horizontally or vertically. At least one profiled surface of the outer frame profiled sections which run at an angle to the gravitational direction and are arranged below the transport plane or the point of the transport plane arranged at the top in the gravitational direction is inclined in the direction of the interior.

Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions and methods for enhancing the quality of bread and other baked goods. By baking the bread or other baked goods with a yeast-based biopreservative composition, the subject invention provides methods for enhancing the taste, texture and shelf-life of these food products. In certain embodiments, the yeast-based preservative composition comprises Wickerhamomyces anomalus and/or a microbial growth by-product. The composition can be used in place of or in addition to traditional baker's yeast.

Abstract: Ingredients include tapioca starch, tigernut flour, and cassava flour OR almond flour, fruit power, or dried fruit, or spices of ginger, nutmeg, cloves, or cocoa powder or chocolate chips, and/or tree nuts, cream of tartar, baking soda, sea salt, cinnamon spice, pure powder vanilla, pure V50% mongroside monk fruit powder. For each mix, start with tapioca starch that serves as a “binder” for the grain free flours. Tigernut flour is added to each mix to prevent finished product from being gummy and not bready. Add Cassava flour or Almond flour to create two different mixes with carbohydrate alternatives. To each mix, add cream of tartar, baking soda, sea salt, pure powdered vanilla (no fillers), cinnamon spice (do not add to chocolate mix), V50% mongroside powered monk fruit. Add desired dried fruit powder, dried fruit, or spices to include cloves, ginger and nutmeg, or cocoa powder, and/or chocolate chips, and/or tree nuts or no nuts.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a series of independent human-induced non-transgenic mutations found at one or more of the Lip1 genes of a plant; plants having these mutations in one or more of their Lip1 genes; and a method of creating and finding similar and/or additional mutations of Lip1 by screening pooled and/or individual plants. The plants disclosed herein exhibit decreased lipase activity without having the inclusion of foreign nucleic acids in their genomes. Additionally, products produced from the plants disclosed herein exhibit increased hydrolytic and oxidative stability and increased shelf life without having the inclusion of foreign nucleic acids in their genomes.

Abstract: A shelf-stable ready-to-eat packaged focaccia, is described having appearance and organoleptic qualities comparable to those of a fresh focaccia, which has a relative humidity comprised between 25 and 32%, preferably 27% and water activity (aw) comprised between 0.85 and 0.92, preferably 0.89, and blind holes on its surface having depth of at least 50% of the thickness of the focaccia. A process for the production of a ready-to-eat shelf-stable packaged focaccia is also described which comprises the steps of: a) preparing a dough for focaccia comprising, by weight based on the total weight of the dough, 40-60% flour, 20-35% water, 7-16% vegetable oils and/or fats and/or fractions thereof, of which 1-6% extra virgin olive oil, 0.5-4% yeast, 0.1-3% salt, 0-15% at least one organoleptically characterising ingredient; 0-0.1% at least one baking processing aid, 0-0.8% at least one emulsifier and 0-1.

Abstract: A proofed frozen dough includes a dough mixture of flour, water, and optionally additives; gas bubbles dispersed throughout the dough matrix; a spent yeast component; and a preserved yeast component. According to some aspects, the preserved yeast component includes encapsulated yeast, fat-coated yeast, non-hydrated active dry yeast, non-hydrated instant yeast, non-hydrated semi-dry yeast, non-hydrated frozen yeast, or a combination thereof. A frozen dough product can be prepared by mixing dough ingredients to produce a dough composition, where the dough ingredients include water, flour, a first yeast, and a second yeast; proofing the dough, where during proofing the first yeast is spent and the second yeast is preserved; and freezing the dough after proofing.

Abstract: A system for automatic organization, hanging and driving of slaughtered animals installed at the outlet of a slaughtered animals processing station such as a chiller. The system comprises a receiving and aligning means of slaughtered animals in longitudinal position, which is previously disposed to an accumulator device of slaughtered animals positioned longitudinally. The system further comprises a suspension and movement assembly of each slaughtered animal from the axial alignment assembly to a driving guide of each slaughtered animal to a hanging transfer device of each animal slaughtered in the hanging line.