Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011104. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011104, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011104 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH011104.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011102. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011102, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011102 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH011102.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01077912. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01077912. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01077912 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01077912 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01077826. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01077826. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01077826 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01077826 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01077829. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01077829. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01077829 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01077829 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01077891. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01077891. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01077891 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01077891 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01081415. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01081415. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01081415 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01081415 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01078845. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01078845. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01078845 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01078845 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01083666. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01083666. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01083666 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01083666 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01083668. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01083668. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01083668 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01083668 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01083664. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01083664. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01083664 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01083664 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01078822. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01078822. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01078822 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01078822 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01083439. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01083439. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01083439 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01083439 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01077905. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01077905. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01077905 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01077905 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01077870. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01077870. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01077870 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01077870 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01077893. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01077893. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01077893 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01077893 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01083699. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01083699. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01083699 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01083699 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01078100. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01078100. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01078100 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01078100 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01078115. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01078115. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01078115 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01078115 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01078550. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01078550. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01078550 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01078550 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01083650. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01083650. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01083650 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01083650 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01083698. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01083698. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01083698 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01083698 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01083697. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01083697. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01083697 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01083697 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01083631. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01083631. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01083631 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01083631 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01077890. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01077890. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01077890 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01077890 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or apparatuses are disclosed to provide for the reflection of electromagnetic waves from an infrared heater in an enclosed structure. The infrared heater is placed off-center in the enclosed structure and an asymmetrical reflector disproportionally reflects the electromagnetic waves to the far side of the enclosed structure to evenly heat the enclosed structure. The infrared heater and asymmetrical reflector can be used to evenly heat poultry within the enclosed structure to promote uniform eating and conversion of food to muscle mass.

Abstract: The current disclosure is directed to a mobile environment for the transportation of hamsters, other small rodents, or small animals kept as pets. This mobile environment allows the user to easily carry the pet hamster on the go. This mobile environment is based on the idea of stacking multiple areas for the hamster to interact. The bottom portion serves as the hideout for the hamster, providing shade, a place to tunnel into bedding, and a place to have food that is easily accessible. Above the “hide-away” portion is the exercise wheel. This wheel sits horizontally and spins freely, providing an easily accessible form of exercise for the hamster. Lastly, the funneling form on the top of the mobile environment provides a means to attach a water bottle for hydration on the go.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a free dome range (FDR) where dairy animals have a free access to their stall to concurrently eat and to be milked. The FDR comprises a plurality of stalls; at least one of said stalls is characterized by a front side and rear opposite side into which a dairy animal is at least temporarily accommodated, head fronting said front side; a plurality of main living areas (MLAs); at least one of said MLAs is in connection with at least one of said stalls by means a plurality of gates. The FDR further comprising a substantially horizontally positioned elevated rail system comprising a plurality of elevated rails, and a plurality of mobile milking units (MMUs), each of said MMUs is configured to transport on said elevated rail to a dairy animal at its stall, and milk the animal while it is eating.

Abstract: A vessel, e.g., a bowl, suited for holding water or foodstuff for use as a pet bowl or human kitchen houseware. The vessel is scaled for use by pets or humans. Generally, this means that an inner surface of the vessel defines a volumetric space of 60 cubic centimeters to 30 liters for holding water or foodstuff. The bowl has a water level, and, at the water level, the surface area of the bowl being 56 cm to 900 square cm. To facilitate lifting and gripping by one or two human hands of a user, the vessel's outer surface includes one or more graspable elements disposed between the top and bottom of the vessel. Each graspable element is configured to receive one or more fingers of a user so that the user can grasp or otherwise engage the graspable element and lift the bowl from a surface when the bowl is upright on the surface.

Abstract: A double-shockproof spring mechanism, a cam ejection mechanism and a single-side guide rail ejection bin, which relates to the technical field of pet snack device components. The double-shockproof spring comprises a guide rod and a first elastic element, a slider and a second elastic element which are sleeved on the guide rod in sequence, wherein the slider is slidable along the guide rod under the action of the first elastic element and the second elastic element; the cam ejection mechanism comprises a power device, an ejection cam, a pushing plate and a double-shockproof spring mechanism; and the single-side guide rail ejection bin comprises an ejection bin body and a cam ejection mechanism mounted on the ejection bin body; the single-side guide rail ejection bin of the present invention not only can project pet snacks, but also project periodically and continuously.

Abstract: An automatic feeding device includes an accommodating container, a transmission channel, a valve unit, a sensor and an ejection unit. The transmission channel is disposed on bottom of the accommodating container. The transmission channel has an inlet portion, a central portion and an outlet portion. The central portion is between the inlet portion and the outlet portion. The valve unit is disposed on the bottom of the accommodating container and adjacent to the inlet portion. The valve unit is switchable to allow feed inside the accommodating container for passing the inlet portion and entering the transmission channel. The sensor is disposed on the inlet portion and detects whether the feed passes the inlet portion, and further outputs a control command to switch modes of the valve unit. The ejection unit is disposed on the central portion and used to push the feed inside the transmission channel toward the outlet portion.

Abstract: A system for recording and tracking the processing of an object, such as a killed game animal, or other kind of object. An origin tag has a unique identifier and is attached to the object to be documented and recorded. A database maintains a central registry of the unique identifiers that have been issued on origin tags. The identifiers are disbursed to separate mobile devices, typically smart phones, allowing the user to update information to specific origin tags, without having an Internet connection to the central registry.

Abstract: A soft foam ball may be attached to a tether which is in turn attached to a handle having a motor. A switch activates the motor which provides a rotary output to swing the ball in a circle. An animal trainer may hold the handle and allow the ball to swing in an arc or circle in front of the animal trainer. If the dog ventures in front of the animal trainer, the ball gently strikes the dog, reminding the dog of the proper heel position. The ball can be swung in either direction to allow a dog to heel on either side of the animal trainer.

Abstract: A scratching post wrap apparatus for easy cleaning or replacement of the scratching surface includes a wrap backing and a scratching nap coupled to the wrap backing. A first engagement member is coupled to the wrap backing. The first engagement member is coupled adjacent a first end of the wrap backing. A second engagement member is coupled to the scratching nap. The second engagement member is coupled to a second end of the scratching nap opposite the first end of the wrap backing. The first engagement member and the second engagement member are selectively engageable to secure the wrap backing around a sidewall of a scratching post.

Abstract: A pet toy includes a body portion and a sliding portion. The body portion has a curved top portion with an inwardly extending arcuate side portion. The sliding portion is attached to a bottom surface of the body portion and is formed from rigid plastic so as to have a reduced coefficient of friction with a surface on which the pet toy is to slide.

Abstract: The present invention is a pet teaser stand. The pet teaser stand includes a suction cup base capable of being used on variety of surfaces, a connector tube capable of holding different sized diameter pet teaser wands, and an upright teaser tube capable of holding different sized diameter pet teaser wands. The connector tube connects the upright teaser tube to the suction cup base. The suction cup base allows the pet teaser stand to attach to a variety of surfaces and the upright teaser tube paired with the connector tube provides gripping teeth to hold pet teaser wands. The gripping teeth have a set elasticity allowing the gripping teeth to bend and accommodate different sized diameter pet teaser wands. The upright teaser tube provides the capability to securely hold larger diameter pet teaser wands and the connector tube provides the capability to hold smaller diameter pet teaser wands.

Abstract: The current disclosure is directed to a carrier for an exercise ball for rodents and other small animals that are kept as pets. This plastic carrier allows the carrying and setting up of stationary, 360 degree, or omnidirectional spin of the exercise ball within a compact ring form factor. The carrier is intended for recreational use in the home, in backyards, or in pet friendly parks.

Abstract: An animal restraint is disclosed for mitigating collar trauma to critical neck structures of an animal. The animal restraint includes a track housing defining an exterior surface and an interior surface. A plurality of loops are positioned on the exterior surface of the track housing. A strap is threaded through the loops, and is adapted to slide around the exterior surface of the track housing from a pulling force on the animal restraint. The strap includes a leash attachment ring adapted for attachment to a leash. Impact resistant padding is attached to the interior surface of the track housing, and the sliding movement of the strap maintains a proper positioning of the impact resistant padding over corresponding anatomical neck structures of an animal.

Abstract: The present invention is a novel connecting link interconnecting the spaced apart forechest straps of an animal harness where the link includes an elongated elastic band whose terminal ends are slidingly attached to the respective forechest straps with a modified triglide slide and an elongated non-elastic band having a length greater than the length of the elastic band whose terminal ends are also slidingly attached to the respective forechest straps.

Abstract: A reader comprising: a panel; two antennae each associated with a respective race to transmit and/or receive information to/from an electronic animal tag in that respective race; and an electromagnetic shield to impede an antenna from transmitting and/or receiving information to/from an electronic animal tag not located in the respective race of that antenna; a system for reading electronic animal tags comprising: a plurality of readers each located at or near a wall of a respective plurality of races, wherein each reader is at least partially shielded by an electromagnetic shield; each reader being longitudinally offset with respect to at least one other reader in the plurality of readers; and methods of constructing and using a reader.

Abstract: A poultry behavioral development system includes a left end plate and right end plate; a top beam, attachable to upper ends of the left end plate and right end plate; a plurality of connection assemblies, which each include a connection beam that detachably attaches between the left end plate and right end plate; such that preadolescent poultry perch and jump between the top beam and the plurality of connection beams.

Abstract: A bird fluid feeder device may include a storage bottle having a bottle cavity and a bottle base, and a liquid tray having a tray support wall and a feed cavity. A base container may be removably coupled to the liquid tray, the base container having a pass-through aperture and a container wall. The container wall may cover the feed cavity, and the bottle base may be received in the pass-through aperture and removably coupled to the tray support wall. At least one container aperture may be disposed in the container wall, and the container apertures may enable fluid communication through the container wall to the feed cavity. The storage bottle, base container, and liquid tray may be supported by a holder bracket having a first upper support arm for contacting the storage bottle and by a lower support arm contacting the liquid tray.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for recognizing and segregating chicks by sex according to their feathers pattern. The system and method are based on the instinctive reaction of chicks to spread their wings in order to maintain stability in response to instantaneous disorientation, for example, due to a sudden change in spatial movement. The present invention further features a weighing system and a system for detecting external body defects of chicks for assessing chicks' health.

Abstract: A system for delivery of a substance into a hive box of a beehive is provided. The hive box includes a wall and a plurality of comb support members mounted on the wall and the beehive has a bee space located adjacent to the comb support members, oriented in a plane substantially perpendicular to the wall. The system comprises at least one aperture aligned with the bee space and apparatus for insertion into and removal from the aperture. At least part of the apparatus is shaped to be received and held in the aperture. Apparatus for delivery of fluid into a hive box of a beehive is also provided, the hive box including a wall and a plurality of comb support members mounted on the wall, the apparatus comprising at least one opening aligned with the bee space, wherein the opening is smaller than a bee space in at least one direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and a method of manufacturing and preparing feed as well as a feed product for farmed animals in an aquaculture environment, including but not limited to fish, shrimps, and crabs. The method of manufacturing the aquaculture feed includes the steps of providing water, a fatty acid component, a protein source, and a feed stabiliser. The feed stabiliser is contacted with the fatty acid component. The feed stabiliser is contacted with the water. The feed stabiliser and water is heated. The feed stabiliser, the fatty acid component, the protein source, and the water is mixed and shaped into a dough. The dough is cooled to obtain the aquaculture feed.

Abstract: An aquarium system includes an aquarium tank arrangement and a light source. The light source has a controllable output of colored light projecting into the aquarium tank arrangement. The light source can provide a cycle of projecting light of at least two different colors.

Abstract: A fish lighting system has an input interface which receives instructions corresponding to a desired fish behavioral and/or physiological response. This is converted into a lighting control signal for driving a lighting arrangement, with the intensity and color of the output from the lighting arrangement selected to obtain the desired fish behavioral and/or physiological response.

Abstract: Modular habitat structure (MHS) which accommodates one or more live inhabitants is comprised of a rigid pillar which extends linearly away from a base end toward an upper end. A plurality of major system components disposed at different locations along a length of the rigid pillar are each comprised of modular segments. A control unit controls a plurality of electronic devices integrated in the MHS, including one or more video cameras which generate live video streams of a wildlife habitat within the MHS, and communicates the video streams from the MHS to a remote computing device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-human mammalian animal which has been modified to have in the blood, plasma and/or serum (a) an increased number of leukocytes and/or neutrophils, and (b) a reduced activity of the DNase 1 and/or DNase 1-like 3 enzymes. The non-human mammalian animal is particularly suitable for studying inflammation and/or a disease associated with inflammation. In a further aspect, the invention relates to the use of the non-human mammalian animal as a model for identifying therapeutic or diagnostic targets of inflammation and/or a disease associated with inflammation. In a still further aspect, the invention relates the use of the non-human mammalian animal as a model for drug candidate testing. In addition, a method for testing an anti-inflammatory drug candidate against extracellular DNA is provided. Finally, a method for testing an anti-inflammatory drug candidate for modifying the formation or degradation of neutrophil extracellular traps is provided.

Abstract: Non-human animals comprising a human or humanized C3 and/or C5 nucleic acid sequence are provided as well as methods for using the same to identify compounds capable of modulating the complement system. Non-human animals that comprise a replacement of the endogenous C5 gene and/or C3 gene with a human or humanized C5 gene and/or C3 gene, and methods for making and using the non-human animals, are described. Non-human animals comprising a human or humanized C5 gene under control of non-human C5 regulatory elements is also provided, including non-human animals that have a replacement of non-human C5-encoding sequence with human C5-encoding sequence at an endogenous non-human C5 locus. Non-human animals comprising a human or humanized C3 gene under control of non-human C3 regulatory elements is also provided, including non-human animals that have a replacement of non-human C3 protein-encoding sequence with human or humanized C3 protein-encoding sequence at an endogenous non-human C3 locus.