Abstract: The present invention relates to a retractable leash device primarily comprised of a housing, a disk, a leash and a harness and/or collar. The housing is preferably circular and houses a rotating and locking disk, wherein the housing attaches magnetically to a flat bottom member and the member attaches to a magnet located on the harness or collar. The disk further receives a leash that can be retracted within the housing around the disk for storage when not in use. In addition, one embodiment of the device may allow for the attachment of a second device that has an additional tether, such that a user can tether a second animal to the device as it is worn by a first animal. Therefore, a user can walk multiple animals using only one leash, and wherein the tether can still be stored within the housing when not in use.

Abstract: An animal information management system includes a storage and an information processor. The information processor causes an imaging device to perform tracking imaging of a pig, and accumulates still pictures including the pig in the storage, the still pictures being obtained during the tracking imaging. The information processor brings the imaging device into a zoom-in state having a zooming magnification higher than that during the tracking imaging when a predetermined requirement for the accumulated still pictures is satisfied, obtains the identification information of the pig by causing the imaging device in the zoom-in state to capture an image of the pig, and stores the identification information in the storage, in association with the accumulated still pictures.

Abstract: The embodiments disclose a stress and strain gauge including at least one stress and strain sensor module configured to sense stresses and strains being applied by an animal biting a rope extending from a protective hand guard, a stress and strain gauge indicator coupled to the at least one stress and strain sensor configured for measuring the sensed stresses and strains as strain levels, a processor coupled to the stress and strain gauge indicator configured to dynamically analyze and compare the strain levels to predetermined threshold strain level measurements to determine a current animal play level that varies incrementally, and an alert module wirelessly coupled to the processor configured to notify a user of the protective hand guard in real-time of the current incremental animal play level.

Abstract: An at least semi-autonomous litter conditioning vehicle has a chassis. A drive system is coupled to the chassis and can move the vehicle along a floor of an animal enclosure. A collection system is coupled to a front portion of the chassis and includes a flailer that can reduce a particle size of the litter as the collection system collects litter from the floor. A conditioning system is coupled along a length of the chassis and includes a drum that can receive the collected litter and can be rotated to tumble the litter. A heating element of the conditioning system can transfer thermal energy to the litter as it is tumbled in the drum. A dispersement system is coupled to a back portion of the chassis. The dispersement system can receive conditioned litter from the conditioning system and can disperse the conditioned litter on the floor behind the vehicle.

Abstract: An improved poultry production method comprising providing dry hydrogen peroxide (DHP) to poultry eggs, chicks and birds, and devices for providing DHP to poultry production during laying, incubating, hatching, and growing.

Abstract: Disclosed are a marine ecological engineering construction method, an asphalt cement-based coating, and a preparation method thereof. The asphalt cement-based coating can make discarded concrete have the capacity of inducing the settlement of sessile organisms, achieve the purpose of using discarded concrete to construct ecological engineering, and has the characteristics of discarded object recycling and marine ecological restoration.

Abstract: This fish counting system comprises: an image acquisition unit configured to acquire a plurality of images obtained by capturing, over time, images of a photographing area in which a fluid including a fish flows; an extraction unit configured to extract a fish in each image; and a counting unit configured to count the number of fish. The photographing area has a first area and a second area. The counting unit is configured to count the fish when the fish in the first area moves to the second area.

Abstract: Provided are a mouse and a functional activity part thereof, comprising a humanized IL-15 gene; the humanized IL-15 gene comprises a human IL-15 gene segment and a mouse IL-15 gene segment, the human IL-15 gene segment comprises at least a part of exon 4, exon 5, exon 6, exon 7 and exon 8 of the human IL-15 gene, and the mouse IL-15 gene segment comprises exon 1, exon 2 and exon 3 of the mouse IL-15 gene. Also provided are a preparation method and use of the mouse.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to genetically modified non-human animals expressing human polypeptides and their methods of use,

Abstract: A geofenced autonomous aquatic drone for repelling sharks from a shoreline. The drone employs a buoyant housing resembling a portion of a predator such as an orca whale. A battery positioned within the drone is recharged through a floating inductive charging station. A transmitter unit coupled to at least one under water transducer introduces certain sounds, such as reproduction of orca whale or dolphin calling sounds. A propulsion system controlled a microprocessor receives location information via DGPS for providing a geofence around an area to be patrolled. The drone travels within the geofence area, monitored by the DGPS receiver, while said transducer produces certain sounds and or a solution of shark repellant is dispensed.

Abstract: A hook caddy that can be coupled to a fishing rod to provide a safe and convenient place to store fish hooks while fishing, comprising a body with a plurality of holes through it, each hole for securely holding a respective hook inserted therethrough, and a coupling element to couple the body to a fishing rod. In an embodiment, the coupling element includes an opening in the side of the body through which a fishing rod can pass, into a tubular hole having a circular cross section for coupling the body to the fishing rod. In an embodiment, a strip of hook and loop material may be used to more securely couple the hook caddy to the fishing rod.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a multipoint, flexible fishing rod holder that may be quickly and efficiently engaged and disengaged is disclosed. Both the rod handle and rod blank may be supported by separate flexible devices that accommodate all sizes and styles of fishing rod such that the rod may be maintained in a generally horizontal orientation. In one embodiment, the supporting apparatus can be retrofitted to existing fishing apparel. In another, the supporting apparatus is integral to the apparel at the time of manufacture. In certain aspects, the rod holder can be quickly engaged and disengaged to allow an angler use of both hands to facilitate various activities such as changing lures, adding bait, positioning bobbers, or wading with a staff.

Abstract: A U-shaped shoeing for horses comprises a running surface and a hoof contact surface has reinforcing layers embedded in a plastic matrix. The reinforcing layers longitudinally extend and follow the U-shaped curvature of the shoeing. Reinforcing layers extend transversally to their longitudinal extension from the running surface towards the hoof contact surface. Reinforcing layers are arranged on the hoof contact surface side, parallel to the hoof contact surface, parallel to the hoof contact surface, or parallel to the hoof contact surface and penetrate in the matrix as far as below the hoof contact surface or form the hoof contact surface. The reinforcing layers may be in the form of textile tube structures produced from fiber strands containing a multiplicity of fibers. The invention also relates to a production method for such a shoeing.

Abstract: A movable arthropod harvesting machine includes a frame; wheels connected to the frame for moving along the ground; an attachment surface supported by the frame and configured for being attached to by an arthropod; and an extermination section supported on the frame and configured for exterminating the arthropod on the attachment surface.

Abstract: A repellent system with a housing containing a pressurized cannister containing a repellent and having a release valve, and an actuator in the housing that activates the release valve to dispense repellent.

Abstract: An insect repellent device has a housing that fits onto a liquid repellent reservoir. The housing may have a heater for volatilizing the liquid insect repellent.

Abstract: The presently disclosed apparatus is in the field of game sleds utilized to assist with game hauling after a successful hunt in remote areas. The game sled disclosed herein provides a hunter with a lightweight, durable sled, which can be attached to a hunter's pack and deployed to extract game that is downed in a remote area where vehicular transportation of the downed game is not allowed, or impossible. The Packable Game Extraction Sled disclosed herein is comprised of a novel tensioning means and spreader bar, which automatically configures the front end of the sled into a semi-rigid bow shape to aid in pulling the loaded sled over obstacles and through snow.

Abstract: The invention is a rapidly adjustable, inherently safe, mobile climbing tree stand with harness of the type used by hunters to ascend and descend a tree and to furthermore remain seated in a fall protected mode while at height in a tree.

Abstract: Cellular material containing living cells is preserved by combining the cellular material with a cryoprotectant formulation/medium/solution containing an effective amount of trehalose (in the absence of DMSO and/or any other added cryoprotectants) during a cryopreservation protocol. That is, the cryopreservation protocol is free of cryoprotectant other than trehalose, and the cryopreservation protocol includes: exposing the cellular material to a cryoprotectant formulation containing an effective amount of the trehalose to act as a cryoprotectant, cooling the cellular material at a cooling rate in the range of from ?3° C./minute to ?50° C./minute to a predetermined temperature below ?20° C., and obtaining a cryopreserved cellular material that has been warmed.

Abstract: A perfusion device includes first inlet piping that connects a reservoir and a portal vein, second inlet piping that connects the reservoir and a hepatic artery, a first pump that produces a flow in the first inlet piping, and a second pump that produces a flow in the second inlet piping. The first and second pumps are of the same type, each having a rotating portion for solution sending. The rotating portion of the first pump has a greater diameter than the rotating portion of the second pump. Thus, even if the first and second pumps make the same number of rotations, the ratio of the flow rate of the perfusate between the first inlet piping and the second inlet piping can be made almost constant. Accordingly, the perfusate is supplied under appropriate conditions to the portal vein and the hepatic artery with a simple configuration.

Abstract: Described are systems and methods for monitoring administration of nitric oxide (NO) to ex vivo fluids. Examples of such fluids include blood in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits or perfusion fluids used for preserving ex vivo organs prior to transplanting in a recipient. The systems and methods described herein provide for administering nitric oxide to the fluid, monitoring nitric oxide or a nitric oxide marker in the fluid, and adjusting the nitric oxide administration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agrochemical emulsifiable concentrate comprising: —allyl isothiocyanate; —at least one vegetable oil; —at least one non-ionic surfactant; —at least one anionic surfactant. The present invention also relates to the use of the above emulsifiable concentrate as a nematicide in crop plants.

Abstract: A process is described utilizing a composition of nano particles to form a foam and applying the foam to a surface to be disinfected.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of soil fumigation, and more particularly to a fumigant formulation comprising from 0.10% to 0.4% by weight of fumigant, said formulation being particularly suitable for dropwise administration, and also to the use thereof. The present invention also relates to a method of pesticide treatment by fumigation of soils and/or substrates that employs such a formulation, administered dropwise.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a biocidal composition formed by a reaction or combination of electrolyzed water and an amine, and methods for using same to kill or control microorganisms, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi and algae.

Abstract: A composition comprising pinocembrin dihydrochalcone or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof as an active pesticidal ingredient is provided. A method for controlling, preventing, reducing or eradicating the instances of plant-pathogen infestation on a plant, plant organ, plant part, or plant propagation material is further provided, the method comprising: applying to a plant, plant part, plant organ or plant propagation material, or to soil surrounding said plant, a pesticidal effective amount of an active agent comprising pinocembrin dihydrochalcone or a pesticide composition comprising it, wherein said plant-pathogen is a member selected from: a genus of the family Sclerotiniaceae selected from Fusarium and Sclerotinia; a Peronosporales of the families Pythiaceae and Peronosporaceae; a Basidiomycota of the class Agaricomycetes and Pucciniomycetes; and an order of Gamma Proteobacterium selected from Enterobacteriales, Xanthomonadales and Pseudomonadales.

Abstract: Physiological processes in plants are regulated and reinforced, and crop vitality, yield, quality and post-harvesting storage life are improved. A plant vitalizer comprising an exogenous elicitor and an endogenous elicitor is applied to plants.

Abstract: The present application relates to the treatment of nematode infections. For example, the application relates to the use of compounds of Formula (III) as defined herein for treatment of a nematode infection or a disease, disorder or condition arising from a nematode infection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for controlling or preventing infestation of a banana plant by phytopathogenic microorganisms of the genus Pseudocercospora, in particular Pseudocercospora fijiensis, comprising applying to a crop of banana plants, the locus thereof, or propagation material thereof, a compound according to formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, Y, A, B are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition comprising a rheology modifier and 1-bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin. The composition is useful for controlling viscosity in a paint formulation and contains a biocide that is efficacious and safe.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the technical field of pesticides, and in particular relates to a pyridazinol compound, a derivative thereof, a preparation method therefor, a herbicidal composition and the use thereof. The pyridazinol compound is as represented by general formula I, wherein X represents and the ring is an unsubstituted or substituted aryl or unsubstituted or substituted heterocyclyl containing a carbon atom at the 1-position; Y represents haloalkyl; and Z represents halogen, cyano, hydroxy, etc. The derivative refers to an agriculturally acceptable derivative of the hydroxyl group at the 4-position of the pyridazine ring in the general formula I, including a salt, an ester, an oxime, a hydroxylamine and an ether derivative, etc. The compound, the derivative thereof and the composition thereof have good herbicidal activity and crop safety.

Abstract: A composition includes a gel carrier having a gel phase at a first, ambient temperature and a liquid phase at a second, higher temperature, and an insect repellent chemical in the carrier. The repellent chemical has substantially no volatilization from the gel carrier when the gel carrier is in the gel phase, but volatilizes from the gel carrier when the gel carrier is in the liquid phase.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coating with reversible wettability, the coating having a hydrophobic state wherein the anti-pathogen coating has a hydrophobic surface that repels at least one of bacteria, fungi, and viruses; and a hydrophilic state wherein the anti-pathogen coating has a hydrophilic surface that inactivates at least one of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, wherein the hydrophobic state switchable to the hydrophilic state by exposure to a first switching stimulus and the hydrophilic state switchable to the hydrophobic state by exposure to a second switching stimulus. This reversible wettability switch between superhydrophobicity and superhydrophilicity can be repeated at least three times, which indicating the process for controlled repellent or inactivation of bacteria, fungi, or viruses can be converted at least three times.

Abstract: Use of brown melanoidins in compositions and methods to protect plants against a wide variety of non-fungal pests is disclosed. In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the plants are nightshades, for example tomato. In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the plants are cucurbits, for example cucumber. Alternatively or additionally, in some embodiments the pests are selected from the group consisting of viruses, bacteria, oomycetes, and arthropods.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a disease control agent for a plant selected from the group consisting of Brassicaceae plant; beans; maize; wheat variety; tubers and roots; and sugar beet; the disease being a disease caused by a fungus selected from the group consisting of fungi belonging to the genus Rhizoctonia, fungi belonging to the genus Fusarium, fungi belonging to the genus Pythium, fungi belonging to the genus Microdochium, fungi belonging to the genus Tilletia, fungi belonging to the genus Ustilago, fungi belonging to the genus Streptomyces, fungi belonging to the genus Erwinia, and fungi belonging to the genus Aphanomyces. The disease is controlled by treating seeds, seedlings, or soil of the plant using a filamentous fungus belonging to the genus Talaromyces.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a method of using mustard meal or mustard meal extract. Certain embodiments concern controlling vegetable sprouting, such as potato sprouting. Vegetables, such as potatoes, may be exposed to products resulting from mustard meal, or an extract thereof, contacting water. Other embodiments concern a process for controlling plant pests, such as insects, nematodes, fungi, weeds, and combinations thereof, with specific embodiments being particularly useful for weed suppression. Certain embodiments comprise extracting glucosinolates from plant material, or processed plant material, selected from the family Brassicaceae, particularly from the genera Brassica and Sinapis. Extracted glucosinolates can be hydrolyzed to form active compounds, or alternatively, they can be hydrolyzed in situ, by simultaneously or sequentially applying myrosinase. The extract can be applied to plants, to the soil adjacent to the plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a natural mosquitoes repellent composition comprising: neem oil, a mixture of plant extracts and solvent. The present invention particularly relates to the natural mosquito repellent composition comprising neem oil, a mixture of plant extracts, such as Geraniol, Eucalyptus oil, Cedar oil and Citronella oil. The present invention further provides a process for preparing the mosquito repellent composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an insect, bacteria, and/or fungi control composition that includes a carrier oil and two or more essential oils for effectively controlling and/or killing insects, bacteria, and/or fungi. Some insect, bacteria, and/or fungi control compositions comprise castor oil; a first oil selected from the group consisting of rosemary oil, thyme oil, clove oil, garlic oil, geraniol, peppermint oil, and cinnamon oil; and a second oil selected from the group consisting of rosemary oil, thyme oil, clove oil, garlic oil, geraniol, peppermint oil, and cinnamon oil, wherein in the first oil is different from the second oil. Compositions according to the present disclosure kill insects at multiple stages in their life cycle including adult insects, larvae, and disrupt the egg cycle.

Abstract: A biopesticide composition contains a synergistic bioactive core consisting of essential oil, oleoresin, aqueous, alcoholic or hydroalcoholic extract of root or rhizomes of Zingiber officinale Roscoe and cinnamaldehyde or source of cinnamaldehyde. The composition may contain at least one secondary component and/or inert substances. A method is used for obtaining the biopesticide composition. The biopesticide composition is used in agriculture, parks and sports facilities against pests belonging to the whitefly group.

Abstract: A kneading machine includes a kneading machine frame with a lower portion and a head movable relative to the lower portion between a lower operating position and an upper cleaning position. A kneading bowl is on the lower portion and a drivable kneading tool and a lid closing an opening of the kneading bowl in the operating position are the head. The lid is surrounded on a circumferential side by a first safety ring of a safety device which projects beyond the lid on an underside thereof, and which is movably fastened to the lid. The safety device includes a detector to detect a relative movement between the lid and the first safety ring. The kneading machine frame includes at least two trunnion bearings, each defined by a trunnion and a matching receptacle.

Abstract: A food mixing machine includes a mixer body including a column and a head extending from the column. A rotatable output member extends downward from the head for receiving a mixer tool. A bowl support is mounted for vertical movement along the column between a lowered position away from the head and a raised position toward the head. A drive assembly is linked to selectively drive the rotatable output member. A user interface, including a touch-screen display, is located on the mixer body. A controller is associated with the user interface, wherein the controller is configured to communicate mixing machine condition information via the touch-screen display.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a baking powder comprising a natural ground calcium carbonate having a volume median particle size d50 from 1 to 15 ?m, and at least one solid organic acid having a pKa value in the range of 2.5 to 7.0, and wherein the baking powder is sodium-free. Furthermore, the present invention refers to a process for producing a baking powder, a product comprising the baking powder, a food obtainable by using the baking powder or a product comprising the same, and to the use of a composition comprising a natural ground calcium carbonate and a solid organic acid as a baking powder.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a composition comprising an effective amount of at least one polypeptide having GH12 cellulase activity optionally together with conventionally used baking additives for improving at least one property of a dough comprising rye flour and/or of a bakery product prepared from said dough as well as to a method of preparing a bakery product based on rye having at least one improved property, said method comprising (i) providing a dough that has been added an effective amount of at least one polypeptide having GH12 cellulase activity or a composition comprising at least one polypeptide having GH12 cellulase activity optionally together with conventionally used baking additives, and rye flour, (ii) baking the dough for a time and temperature sufficient to yield the bakery product as well as to a baking enzyme composition for preparing rye-based bakery products comprising a polypeptide having a GH12 cellulase activity optionally together with one or more dough(s) or bakery product

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method for reducing the fructan content in food made of rice and flour using microwave heating and belongs to the technical field of food processing. Fermented products made of rice and flour are prepared using microwave heating and fructan in the products can be effectively degraded. Compared with traditional steaming, the method can remarkably reduce the fructan content in the fermented food, effectively alleviate the bowel stress sensitivity to the fermented rice and flour food by patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), meet the daily dietary requirements of special crowds, has the advantages of simple process, green processing and environmental protection, and is suitable for large-scale industrial production.

Abstract: Methods for creating semolina flour-based shape-changing food from a multi-layered dough with at least one grooved surface. The dough layers have difference compositions including natural, staple and edible ingredients. The dough is exposed to stimuli during dehydration (e.g., baking) or hydration (e.g., boiling) processes.

Abstract: An apparatus for stunning an animal with an exhaust gas mixture includes a stunning chamber located at a processing site to contain therein as many an animal selected to be stunned; and a combustion chamber located at the processing site for combusting a mixture to provide therefrom an exhaust gas mixture which includes carbon dioxide for stunning the animal in the stunning chamber. A related method and exhaust gas mixture are also provided.

Abstract: An installation for moulding of three dimensional products from a mass of pumpable foodstuff material, for example from ground meat. The installation comprises a feed pump and a moulding device with a mobile mould member having multiple mould cavities. A mass feed member is arranged at a fill position relative to the path of the mobile mould member, which mass feed member is connected to an outlet of the feed pump. The member has a housing defining an elongated chamber with a longitudinal axis and having a pair of spaced apart long lateral walls, short end walls, and a bottom wall facing the mould member at the fill position along the path of the mould member. The bottom wall is provided with a discharge mouth formed by one or more discharge openings spanning the path of said mould cavities, so that foodstuff mass flows into each row of mould cavities via said discharge mouth.

Abstract: A support element (45a,45b,45c,45d,45e,45f,45g,45h,45i,45l,45m,45n) is described for a portion of meat (10), adapted to hook said portion of meat and to allow the handling of said portion of meat, said support element comprising: a bar (50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f,50g,50h,50i,50l,50m,50n) developing longitudinally along a longitudinal axis (X), a plurality of straight needles (55), adapted to penetrate the portion of meat (10), arranged with longitudinal axes (K) parallel to each other and arranged in a row parallel to the longitudinal axis (X), a connection body (60a,60b,60c,60d,60e) connecting the straight needles to the bar and comprising a first face (65a,65b,65c,65d,65e), from which said needles (55) rise, and a second face (70a,70b,70c,70d,70e) facing in the opposite direction to the first face.

Abstract: A method is described for unhooking a portion of meat from a support element to which the portion of meat is hooked, the support element including a plurality of hooks by means of which the portion of meat is hooked to the support element, a bar to which the hooks are rigidly connected by a connection body comprising a first face, from which the hooks rise, and a second face facing in the opposite direction to the first face, and a grasping appendage rising from the second face at least in a direction away from the first face and from the second face. The method includes pulling the grasping appendage in a predetermined extraction direction, and holding the portion of meat, or pushing the portion of meat in a direction opposite to the predetermined extraction direction, at the same time as the step of pulling the grasping appendage in the predetermined extraction direction, completely pulling the hooks off the portion of meat.

Abstract: An apparatus is for cutting into breast fillets that are connected to one another of a carcass of poultry bodies, the breast fillets being cut into along the breastbone. The apparatus includes a transport apparatus for transporting the poultry bodies along a transport path, a holding apparatus arranged on the transport conveyor for holding the poultry bodies, and a knife assembly arranged along the transport path. The knife assembly has a pair of separating knives for cutting the breast fillets along the breastbone, the knives arranged on either side. A centring means is associated with the knife assembly for pre-centring the breastbone, and has two centring elements which are each movable out of a stand-by position positioned outside the transport path, into a centring position positioned on the transport path, and back. The centring elements in their centring position are located at least partly in front of the separating knives.