Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a garment for measuring biological information for animals, in which the electrode portion is less likely to be displaced from the body even upon a movement of an animal and the biological information can be measured accurately, and to provide a method for measuring biological information. A garment for measuring biological information comprising a front body and a back body having a large tensile elongation EMT. Since the garment for measuring biological information has a band around a torso, it is possible to prevent the electrodes from being displaced from the body due to a movement. Further, since the connection portion between the front body and the back body of the garment for measuring biological information is made of a woven or knitted fabric that expands and contracts in the direction from the head to the tail, the electrodes are less likely to be displaced from the body even upon a great movement.

Abstract: Systems and methods for sorting livestock including a livestock processing station, a computer network system, and a livestock routing mechanism. The livestock processing station confines the individual livestock, allowing individual livestock data to be collected and analyzed. The computer network system includes a programmable logic controller (PLC) for data input at the livestock processing station and a sorting application coupled to the PLC via a computer network, the sorting application for analyzing individual livestock data and assigning livestock to pens.

Abstract: A fish counting system has: an image acquisition unit for acquiring a plurality of images wherein a fluid containing fish is imaged over time; a counting unit for counting the fish on the basis of the plurality of images; a fish count change display provision unit for providing a fish count change display, wherein a display corresponding to the number of fish counted per unit time is arranged in a time-series manner; a result provision unit for providing a counting result display wherein an image to which count completion marks indicating a counted fish have been added; and a correction unit for receiving a correction operation and correcting the number of fish.

Abstract: The invention concerns an outdoor bio-tower (10) for placing in a garden or on a patio, wherein the bio-tower (10) promotes biodiversity in outdoor environments. The bio-tower (10) comprises a framework defining a plurality of compartments each providing separate habitats suited to different species of flora, fauna, micro-organisms and/or fungi. The compartments include at least a first internal dry compartment with an access for creatures requiring a dry habitat, and at least one separate second internal wet compartment containing a tray (27) which may retain water and access for creatures requiring a wet habitat. The two internal compartments are surrounded at least in part by external compartments filled with a growing medium, such as soil, that serve for growing plants and that offer insulation to the internal compartments.

Abstract: Described herein are transgenic mice for testing immunogenicity and protective efficacy of a wide variety of therapeutic agents and vaccines, determining allograft rejection, and developing monoclonal antibodies and generating hybridomas. Methods of generating a transgenic mouse is also described. Described herein are mouse models capable of expressing B cell, a T cell, a monocyte, a macrophage, a dendritic cell, a NK cell, a iNKT cell, an innate lymphoid cell, a microglia cell, a red blood cell, which can develop into a functional human immune system.

Abstract: Transgenic non-human animal models for cellular senescence are provided herein, as are methods and materials for making and using the transgenic non-human animal models. For example, a p21-Cre mouse model for cellular senescence is provided herein.

Abstract: The invention provides a genetically modified non-human animal that comprises in its genome unrearranged T cell receptor variable gene loci, as well as embryos, cells, and tissues comprising the same. Also provided are constructs for making said genetically modified non-human animal and methods of making the same. Various methods of using the genetically modified non-human animal are also provided.

Abstract: An all-weather glowing bait is provided. The all-weather glowing bait can include a housing and one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The one or more LEDs, either alone or in combination, can be configured to emit light of different colors and intensities. The all-weather glowing bait can also include a power source and a voltage controller coupled to the one or more LEDs. The color and/or intensity of the LEDs can be controlled via a manual switches on the all-weather glowing bait, or remotely through telecommunication.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes a spool capable of winding a fishing line, a spool brake that brakes the spool, and a spool braking force controller capable of controlling braking force from the spool brake, wherein the spool braking force controller is configured to have a receiver capable of receiving an instruction from an external device, and to set braking force based on the instruction as to the braking force received by the receiver from the external device.

Abstract: A clip for attaching a fishing line to a kite line. The clip mounts on the housing for loosely supporting the fishing line. The clip includes a pair of top rollers and a bottom roller aligned in parallel during operation. The rollers rotate freely to prevent twisting of the kite line. The rollers do cooperate to hold the kite line and prevent axial motion between the kite line and the rollers of the clip. The clip is moveable between a locked configuration where the clip is secured axially to the fishing line and is capable of holding the fishing line, to an unlocked configuration that releases the fishing line. When bait at one end of the fishing line is hit or tugged, the clip releases both the fishing line and the kite line to enable the clip to slid down the kite line away from the kite and fishing line.

Abstract: A roto-molded aerated and insulated container for aquatic live bait with a seamless base into which is molded an air pump and a rechargeable battery receiver. Also molded into the base is a tubing channel interconnecting the air pump and an air stone positioned centrally in the bottom of the container. A lid hinged to the base has a gasket with air vent cut-outs sealed to a ridge formed on the rim of the base and with an ice pack attached to an underside of the lid with a strainer basket attached with straps.

Abstract: A fishing rod stand includes a swivel plate, a first front support, a second front support, and a back support. The first front support is connected to a first distal end of the swivel plate, and forms a first cradle configured to support a fishing rod. The second front support is connected to the first distal end of the swivel plate. The back support is connected to a second distal end of the swivel plate.

Abstract: A fish bucket assembly for containing fish caught while fishing includes a bucket that has a plurality of apertures each extending into an interior of the bucket to pass water into the bucket for sustaining a fish in the bucket. A toroid is positioned around the bucket and the toroid is comprised of a buoyant material to facilitate the bucket to float in water for keeping the fish alive in the bucket. A lid is removably attachable to the bucket for closing the bucket. The lid has a hole extending through the lid to facilitate the fish to pass through the hole to deposit the fish in the bucket. A chute is coupled to the lid to direct the fish into the bucket.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for eliminating acarids, such as dust mites. The methods include contacting a sheet impregnated with an acarid attracting composition with an object containing acarids. Acarids enter the sheet, which can then be removed to eliminate the acarids. Also disclosed are to acarid attracting compositions and products and kits for attracting, trapping and eliminating acarids.

Abstract: The present teachings relate to a computerimplemented method comprising: receiving, at a processing means, a crop data indicative of the type of a crop; receiving, at the processing means, a region data indicative of at least one harmful organism that may be present at or around the location of the crop; selecting from a database, using the processing means, a sensor arrangement suitable for selectively genotyping at least one relevant harmful organism; wherein the at least one relevant harmful organism is among the at least one harmful organism, and wherein the selection is performed in response to the crop data and the region data. The present teachings also relate to: an electronic device comprising a processing means configured to execute the method steps disclosed; and, a computer software product.

Abstract: A device for trapping and feeding insects to reptiles or the like includes an elongated hollow member carved to resemble a natural hollowed-out log, a screen removably attached to the inside of the elongated hollow member, a removable cap with a screen on the bottom of the elongated hollow member, and dual prongs to attach the device to a screened-in enclosure. The device traps insects and allows them to crawl up the screen, while preventing the insects from escaping the device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (1) for trapping ecdysozoans, in particular insects and arachnids such as bedbugs, cockroaches, ants and spiders. In particular, the trap of the present invention comprises a sticky substance (7) on the interior surface of the roof (3) and/or of the walls (5b). The present invention also relates to methods to trap ecdysozoans.

Abstract: An insect zapper device comprises a zapper element and a cleaning element. The zapper element comprises a base portion, a plastic housing on the base portion, electric coils on the plastic housing, and a power source to deliver energy to the electric coils. The cleaning element has a plurality of brushes and is slidable with respect to the zapper element to transport the plurality of brushes along the electric coils to dislodge dead insects.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for a pest control device mounting system configured for mounting pest control devices in a building and using them to control pests. The pest control device mounting system including a mounting bracket, which may have a circumferential portion defining a portal. In some examples, the mounting bracket includes a flange portion suitable for attaching to the perimeter of a cavity in a building surface. The pest control device mounting system including a plug configured to be removably attached to the mounting bracket and to substantially close the portal when attached to the mounting bracket, wherein the plug is configured to accommodate a pest control device.

Abstract: A boom height control system for an agricultural crop sprayer includes a spray boom and an actuator arranged to adjust a position of at least a portion of the spray boom in response to a position adjustment command. A speed sensor is provided to measure a forward speed of the sprayer and generate a speed value. A position sensor is provided to measure a current position of the spray boom portion and generate a current position value. A controller is in communication with the speed sensor, the position sensor and the actuator. The controller is configured to generate the position adjustment command based upon a target position value, a current position value and a speed value.

Abstract: A strike trap is disclosed with improved reliability and ease of setting. In a preferred configuration the improved trap is in the form of a tunnel or tube trap. In a preferred embodiment the strike bar moves upward from a low position to strike against an interior wall or equivalent structure of the tube. The strike bar is set by pressing it downward to become automatically latched near a floor or bottom of the tube. With the downward set action a single hand or foot can provide the set motion wherein the ground or other support surface exclusively provides a reaction force. A two stage retention system provides reliable low force, low travel trip action. The strike bar therefore can pivot adjacent to a wall with the bar extending away there from. This compact arrangement ensures the tube entrances in the tube embodiment are adjacent to the wall.

Abstract: An animal attack prevention suit to protect the lives of both animal and human. A vest includes a housing mechanism for housing a propellant. A propellant control mechanism controls emission of the propellant from the housing mechanism.

Abstract: A cryopreservation process includes combining a cryopreservation composition with a biological sample. The cryopreservation composition includes at least one glycerol ester component. The cryopreservation process also includes then cooling the cryopreservation composition with the biological sample to a cryopreservation temperature. The cryopreservation composition aids in cryopreserving the biological sample at the cryopreservation temperature. A cryopreservation composition includes at least one glycerol ester component. A cryopreserved system includes a biological sample in a cryopreservation composition at a cryopreservation temperature. The cryopreservation composition includes at least one glycerol ester component.

Abstract: Provided are a cryopreservation liquid for bovine reproductive cells such as bovine sperms and a cryopreservation method thereof. Adopted is a cryopreservation liquid comprising: 0.3 to 0.9 w/w % of an amphoteric polyelectrolyte (an antifreeze polyamino acid), which is ?-poly-L-lysine having a number average molecular weight of 1,000 to 20,000 wherein 50 to 99 mol % of amino groups of the ?-poly-L-lysine are blocked as carboxylated by having been reacted with the succinic anhydride; and 2 to 4 w/w % of glycerol, as dissolved in a physiological solution. A preferred embodiment of the cryopreservation method comprises steps of: primary diluting, in which bovine semen is diluted to 2.5 to 10 times with a physiological solution and kept at 2 to 8° C.; and secondary diluting, in which the bovine semen is diluted to 5 to 20 times while being kept at 2 to 8° C.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes agrochemical water immiscible solvent-in-water (e.g., oil-in-water) emulsion formulations that include one or more agrochemical active agent(s), a continuous aqueous phase containing a sulfo polymer, and a discontinuous water immiscible phase substantially homogenously incorporated in the aqueous phase, and optionally a rosin. The present disclosure also describes methods of making and using such emulsion formulations in agriculture.

Abstract: Insect control nanobodies are provided. Accordingly there is provided a nanobody which specifically binds to an insect polypeptide selected from the group consisting of: a polypeptide comprising a chitin binding domain (CBD), V-ATPase subunit c, trehalase, cytochrome p450 monooxygenase, chitin deacetylase, chitin synthase and NPC1 sterol transporter, wherein binding of the nanobody to the insect polypeptide confers an insect control activity to the nanobody. Also provided are polynucleotides encoding the nanobody, host cells expressing the nanobody and methods of using it.

Abstract: An herbicidal composition comprising (a) glyphosate or a derivative thereof, (b) an amidoalkylamine surfactant of formula (1): wherein R1 is a hydrocarbyl having from about 1 carbon atoms to about 22 carbon atoms, R2 and R3 are each independently hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms and R4 is hydrocarbylene or substituted hydrocarbylene having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms and (c) a co-surfactant component comprising at least one co-surfactant selected from, for example, alkoxylated tertiary amine oxides, amidoamine alkoxylates, and betaines.

Abstract: This invention relates to a mixture of an alkyl polyglucoside with a (biological performance improving) adjuvant which is a non-ionic surfactant, the mixture improving the biological performance of an agrochemical. The biological performance effect of the alkyl polyglucoside is poorer than the partner adjuvant but the biological performance effect of the mixture is as good as that delivered by a much larger amount of that better, partner adjuvant alone.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sanitary ware having not only a practical antivirus property but also a property which allows a pollution to be difficultly attached to, and to be easily removed from the sanitary ware. A sanitary ware comprising a pottery substrate and a glaze layer formed on a surface of the pottery substrate, wherein the glaze layer contains a metal element as an antivirus agent, and the metal element is present in a state of a spinodal phase separation in at least a surface region of the glaze layer, has a practical antivirus property as well as a property which allows a pollution to be difficultly attached to, and to be easily removed from, the sanitary ware.

Abstract: Rinse aids and sanitizing rinse aids for various applications, including institutional machine sanitizing are disclosed. In particular, concentrated and use compositions, such as concentrated liquid rinse aid compositions, employing a synergistic combination of a quaternary ammonium compound and anionic surfactant are disclosed. In particular, the present invention provides compositions and methods of a sanitizing rinse providing desired antimicrobial efficacy against a broad spectrum of gram negative microbes, suitable foaming profiles, and beneficial applications of use of the same, including low temperature sanitizing rinse are provided.

Abstract: Provided is a method for controlling volunteer corn plants tolerant to protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO) inhibiting herbicides in a cultivation area of a dicot crop, including a step of applying an Acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase) inhibiting herbicide to the corn plants.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions and methods of use thereof are described. The antimicrobial compositions have an acid system, an anionic surfactant system and 2-phenoxyethanol and/or a fragrance. The acid system includes at least 30 wt % of octanoic acid and a secondary acid. The anionic surfactant system includes at least 60 wt % of octyl sulfate and a secondary surfactant having a moiety with a carbon chain length with at least ten carbon atoms. The antimicrobial composition has a pH of from about 1.5 to about 5 as measured at 20° C.

Abstract: Methods of reducing injury to crop foliage and achieving weed control using encapsulated acetamide herbicides in pre-plant or preemergence crop plant applications are described. A composition comprising a first population of a particulate microencapsulated acetamide herbicide and a second population of a particulate microencapsulated acetamide herbicide is described wherein the application mixture exhibits a bimodal acetamide release profile. The compositions provide reduced crop injury through controlled herbicide release.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of and compositions for reducing loss in pesticide application, the method comprising the steps of a) combining an anionic pesticide and a buffer, and b) applying the resulting composition to plants or to seed, soil, or habitat of said plants.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for increasing the growth of a plant by contacting a seed of the plant with a composition comprising a guar gum having an average molecular weight of between 2,000 Daltons and 90,000 Daltons. The present invention also provides a seed treated with a guar gum having an average molecular weight of between 2,000 Daltons and 90,000 Daltons.

Abstract: This disclosure includes a method of protecting crops from Cercospora leaf spot, by the foliar application of brassinosteroids. The method is able to be based on natural and synthesized material, 24-epibrassinolide and other commercial brassinolides, in contrast to those conventional fungicides cause pathogen resistances and the harm to human and the environment. This disclosure provides alternative and safe option against Cercospora leaf spot diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising herbicidally active compounds (A) and (B), wherein (A) represents one or more compounds of the general formula (I) or agrochemically acceptable salts thereof [component (A)], and (B) represents one or more herbicides [component (B)]. The application further relates to a method and to the use of the herbicidal composition of the invention for controlling harmful plants or for regulating growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel herbicidally active pyrrolin-2-ones of the general formula (I) or agrochemically acceptable salts thereof and to their use for controlling broad-leaved weeds and weed grasses in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel nicotinamide compound, a method for preparing the same, and a herbicide comprising the compound. The compound of the present invention is useful as a herbicide for foliar treatment or soil treatment because it has high safety for wheat or corn and has excellent herbicidal activity against grassy weeds, sedge weeds or broadleaf weeds.

Abstract: Improved concentrate, premix and tank mix compositions comprising bifenthrin and chlorantraniliprole are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein Q, Y, R1a, R1b, Z, W, R2, R3, R4, m, R5a and R5b are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are fungicidal combinations comprising at least one SDHI fungicide and at least two systemic fungicides and compositions comprising said combinations. Also provided is a method of controlling fungal diseases with said combinations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel heteroaryl-triazole compounds of the general formula (I), in which the structural elements X, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 have the meaning given in the description, to formulations and compositions comprising such compounds and for their use in the control of animal pests including arthropods and insects in plant protection and to their use for control of ectoparasites on animals.

Abstract: A formulation includes (a) tebuconazole, (b) an emulsifier and (c) a solvent blend. The solvent blend includes (i) a first solvent, wherein the first solvent is Water-Immiscible and the first solvent has a first tebuconazole solubility as measured according to Solubility Testing and (ii) a second solvent having a miscibility with water greater than 5 wt % as measured according to ASTM D1722 at 23° C. The formulation has a formulation tebuconazole solubility greater than the first tebuconazole solubility as measured according to Solubility Testing.

Abstract: The present invention is aimed at providing a weed control method and a mixed agrochemical composition for soil treatment, which, in a soil treatment of farmland with pyroxasulfone, not only can inhibit or reduce crop injury caused by absorption into cultivated crops, without being influenced by heavy rainfall, soil type, seeding depth and the like, but also are effective against a wide range of weed species. The weed control method includes a soil treatment step of performing a soil treatment on farmland with an agrochemical composition for soil treatment, which contains pyroxasulfone, and with a protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor, simultaneously or sequentially, the method being characterized in that the agrochemical composition for soil treatment further contains a masking substance that masks the pyroxasulfone, and the pyroxasulfone is microencapsulated in or coated with the masking substance.

Abstract: In production of crops of agriculture and horticulture or the like, damage caused by diseases is still large, and, due to factors such as occurrence of resistant diseases to existing drugs, development of new agrohorticultural fungicides is desired. General formula (I) As a result of intensive research to develop novel fungicides, the present inventors found that the compound represented by the general formula (I) of the present invention or a salt thereof is useful as an agrohorticultural fungicide to complete the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling dallisgrass or tropical signalgrass in warm-season turfgrass, comprising applying to the warm-season turfgrass or to the locus of the warm-season turfgrass an effective rate of pinoxaden.

Abstract: Disclosed is a combination of encapsulated, in particular micro-encapsulated phenothrin and emulsified prallethrin in water, preferably in a ratio of 10:1. This combination has excellent suitability for use as an insecticide. The suitable concentration is about 0.1% by mass of phenothrin and 0.01% by mass of prallethrin. The insecticide is used at a concentration of 20 ml/m2 to 60 ml/m2 on non-porous surfaces or in a concentration of 40 ml/m2 to 120 ml/m2 on porous surfaces. Despite the low amounts of active ingredients, the insecticide shows a rapid knockdown effect and a prolonged depot effect.

Abstract: A method of treating a leguminous plant crop comprises a step of applying a 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid solution to the leguminous plant once a seed stage is observed. The solution of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid may comprise nitrogen and zinc. The 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid solution may also comprise a spreader-sticker. Application of the 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid solution shortens plant maturation and significantly reduces the timing to reach a harvesting stage.

Abstract: An aqueous solution concentrate of glufosinate-ammonium comprising; at least 28 wt % glufosinate-ammonium; at least one alkylether sulfate surfactant; at least one alkylglycoside; and propylene glycol monomethyl ether.