Abstract: A method for monitoring the mechanical automated removal of weeds comprising emitting ultrasonic waves in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the soil by means of at least one ultrasonic distance sensor, determining the distance to the soil, emitting electromagnetic radiation in the direction of the soil by means of at least one radiation source, registering the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected or scattered there by at least one optical detector arranged on the hoeing machine, using the registered intensity to determine whether the tillage has been sufficient to lead to a removal of weeds and/or whether too much dust has been whirled up, detecting shear and/or bending stresses at individual tools using strain gauges and comparing these stresses with calibration values, detecting airborne sound waves using at least one microphone, and comparing the registered airborne sound spectra with airborne sound spectra registered in advance in the case of a faultless weed removal.

Abstract: A rotational sprouter system, is disclosed including: a chamber comprising an opening; a porous end cap that is configured to engage the opening of the chamber; a reservoir; wherein the chamber and the porous end cap are at least partially submerged in the reservoir such that an interior of the chamber is in communication with the reservoir via the porous end cap; and wherein the porous end cap is adapted to engage a drive mechanism that is configured to rotate the chamber and the porous end cap while the chamber and the porous end cap are at least partially submerged in the reservoir.

Abstract: The present disclosure is suitable for the technical field of grain seed sowing, and provides a precision grain seed sowing device capable of uniformly discharging grain seeds. The sowing device comprises a grain seed supplying mechanism, a grain seed conveying mechanism and a grain seed discharging mechanism, wherein the grain seed supplying mechanism is used for providing grain seeds to the grain seed conveying mechanism for sowing, and the grain seed discharging mechanism is used for discharging the grain seeds uniformly provided by the grain seed conveying mechanism; the grain seed conveying mechanism comprises a grain seed conveying assembly and a grain seed replenishing assembly, the grain seed conveying assembly is used for uniformly providing the grain seeds for the grain seed discharging mechanism, and when an empty groove condition appears in the process that the grain seed conveying assembly provides the grain seeds for the grain seed discharging mechanism.

Abstract: A seeding apparatus includes a trailing arm pivotally attached to an implement frame and a bias element exerting a downward bias force on the trailing arm. Fertilizer and seed furrow openers are attached to the trailing arm such that a seed furrow has a seed furrow depth less than a fertilizer furrow depth of a fertilizer furrow. A packer wheel is rotatably attached to a rear end of the trailing arm. A furrow controller is selectively operative to change the relative positions of the seed furrow opener, the fertilizer furrow opener, and the packer wheel to attain a desired one of a plurality of configurations where in each configuration the seed furrow has a seed furrow depth less than the fertilizer furrow depth to provide a separation distance. The seed depth and separation distance is quickly and conveniently increased in adverse soil conditions and decreased in favorable soil conditions.

Abstract: A spreader with a material divider that is adjustable to change a stream of material which flows in an arbitrary manner to the centrifugal disk(s) described to achieve a desired symmetrical or asymmetrical spread pattern.

Abstract: A method to reduce bag rupture in a spray dispensed from a nozzle involves detecting one or more bags rupturing from an initial spray pattern of the spray dispensed from the nozzle, the one or more bags comprising a thin membraned semi-spherical protrusion extending from the spray, where the initial spray pattern is a region of the spray initially exiting the nozzle that forms a continuous sheet-like portion. The spray includes an agricultural spray including water, at least one polymer, and at least one perforation-aid type adjuvant. The agricultural spray exhibits fewer fine droplets exhibiting a diameter less than about 150 ?m formed via the bag rupture approach to droplet formation.

Abstract: A method for classifying plants for agricultural purposes. The method includes: detecting a field section having plants using an optical detection unit inclined toward the field section to obtain image information having a rear image edge having an image width and a front image edge having a larger image width; classifying the plants in the image information into first and second plant classes using an algorithm to treat the plants of the second plant class with a liquid spray agent, in accordance with the classification. The step of classifying comprises a step of reclassifying, in which classified plants are reclassified from the second plant class to the first plant class using the algorithm if they extend in a rear image section of the image information defined by a defined image separation line from a lateral image edge of the image information maximally up to a defined reclassification boundary line.

Abstract: A liquid distribution system for a crop sprayer includes a product tank configured to contain a liquid, a pump, and nozzles carried by a boom. The product tank has a fluid inlet, and at least one water quality sensor is configured to detect a water quality property of liquid entering the product tank through the fluid inlet. Methods of operating a crop sprayer include measuring a first water quality property of fresh water entering a product tank, measuring a second water quality property of rinsate formed from the fresh water within the product tank, removing the rinsate from the product tank, and if a difference between the second water quality property and the first water quality property is greater than a preselected threshold, forming a second rinsate in the product tank.

Abstract: A treatment system for spraying treatment fluid onto plants in a field is described. The treatment system includes a highly configurable treatment mechanism including an array of nozzles and valve assemblies coupled into manifolds, and manifold assemblies. The manifolds of the manifold assemblies can be oriented in an open state or a nested state, the open state with no overlap between nozzles of adjacent manifolds and the nested state with overlap between nozzles of adjacent manifolds. The manifolds can have multiple configurations, examples of which include a tube manifold and an offset manifold. The nozzles of the system can have multiple configurations, examples of which include a tri-spray nozzle, a bar nozzle, a fan nozzle, and a deflected fan nozzle. The system can be controlled by a system controller which detects plant material and instructs a nozzle or combination of nozzles to spray treatment fluid.

Abstract: An outdoor power equipment device, such as a lawn mower, includes a main chassis having first and second pivot joints, a first rocker arm having a caster wheel on a first end portion and a drive wheel on a second end portion, and a second rocker arm having a caster wheel on a first end portion and a drive wheel on a second end portion, wherein the first rocker arm and the second rocker arm are independently pivotally coupled to the respective first and second pivot joints of the main chassis at a location between the caster wheels and the drive wheels.

Abstract: A lawn mower includes a first blade having a first tip, and a second blade having a second tip, wherein the first blade and the second blade are disposed adjacent to each other, and a rotation direction of the first blade is different from a rotation direction of the second blade, wherein, in a lateral direction of the lawn mower, a guide plate is disposed between a rotation center of the first blade and a rotation center of the second blade, and the guide plate is disposed above the second blade, and the guide plate extends toward a rear of the lawn mower.

Abstract: A turf maintenance machine, such as a lawnmower, implements a belt alignment system, such as a drive pulley height adjustment system, that automatically changes a height of a drive pulley as a function of height adjustments of the machine’s workpiece. In the case of a lawnmower, the drive pulley height adjustment system may movably support the drive pulley from a chassis frame, independently of a moveable support relationship of a cutter deck from the chassis frame. A single actuator, such as a handle or an electric actuator, may be controlled to simultaneously translate component movement through two paths of actuation to move the cutter deck and the drive pulley.

Abstract: A garden tool includes a deck, a motor, an implement configured to be driven by the motor, a wheel shaft, and a wheel removably coupled to the wheel shaft by way of a toolless shaft nut assembly. The toolless shaft nut assembly configured to self-lock.

Abstract: A method for calibrating a height control system for an implement of an agricultural work vehicle can include providing an input signal to the height control system to adjust a height of the implement relative to the ground surface; monitoring the height of the implement relative to the ground surface; adjusting at least one gain of the height control system; and determining a maximum stability gain of the height control system based on the at least one gain and the monitored height. The maximum stability gain can correspond with a stability point of the height control system at which the height control system transitions from stable to unstable. The method can include setting gain(s) of the height control system based on the maximum stability gain.

Abstract: A working machine includes a machine body, a front wheel and a rear wheel provided apart from each other in a front-rear direction of the machine body, a working portion provided between the front wheel and the rear wheel and including a power source and a cutter blade capable of being rotated around a rotary shaft by the power source, and a compaction roller provided between the front wheel and the rear wheel.

Abstract: A chopper system for a sugarcane harvester comprises a chopper and a wear indicator. The chopper comprises a first chopper drum, a second chopper drum, and a timer. The timer has an operational configuration in which a first timer portion and a second timer portion are operatively connected to one another to coordinate rotation of the first and second chopper drums and a timing-adjustment configuration in which the first and second timer portions are operatively disconnected from one another allowing relative movement between the first and second timer portions and corresponding relative rotation between the first and second chopper drums to adjust a timing of operation between blades of the first and second chopper drums. The wear indicator indicates an extent of blade wear of the chopper upon adjustment of the timing of operation via the timer in the timing-adjustment configuration.

Abstract: A harvester selectively harvests edible crowns ready for harvesting. The harvester may include an imaging system for capturing image(s) of the edible crowns and a de-leafing component that removes leaves of the broccoli plant. For example, broccoli plants typically have an abundance of leaves that reside beneath, alongside of, and even above the edible crowns. The leaves may conceal the edible crowns and impact a quality of the image(s). The de-leafing component may be positioned in front of the imaging system, relative to a direction of travel of the harvester, to remove the leaves and isolate or expose the edible crown. Therein, the imaging system may image the edible crowns for use in determining whether the edible crowns are ready for harvesting.

Abstract: A vegetation hanger includes a hanger portion and a crossbar. The hanger portion includes a first aperture, a stem, and a base. The first aperture is configured for handling of the vegetation hanger. The stem includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The stem extends from the first end portion towards the second end portion and defines a second aperture configured for hanging of the vegetation hanger. The crossbar is coupled to the hanger portion and defines a linear plate having a first edge, a second edge, a first end portion, and a second end portion.

Abstract: A driveshaft (130, 330) for outdoor power equipment (300) may include a power head interface assembly (340) configured to operably couple the driveshaft (130, 330) to a power head (110, 310) of the outdoor power equipment (300), an attachment interface assembly (342) configured to operably couple the driveshaft (130, 330) to a cutting attachment (120, 320) of the outdoor power equipment (300), an external casing rigidly coupling the power head interface assembly (340) to the attachment interface assembly (342), and a segmented internal drive assembly (360) configured to provide mechanical communication of mechanical power from the power head (110, 310) to the cutting attachment (120, 320). The segmented internal drive assembly (360) may include individually electrically insulated segments.

Abstract: A device and method that support and animate a plant disposed in an inner plant pot having an underside including a pivoting magnet plate atop a waterproof interface relative to an outer plant pot lower housing. A follower magnet is mounted using a cam follower positioned below the waterproof interface for magnetic attraction with the pivoting magnet plate above. An electronic processor control module instantiates movement of the inner plant pot relative to the outer plant pot assembly via a single motor actuator, and a plurality of sensors in communication with the electronic processor control module collect data by the plurality of sensors upon the user touching the plant, among other inputs for interactive features, responses, gameplay, and the like.

Abstract: Planters are provided. The planters include one or more molded foam articles that are formed from polylactic acid. Forming the molded foam articles from polylactic acid advantageously enables air and water transport through the walls of the planter, reduces the overall weight of the planter, enables highly customizable shapes and sizes of planters, and enables compostability of the planter.

Abstract: The invention is directed to biodegradable planter pots constructed from starch and an outer silicon layer. The starch provides a biodegradable and/or compostable characteristic to the pot, allowing it to be broken down into the soil after the pot has been planted. The outer silicon layer provides durability to the pots, allowing them to retain their shape for an additional period of time and withstand handling, while also retaining the biodegradable characteristics of the pots. Advantageously, the pots allow seedlings and seeds to be directly deposited into the soil, while also providing structure to the plant for the initial growth period. Advantageously, the pots provide a stable structural support that is hardy and/or water-resistant but can also being broken down as the plant grows.

Abstract: A device for a multi-pot system consisting of at least 3 plant pots and a water collection tray suitable for collecting excess water from these plant pots, wherein the plant pots comprise a bottom with openings, a wall that rises from the bottom, and 3-8 legs, wherein the legs are located at the bottom, along the other side of the wall, characterized in that the water collecting tray comprises a top with at least 3 indentations, wherein the height of the legs of a plant pot differs by a maximum of 10% from the depth of at least one indentation and the diameter of an indentation differs by a maximum of 10% from the diameter of the bottom of at least one plant pot.

Abstract: A farming system and a control facility are disclosed, the farming system including a growing facility having at least one growing floor including a track network, based on a grid system. The track network includes access aisles and growing aisles, wherein the growing aisles include one or more booths for receiving growing trays. A booth includes a support for supporting a growing tray, and a hood for providing services to the growing trays, wherein the hood provides at least irrigation. A load handling device operating on the track network for lifting and transporting growing trays includes a tray support pad located on the upper surface of the load handling device.

Abstract: [Summary] [Problem] To improve accuracy in relation to predicting the future environment inside a greenhouse. [Solution] An information processing device (100) is provided with: an extra-atmospheric solar irradiance calculating unit (140) for calculating the extra-atmospheric solar irradiance in each time span on each date at an installation location of a greenhouse (3A, 3B) in which a crop is cultivated; a machine learning unit (131) for performing machine learning of a greenhouse environment prediction model on the basis of actual result information relating to the environment inside the greenhouse (3A, 3B), using the extra-atmospheric solar irradiance and meteorological predicted information as inputs; a predicting unit (132) for predicting the environment in the greenhouse (3A, 3B) using the greenhouse environment prediction model; and an output control unit (133) for controlling the output of predicted information relating to the predicted environment inside the greenhouse (3A, 3B).

Abstract: The invention generally relates to systems for growing plants autonomously or semi-autonomously with no or minimum human intervention. More specifically, the systems herein use machine learning to effect autonomous or semi-autonomous operation thereof for the growth of subject plants.

Abstract: The present techniques generally concern techniques for managing horticultural load shedding. A system includes a plurality of horticultural light sources powered by an electrical utility, the plurality of horticultural light sources being disposed in a horticultural structure to irradiate at least one plant or crop; a control module in data communication with the electrical utility, the control module being adapted to receive information associated with at least one load shedding event and, in response thereto, produce a control signal; and a rendering module adapted to receive and process the control signal; and send illumination instructions to the plurality of horticultural light sources to adjust an emission profile of the plurality of horticultural light, thereby mitigating potentially negative effects on said at least one plant or crop growth. A method is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and device for covering all forms of indoor and outdoor planters and plant pots to prevent damage caused by water (rain and snow usually) from getting into the planters during cold weather. The device of the present invention is comprised of a cover and securing system to secure the cover to the planter when in use and that can be removed from the cover for ease of storage when not in use.

Abstract: Harvesting methods and systems for harvesting fungal biomass from a growth container using one or more meshes is described. The growth container includes a first mesh through which the fungal biomass grows. A second mesh can be disposed over the first mesh such that the fungal biomass grows further through the second mesh. A rotator or a slider can be coupled to the second mesh and configured to move the second mesh relative to the first mesh causing the fungal biomass to shear and transport the fungal biomass on the second mesh to a delivery area.

Abstract: An irrigation system and a method based on computer vision monitoring are provided. The system includes a collector, an analyzer, a controller, and irrigation equipment. The collector includes weather sensors for collecting weather information, monitoring sensors for collecting plant images, plant information sensors for collecting plant transpiration rates and leaf thicknesses, and soil sensors for collecting soil moisture information. The analyzer is used to analyze the plant images, the plant transpiration rates and the leaf thicknesses to obtain a plant type and a plant growth state, determine an irrigation scheme according to the weather information, the soil moisture information, the plant type, the plant growth state and a preset irrigation rule. The controller is used to regulate the irrigation equipment according to the irrigation scheme. It can improve the utilization rate of water resources and adopt an accurate and reasonable irrigation system.

Abstract: A two-pot system having plant pot and water collection pot, the water collection pot comprising ground surface and raised edge suitable for collecting excess water from the plant pot and raised edge has a thickness to support plant pot; plant pot comprises a bottom with openings, a wall that rises from bottom, and 3-8 legs located on bottom, along the other side of bottom than the upright wall, the length of at least 50% of the centerlines of the raised edge of the water collection pot differs at most by the thickness of the raised edge from the length of the parallel lines through the bottom of the plant pot; and that 2-30% of the centerlines of the raised edge of the water collection pot are 1.05-4 times the thickness of the raised edge longer than the length of the parallel lines through the bottom of the plant pot.

Abstract: A vertical farming system, including: a plurality of tray-receptacles, each having a tray-surface area for a soilless growing environment for plants; a vertical supporting structure arranged and adapted to accommodate the plurality of tray-receptacles in a vertically stacked arrangement along a plurality of shelf positions; a tray-receptacle transport device arranged and adapted to move the tray-receptacles along the vertical supporting structure between the different shelf positions; an airflow-ducting device arranged and adapted to transport an airflow to and from the plurality of shelf positions; a plurality of vertically stacked airflow docking members to provide airflow from the air ducting device to the shelf positions; and a plurality of airflow-benches.

Abstract: Genes found in wild species can provide beneficial traits to domestic crops. For example, wild Glycine species can provide resistance to a broad spectrum of soy rust populations if introgressed into soybean. Previously, successful introgression required wide cross pollinations, embryo rescue, and regeneration of F1 shoots. Furthermore, chromosome doubling, which can be achieved by chemical treatment of embryos, was required in order to obtain fertile amphidiploids (F1Ds). A backcross to soybean was then required in order to obtain BC1F1 genetics. Here we describe improved procedures for interspecific crosses between soybean and Glycine tomentella. These procedures offer a more efficient route to BC1F1 genetics by bypassing the amphidiploid generation. These principles can be applied to additional domestic species and their wild relatives such as Brassica.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved method for magnetic transfection of maize pollen, including: (1) preparing plasmid DNA for transfection; (2) binding MNP nanomagnetic beads to the plasmid DNA at room temperature to form MNP-DNA complex; (3) collecting fresh pollen from maize at full flowering and bringing it rapidly back indoors under ice box storage conditions insulated from water; (4) mixing a maize pollen transformation solution with sieved maize pollen and being subjected to aperture-opening pre-treatment at low temperature; (5) adding the MNP-DNA complex to aperture-opening pre-treatment solution, mixing gently and placing on a low temperature pre-cooled magnetic plate for transfection; (6) after transfection, taking the pollen suspension to field in ice box and pollinating directly on ears of maize.

Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods are disclosed for allocating resources in a breeding pipeline to multiple origins. One exemplary method includes accessing a data structure including data representative of multiple origins, in which the data includes, for each of the multiple origins, a trait performance expression or genotypic component information. The exemplary method further includes determining a resource allocation, which allocates n resources among the multiple origins based on a probability associated with the trait performance expressions and/or the genotypic components for the origins, and then allocating the n resources in the breeding pipeline for the multiple origins, based on the determined resource allocation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a culturing apparatus for culturing potato tissue, the culturing apparatus including a culture table including a plurality of vertical frame parts erected to be spaced apart from each other and a horizontal frame part connecting the vertical frame parts, a shelf part which slidably moves on the horizontal frame part, on which a culture container which accommodates a plantlet cultured in a medium is seated and which includes a plurality of hole parts on a bottom surface thereof, a light emitting diode (LED) light source unit that is installed in the culture table and irradiates the culture container with a light beam, a condensation measurement unit that is installed in the shelf part and measures condensation generated in the culture container by irradiating the culture container with infrared rays, and a cooling unit that is installed in the culture table, is electrically connected to the condensation measurement unit, and circulates cooling water passing through the LED ligh

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel lettuce plants displaying resistance to Bremia lactucae. The present invention also relates to seeds and parts of said plants, for example leaves and heads. The present invention further relates to methods of making and using such seeds and plants. The present invention also relates to novel genetic sequences associated with said resistance to Bremia lactucae and to molecular markers associated with said novel genetic sequences.

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘Ezpark’ is described. ‘Ezpark’ is a lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: New lettuce variety designated ‘Coliseum’ is described. ‘Coliseum’ is a lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: In general, aspects of this invention relate to blade-type iron golf clubs or golf club heads. The blade-type golf club head may comprise a body forged of a metal material. The body may include a hosel, a top surface, a sole, a heel, a toe, a ball striking surface, and a rear surface opposite the ball striking surface. The rear surface may have an upper blade portion and a lower muscle portion with the upper blade portion separated from the lower muscle portion by a blade interface. The lower muscle portion may have a muscle portion surface are that includes a heel muscle surface area measured from the ball striking centerline to the heel and a toe muscle surface area measured from the ball striking centerline to the toe. The toe muscle surface area may make up at least 60% of the muscle portion surface area. The mass distribution of the lower muscle portion moves the center of gravity of the club head closer to the face center location.

Abstract: A hybrid cucumber plant, designated HM 258 is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid cucumber designated HM 258, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid cucumber designated HM 258, and to methods for producing a cucumber plant by crossing the hybrid cucumber HM 258 with itself or another cucumber plant.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PBUG58 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PBUG58, cells from soybean variety 5PBUG58, plants of soybean 5PBUG58, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PBUG58. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PBUG58 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PBUG58, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PBUG58, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PBUG58. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PBUG58 are further provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 20R735B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts, lint and derivatives of the cotton variety 20R735B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 20R735B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 20R735B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 20R738B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 20R738B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 20R738B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 20R738B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: A monitoring system for monitoring a milking point includes an input configured to receive an electrical pulsation signal for controlling pulsation of a pulsator, and a processor configured to identify the occurrence of a milking session based on the electrical pulsation signal received at the input. A signal sensor measures a characteristic of the pulsation signal. The monitoring system may include a connector configured for electrical connection with a solenoid of a pulsator of the milking point. A power harvesting module is configured to harvest power from a flyback voltage generated by the solenoid upon interruption of a current supplied to the solenoid.

Abstract: A clumped cat litter filter device and a filtering method thereof are provided. The filter device includes a litter box including a body with a receiving room and a collecting room thereof, a soft cushion, a separating rod transversely arranged between the soft cushion and the bottom wall of the receiving room, and moving along a length direction of the body, a filtering shovel transversely placed above the soft cushion along a width direction of the collecting room, a moving member configured to drive the separating rod and the filtering shovel to move along the length direction of the body, a rotating member installed on the moving member; the present disclosure can prevent the filtering shovel from crushing clumped cat litter, improve a filtering effect thereof, adapt to a variety of cat litter, reduce odor, have advantages of a small size, a low cost, low operation noise and high safety.

Abstract: A carrier includes a body and a cover portion. The body has a generally circular bottom portion and a generally circular top portion and an opening in the top portion. The bottom portion is configured to be placed on a surface. The opening is the only opening sized and configured to enable an animal to enter or exit the body and enables an animal to enter or exit the body in a vertical manner when the bottom portion is placed on the surface. The cover portion is sized and configured to fit within the opening of the top portion. The cover portion is hingedly attached to the top portion at a first side and includes a latching mechanism at a second side. The latching mechanism enables the cover to be disposed in a latched state to close the opening in the top portion.

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for supporting a pet along trapezii and behind a neck of a user. In one implementation, a core assembly of a bolster has a middle section disposed between a first end section and a second end section, and the middle section positionable behind the neck of the user. An elongated body of the core assembly is positionable along the trapezii of the user in a horizontal orientation. The elongated body extends continuously from the first end to the second end. A padded body of the core assembly extends about the elongated body. A cover is engaged to the core assembly. A securing assembly has a first strap connected to the first end section and a second strap connected to the second end section. The core assembly is releasably securable to the user in the horizontal orientation using the securing assembly.

Abstract: A pet combing device includes a replaceable combing assembly and a combing device body. The combing device body includes an upper end part and a lower end handle part. One side of the upper end part is provided with an opened working chamber. The replaceable combing assembly is mounted in the working chamber. The upper end part of the combing device body is provided with a replacing button assembly. The replaceable combing assembly is detachably connected to the combing device body through the replacing button assembly. The upper end part of the combing device body is also provided with a latch button assembly which is used for switching a combing state and a dehairing state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a livestock management system. The system includes a stockyard. A suspended herder is provided for herding livestock in the stockyard. Advantageously, the herder facilitates the removal of people from within confined spaces where animals are present within the stockyards, whilst still enabling controlled stock movements to be safely, calmly, and efficiently performed.