Abstract: A shower filter assembly for calming and attracting a dog to bathing includes a housing and a filter cartridge. The housing includes an upper case and a lower case to form a filter chamber, and the housing is constructed to be installed between a shower head and a water conduit. The filter cartridge includes a filter and a filter frame, and the filter frame is constructed to retain the filter therein. The lower case has an inlet and the upper case has an outlet such that water flows from the water conduit to the filter chamber through the inlet and flows out of the filter chamber to the shower head through the outlet. The filter is comprised of aromatic oil, dextrin, guar gum, vitamin C, and water. The filter is water-soluble and made in gel-type solid.

Abstract: An adjustable animal washing system includes an enclosure structure forming an interior volume. An animal is to be located at least partially in the interior volume. Spray devices are disposed in the interior volume. At least a portion of the enclosure structure is adjustable to change one or more dimensions of the interior volume based on size of the animal or one or more of the plurality of spray devices are adjustable to wash the animal based on the size of the animal.

Abstract: A bath rack includes a rack body, a bathtub disposed on the rack body which is capable of supporting the bathtub to a predetermined height; and a foldable ladder includes an installation end portion installed on the rack body and a standing end portion opposite to the installation end portion adapted for standing on a ground. A pet is allowed to enter and exit the bathtub at a high position through the foldable ladder by itself, so as to facilitate the user to clean the pet with a relatively large size by the bath rack.

Abstract: A pet grooming kit may include (a) a canister having a handle, a canister vacuum port, and a screen through which air can pass; (b) a base having a latch configured to releasably secure the canister to the base; a clip; a base vacuum port that is fluidly coupled to the canister vacuum port when the canister is releasably secured to the base; a filter; and a vacuum system that draws a vacuum through the vacuum port, the canister vacuum port, the screen and the filter; (c) a plurality of tools; and (d) a flexible hose having a vacuum-engaging end that is configured to be releasably coupled to the vacuum port and that has a vacuum-end power connection, a tool-engaging end that has a tool-end power connection and that is configured to either releasably secure one of the plurality of tools or be releasably secured by the clip.

Abstract: An animal shoe comprising an upper having a body with an opening that is configured for receiving a foot of an animal and a multilayer sole. The multilayer sole has a first outsole connected to the body of the upper, the first outsole comprising a bottom, and the first outsole comprising a first material, and a second outsole connected to the body of the upper and the first outsole. The second outsole covers the bottom of the first outsole. The second outsole is made of a second material that is different than the first material of the first outsole.

Abstract: In some implementations, a controller may obtain global positioning system (GPS) data from a GPS unit of an enrichment device. The controller may determine habitat information identifying a habitat for animals, of a plurality of habitats of animals, using the GPS data. The controller may determine a geofence of the habitat for animals based on the habitat information. The controller may determine a movement profile associated with the habitat for animals using the habitat information. The movement profile identifies one or more motions of the enrichment device. The controller may cause the enrichment device to move, within a boundary of the geofence, in accordance with the one or more motions of the movement profile. The enrichment device may move in accordance with the one or more motions to stimulate movement of one or more animals of the habitat for animals. The controller may monitor the movement and/or animal interaction.

Abstract: A cat teaser for attracting pets easily includes an upper support shell and a lower support shell. Several openings are formed at the edges after the upper support shell and the lower support shell are snap-fitted with each other, a second motor is mounted at the bottom of the lower support shell, a telescopic head assembly is provided between the upper support shell and the lower support shell, and a rotating shaft of the second motor passes through the lower support shell to drive the telescopic head assembly to rotate; the telescopic head assembly includes a first arm, a swing arm spring, and a second arm connected in sequence, and the first arm is connected to the rotating shaft of the second motor.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a pet leash. The pet leash includes a leash body, a handle connected one end of the leash body, and a clasp connected the other end of the leash body. The leash body includes a plurality of leash portions arranged along an extension direction and connected in sequence. The leash portions include at least one first leash portion and at least one second leash portion. The first leash portion includes a first through opening. The second leash portion includes a second through opening. A size of the first through opening is different from a size of the second through opening. Each of the first through opening and the second through opening are configured to hang at least one object.

Abstract: Disclosed is a connecting buckle with a return device, including an upper cover and a lower cover disposed correspondingly, where a buckled cavity is formed between the upper cover and the lower cover, a rotating shaft, a locking device and a return device are disposed in the buckled cavity. The locking device includes an upper locking tongue and a lower locking tongue. A locking spring is disposed at the bottom of the buckled cavity, and the return device includes an upper return tongue and a lower return tongue, the upper return tongue is hinged to the lower locking tongue, the lower return tongue is hinged to the upper locking tongue, and the upper return tongue and the lower return tongue are hinged to each other. The connecting buckle with the return device has the advantages of convenience in locking and unlocking, relatively good safety and stability, and good versatility.

Abstract: A cover for collars is provided with antiparasitic means, which is characterised in that it includes an elongate tubular body (1) which allows an antiparasitic collar (2) to be inserted therein, such as to surround the external and internal face of the collar, and which is equipped with closure means (5) at the ends thereof allowing the ends to be fastened together once the collar has been inserted. The internal face (1a) of the elongate tubular body (1) of the cover is made of a material (3) provided with holes, and the external face (1b) is made of smooth material (4) without holes.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an animal monitoring system is described. The animal monitoring system may comprise a monitor unit attached to an animal collar. The monitor unit may comprise one or more sensors for detecting health and activity information regarding an animal. The monitor unit may be configured to wirelessly transmit health and activity information relating to the animal via a wireless network to an internet server that is accessible via a remote device. The remote device may comprise a computer, cell phone, laptop, etc. The health and activity information may include information such as the animal's heart rate, respiratory rate, activity level, temperature, blood oxygen levels, electrocardiogram, blood glucose, step count, calories burned, sleep patterns, and location. In one embodiment, the animal monitoring system further comprises a radar-based sensor system configured to use radar to detect health and activity information about the animal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system and method for identifying a gait characteristic of a mammal or other form of animal from an audio signal. The audio signal includes audio portions corresponding to footfalls of the animal. By comparing, for example, the acoustic attributes (e.g., decibel level) of each footfalls, the system may automatically identify abnormal gait characteristics such as one foot landing softer relative to another indicating some possible problem with the foot or leg of the softer landing foot.

Abstract: Provided is a livestock biometric information scanning system and a control method thereof. The livestock biometric information scanning system includes a rail installed at a certain height from a floor of a livestock barn across a plurality of breeding spaces, a sensor unit installed to be movable along the rail and configured to obtain images and/or body temperatures of livestock located in the breeding spaces, a wire connected to the sensor unit, a driving unit configured to pull the wire, and a control unit configured to control movement of the sensor unit so that the sensor unit is located above any one of the plurality of breeding spaces through the driving unit.

Abstract: A method and system for the continuous monitoring of animal physiology in laboratory animal cages through the use of miniaturized sensors located throughout the cage and in various fashions including the ability to identify each rodent's digital sensory signature through data fusion and artificial intelligence.

Abstract: A housing system for poultry, includes an animal habitation area which is divided into a first partial habitation area and a second partial habitation area by a centrally disposed row of nests, wherein the row of nests has a first nest assembly with a first egg channel and a second nest assembly with a second egg channel.

Abstract: An incubator tray includes a body that defines: (i) a first surface and a second surface that defines a sealed void therebetween; (ii) an inlet that, in use, permits inflow of fluid into the void defined between the first and second surfaces of the body; (iii) an outlet that, in use, permits outflow of fluid from the void defined between the first and second surfaces of the body; (iv) a plurality of bores that extend between the first and second surfaces, through the void defined between the first and second surfaces, wherein: each bore is open at both axial ends, and a first axial end of the bore proximal the first surface is larger in cross-sectional area than the cross-sectional area of a second axial end of the bore proximal the second surface; and (v) a temperature sensor associated with each bore.

Abstract: A farming system includes a farming cell having an outer wall frame that defines an outer surface. A barrier is coupled to the outer wall frame to define an outer wall. The barrier includes a first roller coupled to the outer wall frame for rotation about a first axis and positioned adjacent to a first edge of the outer wall frame. A second roller is coupled to the outer wall frame for rotation about a second axis that is parallel to the first axis, the second roller positioned adjacent a second edge of the outer wall frame. A continuous net is positioned around the first roller and the second roller to define a first net wall and a second net wall that each cover the outer surface to close the outer wall. A scrubber is coupled to the second net wall and a drive system is operable to rotate the first roller about the first axis to move the second net wall with respect to the scrubber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a transgenic non-human animal having a genome including a humanized immunoglobulin locus. With the use of the technique disclosed in the present specification, it is possible to provide a method for producing a transgenic non-human animal cell or a transgenic non-human animal, each having a genome including a humanized immunoglobulin locus, using transgenesis that utilize recombination of chromosomes. In addition, the transgenic non-human animal prepared by the method can be provided for production of humanized or human antibodies.

Abstract: Provided are genetically modified non-human animals that express a human or chimeric (e.g., humanized) TFR1, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: One variation of a method for producing a target compound includes: during an initial period, genetically modifying a population of insects to produce a target compound; during a growth period succeeding the initial period, cultivating the population of insects; during a treatment period succeeding the growth period, applying a dosage of a stressor to the population of insects, the stressor configured to trigger production of the target compound; in response to a proportion of the target compound within the population of insects exceeding a threshold proportion, harvesting the population of insects; homogenizing the population of insects to form a blend comprising the proportion of the target compound and a second proportion of a set of secondary components; and separating the proportion of the target compound from the second proportion of the set of secondary components for extraction of the proportion of the target compound from the blend.

Abstract: A golf cart fishing pole holder is disclosed including a main frame with a front and rear lateral member connected to each other by two side members. One or two movable frames have side sections that are rotatably coupled to a respective one of the two side members by a pivot and have a plurality of tubular rod holders affixed thereto. Each of the movable frames rotate about each pivot between a first position in which the tubular rod holders are substantially perpendicular to side members and a second, locking position (e.g., using a pin) in which the tubular rod holders are at a non-zero angle with respect to the side members.

Abstract: A removable substrate for an insect attractant device includes a body having front and rear faces. The body includes a grip portion and a lower portion disposed below the grip portion. The lower portion includes a retention aperture, a first lateral portion having a first lateral edge, and a second lateral portion having a second lateral edge, with a gap extending between the first lateral portion and the second lateral portion. The first lateral edge and the second lateral edge comprise outer edges of the body. An adhesive is applied to the front face, the adhesive being positioned between the grip portion and the lower portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plant (100) for antiparasitic treatment of crops or spaces comprising an emitter (10) of electromagnetic signals and an electronic control unit (40), to which the emitter (10) is operatively connected. The electronic control unit is configured to control the emitter so that it emits, in succession or simultaneously, a plurality of cycles of electromagnetic signals, said electromagnetic signals having a selectable frequency, cycle by cycle, based on the type of crop or space to be treated or the parasite to be defeated. The invention also relates to a method for antiparasitic treatment of crops or spaces conducted using the plant (100) as defined above.

Abstract: A configurable spray boom includes a boom frame that includes an upper support and a lower support that are separated from each other with respect to a vertical axis and extend parallel to a first axis. Camera frames are attached to the upper and lower supports, each camera frame including first and second supports that are separated from each other with respect to a second axis. Each camera frame has a vertical plane of symmetry. The camera frames are evenly spaced, with respect to the first axis, along the boom frame. In a first configuration a respective camera is mounted on the first support such that the respective camera is oriented in a first direction. In a second configuration the respective camera is mounted on the second support such that the respective camera is oriented in a second direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for deterring aquatic animals. The system includes a plurality of deterrent modules which are spaced apart from, and interconnected with, each other, and which are, in use, positioned/located in a body of liquid at spaced apart positions/locations. The deterrent modules are configured to generate an electro-magnetic field(s) between the spaced apart deterrent modules such that, when the deterrent modules are located in the body of liquid, an electro-magnetic field(s) is generated between the deterrent modules within the body of liquid, to thereby form a non-physical barrier between the deterrent modules within the body of liquid. which deters aquatic animals. The system also includes a management module which is configured to monitor the operation or functioning of each deterrent module by receiving data from each deterrent module. The data received from each deterrent module relates to an operation or functioning of the particular deterrent module.

Abstract: A non-lethal animal shepherding active denial system of directed electromagnetic energy having at least one emitter to provide low-energy radiation to deter and shepherd birds and other species away from dangerous areas such as airports or wind turbines. The directed electromagnetic energy may be emitted in a conical shape to target a precise area and to define at least one denial zone and at least one shepherding zone. The shepherding zone may create a pathway to shepherd animals away from the denial zone to allow the birds to safely escape from the denial zone. Objects within a shepherding zone are subjected to dielectric heating, such that the radiation penetration is very shallow, only heating the surface of the skin or fur. By employing a large spatial swath, lower energies (<1 kW), and time-varying intensity, birds and other species can be shepherded away from regions of interest.

Abstract: According to a first aspect of the present invention, a device for protecting against birds is provided, which has at least one fastening support on which holders are provided, which holders protrude from the fastening support and through each of which holders a protection element, comprising a head part, can be guided; the holders are formed by guide sleeves, which are held on the fastening support in parallel and at a distance from one another; each guide sleeve comprises a guide channel having an entry opening and an exit opening; and each guide channel has a narrowing of the cross section of the guide channel between the entry opening and the exit opening, each protection element can be moved, in a free falling manner, in the associated guide sleeve from the entry opening thereof at most to the narrowing of the cross section thereof until the fall of the protection element is stopped by the head part thereof resting against the narrowing of the cross section, and adjacent guide sleeves, which are held in

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a modular system for a decoy, and methods of making and using such a modular system, whereby the modular system includes an adapter configured to couple to the decoy, the adapter comprising a connector first portion which removably couples to a connector second portion to form a connection therebetween; a keel module configured to removably couple to the adapter, the keel module comprising the connector second portion; and a stand configured to removably couple to the adapter, the stand comprising the connector second portion. As to particular embodiments, the modular system can further include a stake configured to removably couple to the adapter, the stake comprising the connector second portion. The keel module, the stand, and/or the stake can be configured for easy, quick, and repeatable attachment to or removal from the adapter and accordingly, the decoy, facilitating use of one decoy in multiple environments.

Abstract: Provided herein systems and methods for processing cryopreserved cells without an expansion phase after thawing, including transfecting cells for gene editing purposes and cryopreserving transfected cells. Systems and methods for high-throughput processing of frozen cells are also provided. The systems and methods provided can be used to modify cells, including gene editing, in cell arrays.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a perfusate, a storage solution, or a recovery solution having an apoptosis inhibitor. Also disclosed are various uses, including preserving a biological tissue sample and mitigating ischemia-reperfusion injury in such samples.

Abstract: A portable, ex vivo perfusion system for preserving detached biological tissue includes a receptacle for housing the tissue in a normothermic environment, a perfusion core to pump perfusate through the tissue via at least one conduit, at least one detection device to measure parameters during perfusion, and at least one parameter control device to maintain the parameter in a predetermined threshold. The system also include a controller with instructions to receive the measured parameters, compare the parameters to predetermined thresholds, and when the parameters are outside the thresholds change an output of the at least one parameter control device to get the parameters within the threshold and alert a user that parameters were outside the thresholds.

Abstract: A cryogenic device for vitrifying, storing, and thawing biological materials, comprises a loading and retrieving arrangement, wherein the loading and retrieving arrangement comprises a vitrification and thawing sub-arrangement further comprising a housing having an openable door and a second carousel-shaped member rotatably disposed therewithin; the second carousel-shaped member carries containers configured for accommodating vitrifying or thawing consumables for vitrifying or thawing biological material containers to be placed into or retrieved from the cryogenic environment and at least one heater for heating the thawing consumable to a predefined temperature for complying with a given thawing protocol; the second carousel-shaped member has a side recess providing an access of the linear manipulator to the receptacles carried by the first carousel-shaped member; wherein the method comprises a step of linearly moving the second carousel-shaped member between first and second positions.

Abstract: Cryogenic cassettes (“cryocassettes”) and associated systems, devices, and methods are described herein. In one embodiment, a cryocassette includes a cover and a body portion configured to slidably receive the cover. The body portion can include a backwall and a plurality of sidewalls that form a tray structure for carrying a cryobag. The body portion can slidably receive the cover in a notch formed in one or more sidewalls of the plurality of sidewalls to, for example, retain the cryobag between the backwall of the body portion and the cover. The backwall and/or the plurality of sidewalls can include one or more openings for air or another medium to flow through the backwall and/or the plurality of sidewalls. The cover and/or the body portion can be transparent. In these and other embodiments, the cryocassette can include a product label corresponding to a product contained within the cryobag.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agrochemical compositions; their use for foliar application; their use at low spray volumes; their use by unmanned aerial systems (UAS), unmanned guided vehicles (UGV), and tractor mounted boom sprayers fitted with conventional nozzles but also pulse width modulation spray nozzles or rotating disc droplet applicators; and their application for controlling agricultural pests, weeds or diseases, in particular on waxy leaves, and in particular the present invention relates to agrochemical compositions with a reduced drift, in particular in spray applications, and good spreading and uptake properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agrochemical compositions containing particular copolymer dispersants. The invention also relates to the use of a copolymer according to the invention as a dispersant in an agrochemical composition, and to the use of the composition according to the invention for the treatment of soils, plants and/or seeds to control pests and/or to regulate the growth of plants.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an agricultural composition comprising a protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO) inhibitor, one or more sugar alcohols and optionally, one or more auxin herbicides. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling weeds comprising applying concurrently or sequentially a PPO inhibitor and one or more sugar alcohols, and optionally one or more auxin herbicides to the weeds or an area in need of weed control.

Abstract: A hydrogel comprising a cross-linked or a non-crosslinked PVA/PVP mixed polymer hydrogel is provided, Further, articles comprising the hydrogel optionally including an active agent incorporated therewithin are also provided.

Abstract: The use of particular terpenes, or of essential oils that are mainly composed thereof, as biostimulants in the production of mycelia and the cultivation of mushrooms. More particular, the invention relates to the use of at least one beta-pinene, delta-3-carene or beta-phellandrene chemotyped essential oil, or of at least one terpene selected from beta-pinene, delta-3-carene or beta-phellandrene, or one of the mixtures thereof, for stimulating the development and growth of mycelia and of edible mushrooms.

Abstract: Provided herein is an agrochemical composition suitable for use as an emulsifiable concentrate, comprising one or more active ingredients; one or more solvents selected from specific amides and esters; and optionally, one or more surfactants.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method for generating a polycationic polymer, comprising the steps of: (1) providing polyethylenimine polymers comprising at least four non-protonated amines for every protonated amine; (2) protonating at least two percent of the non-protonated amines with at least one organic acid, the step of protonating further comprising the step of introducing organic conjugate base counterions to the protonated amines; and (3) decreasing pH of a solution containing the polyethylenimine polymers by at least 0.5 pH units, the solution comprising at least five percent water. Optionally, the step of protonating further comprises the step of yielding formate counterions to the polyethylenimine polymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solution and related composition of matter and methods which synergistically improves a fungicide's effectiveness in resisting undesired fungal growth. The invention also provides wood and wood products which have been treated with the solution, method or compound. The solution may contain coformulants which do not alter the performance of the basic technology.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of control and management of mealybugs. Specifically, the present disclosure provides a composition for dissolving the protective wax coating on mealybug, wherein the composition comprises propane-1,2,3-triol and ethyl-4-aminobenzoate. The disclosure also provides a method of controlling mealybug infestation by applying the composition.

Abstract: An object is to provide a composition useful for pest control. Disclosed is a pest control composition containing a compound represented by formula (1) or a salt thereof: wherein R1 represents an aryl group optionally having one or more substituents, R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a hydrocarbon group optionally having one or more substituents, R4O—, R5S—, or R6R7N—, R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group optionally having one or more substituents, RX represents a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon group optionally having one or more substituents, R6CO—, or R9SO2—, R4, R5, R6, R7, R6, and R9 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group optionally having one or more substituents, and R3 may be bound to R1 or R2 to form a ring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to seed treatment compositions comprising combinations of a compound of formula (I), wherein: R? is hydrogen or fluorine; and R2 is: in which n is 0, 1 or 2: with a compound selected from a group consisting of mixing partners; and to seed treatments and methods of controlling or preventing damage to plants seed treatments comprising such combinations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agrochemical compositions: their use for foliar application; their use at low spray volumes; their use by unmanned aerial systems (UAS), unmanned guided vehicles (UGV), and tractor mounted boom sprayers fitted with conventional nozzles but also pulse width modulation spray nozzles or rotating disc droplet applicators; and their application for controlling agricultural pests, weeds or diseases, in particular on waxy leaves, and in particular the present invention relates to agrochemical compositions with a reduced drift, in particular in spray applications.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing an agricultural/horticultural fungicidal composition with excellent fungicidal activity and without any concern about chemical damage to useful plants. The present invention provides an agricultural/horticultural fungicidal composition comprising component (I) and component (II) as active ingredients, wherein the component (I) is a compound of formula (I) and the component (II) is, for example, a microbicide other than the component (I).

Abstract: A preparation process of the natural efficient self-assembled photothermal antibacterial nanoparticle is provided that includes mixing a solution of berberine in methanol and a solution of rhein of methanol to obtain a mixed solution, and then mixing the mixed solution with water and performing self-assembly reaction to obtain a self-assembled nanoparticle solution; and mixing the self-assembled nanoparticle solution with a solution of chromium chloride in methanol, and performing coordination reaction to obtain the natural efficient self-assembled photothermal antibacterial nanoparticle. The natural efficient self-assembled photothermal antibacterial nanoparticle prepared by the present invention can quickly raise the temperature under irradiation of near-infrared long-wave light, thus playing a role in instantaneous broad-spectrum sterilization.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pesticidal composition comprising elemental sulphur in the range of 20% w/w to 90% w/w; fluensulfone or salts or derivatives thereof in the range of 0.1% to 30% w/w; and at least one excipient. The pesticidal composition is in the form of solid, liquid or gel. The pesticidal composition in the form of water dispersible granules; water dispersible granules of capsulated suspension; liquid suspension or a suspension concentrates; suspoemulsion or a combination of capsulated suspension and suspension concentrate (ZC) has particles size range of 0.1 to 30 microns and the pesticidal composition in the form of wettable powders has particles size range of 0.1 micron to 60 microns. The invention further relates to a process of preparation of the pesticidal composition and a method of treating a plant, crop, plant propagation material, locus or parts thereof, a seed, seedling or surrounding soil with the pesticidal composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device, specifically a cast metal object, composed of one or more metals with an additive, such as an aluminate, silicate, or aluminosilicate, dispersed throughout. The additive may be a halloysite nanotube or kaolinite, and may be present in amounts between 0.1 to 10 wt. % relative to the object's total weight. The metal may vary, with options including copper, iron, steel, and their respective alloys. Additionally, a method for generating the cast metal object is provided. The method may provide for preparing a molten material with the metal and additive, pouring this into a casting mold, and cooling it to form the object. The resulting device may be utilized to decrease the transmission of diseases by reducing microbial contamination on touch surfaces. The method may applicable to communicable diseases resulting from viral or bacterial infections, such as coronaviruses or antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Abstract: An antimicrobial protective layer for protecting a substrate surface of a substrate has at least one antimicrobial reagent having a reagent coloring and at least one inert inorganic color pigment having a color-pigment coloring different from the reagent coloring, and the reagent concentration of the reagent in the protective layer and the color-pigment concentration of the inorganic color pigment in the protective layer being selected in such a way that a protective-layer coloring of the protective layer differs from the reagent coloring. Further provided is a substrate having the protective layer for protecting a substrate surface of the substrate. The object is, for example, an object of a public way of transportation or an object of an infrastructure installation used by multiple persons. In addition, provided is a method for producing the substrate having the protective layer.