Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated CCICS729, methods for producing a com plant by crossing plants of the inbred line CCICS729 with plants of another com plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred con line CCIC5729, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred com line CCICS729, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 91080218 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 91080218, to the plants of soybean cultivar 91080218, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 91080218, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 91080218. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 91080218. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 91080218, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 91080218 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A heating system for an animal enclosure system comprising at least one heat transfer plate having at least one heated surface on a first face and at least one mounting surface on an opposing second face, wherein the or each mounting surface comprises at least one mounting member for sliding the heat transfer plate into a recess within an animal enclosure.

Abstract: A mobility impaired animal potty and bladder expression station for dogs and other suitable animals. The station provides structural support for the dog's weight, are quick and easy to use and clean, allow a natural position for the dog to go potty, allow one person to easily express the dog's bladder with the dog standing, and aid with mobility, exercise, and rehab. The station can be either stationary or mobile. Pet owners can either place their dog in the device or walk them into the device with a sling, harness, or hammock. The devices are adjustable to fit dogs of all sizes, the sling, harness, and hammock are removable and washable, and they maintain the dog in a stable and comfortable position. The devices are collapsible and easily storable, they are light weight, and they allow both male and female dog postures for potty.

Abstract: An automated litter device having: a base; and a chamber configured for retaining a litter and rotatably supported by the support base, wherein the chamber includes: an entry opening so that an animal can enter and exit the chamber; and a waste opening generally opposing the entry opening configured so that an animal waste passes through the waste opening into the base upon rotation of the chamber; wherein the automated litter device includes one or more of: i) one or more sensors located adjacent to the entry opening which are adapted to sense the presence of the animal within the chamber, the presence of the waste in the base, a level of litter in the chamber, a position of the chamber relative to the base, or any combination thereof; ii) a filtering system configured for reducing, eliminating, and/or preventing, malodors building in the base; and/or iii) a litter dispenser in communication with the chamber to transfer some of the litter to the chamber.

Abstract: An automated litter device having: a base; and a chamber configured for retaining a litter and rotatably supported by the support base, wherein the chamber includes: an entry opening so that an animal can enter and exit the chamber; and a waste opening generally opposing the entry opening configured so that an animal waste passes through the waste opening into the base upon rotation of the chamber; wherein the automated litter device includes one or more of: i) one or more sensors located adjacent to the entry opening which are adapted to sense the presence of the animal within the chamber, the presence of the waste in the base, a level of litter in the chamber, a position of the chamber relative to the base, or any combination thereof; ii) a filtering system configured for reducing, eliminating, and/or preventing, malodors building in the base; and/or iii) a litter dispenser in communication with the chamber to transfer some of the litter to the chamber.

Abstract: A pet seat apparatus for a side-by-side ATV. The pet seat apparatus includes a seat base with at least one customized side to closely fit contours of a part of the ATV. The seat base includes a first support side for supporting a pet in the ATV and a second support side. The pet seat apparatus also includes a support apparatus for holding the seat base at a desire position in the ATV.

Abstract: A management system for an experimental animal is provided. This management system includes an information identifying unit configured to identify experimental information on the experimental animal to be transported to an experiment site, and a stress value calculating unit configured to calculate a stress value indicating stress to be suffered by the experimental animal during transportation based on the experimental information. The experimental information includes at least a part of a transportation distance for the transportation of the experimental animal, a transportation period for the transportation of the experimental animal, the number of the experimental animals to be transported at a time, an age of the experimental animal, and information on pretreatment given to the experimental animal prior to the transportation.

Abstract: A veterinary enclosure system for an animal such as a small mammal; the veterinary enclosure system comprising at least one animal housing wherein the or each housing comprises at least one moveable door, wherein the or each door is moveable between a closed position covering an opening into the housing and an open position allowing access to the inside of the housing; wherein the or each door comprises at least one ventilation aperture; and the veterinary enclosure system further comprises at least one attachment member for securing a veterinary accessory to the or each housing without preventing movement of the or each door between the closed and the open position and, wherein in the open position, the or each attachment member does not obstruct the opening to the inside of the enclosure.

Abstract: A cat tree structure is disclosed, and including a pair of vertical rods, a horizontal plate disposed between the pair of vertical rods and a jumping table disposed on the horizontal plate, and having at least one hook structure and a carrying structure, wherein the hook structure has a main portion and an extension portion, the extension portion is connected at a side of the main portion, the main portion is disposed on the horizontal plate. Through the hook structure of the jumping table, the jumping table of the present disclosure can be conveniently fixed on the horizontal plate or removed from the horizontal plate. Besides, the extension portion of the hook structure can be particular to or in parallel with the front side surface of the horizontal plate so that carrying structure can be designed to multiple forms in to provide a place for cat to jump and stay.

Abstract: A magnet device for a feed mixing wagon including at least one magnet and a separator. The separator and the at least one magnet are arranged so that they can move relative to one another in order to be brought from a first operating position into a second operating position. The separator is arranged in the first operating position relative to the at least one magnet in such a way that the separator shields the at least one magnet, so that metal parts to be separated from feed are pulled onto the separator by the magnet and held thereon. The separator is spaced further apart from the at least one magnet in the second operating position than in the first operating position.

Abstract: A wand override tool adapted to couple with a hose of an extraction cleaner including a suction source includes a housing defining a first end and a second end. The first end connects with the hose and the second end connects with a wand. A cleaning solution reservoir is carried by the housing. A fluid delivery conduit can be disposed at the second end fluidly coupling the wand override tool and the wand when the wand is fully inserted within the housing of the wand override tool.

Abstract: A pet grooming kit may include a plurality of tools, a base, a canister and a flexible hose. The base may have a base platform; a canister receiver; a housing having an exterior end face and an interior end face having a vacuum inlet; a vacuum system disposed in the housing; a handle; a hose coupling having an exterior port and an interior port; and a base latch. The canister may be removably attachable to the canister receiver and may have (i) a sidewall, (ii) a first end face, (iii) and a second end face, and (iv) a vacuum port. The flexible hose may have a tool-engaging end that is configured to releasably secure a tool or the base latch. The vacuum system may be configured to draw a vacuum through the flexible hose, the hose coupling, the vacuum port, the screen and the vacuum inlet.

Abstract: The application belongs to the technical field of pet appliances, and particularly relates to an intelligent electric pulse expelling and isolating pet training structure, which includes a carrier, conductive wires and a driving source, and the conductive wires are disposed on the carrier; the driving source is electrically connected with the conductive wires; the conductive wires form an electric pulse capable of driving pets away from the carrier on the carrier after powered by the driving source; the conductive wires are made by a composite conductive material, and the conductive wires may make a non-fracture deformation with the carrier. When the pet training structure needs to be stored and cleaned or deforms due to impact of external force, the conductive wires may realize winding, unwinding, coiling, rolling and other non-fracture deformation with the carrier, which is conductive to improving the market reputation of the product.

Abstract: Scratching apparatus comprising a support 11 for a scratchable cover 5, the support defining an internal cavity and having an outer face 211 against which said cover lies when the cover is mounted on the support, said outer face having a recess 213 formed therein in which a plurality of lights 250, 207, 209 is provided, the lights being coupled to a lighting controller 227 provided in said internal cavity, said controller 227 being operable to illuminate one or more of said lights.

Abstract: A pet toy includes at least one toy body, and a mesh structure on an outer side of the toy body. The mesh structure is strong and durable, and avoids the breakup of the pet toy caused by the braided rope being bitten off by pets. In addition, the mesh structure can clean and protect the teeth of pets, and has good application value.

Abstract: An animal interaction deterrent collar system is provided. The system is primarily comprised of two collars, each with a deterrent module, that can be worn by any animal or human. A signal between the two collars can determine the distance between the two collars, allowing a method of deterrent determined by a function button, such as a shock, vibration, sound, or light, to be sent to one or both wearers of the collars. A mode button may be toggled to identify a more aggressive animal such that the method of deterrent would only be sent to the collar of the more aggressive animal.

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

Abstract: A pull sensitive harness system is disclosed herein. The pull sensitive harness system includes a harness, a plurality of vibration pads, a leash coupler, a controller, and in some embodiments, a software application. The pull sensitive dog harness system is designed to reduce or eliminate a dog pulling while on a leash, utilizing a quick negative response to its pulling behavior. Particularly, in response to the pulling action from the dog, the pull sensitive dog harness system applies uncomfortable (but not harmful) vibrations to the shoulders and chest of the dog. Once the dog stops pulling, the uncomfortable vibrations stop. Accordingly, the dog learns to stop pulling on the leash.

Abstract: A domesticated fowl health monitoring system includes a learning calibration module, a computing core, a cloud module, and a monitoring module. The learning calibration module is configured to detect a weight of at least one first domesticated fowl and generate a first domesticated fowl image. The computing core is configured to analyze a number of the at least one first domesticated fowl and generate a domesticated fowl image feature and an image-to-weight formula. The cloud module is configured to store the domesticated fowl image feature and the image-to-weight formula. The monitoring module is configured to generate a second domesticated fowl image presenting at least one second domesticated fowl. The cloud module is further configured to obtain a unit weight of the at least one second domesticated fowl based on the second domesticated fowl image and the image-to-weight formula. The present disclosure further provides a domesticated fowl health monitoring method.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a control method and equipment for a livestock and poultry health inspection robot for multi-index collection. The method comprises the following steps: S1: performing initial detection on the robot; S2: according to a set inspection time and a target inspection point, generating a target position instruction and sending the target position instruction to the robot; S3: controlling the robot to reach a target inspection point according to the target position instruction in the step S2; S4: controlling the robot to collect multi-index data at the target inspection point reached in the step S3; and S5: judging whether the inspection of the set target inspection point is completed; if yes, returning to a charging pile; otherwise, jumping to the step S2. The present invention can control the robot to automatically complete data collection tasks at a fixed time and a fixed point.

Abstract: A door assembly for an animal enclosure including a frame for mounting over an aperture in a wall of the enclosure and a door moveably mounted in the frame. The door is moveable between a position where the aperture in the wall is open for the passage of an animal and a position where the aperture in the wall is closed thereby to prevent the passage of an animal. A motor is provided for driving the door between the closed and open positions.

Abstract: An automatic bird feeder comprised of a lower unit, a hollow post, and a hopper unit wherein the lower unit is on the bottom and the hopper unit is on the top with the hollow post connecting the two. The lower unit comprises a base and a concave inset basin, with the concave inset basin being on top of the base. The base includes a blower with its nozzle fixed in an upward position. The concave inset basin includes a means to be filled with birdseed. The automatic bird feeder can be used either by manually plugging in the blower to a power supply or by powering it on with a remote. When on, the blower transports the birdseed from the lower unit through the hollow post and into the hopper unit. Apertures in the hopper unit allow access to the feed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and a device for non-destructive sorting of fertilization information of hatching eggs before incubation. The method comprises the following steps: obtaining a first time sequence feature of hatching eggs and collecting spectrum data of the hatching eggs according to the first time sequence feature; preprocessing the spectrum data; selecting the preprocessed spectrum data to obtain a feature band; constructing a hatching egg classification neural network model and training the hatching egg classification neural network model; classifying the hatching egg information according to the feature band by using the trained hatching egg classification neural network model to obtain fertilization information; and obtaining a second time sequence feature of the hatching eggs, and sorting the hatching eggs. The present invention improves the precision of detecting the fertilization information of hatching eggs.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an egg washing brush apparatus to clean an individual egg, the apparatus comprising a deformable half egg-shaped shell comprising a plurality of bristle bands, a plurality of protrusions extending inward from the bristle bands and configured to contact an egg, and at least one drainage window in the half egg-shaped shell.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system (100) for a poultry farm. The system (100) includes an automated guided vehicle (110). The automated guided vehicle (110) includes a body (111) adapted to mount a plurality of devices (170), a plurality of wheels (112), a plurality of sensors (113), a collection bin (114) at the rear end (116) of the automated guided vehicle (110), and a detachable protection arrangement (160) at a front (115) of the body (111). The system (100) also includes an overhead power railing unit (120), an open overhead utility line (130) with a vertical water supply line (140) with a pump (142), and a vertical conveyor (150) to retrieve the litter, eggs or wastewater from the collection bin (114) and dispose in the open overhead utility line (130).

Abstract: A navigation device provides for autonomous interactions with animals and navigation of the animal environment, such as a poultry barn. The navigation device includes one or more cameras for detecting animals. The navigation device also includes one or more cameras for object detection purposes. The navigation device also includes a camera or a LiDAR for mapping the position and orientation (pose) of the navigation device within the environment. By the object detection and the pose information, the navigation device autonomously travels within the environment. The navigation device also includes a spinner assembly for deterring animals from the path of the navigation device.

Abstract: A mobile shellfish retention tank system with a water shower system that are together positioned on a movable cabinet. The water shower system is arranged to disperse a minimal volume of chilled water into the tank to keep alive any shellfish located therein. The tank may include porous trays for holding the shellfish that are showered with the chilled water. Multiple species of shellfish are easily moved into the tank and removed from the tank. Minimal maintenance is required as very little water is used.

Abstract: Non-human animals, cells, methods and compositions for making and using the same are provided, wherein the non-human animals and cells comprise a humanized B-cell activating factor gene. Non-human animals and cells that express a human or humanized B-cell activating factor protein from an endogenous B-cell activating factor locus are described.

Abstract: Fishing jigs designed and configured to firmly hold natural worms during use. In some embodiments, a fishing jig includes a head, a shaft that tapers away from the head, and an impaler that pierces the entire thickness of the body wall of a worm. The cross-sectional size of the shaft proximate to the impaler is selected so that the body wall of the worm is taut when the worm is fully engaged with the fishing jig. In some embodiments, the impaler is angled toward the head of the fishing jig at an angle of 45° or less. In some embodiments, the fishing jig further includes a bumper on its bottom to assist with inhibiting a worm engaged with the fishing jig from catching on underwater objects.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lead-free weight and a method of making the same. The weights are constructed from a combination of mineral and/or metal elements, coarse granular element, and at least one naturally-occurring binder. The fishing weights can be made in various shapes. The weights are environmentally friendly and disintegrate within a few weeks when lost to a body of water or the surrounding area.

Abstract: A treatment system for spraying treatment fluid onto plants in a field is described. The treatment system includes a configurable treatment mechanism including an array of nozzles and valve assemblies coupled into manifolds, and manifold assemblies. The nozzle comprises a nozzle housing and an insert assembly contained within the nozzle housing. When coupled, a top casing including a fluid inlet and a bottom casing including at least one fluid outlet form the nozzle housing. The insert assembly comprises at least one nozzle insert to fluidically couple the fluid inlet and the fluid outlets such that fluid entering from the fluid inlet exits the nozzle housing through the fluid outlets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wrist band or other wearable accessory that includes insect repelling material.

Abstract: An exclusion device has a tunnel with opposite first and second ends. Mounting tabs project out from the first end of the tunnel. Outer barbs project from the second end of the tunnel and are bent relative to the tunnel so that the outer barbs converge toward one another at farther distances from the tunnel. The outer barbs are tapered toward ends remote from the tunnel. Intermediate barbs have base ends unitary with the tunnel at locations intermediate the first and second ends of the tunnel. Each intermediate barb is tapered to narrower dimensions at locations farther from the base end of the respective intermediate barb and at locations closer to the second end of the tunnel. The intermediate barbs are bent into the tunnel. The mounting tabs are mounted to a structure so that the tunnel leads from an animal opening. Thus the animal can escape but cannot re-enter.

Abstract: Sound selectable game calls may include a call frame. The call frame may include side frame panels. At least one frame spacer may be disposed between the side frame panels. At least one of the side frame panels may engage the frame spacer or spacers. At least one panel tension adjustment mechanism may engage the side frame panel or panels. The panel tension adjustment mechanism may be configured to adjust engagement tension of the corresponding side frame panel against the frame spacer or spacers. A call paddle may be pivotally supported by the call frame. The call paddle may be configured for contact with and scraping movement across the side frame panel or panels for production of the game call sounds.

Abstract: A portable, one-person hanging blind comprising a tree support for attachment to a portion of a tree, an upper portion supported by the tree support, a chair suspended beneath the upper portion, and a camouflage shroud for concealing a user seated on the chair, the blind being convertible between a disassembled, compact configuration and an assembled, extended configuration, and wherein the blind is roughly cylindrical and sized to accommodate a single user, and wherein the blind is configured and adapted to be rotated by user seated on the seat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a preservation solution composition for the preservation of an isolated cell, tissue, or organ, comprising isolated mitochondria; and a method for preserving an isolated cell, tissue, or organ by using the same. The preservation solution composition according to the present invention has excellent long-term preservability while maintaining the activity of isolated cell, tissue, or organ. Therefore, the present invention may be effectively used in the transplantation medicine field for ultimately improving transplant success rates and in the regenerative medicine field and the like.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to nucleic acid and cell preservative compositions. Methods of preserving nucleic acids and/or cells in a blood or other biological sample, and kits for preserving nucleic acids and/or cells in a blood or other biological sample are also described.

Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions and tissue/organ preservation solutions comprising itaconate and/or derivatives thereof and methods of use thereof. In particular, provided herein are compositions comprising itaconate and methods of use thereof for the preservation of tissues/organs for transplantation and treatment/prevention/reduction of conditions such as myocardial infarction, sudden cardiac arrest, stroke, senescence, cardiomyopathies, and cardiotoxicity.

Abstract: Numerous fields of basic research, medicine, and technology require an understanding of the biological composition and diversity in water samples. A common approach to acquiring such information is to collect samples ‘in the field’ and to subsequently extract nucleic acids in a laboratory for sequence analyses. A challenge to this pipeline is the preservation of the abundance and quality of the nucleic acids present in and around the organisms because, once a sample is harvested, it is no longer connected to the environment that established it. Many organisms, particularly microbes, rapidly adapt to such environmental changes and the relative abundance and quality of nucleic acids within them can change in a manner of minutes. A common methodology intended to address this problem is to filter the water to collect microorganisms on site and then to store the filters in a frozen state until they are processed.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods useful for increasing cold hardiness and/or preventing bud-break in a crop. The compositions and methods provide a composition that forms a protective capsule around at least a portion of a crop that delays bud break and increases plant cold-hardiness by at least about 0.5° C., and up to about 10° C. or more.

Abstract: Compositions are provided that include ethoxylated lecithin for use as an adjuvant in aqueous composition. Specifically, the compositions may be utilized primarily as drift reduction agents in agricultural compositions, as a soil or foliage penetrant, as a pesticide adjuvant, as a pesticide formulation component, and for other uses. More specifically, the compositions are useful in reducing drift in spray compositions, such as in use in agricultural applications, such as pesticide, herbicide, fungicide and insecticide formulations, in industrial vegetation management (“IVM”) and integrated pest management (“IPM”) applications, in rights-of-way applications, in forestry applications, and other like applications.

Abstract: A method for treating a plant comprising applying a composition comprising at least three active agents selected from the group consisting of carvacrol, thymol, 4-terpineol, alpha-terpinene, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, d-limonene, azadirachtin, salannin, beta-caryophyllene, menthol, menthone, beta-cymene, 1,8-cineole, verbenone, and cannabidiol (CBD) to at least a portion of the plant.

Abstract: Peroxyformic acid compositions for treatment and removal of biofilm growth and mineral deposits on membranes for energy services applications are disclosed. In particular, peroxyformic acid compositions are generated in situ or on site generation for the reduction and prevention, of biofilms and the mitigation of mineral buildup on the membranes. The compositions according to the invention are compatible with the membranes under application of use conditions.

Abstract: A composition suitable for control of diseases caused by phytopathogens comprising (A) a compound of formula (I) wherein R1 is hydrogen or C1-C3alkylC(?O)—, R2 is halogen or C1-C3alkoxyC(?O)—, and R3 is C1-C3haloalkyl or C1-C3haloalkoxy; and (B) at least one compound selected from compounds known for their fungicidal activity; and a method of controlling diseases on useful plants, especially leaf spots, powdery mildews, and fungal blights.

Abstract: Compositions, formulas, methods of making, mixing and applying insecticide formulations to different surfaces such as but not limited to interior surfaces of ovitraps, on walls and on chips and tiles to produce a texturized surface to allow for better transfer of the insecticidal active ingredients to insects, such as mosquitoes and the like, which land on or crawl on the surfaces, resulting in faster insect mortality rates. The texture of the insecticidal residue provides better transfer of the insecticidal active ingredients to insects that land on or crawl on the surface, resulting in faster insect mortality. The textured residue also enhances desirable surface characteristics for landing of mosquitoes and potentially other insects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition comprising (A) a herbicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula (I), wherein G is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, —C(O)CH3 and —C(O)OCH3; and (B) at least one herbicide selected from the group consisting of 2,4-D, clopyralid, dicamba, florpyrauxifen, fluroxypyr, halauxifen, triclopyr and 4-amino-3-chloro-5-fluoro-6-(7-fluoro-1H-indol-6-yl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid including agrochemically acceptable esters or salts of any of the aforementioned (B) compounds. The present invention further relates to methods of controlling weeds comprising the herbicidal compositions of the invention.

Abstract: Methods include disposing a layer of a solution or emulsion having a nanostructure on a surface. The surface further includes a SARS-CoV-2 virus disposed thereon. The nanostructure includes a compound or salt thereof. The compound includes one or more styrene units, one or more N-alkylacrylamide units, and a moiety represented by the formula: where R1 is alkyl. The compound includes a moiety represented by the formula: where R1 is alkyl and R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen or alkyl. The compound includes a plurality of N,N-(dialkylamino)(divalent alkyl) alkylacrylate units. One or more of the N,N-(dialkylamino)(divalent alkyl)alkylacrylate units has an unsubstituted nitrogen. One or more of the N,N-(dialkylamino)(divalent alkyl)alkylacrylate units is substituted with a C1-C16 alkyl moiety, and one or more of the N,N-(dialkylamino)(divalent alkyl) alkylacrylate units is substituted with a moiety selected from the group consisting of guanidine, polygalactose, coumarin, and combination(s) thereof.

Abstract: A strain separation method for preventing and controlling early bolting of Angelica sinensis, and preparation of a microbial agent and use thereof, the strain is obtained by separation, purification and cultivation from rhizosphere soil of Angelica sinensis, and is identified as Bacillus spp. by Microbial 16S rDNA sequencing; the strain was deposited at China Center for Type Culture Collection on Jun. 24, 2021 under CCTCC NO: M 2021767; The Bacillus velezensis XG3 strain provided by the present invention can promote the seed germination of Angelica sinensis and delay the flowering of Arabidopsis thaliana for about 2 days; according to field test verification, the microbial agent can increase the root weight, root diameter and rootlet number of Angelica sinensis, can effectively prevent and control early bolting of Angelica sinensis.

Abstract: A food oven including a cooking compartment of a food; an opening for inserting the food into the compartment; and a pyrolytic burner heating the compartment allowing the food to be cooked.