Abstract: Provided is an apparatus including an interchangeable base having a distal end and a proximate end, a toy end assembly coupled to the distal end of the interchangeable base, and at least one fastener extending from the proximate end of the interchangeable base. The at least one fastener is configured to removably couple the interchangeable base to an item.

Abstract: The invention relates to a leash device for animals, in particular for dogs, comprising: a housing which is designed to be held by a person; a retraction mechanism which is arranged inside the housing; a leash which is designed to be connected by one end to an animal and by the other end, via a coupling mechanism, to the retraction mechanism of the leash device; wherein the retraction mechanism is designed to retract the leash into the housing from an at least partially extended state; and wherein the coupling mechanism is designed to uncouple the leash from the retraction mechanism when the leash is completely extended.

Abstract: A water-drinking state identification device includes: a change rate computing unit configured to compute a temperature change rate that is a change amount per unit time of an intragastric temperature measured by a temperature sensor disposed in a stomach of an animal; a first timing identification unit configured to identify, as a first timing, a timing at which the temperature change rate exceeds a first prescribed change amount and becomes negative; a second timing identification unit configured to identify, as a second timing, a timing at which the intragastric temperature is equal to or higher than a prescribed temperature and an absolute value of the temperature change rate falls within a second prescribed change amount after the first timing; and a water-drinking value computing unit configured to compute a water-drinking value that is a substitute value for an amount of water drunk between the first timing and the second timing.

Abstract: An animal entity status information providing device includes a memory configured to store an animal entity status information generation program, and a processor configured to execute the program, wherein the program performs calibration on a camera that sets a region of a straight passage through which an animal entity passes as an image-capturing region according to an initialization operation, sets a scale for an actual length per pixel by using image data received from the camera, counts a number of animal entities by identifying the animal entities in the image-capturing region for the image data to which the calibration is applied and, calculates sizes of the animal entities in the image-capturing region by using the scale, estimates weights of the animal entities based on the sizes of the animal entities, and outputs status information on the animal entities including the counted number and estimated weights.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-storage media, for controlling an aquaculture feeding system are described. In some implementations, a method includes determining, using a feeding system controller, that a feeding system has transitioned from a first state to a second state, and based on the transition from the first to the second state providing, using the feeding system controller, instructions to a dosing system to set a feed rate of the dosing system, and providing, using the feeding system controller, instructions to a blower operatively coupled to the dosing system to set a flow rate of the blower.

Abstract: Various examples of aquarium or habitat enclosure integrated video systems are described. In one examples, an apparatus includes a display device integrated with a transparent surface of a habitat enclosure, a computing device comprising at least one processor; and a memory comprising computer-readable instructions. Computing device causes the display device to show video programming that is stored locally or accessed over a network.

Abstract: A fish pump loading system includes a pump suction inlet to receive a first input water stream including a combination of fish and water. At least one water flow generator receives a second input water stream that is independent of the first input water stream. A water flow generator nozzle modifies the second input water stream at an outlet of the water flow generator to produce a modified output water stream and is positioned in proximity to the pump suction inlet such that the first input water stream interacts with and alters the modified output water stream to produce a conversion zone having a first fast-moving conversion current drawing into the pump suction inlet to rapidly convert the fish into the first input water stream after the fish swim into the conversion zone. A pump suction outlet transmits the combination of fish and water to a fish pump entrance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic ornamental fish, as well as methods of making such fish by in vitro fertilization. Also disclosed are methods of establishing a population of such transgenic fish and methods of providing them to the ornamental fish industry for the purpose of marketing.

Abstract: A bovine animal or offspring thereof or a bovine cell or gene comprising a modified chromosomal sequence in at least one allele of a gene encoding an Alpha-actinin-3 protein, wherein said modified chromosomal sequence partially or completely impairs the ability of said animal/cell/gene to encode said protein. The bovine retains all previous functionality, but is distinguished by a reduction in the number and cross-sectional area of Type II muscle fibers, and an increase in the proportion of Type I muscle fibers, resulting in improved feedlot efficiency, improved meat quality, and reduced emissions output.

Abstract: Provided are compositions, methods, and systems referred to as “mSwAP-In” which stands for mammalian Switching Antibiotic resistance markers Progressively for Integration. The compositions, methods, and systems are capable of iteratively overwriting one or a series or genes with a synthetic DNA cargo.

Abstract: An insect oviposition collector is formed by a structure having raised egg deposition patterns, the lower or upper portion of the structure being configured so as to slide, thereby enabling the collector to be inserted into and removed from an oviposition zone.

Abstract: An equine shoe including a platform and cuffs or lateral walls. The lateral wall of the platform has proximal and distal cut outs. The proximal and distal cutouts of the lateral wall allows for expansion and contraction of a horse hoof through phases a horses gait. The shoe allows for variable customization to cater to all types of horse hoof width and sizes. The lateral walls can either be a uniform material with the shoe platform or the lateral walls can be separate parts of the shoe to allow custom fixture to the horse hoof. The separate lateral walls can then be heat welded to the platform to create a uniform shoe. Alternatively a cuff can be glue to the horse hoof and be received by a corresponding shoe.

Abstract: In various aspects, there are provided compositions used for the transportation and/or cryopreservation of cells, tissues or organs. The transportation and/or cryopreservation compositions comprise at least naringenin, a buffering system and a sugar component. In some embodiments, the cells, tissues or organs are human hair follicles, cells derived from human hair follicles or cells derived from urine.

Abstract: Reducing fines from an agricultural spray dispensed from a nozzle is provided in the disclosed methods. The agricultural spray comprises water, an agricultural composition such as a pesticide, at least one oil emulsion drift reduction adjuvant, and at least one spontaneous emulsion drift reduction adjuvant. The agricultural spray exhibits fewer fine droplets having a diameter less than about 105 ?m, about 150 ?m, and/or about 210 ?m compared to an agricultural spray neither or only one of the oil emulsion drift reduction adjuvant and the spontaneous emulsion drift reduction adjuvant.

Abstract: Dry seed flow lubricant compositions are provided for improving seed appearance and flowability. The lubricant compositions include about 5% to about 100% by weight cellulose-based polymer in place of commonly used lubricants such as talc, graphite, or plant protein powder. Advantages of the lubricant compositions include that they are non-toxic, microplastic free, and biodegradable to provide a carbon source for plant growth and have an increased shelf life relative to plant oils that can become rancid over time. In addition, seed performance compositions are provided that reduce days to germination, increase germination rate, and/or increase plant growth. The seed performance compositions counteract negative effects on plant growth that can occur from seed treatment with pesticides. Dry compositions are also provided that include a combination of a seed flow lubricant and a seed performance additive to improve seed flowability and improve seed germination and growth.

Abstract: Multiphase agricultural composition in the form of a suspo-emulsion, comprising lipophilic droplets containing a mixture of phytosterols, said lipophilic droplets being dispersed in an aqueous phase, the composition further comprising: at least one first surfactant (SF1) located at the interface of the lipophilic droplets and of the aqueous phase and selected from among the SFs that are soluble in the aqueous phase (WATER SF1) and the SFs that are soluble in the lipophilic droplets (OIL SF1); and at least one second surfactant (SF2) suspended in the aqueous phase, said second surfactant having the form of particles insoluble in the aqueous phase.

Abstract: Compositions for use in controlling a growth of a plant substrate, and/or for inhibiting growth of a herb in the vicinity of a plant substrate are provided. The compositions comprise an agriculturally acceptable carrier and an anthraquinone compound represented by Formula I as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a composition including propanoic acid, a C4 acid salt, and a component selected from a C2-C5 acid ester and a C2-C5 aldehyde and combinations thereof. The composition is provided in an aqueous medium. Each of the propanoic acid and the C4 acid salt are independently present in an amount at least partially sufficient to provide to said composition a pH greater than about 4.4.

Abstract: A biodegradable, non-toxic, formulation for degrading webs by web-producing spiders and other species and, in preferred embodiments, repelling such species.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for promoting tillering of gramineous plants comprising treating gramineous plants with a compound represented by Formula (I): wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group; and X represents a halogen atom; or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to malonamide compounds of the formula (I) where the variables are as defined in the claims and the description, and to compositions comprising these compounds. The invention also relates to the use of the said malonamide compounds or the corresponding compositions for controlling unwanted vegetation. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods of applying said malonamide compounds or the corresponding compositions.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide an excellent agricultural or horticultural plant disease control agent. Provided are: a formamide derivative represented by general formula [I] and the like (in the formula, X1, X2, X3, and X4 each independently represents a carbon atom and the like, Y represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, R1 represents a halogen atom, and R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-C6 alkyl group, and the like) or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof; and an agricultural or horticultural plant disease control agent containing the same as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel composition comprising potassium bicarbonate and at least one excipient selected from the anionic surfactants belonging to the taurate family, the excipient preferably being acceptable in terms of plant protection and/or preferably being substantially biosourced. The present invention also relates to the use of such a composition and to a method comprising the use of such a composition, for treating and/or protecting crops, preferably vines, cucurbitaceae, solanaceae (preferably potatoes) and any combination thereof; more preferably vines. The present invention further relates to a method for protecting and/or treating crops, comprising the application of such a composition to the crops to be protected and/or treated, wherein the crops are preferably vines, cucurbitaceae, solanaceae (preferably potatoes) and any combination thereof; more preferably vines.

Abstract: A sterilizing and environment-friendly composite plating layer, a preparation method therefor, and a sterilizing and environment-friendly product. The sterilizing and environment-friendly composite plating layer comprises: a semi-bright nickel layer, a high sulfur nickel layer, and an environment-friendly white chromium composite sterilizing layer; the semi-bright nickel layer is disposed on a substrate that has a sterilizing requirement; the high sulfur nickel layer is disposed on a surface of the side of the semi-bright nickel layer away from the substrate; the environment-friendly white chromium composite sterilizing layer is disposed on a surface of the side of the high sulfur nickel layer away from the substrate; the environment-friendly white chromium composite sterilizing layer has a nano-needle structure and is formed by a sterilizing ammonium salt-containing composite raw material; and the concentration of the sterilizing ammonium salt in the composite raw material is 50 g/L to 100 g/L.

Abstract: A method for producing a biostimulant by fermenting bacteria from the Lactobacillaceae family in a growth media containing Spartina alterniflora and extracting active compounds, and an agricultural composition comprising the biostimulant produced thereof.

Abstract: A method for forming a fibrous network in a substrate includes introducing a first additive and a second additive to sandy soil sufficient to form a fibrous composite, wherein the first additive includes one or more sugars, and wherein the second additive includes microbes.

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

Abstract: A pasta product producing device and method of use is disclosed. The device includes a base and motor unit; a container having a mixing portion and an extrusion portion; a flour dispensing assembly; a water dispensing assembly; an additive dispensing assembly; one or more sensors operatively associated with the mixing portion of the container for measuring selected volumes of flour, water and the one or more additives dispensed; a mixing and extrusion assembly for mixing and extruding a pasta product; a user interface to allow a user to input a desired pasta product; and a controller operatively associated with the user interface and the one or more sensors and configured to autonomously control operation of the motor, the mixing and extrusion assembly, the flour dispensing assembly, the water dispensing assembly and the additive dispensing assembly to produce the desired pasta product.

Abstract: Food processing devices capable of performing multiple functions, including mixing and extruding pasta or other food products, are described. The food processing devices have a door assembly with a feed chute extending from an opening in the mixing bowl and leading to an extruder. The door assembly can be closed or opened, depending on the type of food processing to be performed. The food processing device mixes food ingredients within the mixing bowl while the door assembly is in a closed position. When the food ingredients are sufficiently mixed, the door assembly is moved to an open position to allow the mixed food ingredients to flow through the feed chute to the extruder. The disclosed food processing devices conveniently allow for both mixing and extruding of food products within a single device configured to efficiently and safely perform both tasks.

Abstract: The present invention provides a powdered sugar replacer comprising one or more modified starch(es), one or more fructan(s), one or more protein product(s), one or more starch product(s), and optionally one or more enzyme(s) and/or one or more reducing agent(s), and methods for obtaining the same. The present invention further provides food products comprising the powdered sugar replacer as taught herein, and methods for obtaining the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a chicken frying powder using snow crab powder, more specifically to a method for preparing a chicken frying powder using snow crab powder in which snow crab powder is mixed as an ingredient of the chicken frying powder used at the time of chicken frying to have effects that the unique odor and fishy smell of chicken is removed by the snow crab powder and chitosan contained in the snow crab powder eliminates oil odor as well as makes chicken more tender.

Abstract: A method to make smoked pretzels includes mixing ingredients to form a pretzel mix: inserting the pretzel mix into a smoker; smoking the pretzel mix for a multiple of times each at a different temperature; and removing the smoked pretzel mix.

Abstract: Provided herein are gluten-free compositions which can be made into a dough. The gluten-free dough can be subjected to a sheeting or pressing process and therefore can be prepared easily in commercial settings. The dough comprises gluten-free flour, modified starch, protein, leavening agents; oil and water.

Abstract: A method for providing an ethylene environment in a crop store and an ethylene environment control system are disclosed. The method includes monitoring ethylene concentration in the crop store, setting an ethylene acclimatization dosage to an initial value, performing pump control including repeating applying an ethylene dosage to the crop store according to the acclimatization dosage; waiting for a predetermined period; and, increasing the acclimatization dosage value for a next dosage. Upon the monitoring detecting an ethylene concentration for a qualification period the method includes changing from pump control to sensor control, sensor control comprising monitoring ethylene concentration in the crop store and upon the ethylene concentration falling below a predetermined threshold, triggering addition of ethylene to the crop store.

Abstract: A human milk powderization system can include a spray drying machine, a receptacle, and a container. The spray drying machine can be configured to receive liquid human milk through an inlet at a rate of about 2 milliliters per minute and to spray dry the human milk at a temperature of about 163 to 167 degrees C. to transform the liquid human milk into a powderized human milk product. The receptacle can be coupled to and configured to receive the powderized human milk product from the spray drying machine. The receptacle can be formed from one or more nonreactive materials, such as crystal. The container can be removably coupled to and configured to receive the powderized human milk product from the receptacle. The container can be configured to transport the powderized human milk product away from the system, and can be formed from one or more nonreactive materials, such as aluminum.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a strained fermented dairy product comprising the following successive steps: (a) providing a dairy product, (b) adding a lactase and a culture of bacteria comprising at least one strain of thermophilic lactic acid bacteria, with the provision that that it does not comprise any strain of mesophilic lactic acid bacteria, and fermenting the dairy product to obtain a fermented dairy product, and (c) separating a liquid whey from the fermented dairy product to obtain a strained fermented dairy product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flavor nanoemulsion comprising a surfactant system comprising a polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester and a polyglycerol ester of fatty acids (PGE), a non-polar phase comprising a flavor oil, and a polar phase. The invention further relates to a flavored beverage comprising the flavor nanoemulsion according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agricultural marc, and food compositions incorporating such agricultural marc to improve the texture, flavor, aroma, mouthfeel, nutritional content, or shelf life of the food composition. In one example, the agricultural marc may be obtained from Chardonnay grapes, which when incorporated into chocolate can give the resulting composition an altered flavor and/or aromatic profile.

Abstract: A device for agitating a content of a container comprising a container, a cap, and an agitator, the container comprising an enclosure surrounding interior cavity, the enclosure comprising a mouth opening providing access to the cavity. The cap is removably attachable to the mouth, and the cap comprising a sealing mechanism adapted to seal liquids within the container. The agitator comprising an axle extending from the mouth into the cavity of the container. at least one blade attached to the axle for agitating a content of the container when the agitator is rotated, and a rotation mechanism for rotating the axle relative to the container.

Abstract: A machine for processing liquid or semi-liquid food products, including: a container for the product with walls having an outside surface; a stirrer mounted inside the container; an actuator connected to the stirrer to rotate the stirrer; a dispenser connected to the container to extract the product; a refrigeration system, including: a closed circuit circulating a first heat exchanger fluid, an evaporator, compressor, condenser and throttle element. The fluid flows in the closed circuit through the evaporator, compressor, condenser and throttle element, in order. A control unit controls the actuator. The evaporator is in contact with the outside surface of the container to cool the walls of the container and includes a cooling chamber extending around the container for cooling the container. The cooling chamber encloses the evaporator and is permeated by a second heat exchanger fluid, which increases a thermal inertia of the evaporator.

Abstract: A process for producing a protein concentrate from soybean seed and a protein concentrate or isolate which may be obtained from said process. The process comprises the successive steps of: a) providing a press cake from soybean seeds, said soybean seed being at least partially dehulled before being pressed; b) washing said press cake by mixing it with a first acidic aqueous solution to obtain an aqueous-washed soybean seed meal, wherein said first acidic solution comprises more than 90% w/w of water; c) washing said aqueous-washed soybean seed meal by mixing it with a first alcohol solvent, to obtain a first alcohol-washed soybean seed meal, wherein said first alcohol solvent is a hydrous or a non-hydrous alcohol and has an alcohol concentration which is above 75% w/w; and d) separating said alcohol-washed soybean seed meal from said solvent to obtain said protein concentrate.

Abstract: A system for modifying dairy protein functionality can include a milk protein input, a treatment process, and a milk protein output. A controller can be in communication with the treatment process and can be configured to receive one or more input parameters. The controller can generate one or more treatment parameters based on the one or more input parameters. The controller can then initiate the treatment process based on one or more of the treatment parameters. The modified dairy protein functionality can be selected or optimized based on a target functionality of the milk protein output.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for making an extruded protein product using a high-moisture extrusion technique is described. High moisture extrudates described can allow for a high inclusion of oil without disrupting a fibrous structure formation during cooling and provides an improved fatty mouthfeel perception upon consumption. Also provided herein are directionally frozen highly fibrous scaffolds generated from a solution of a ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (RuBisCO) protein isolate, an additive, and water. Described are compositions where a structure or strength of the directionally frozen highly fibrous scaffold is modulated in relation in part to a concentration of the RuBisCO protein isolate and temperatures of setting of the directionally frozen highly fibrous scaffold and other additives.

Abstract: A meat analogue having decreased off-flavour comprising non-animal protein, flavouring agent, lipid, dietary fiber, water whereby said meat analogue has a ratio (w/w) of K+ to Na+ of at least 1.3, and whereby food grade acid is present in an amount of at least 0.01 wt %, said food grade acid comprising citric acid.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for cultivation of insect biomass, for example, larvae and/or eggs using a feed comprising lignocellulose incubated with lignocellulose digesting fungal cells; a feed comprising pre-treated lignocellulose for cultivation of insect biomass; and a livestock feed obtained through the cultivation method of insect biomass.

Abstract: The feed production device includes a first water tank in which bacteria and plankton are raised, and a second water tank in which the bacteria and plankton that are raised in the first water tank are annihilated to create a feed for leptocephalus.

Abstract: A technology for enhancing ingestion efficiency of algae-eating fish and shellfish is provided. A method of determining feed for algae-eating fish and shellfish includes: feeding algae-eating fish or shellfish with a plurality of samples, the samples each containing algal cells and being different from each other in a stage of growth or division of the algal cells; and selecting, as a feed for giving to the algae-eating fish or shellfish, the algal cells whose stage of growth or division is the same as that of the algal cells contained in the sample most preferably eaten by the algae-eating fish or shellfish.

Abstract: A magnetic field freshness-preserving storage container (200) and a refrigerator (10). The magnetic field freshness-preserving storage container (200) comprises: a storage assembly (210), in which a storage space for holding a stored object is defined; and one or more magnetic field assemblies (201) respectively sleeved on the periphery of the storage assembly (210). Each magnetic field assembly (201) comprises: one or more magnetic components (220) arranged on an outer side of the storage assembly (210) and used to form a magnetic field in the storage space; and an annular magnetically conductive component (230), which comprises uniform magnetization plates (231) arranged corresponding to the magnetic components (220), and connecting straps (232) connected to the uniform magnetization plates (231) and arranged around the periphery of the storage assembly (210), the uniform magnetization plates (231) and the connecting straps (232) forming an annular magnetic conduction path outside the storage space.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for drying foodstuffs of plant or animal origin that includes introducing the foodstuffs to be dried into a drying chamber for drying and heating the foodstuffs to a temperature which causes an evaporation of water contained in the foodstuffs until the amount of water contained in the foodstuffs is reduced to a predetermined value indicating that the foodstuffs are dried. The heating of the foodstuffs is performed by generating an oscillating magnetic field such that prior to said heating, the pressure inside said drying chamber is reduced to a predetermined value below atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: Provided is a corn wet milling-derived article having a reduced sulfur dioxide concentration. The corn wet milling-derived article is a solid filamentous fungus culture. The corn wet milling-derived article may be one or more selected from the group consisting of corn gluten meal, corn gluten feed, and corn germ. The sulfur dioxide content in the solid filamentous fungus culture may be 30 ppm or less. The filamentous fungus may be non-mycotoxin-producing microbes. The solid filamentous fungus culture may include an enzyme produced by the filamentous fungus. The solid filamentous fungus culture may include polysaccharides that constitute the fungus body of the filamentous fungus.