Abstract: An at least partially floorless semirigid poultry enclosure configured to flex and/or adjust to accommodate undulating terrain during movement across a field. The semirigid poultry enclosure may comprise a semirigid foundation. The semirigid foundation may include one or more flexible portions disposed between two or more rigid structural elements. The semirigid poultry enclosure may include an automated movement system configured to facilitate movement of the semirigid poultry enclosure on a field. The automated movement system may be configured to move a semirigid poultry enclosure that is at least 90 feet in length via multiple drive units coupled to a semirigid foundation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and structure designed to prevent squirrels and other animals from accessing bird feeders. The solution employs aluminum or other weather resistant metal rings, each with an inner diameter of 1.5 inches (with 3 mm tolerance), to create barriers that are mounted on a wooden, polycarbonate or similar weather resistant platform. These rings are connected to each other and to the glass or other clear weather resistant front and back panels using silicone adhesive or a small nut and bolt. The structure ensures that no entry point exceeds 1.5 inches, effectively deterring non-bird animals from accessing the enclosed space.

Abstract: The invention introduces a system for acquiring data on poultry body size, utilizing a baseplate for immobilization. After positioning the poultry, the system adjusts a fixing device on a rod to secure the poultry's knee joints using a fixing clip, thereby stabilizing the poultry's body. A 3D laser scanning lens then conducts comprehensive 3D scanning of the poultry's entire body, transmitting the data to a 3D microcomputer which generates an optimal dynamic model image. This microcomputer organizes and analyzes data from the model using a computer algorithm, ultimately displaying the poultry's body size indices on the 3D microcomputer's display. This method circumvents inaccuracies common with traditional tools like electronic scales, enhancing the speed and precision of poultry body composition data collection.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aquatic ornamental motion system for aquariums, comprising an air compressor and a multi-port valve located outside the aquarium, an inflatable body located inside the aquarium with an inlet connected to the multi-port valve, and connecting tubing. The system is configured to inflate and deflate the inflatable body connected to the multi-port valve by operating it, thereby causing the inflatable body to expand and contract, respectively, to simulate the motions of organisms in water. The invention also involves a method for creating dynamics that mimic aquatic organisms in an aquarium.

Abstract: Fleece filter including a filter chamber and a fleece retainer for intimately retaining fleece against inside primary filter chamber plates on being extended between a feed reel and a take-up reel. Fleece filter including a fleece filter controller having a feed reel with a feed reel encoder for enabling accurate measurement of fresh fleece dispensed from a fleece roll wherein a length of fresh fleece is a function of a fleece roll's instantaneous external diameter, fleece thickness, and a number of rotations of fleece unwound from a feed reel. Fleece filter including a fleece filter housing having a polluted water inlet, a filtered water outlet and a chemical media basket mounted on the filtered water outlet such that substantially the entire flow of filtered water from the filtered water outlet immediately subsequently passes through the chemical media basket.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for making genetic edits in vitro in a non-human vertebrate cell or embryo at a plurality of target chromosomal DNA sites. Methods for making a non-human animal having multiplex genetic edits at a plurality of target chromosomal DNA sites and making a non-human vertebrate animal chimeric for host cells and donor cells are also considered.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for editing the genome of at least one cell of a crustacean embryo, the method including contacting a crustacean embryo or a cell thereof with an effective amount of a gene editing agent. Further provided is a crustacean including at least one cell comprising an edited genome, obtained according to the method of the invention.

Abstract: A fishhook is disclosed. The fishhook includes an eye and a shank connected by an offset section. The fishhook includes a bend extending from the shank. The fishhook includes a hook point extending from the bend. The fishhook includes a barb. The offset section is angled to allow the bait to stay straight and look more natural. The offset section presents a bend/angled portion for opening up the gap between the hook point and the fishing line for better hook ups. The offset section's downward bend allows a jig head to come through the lips of the fish. Further, the bottom of the bend allows pushing the hook point upwards for great hook penetration. In one embodiment, the fishhook includes a fishing lure to lure the fish towards the fishhook.

Abstract: A quick-change spinnerbait system for containing a plurality of interchangeable components being selectively couplable to each other includes a wire being elongated and coupling to a fishing line. A lure is coupled to the wire and catches fish when the lure is positioned in water and pulls fish coupled to the lure when the fishing line pulls the wire. A sleeve is coupled to the lure and has a decorative indicia on an exterior of the sleeve, wherein the decorative indicia the sleeve attracts fish to the lure. A first housing is coupled to the wire and a first insert is insert within the first housing and attracts fish to the wire. A second housing is coupled to the wire and second insert is inserted within the second housing and attracts fish to the wire. A plurality of reflective members is coupled to the wire and attracts fish towards the wire.

Abstract: A sound generator can be easily attached to a spool, and is excellent in sound generation properties while realizing downsizing and weight reduction. A spool of a fishing spinning reel includes a spool body, a thread formed concentrically with an insertion hole, and a sound generator provided separately from the spool body. The sound generator includes an inner peripheral wall in which the thread screwed into a screwed thread is formed concentrically with the insertion hole, an outer peripheral wall disposed at an interval radially outside of the inner peripheral wall and in which a ratchet groove for sound generation is formed concentrically with the insertion hole, and a bottom wall connecting the inner peripheral wall and the outer peripheral wall. A recess surrounded by the inner peripheral wall, the outer peripheral wall, and the bottom wall is provided.

Abstract: A device for packing a fishing lure of any size, shape, or type that has an attached leader line to the lure. The lure is then secured onto the device. The device comprises of a plurality of indentations on all sides of the device, where the plurality of indentations includes a first sets of indentations and a second sets of indentations. The first sets of indentations and second sets of indentations are on adjacent sides.

Abstract: A device for holding a fishing rod or fishing pole includes a holder tube. The holder tube includes a body defining a cavity for receiving one end of the fishing pole or fishing rod, and an opening in the body at a proximal end of the holder tube. The device also includes an auger coupled to a distal end of the holder tube. The auger includes an auger bar and an auger plate. The auger plate is configured to assist with securing the auger in a surface in response to rotating the auger. The device further includes a handle removably coupled to the holder tube and the auger. The handle extends from opposing sides of the pole holder perpendicular to a long axis of the holder tube.

Abstract: A fishing apparatus sensing alarm unit having a processor and at least one sensor, the unit mounted to a fishing apparatus and configured to sense apparatus operation and provide an alarm sensing an apparatus operation event. Sensor can be a motion sensor and the unit mounted to a movable component of the apparatus, sensing movement thereof, and alarming upon sensing movement. Apparatus can be an ice fishing tip up to which the unit is mounted to a movable component, such as a flagpole or shaft, thereof. Sensor can be a magnetic sensor and the unit configured for sensing movement of a magnet of the apparatus and alarming upon sensing magnet movement. Magnet is carried by a base, shaft, or cross bar of the tip up or a spool of a fishing reel with the unit configured to sense magnet movement and output a fish strike alarm upon sensing magnet movement.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of pest capturing in protection of tea trees, in particular to a pest trap for tea planting. The pest trap includes a trap framework and a light-emitting diode (LED) lamp; an upper end of the trap framework is provided with a support which is used for clamping the LED lamp; a board for trapping pests coated with sex pheromone on a surface is arranged inside the trap framework; a heating source is arranged on one side of the board for trapping pests and is used for making the sex pheromone to be volatilized faster and farther; a mesh enclosure used for trapping pests is arranged on an outer side of the trap framework; and a small circular hole is formed in a bottom of the mesh enclosure.

Abstract: Systems and methods for minimizing phorid fly infestation in cemetery mausoleum buildings are provided. An insecticide can be applied to electrostatically charged screens, which can be shaped to fit various openings in mausoleum buildings, including openings comprised by windows, crypt vents, roof vents, and floor drains. Standalone units can also be installed having insecticide applied electrostatically charged screens. The screens can be placed to interrupt the phorid fly mating and egg-laying process to limit or prevent phorid fly infestation in mausoleum buildings.

Abstract: A camouflage blind device is provided. The device is comprised of a frame with at least one camouflage member that camouflages the frame and at least one folding camouflage member that can be extended from the frame to further camouflage the area around the device. An attachment member of the device can receive a camera or a firearm support attachment which can receive a firearm to act as a shooting rest.

Abstract: The invention is directed to bio-oil fractions compositions comprising anhydro sugars and acetic acid obtained from bio-oils when subjected to polar solvent mixtures, to the process for the preparation of a bio-oil fractions composition, the uses thereof, as well as a desiccant herbicide and a crop insecticide comprising said bio-oil fractions composition. Further, the invention is also directed to a method for preparing a dispersion composed of an oil phase and a non-oil phase, by contacting a bio-oil with a polar solvent, and to a method for extracting a bio-oil fractions composition and a pyrolytic lignin from the dispersion.

Abstract: An aged aqueous antimicrobial composition is prepared by mixing a carboxylic acid selected from maleic acid, crotonic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, malonic acid, citric acid and mixtures thereof, with hydrogen peroxide; reacting the mixture to form a percarboxylic acid; and ageing the mixture that has the percarboxylic acid for at least 14 days.

Abstract: A sanitizing composition is provided. The sanitizing composition includes including 0.1 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of one or more antimicrobial, antifungal, and/or antiviral agents and 0.001 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of one or more volatile acids or volatile bases. The sanitizing composition includes 0.0001 wt. % to about 5 wt. % of one or more pH indicators having a color transition pH ranging from about 2 to about 6.5 or a pH indicator having a color transition ranging from about 7.5 to about 12. The sanitizing composition includes 80 wt. % to about 98 wt. % of one or more volatile solvents. Optionally, the sanitizing composition includes one or more additives. Porous, flexible, substrates pre-saturated with the sanitizing composition and methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: A fungicide composition for effectively preventing and controlling wheat scab is disclosed. The active ingredient is composed of fungicides cyclobutrifluram and prochloraz, and an appropriate amount of agricultural fungicide additives are added to make a commonly used dosage form for crop disease prevention and control. The present disclosure has a higher prevention and control effect on crop fungal diseases. There is a significant synergistic effect between the two pesticides, and it has the effect of expanding spectrum of disease prevention, and achieves comprehensive prevention and control of multiple diseases. It can significantly reduce pesticide application, effectively reduce ecological damage and environmental pollution, and improve crop yield and quality; In the present disclosure, cyclobutrifluram and prochloraz are both of low toxicity and are safe for humans, animals, beneficial organisms, and the environment; The present disclosure can delay the resistance of fungi to a single agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of Formula (I), wherein Q, R1 and R3, X and n are as defined herein. The invention further relates to herbicidal compositions which comprise a compound of Formula (I) and to the use of compounds of Formula (I) for controlling weeds, in particular in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 2,3-dihydro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridines of the general formula (I) or salts thereof, where the radicals in the general formula (I) correspond to the definitions given in the description, and to their use as herbicides, in particular for controlling weed grasses and/or broad-leaved weeds in crops of useful plants and/or as plant growth regulators for influencing the growth of crops of useful plants.

Abstract: The present specification discloses a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of hypochlorous acid or free available chlorine and one or more disinfectants, a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of hypochlorous acid or free available chlorine, one or more disinfectants and one or more surfactants, a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of hypochlorous acid or free available chlorine and one or more surfactants, a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of one or more guanide-containing compound and one or more alcohols, kits comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of a disclosed composition, as well as methods and uses to clean, disinfect and/or sterilize a device using such compositions, methods and uses to clean, disinfect and/or sterilize a surface area using such compositions, methods and uses to clean, disinfect and/or sterilize a microbial infection in an individual using such composit

Abstract: The present invention relates to agricultural chemicals, in particular, to a herbicidal composition, a preparation, and an application thereof. The herbicidal composition comprises 3-(2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-trifluoromethyl-3,6-dihydropyrimidine-1(2H)-yl)phenyl)-5-methyl-4,5-dihydroisoxazole-5-carboxylic acid ethyl ester and glyphosate, the weight ratio of which is 1:(10-100). The present invention also provides a dispersible oil suspension comprising the herbicidal composition.

Abstract: An agricultural seed coating is disclosed herein including aluminum oxide particles disposed on a seed. A method for forming an agricultural seed coating is disclosed herein including introducing aluminum oxide powder and a seed into at least one of a dry coating apparatus, a rotary pan, or a pelletization pan.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a single stranded RNA vector suitable for introducing a therapeutic agent, such as a peptide, a protein or a small RNA, into a host plant or otherwise treating a host plant. The vector does not encode for any movement protein or coat protein, but is capable of capable of systemic and phloem-limited movement and replication within the host plant. The vector may be modified to include an siRNA effective against a bacterial plant pathogen. Alternatively, the wild type vector may be introduced into the plant to inhibit or control a bacterial infection in the plant by way of non-specific siRNA created by the RNA silencing or transitive silencing mechanism of the plant. Alternatively, the vector may be modified to include an insert that increases a silencing mechanism of the plant, for example an insert that is a complement to a plant virus.

Abstract: Described herein is a system for the preparation of a filled biscuit, including: a forming unit for forming biscuit bodies in series, with a biscuit dough; a conveying system for feeding the biscuit bodies along a production path; an oven for baking the biscuit bodies, which is traversed by the conveying system and is configured to subject the biscuit bodies to a baking process, while the biscuit bodies are fed along the conveying system; and an injection unit, which is set downstream of the oven with reference to the production path and includes a plurality of needles for injecting a filling simultaneously into a plurality of the biscuit bodies arranged on the conveying system.

Abstract: A process for producing expanded baked food products. comprises: preparing a food dough (4), placing the food dough (4) in an oven (1), solubilising under pressure at least one foaming agent in the food dough (4) placed in the oven (1), releasing the pressure so as to obtain an expanded food dough (4), baking the food dough (4) in the oven (1) to obtain an expanded baked food product and lastly removing the expanded baked food product from the oven (1).

Abstract: A food topping made of small sized seasoned pretzel crumbs/bits, and a process of making the same. The process can include milling whole hard pretzels, sifting the milled crumbs/bits of pretzels to be within a size of 0.1 to 0.350 inches, forming a slurry of cooking oil and seasoning, and then mixing the 0.1 to 0.350 inch pretzel crumbs/bits and slurry until the pretzel crumbs/bits are seasoned on the inside and outside thereof.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a fish sedating device capable of reliably energizing and sedating fish to satisfactorily perform a slaughter operation. [Solution] The fish sedating device includes fish placement means 3 on which fish F can be placed, electrodes 4a and 4b that energize the fish F placed on the fish placement means 3 through high-resistance water in a state present on the fish placement means 3 and having a higher electrical resistance than that of the fish, and a power source that supplies electricity to the electrodes 4a and 4b.

Abstract: A system and method include a first computer vision system to capture first image data from a product travelling on a first conveyor table in a food processing facility and a second computer vision system to capture second image data from a person working at the first conveyor table to detect a condition associated with the product from the first image data based at least on a variation in texture and/or color in the first image data, detect an actual cycle time associated with the person from the second image data based at least on body positions identified from the second image data, and take action based on the condition and the cycle time.

Abstract: An indoor smoker includes a cabinet; a smoking chamber positioned within the cabinet and defining a chamber inlet and a chamber outlet; a smoke generation system in fluid communication with the smoking chamber; an exhaust duct; an air handler provided within the exhaust duct, the air handler creating a negative pressure within the smoking chamber; a catalytic converter positioned within the exhaust duct upstream from the air handler; and a plurality of seals provided within the cabinet. The plurality of seals includes an inlet seal provided at the chamber inlet between the smoke generation system and the smoking chamber and an outlet seal provided at the chamber outlet between the exhaust duct and the smoking chamber.

Abstract: An indoor smoker includes a smoking chamber positioned within a cabinet and a smoke generating assembly configured for selectively smoldering combustible material to create a flow of smoke. A controller is in operative communication with the smoke generating assembly and is configured to receive a command to perform a smoking process at a smoke duty cycle, wherein the smoke duty cycle corresponds to a time relationship between an ON state and an OFF state of the smoke generating assembly, where the controller operates the smoke generating assembly to perform the smoking process utilizing the smoke duty cycle.

Abstract: A cooking device may include a cooking chamber with a first gas-powered heat source, such as a gas grill, disposed in the cooking chamber. The cooking chamber may also include a receptacle, such as a drawer, that is sized and configured to receive a solid fuel, which may be used to generate smoke. The drawer movable between a closed position in which the drawer and solid fuel are disposed inside the cooking chamber and an open position in which the drawer is at least partially removed from the cooking chamber. A second or secondary gas-powered heat source may reheat, reburn, and/or recombust the smoke from the solid fuel heat source to create smoke with different characteristics. The second gas-powered heat source and at least a portion of the drawer may be disposed in a vertically stacked configuration.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of improving cold stress tolerance in a stone fruit comprising applying an effective amount of a mixture of abscisic acid and a jasmonate to the stone fruit. The present invention is further directed to methods of improving fruit quality in stone fruit subjected to chilling temperatures comprising applying an effective amount of a mixture of (S)-abscisic acid and a jasmonate to the stone fruit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preserving vegetables in bulk packs and repacking into smaller packs wherein the same media is used in repacking on as is basis.

Abstract: A fermented milk composition is provided. The composition comprises fermented milk. proteins. and optionally, sugars. oligosaccharides and carboxylic acid salts. The fermented milk comprises viable microorganisms. The composition has a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Also provided are a method of preparing a dry fermented milk composition and a method of determining stability of the dry fermented milk composition.

Abstract: An oil-in-water emulsion satisfies all of the following four criteria: the protein content is from 0.1 to 10 mass %; a marine-derived potassium salt is contained; the mass ratio between sodium and potassium (Na:K) is from 1:0.5 to 1:10; and the oil component content is from 0.3 to 49 mass %. Preferably, the non-fat milk solids content is less than 3 mass %. It is also preferable that the oil-in-water emulsion contains a plant-based milk, or contains a plant-derived protein material.

Abstract: A whipped cream dispenser including a main body comprising a frame, a base, and a top portion, the top portion including a user interface with a touchscreen. The main body includes a pump for introducing a refrigerated ingredient, at least one surface passage tube containing the refrigerated ingredient, a mixing manifold for receiving an injection of one or more flavors, a NIM venturi for receiving the one or more flavors and for receiving an injection of gas to produce a gas-infused mixture, and a whipper tube comprising a whipper wand, the whipper wand configured to force the gas-infused mixture into the refrigerated product to produce a final whipped product.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing semi-hard cheese, wherein skimmed milk enriched in fat and proteins, but depleted in lactose is subjected to coagulation without the need for pre-drainage of whey and any washing operations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-dairy cheese analogue composition. In particularly the invention relates to a non-dairy cheese analogue composition comprising water, fiber, starch, plant protein, lipid and gum.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the field of food technology. The invention relates to a process for producing a non-dairy protein gel to be used in an edible plant-based food product, especially in non-dairy cheese, which is suitable as a dairy-alternative product, a process for the manufacture thereof and uses related thereto.

Abstract: Coffee beans richer in 2-phenylethanol, which has an influence on coffee flavor, than conventional ones; and a method for producing such coffee beans. Coffee beans containing at least 9 ppm of 2-phenylethanol. A method for producing coffee beans containing at least 9 ppm of 2-phenylethanol, that includes adding to raw material beans a yeast, and at least 0.01 g of phenylalanine per 1 kg of the raw material beans, in which the raw material beans are coffee cherries, wet parchment obtained by removing outer skin and pulp of coffee cherries, unroasted coffee beans, or a combination of at least two thereof; and fermenting the raw material beans with the yeast and phenylalanine added.

Abstract: In an oily food such as chocolate or sandwich filling, by blending and dispersing in the oily food a material that generates heat by contact with moisture, such as zeolite, a calcium compound, or a mixture of a calcium compound and an organic acid, in a state not in contact with moisture so that a calorific value derived from a heat-generating material is 1.0 J/g or more per oily food, it is possible to improve melt-in-the-mouth texture of the oily food without changing triglyceride composition of oils and/or fats contained in the oily food.

Abstract: Provided herein are fruit-containing confections comprising an intermediate-moisture fruit present and a binding agent, wherein the intermediate-moisture fruit has a moisture content of about 10 wt % to about 30 wt %, based on the total weight of the intermediate-moisture fruit. Also provided are methods of making the fruit-containing confections.

Abstract: An improved process for the production of a plant-based protein ingredient with neutral colour and taste as well as greatly improved functional properties is disclosed. Further, the disclosure relates to a leguminous plant-based protein ingredient, a process for the manufacture thereof and uses in dairy-alternative products.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of increasing the reproductivity, growth rate and/or pigmentation of an aquatic animal, such as fish by feeding said aquatic animal with a feed composition comprising purple bacteria. The invention further provides feed compositions for use in such methods.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an edible composition including a plant belonging to the genus Solanum or plant part derived therefrom, wherein the plant or plant part is essentially devoid of steroidal glycoalkaloids (SGAs), and wherein the in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) of the plant or plant part is greater than or essentially equivalent to the IVDMD of a control plant belonging to the genus Solanum or plant part comprising SGAs. Further provided are a genetically modified plant belonging to the genus Solanum characterized by being essentially devoid of SGAs and having IVDMD greater than or essentially equivalent to the IVDMD of a control plant, and a method for producing same.

Abstract: Disclosed is a treatment agent and a method for improving attractiveness of insects or their larvae to aquaculture animals. The treatment agent described in the present disclosure comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of nitrate and nitrite, and at least one selected from the group consisting of ascorbic acid, isoascorbic acid, tea polyphenols and nicotinamide. The treatment method comprises the following steps: washing the insects or their larvae; soaking the washed insects or their larvae in a solution of the treatment agent described in the present disclosure to obtained soaked insects or their larvae; and taking the soaked insects or their larvae out for draining water to obtain treated insects or their larvae. The treatment method of the present disclosure can kill pathogens in insects and fix the hemoglobin of insects, and improve the attractiveness and palatability of the obtained insects or their larvae.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a gel block comprising the following steps:—providing an alginate and calcium carbonate preparation (S1),—providing a buffer solution (S2),—mixing (E4) the alginate and calcium carbonate preparation (S1) with the buffer solution (S2) using a mixing tee comprising an outlet duct, and subsequently,—gelling said mixture in a gelator formed by the outlet duct, and/or a duct connected to the outlet duct, to form a gel block.