Abstract: An article that is wearable by a pet that is fitted to the pet in a secure manner including a bladder bag that is adapted to hold a fluid (e.g., water) and including a series of flexible tubing extending from the bladder bag through a series of valves and a pump and to a fluid dispensing receptacle connected to the flexible tubing. Selectively setting the valves to a first position allows for fluid to be pumped from the bladder bag to the fluid dispensing receptacle, and setting the valve to a second position allows for any remaining fluid to be pumped from the fluid dispensing receptable back to the bladder bag.

Abstract: An obedience training pet leash and harness system includes a housing. A primary leash is coiled within the housing. The primary leash extends from an opening in the housing with a primary lead that is disposed on a distal end of the primary leash, outside of the housing. A handle is formed on the housing, as well as a clutch trigger. The clutch trigger is configured to restrain the primary leash when the clutch trigger is engaged by the user. The handle has a control center. The control center is designed to control a number of obedience modules. The obedience modules are installed on a harness. The harness is designed to be worn by a pet and is designed to be secured to the primary lead.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for animal health assessment, surveillance, and enhancement. For example, provided here are systems, devices, and processes that collect and analyze, in an efficient and high-throughput manner, biological information, environmental information, and demographic information about animal subjects to detect, identify, predict, and/or surveil adverse-health-causative or-associated agents, such as pathogens, and to select and identify suitable interventions.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a procedure for obtaining an algae-based composition for feeding Tenebrio molitor larvae. The procedure includes receiving algae and separating rock remains and plastic materials from the algae. The procedure also includes washing the algae with fresh water to eliminate traces of sand, small crustaceans, and other unwanted elements, in addition to reducing salinity. The procedure further includes drying the algae for between 2-4 days, grinding the dried algae, and mixing the ground algae with an agri-food additive until a composition is obtained that contains proteins 18-24%, fats: 2-4%, carbohydrates: 50-70%, moisture: 5-20%, and ash: 1-8%.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced “safe” zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar may be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar may also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.

Abstract: A method for restoring waterbird habitats based on the “ecological leverage” theory is provided. The method includes: Step 1: Determining a target waterbird habitat to be restored based on the ecological environment of a target wetland area; Step 2: Selecting several suitable basic ecological units that are distributed in a scattered, circular, or S-shaped pattern from the target wetland area; Step 3: Optimizing the environment of the selected basic ecological units according to the target waterbird habitat; Step 4: Conducting long-term monitoring of the ecological environment and waterbird population of the optimized ecological units, assessing the restoration of the waterbird habitat, and further optimizing the ecological units based on the assessment results. The method of the present invention achieves an enhancement in waterbird diversity within a region with the minimum ecological space and waterbird habitat restoration efforts.

Abstract: A poultry and livestock feeding and monitoring system is provided. The system mainly includes a feeding management unit, a mobile monitoring unit, and a remote monitoring unit. A plurality of control parameters and schedules are set up by the mobile monitoring unit or the remote monitoring unit for driving the feeding management unit to work. Thus various operations including water quality monitoring, drinking water supply, drinking water recovery, and measurement of weight of poultry and livestock, etc. are carried out according to the schedules being set. Therefore, the amount of water consumed by the poultry and livestock and weight of the poultry and livestock can be understood accurately. A warning is issued when the poultry and livestock drink insufficient amount of water. Thereby healthy growth of the poultry and livestock is ensured.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (100) for reducing the number of parasites on a fish, the device (100) comprising: —a filter member (101) arranged with respect to gravity to have a downward slope along a longitudinal axis (X-X) from an inlet interface (A) of the filter member to an outlet (B) of the filter member, the filter member having openings (107) with a smallest dimension in the range of 0.

Abstract: A back panel assembly for an aquarium has a housing with a dependent lip having connecting structure permitting the housing to be removably attached to an aquarium; and a cartridge holder removably positioned in the housing. The cartridge holder holds filter cartridges, each cartridge being the same size.

Abstract: A method of modulating some or all copies of a gene in a cell is provided including introducing into a cell one or more ribonucleic acid (RNA) sequences that comprise a portion that is complementary to all or a portion of each of the one or more target nucleic acid sequences, and a nucleic acid sequence that encodes a Cas protein and maintaining the cells under conditions in which the Cas protein is expressed and the Cas protein binds and modulates the one or more target nucleic acid sequences in the cell.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to organisms genetically engineered to have reduced higher brain structures, tissues obtained from such organisms, and methods of making such organisms for the purpose of supplying cruelty free tissues and organs from organisms with severely reduced ability to suffer or completely lack the ability to experience suffering.

Abstract: Non-human animal cells and non-human animals comprising a humanized Cacng1 locus and methods of using such non-human animal cells and non-human animals are provided. Non-human animal cells or non-human animals comprising a humanized Cacng1 locus express a human CACNG1 protein or fragments thereof.

Abstract: A fishing hook guard is provided. The fishing hook guard includes two or more shells that can be coupled together to enclose a hook of a fishing implement. Each shell features a centrally aligned half aperture, forming a complete aperture when joined in a closed configuration. In the closed configuration, the shells are secured via a fastener, creating a closed guard with a flat disk and a sidewall extending from one side. The combined sidewall and disk form an open cylinder for accommodating the fishing hook. When opened, the shells separate, exposing the fishing hook.

Abstract: The present invention is a slide bait comprising a head portion having a slot which passes from a first side to a second side and an attachment member secured to the second side of the head portion; and a bait body securing to the head portion via the attachment member.

Abstract: To provide a fishing rod comprising an attachment/detachment structure in which a fishing line guide is attachable and detachable, in which the fishing line guide is prevented from being damaged at the time of attachment and detachment. A fishing rod 1 of the present invention comprises a guide attachment/detachment structure 30 of a fishing line guide 8. The guide attachment/detachment structure comprises a base component 40 fixed to a rod surface and formed with a recess 41 on which a guide leg of the fishing line guide can be placed, and a tubular fixing component 50 slidably disposed with respect to the rod and press-fitted so as to cover the base component 40, and the guide leg 8b of the fishing line guide is placed in the recess 41 of the base component 40 and fixed to the rod by sliding the fixing component 50 and press-fitting the fixing component into the base component 40.

Abstract: The present variations generally disclose an apparatus including a mounting base including at least two threaded rods extending from the base opposite one another. The base may define at least two recesses approximately near the two threaded rods, the two recesses being constructed and arranged to receive a reel or spool foot therein. The apparatus may include at least two foot holders constructed and arranged to secure a reel or spool within the two recesses. Optional locking nuts may be threaded onto the two threaded rods to hold the foot holders securely in place.

Abstract: A fishing reel with a line transfer mechanism is provided. The line transfer mechanism includes a line transfer arm that toggles over a spool for selectively transferring a fishing line between a cast mode and a retrieve mode. A first end of the line transfer arm is pivoted to a reel body of the fishing reel. An eye member is disposed on the line transfer arm for passing the fishing line from and to the spool. The eye member is disposed substantially perpendicular to a direction of the fishing line in the cast and retrieve modes. An angled bend configured proximal to one or both of the first end and a second end of the line transfer arm allows the eye member to be disposed proximal to the fishing reel in the cast and retrieve modes while maintaining the eye member substantially perpendicular to the direction of the fishing line.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for holding a fishing rod and reel, including a fishing rod and reel holder having a support member and a holder member rotatably connectable to the support member, the holder member having a first segment, a second segment and a third segment defining an opening sized such that a shank of a fishing reel may pass through the opening, the support members also defining a gap to allow the shank to pass through for insertion or removal of the reel, the holder member configured to rotate to a downward orientation upon a fish strike with the rod sliding forward within the opening, the device configured such that a handle of the rod rests on an uppermost portion of the holder for easy access and removal upon the fish strike.

Abstract: A jaws assembly for a fly tying vise is provided. The jaws assembly includes a first jaw member and a second jaw member that each extend from a base to a tip. The first jaw member and the second jaw member are at least partially spaced apart from one another such that a gap is defined between the tip of the first jaw member and the tip of the second jaw member. The jaws assembly further includes a first fastener that couples the first jaw member to the second jaw member. The jaws assembly further includes a second fastener that extends between the first jaw member and the second jaw member at the base of the first jaw member and the second jaw member. The second fastener is removably contactable with the first jaw member and the second jaw member to adjust a width of the gap.

Abstract: An improved process for applying herbicides, insecticides and the like, as an aerosol or vapor using a thermal fogging apparatus. Particular methods can be performed through use of a programmable logic controller (PLC) that receives data and controls the main components of a thermal fogger system.

Abstract: An agricultural material application machine includes a material reservoir, a controllable valve, a pump that pumps material from the material reservoir to the controllable valve, an image sensor that captures in image of a portion of the worksite ahead of the controllable valve, and a light sensor that detects ambient lighting conditions at the worksite and generates sensor data indicative of the ambient lighting conditions. The machine further includes one or more processors and memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors. The instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to adjust the image based on the sensor data indicative of the ambient lighting conditions to generate an adjusted image of the portion of the worksite ahead of the controllable valve and to control the controllable valve based on the adjusted image.

Abstract: The present invention provides an animal trap, which comprises a base, a shell, a trigger mechanism and a lure device arranged in the shell, wherein the shell is provided with at least one closable open end, which defines a passage for animals to enter or leave a space, and at least one door capable of opening or closing the open end; the trigger mechanism comprises a pedal and at least one driving arm extending away from the upper surface, and the driving arm has a driving end; the trigger mechanism is configured to trigger the door to close the passage when the animal enters the space through the open end.

Abstract: A pest trap apparatus having a trap chamber attached to an entry channel, a drop cover having a trap door disposed within the trap chamber, such that the trap door provides a floor to the trap chamber, a shuttle box nested within the trap chamber and supported by the trap door, a sensor associated with the trap chamber, the sensor being configured to generate and transmit a signal upon detecting a pest, a striker in electrical communication with the sensor, such that upon receiving the signal from the sensor, the striker is configured to impact and rotate the trap door downward, thus dropping the shuttle box within the trap chamber to prevent escape of pests and sending pests within the trap chamber down into a trap chute below the trap chamber, and an actuator configured to reset the trap door by rotating it upward to reengage with a trap latch.

Abstract: The present invention provides an animal trap, which comprises a base, a shell, a trigger mechanism and a lure device arranged in the shell, wherein the shell is provided with at least one closable open end, which defines a passage for animals to enter or leave a space, and at least one door capable of opening or closing the open end; the trigger mechanism comprises a pedal and at least one driving arm extending away from the upper surface, and the driving arm has a driving end; the trigger mechanism is configured to trigger the door to close the passage when the animal enters the space through the open end.

Abstract: An animal snare includes an elongated barrel and first and second carriages slidably supported on the barrel. The first and second carriages are interconnected by a cord. A snare extends out the first end of the barrel and has at least one end affixed to the second carriage. An elastic member is releasably connected to the first carriage and is configured to bias the first carriage toward a fired position. The elastic member is in tension when the first carriage is in a cocked position. A trigger assembly is configured to retain the first carriage in the cocked position against the tension of the elastic member. Actuation of the trigger assembly causes release of the first carriage and permits the first carriage to travel along the barrel toward the first end to the fired position as the tension in the elastic member is released to draw the snare.

Abstract: A system includes a controller, a scent dispenser having a body, a fan disposed within the body, and a scent holder disposed within the body. The scent dispenser comprises a position detector generating a position signal. The scent dispenser further includes a deterrent system, an image sensor generating an image signal corresponding to an intruder and a scent dispenser controller disposed within the body. The controller is coupled to an interface circuit communicating the image signal corresponding to the intruder and the position signal to the drone controller. The drone controller is programmed to control the drone to fly near the position of the intruder and providing a deterrent from the drone.

Abstract: The present invention resides in a collar assembly to impede ingress of insects through a concrete slab, the collar assembly comprising two or more base members; and at least one flange member slideably engageable with the two or more base members. The present invention alleviates the problems associated with ingress of insects through a space between pipes and a concrete slab.

Abstract: A biomimetic waterfowl includes a housing, two waterfowl legs, and a driving module. The waterfowl legs are spaced apart from each other in a left-right direction and are mounted to a bottom portion of the housing. Each waterfowl leg includes a first segment mounted to the housing and rotatable about a first axis parallel to the left-right direction, and a second segment rotatable about a second axis parallel to the first axis. The driving module is mounted to the housing and is configured to drive the waterfowl legs. Each of the waterfowl legs is movable between a retracted state, where the first segment extends forwardly from the housing and the second segment extends rearwardly from the first segment, and a propelling state, where the first segment extends rearwardly from the housing and the second segment extends rearwardly from the first segment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable combined dispersions of at least one dithiocarbamate fungicide and at least one acid-based pesticide, and/or derivative thereof in a liquid carrier, wherein said dispersion is stabilized by inclusion of at least one organic phosphoric acid ester-based compatibility agent and wherein said dispersion is characterized by an improvement in the stability, compatibility, and suspensibility of the dispersion defined by a reduction in the rate and/or extent of phase separation and/or sedimentation. The invention further relates to methods for preparing and using said combined dispersions and methods for identifying useful organic phosphoric acid ester-based compatibility agents.

Abstract: Described herein is the preparation of an aqueous hop extract and a boiling water hop extract prepared from dried hop cones that were ground prior to extraction. As discussed below, extracts were prepared from a number of different hop varieties and were tested against a number of clinically relevant bacterial strains. As discussed herein, surprisingly, the boiling water extract showed greater antibacterial activity than the aqueous extract.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions, preferably a hard surface treatment composition, comprising: at least a polymer comprising one or more types of monomer units selected from the group consisting at least one cationic or amphoteric monomer unit, a multifunctional organic acid, and a nonionic or amphoteric surfactant. The invention also refers to the use of such compositions for killing pathogens on a surface over an extended period of time by applying a long-lasting composition to the surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid carrier concentrate comprising at least one beneficial microorganism selected from the group consisting of Bacillus, Streptomyces, Beauveria, Trichoderma, Metarhizium, Paecilomyces, Isaria, Baculovirus, Azospirillum, Penicillium and Rhizobium and at least one dioxolane-based solvent. The present invention also relates to an agricultural active formulation obtainable by diluting or dispersing said liquid carrier concentrate. The invention also concerns a method for treating soils, plants and/or seeds to control pests and/or to regulate the growth of plants and/or to induce the defense response in plants and/or to enhance metabolic and physiological processes within plants and soils, by applying the liquid carrier concentrate or the agricultural active formulation.

Abstract: A method of encapsulating an agrochemical in a biodegradable capsule comprising the complex coacervation of gelatin and a carboxylated polysaccharide.

Abstract: A solid organic material comprising at least one amphiphilic block copolymer of the methacrylic type, the block copolymer being dispersed in a polymer matrix, the block copolymer having a number-average molar mass (Mn) greater than or equal to 20 000 g/mol; a method for preparing said solid organic material; use of said solid organic material for antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and/or antifungal applications; a coating comprising said solid organic material.

Abstract: Described herein are methods preventing or reducing a bacterial infection on a plant seed. In one aspect, the method involves applying to the plant seed epigallocatechin-3 gallate, catechin, epicatechin, or any combination thereof. In one aspect, a mixture comprising epigallocatechin-3 gallate, catechin, and epicatechin is applied to the plant seed. In another aspect, green tea is applied to the plant seed. In other aspects, epigallocatechin-3 gallate, catechin, epicatechin, or any combination thereof is applied to plant seed in combination with an antibiotic, where a synergistic effect is observed. In other aspects, epigallocatechin-3 gallate, catechin, epicatechin, or any combination thereof is added to soil before and/or after the seed is planted in the soil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel fungicidal compositions, to their use in agriculture or horticulture for controlling diseases caused by phytopathogens, especially phytopathogenic fungi, and to methods of controlling diseases on useful plants.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition containing a fungicidally effective amount of the compound of Formula I: 5-fluoro-4-imino-3-methyl-1-tosyl-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one, and at least one fungicide to provide synergistic control of selected fungi, wherein the at least one fungicide is a succinate dehydrogenase-inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition that suppresses the occurrence of defects in an object to be applied, even in a case of being used after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the production. In addition, the present invention provides a manufacturing method for a semiconductor element and a cleaning method for a semiconductor substrate. The composition according to the present invention is a composition containing an antibacterial agent, an organic acid, an organic amine, and water, in which a content of the water is 70% by mass or more with respect to a total mass of the composition, and a pH at 25° C. is 4.0 to 9.0.

Abstract: PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONA pesticidal composition comprising: 5 (i) 5 to 15% by weight of spiropidion; (ii) 1 to 5% by weight of abamectin: and (iii) 1 to 5% by weight of a dispersing agent comprising an acrylic graft copolymer solution in water and propylene glycol.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling pests are disclosed. The compositions comprise a solid particulate chitin synthesis inhibitor and methods of using the chitin synthesis inhibitor to control a target pest. The chitin synthesis inhibitor is active in its solid form, and provides control of current and future pest generations independent of application timing with respect to insect life stage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous dispersions comprising an ALS inhibitor, typically a sulfonylurea herbicide, specifically from the class of triazolinones herbicides, a HPPD inhibitor, specifically a triketone as from the class of 2-benzoyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione herbicides, optionally a safener from the class of the sulfonamides, a water-soluble herbicide present as a salt, specifically glyphosate and to dispersions resulting from dispersing the concentrate suspension in water, to a method of making the aqueous suspension and to a method of controlling unwanted plants using these dispersions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for modulating microbial growth which comprises at least one organic acid and/or at least one salt thereof; and hypophosphorous acid and/or at least one salt thereof as well as to an additive, a method for modulating microbial growth, a composition for use as medicament and a use of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising Methylobacterium and depleted of substances that promote growth of resident microorganisms on a plant or seed, methods for improving fruit production, methods of making the compositions, and methods of treating a plant or seed with a composition comprising Methylobacterium. Also provided are methods and compositions comprising Methylobacterium that provide for improved fruit production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid carrier concentrate comprising at least one beneficial microorganism selected from the group consisting of Bacillus, Streptomyces, Beauveria, Trichoderma, Metarhizium, Paecilomyces, Isaria, Baculovirus, Azospirillum, Penicillium and Rhizobium and at least one specific solvent. The present invention also relates to an agricultural active formulation obtainable by diluting or dispersing said liquid carrier concentrate. The invention also concerns a method for treating soils, plants and/or seeds to control pests and/or to regulate the growth of plants and/or to induce the defense response in plants and/or to enhance metabolic and physiological processes within plants and soils, by applying the liquid carrier concentrate or the agricultural active formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid carrier concentrate comprising at least one beneficial microorganism selected from the group consisting of Bacillus, Streptomyces, Beauveria, Trichoderma, Metarhizium, Paecilomyces, Isaria, Baculovirus, Azospirillum, Penicillium and Rhizobium and at least one esteramide solvent. The invention also concerns a method for treating soils, plants and/or seeds to control pests and/or to regulate the growth of plants and/or to induce the defense response in plants and/or to enhance metabolic and physiological processes within plants and soils, by applying the liquid carrier concentrate or the agricultural active formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid carrier concentrate comprising at least one beneficial microorganism select-ed from the group consisting of Bacillus, Streptomyces, Beauveria, Trichoderma, Metarhizium, Paecilomyces, Isaria, Baculovirus, Azospirillum, Penicillium and Rhizobium and at least one ester-amide solvent. The invention also concerns a method for treating soils, plants and/or seeds to control pests and/or to regulate the growth of plants and/or to induce the defense response in plants and/or to enhance metabolic and physiological processes within plants and soils, by applying the liquid carrier concentrate or the agricultural active formulation.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process for preventing, and alleviating citrus greening infection of citrus plants including identifying the causative agent, providing consortia comprising Trichoderma spp. and Pseudomonas spp. in definite ratios effective in targeting the causative agent Phytophthora spp. and thereby preventing or alleviating the citrus greening disease in an effective manner. The present disclosure also provides consortia comprising standardized cultures of Trichoderma spp. in varying ratios and Pseudomonas spp. in varying ratios effective in preventing and controlling the causative agent Phytophthora spp. at different ages of citrus plants and stages of infection. The present disclosure further provides formulations comprising the antagonist microbial consortia and tailor made kits comprising one or more formulations of the present disclosure for managing citrus greening disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to an agricultural input comprising at least two mycorrhizal fungi including at least one first mycorrhizal fungus belonging to the class of Glomeromycetes and at least one bacterium belonging to the species Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. The invention further relates to a method for stimulating growth and a method for protecting a plant comprising a step of treating a plant or a surface intended to receive the plant with an agricultural input according to the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for producing interfering RNA biopesticides, such as microbial host organisms engineered to produce interfering RNA molecules which inhibit the expression of a gene in a mosquito disease vectors by RNA interference. Also disclosed herein are polynucleotides, such as expression cassettes encoding such interfering RNA molecule and facilitating integration, such as stable integration into the host organism's genome. Further disclosed herein are compositions including the disclosed nucleotide sequences and host organisms, along with methods of using the same to control mosquito populations.

Abstract: A meat separator separates meat part attached to bone part by coming into contact with outer peripheral surface of the bone part of bone-in meat that moves relatively with respect to the meat separator. The meat separator includes a plurality of clamp blocks. The clamp blocks each include scraping contact portion that comes into contact with the outer peripheral surface of the bone part, and the scraping contact portions cooperate with each other so as to clamp the outer peripheral surface of the bone part. At least one of the clamp blocks is configured so that at least a part of the scraping contact portion of the clamp block is displaceable in a plurality of directions along outer surface shape of the bone part, and the at least one of the clamp blocks includes biasing function portion that elastically pushes back the displacement in direction moving away from bone part.