Abstract: The present invention provides constructs comprising a WUSCHEL-like homeobox 2a (WOX2A) gene operably connected to a heterologous promoter. Also provided are methods of using these constructs to induce somatic embryogenesis in a plant tissue. Plants produced using these methods are also provided. The plants may include maize, wheat, rice, barley, oats, rye, and sorghum.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the onion line designated SVNB3693. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of onion line SVNB3693, and to methods for producing an onion plant produced by crossing a plant of onion line SVNB3693 with itself or with another onion plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of onion line SVNB3693, including the bulbs and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the onion line designated SVNB6749. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of onion line SVNB6749, and to methods for producing an onion plant produced by crossing a plant of onion line SVNB6749 with itself or with another onion plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of onion line SVNB6749, including the bulbs and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the onion line designated SVNB5777. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of onion line SVNB5777, and to methods for producing an onion plant produced by crossing a plant of onion line SVNB5777 with itself or with another onion plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of onion line SVNB5777, including the bulbs and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new reduced-fat peanut products and plant lines, including peanut plants, seeds, varieties, and hybrids. The invention further relates to peanut seed having a reduced-fat content of from about 27.9% to about 39.57% and to novel peanut plants and lines which produce seeds having a reduced-fat content of from about 27.9% to about 39.57%. The invention also relates to methods for producing a peanut plant which produces seeds having a reduced-fat content of from about 27.9% to about 39.57% containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by those methods. This invention also relates to peanut cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from peanut plants which produce seeds having a reduced-fat content of from about 27.9% to about 39.57% and to methods for producing other peanut cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from peanut plants which produce seeds having a reduced-fat content of from about 27.9% to about 39.57%.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 3616763 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 3616763, the plants of soybean 3616763, to plant parts of soybean 3616763, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 3616763 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean 3616763, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 3616763, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing 3616763 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: New soybean varieties designated ‘21808296’, ‘22072900’, ‘22073013’, ‘21776234’, ‘21776245’, ‘22073192’, ‘21774873’, ‘22032860’, and ‘22033238’ are soybean varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: New soybean varieties designated ‘22069573’, ‘22041167’, ‘22139831’, and ‘22041260’ are soybean varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: New soybean varieties designated ‘22137420’, ‘22137298’, ‘22137560’, ‘22139030’, ‘22044048’, ‘22059322’, ‘170020371104’, ‘170020371061’, ‘22051563’, ‘170020372101’, ‘22137299’, ‘22137765’, ‘22139022’, ‘22045141’, ‘170020371781’, and ‘170020371373’ are soybean varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: New soybean varieties designated ‘2984004’, ‘2987413’, and ‘2987331’ are described. ‘2984004’, ‘2987413’, and 2987331? are soybean varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: New soybean varieties designated ‘20012068’, ‘20012092’, ‘20012631’, ‘20011128’, ‘20012025’, ‘20012086’, ‘20012065’, ‘20012088’, ‘20012075’, ‘20012094’, ‘20012176’, ‘3007115’, ‘3002680’, ‘2999303’, ‘20207720’, ‘20208726’, ‘3476446’, ‘3477156’, ‘20208715’, and ‘20208749’ are described. ‘20012068’, ‘20012092’, ‘20012631’, ‘20011128’, ‘20012025’, ‘20012086’, ‘20012065’, ‘20012088’, ‘20012075’, ‘20012094’, ‘20012176’, ‘3007115’, ‘3002680’, ‘2999303’, ‘20207720’, ‘20208726’, ‘3476446’, ‘3477156’, ‘20208715’, and ‘20208749’ are soybean varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 92110218 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 92110218, to the plants of soybean cultivar 92110218, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 92110218, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 92110218. 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 92110218. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 92110218, 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 92110218 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 90150218 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 90150218, to the plants of soybean cultivar 90150218, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 90150218, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 90150218. 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 90150218. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 90150218, 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 90150218 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 99030218 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 99030218, to the plants of soybean cultivar 99030218, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 99030218, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 99030218. 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 99030218. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 99030218, 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 99030218 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel pepper plants and plant parts, seed, fruit, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a pepper plant by crossing the pepper plants of the invention with themselves or another pepper plant. The invention also provides plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, fruit, and tissue culture therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel pepper plants and plant parts, seed, fruit, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a pepper plant by crossing the pepper plants of the invention with themselves or another pepper plant. The invention also provides plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, fruit, and tissue culture therefrom.

Abstract: A novel hybrid tomato plant, designated INTUITIVO is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid tomato designated INTUITIVO, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid tomato designated INTUITIVO, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the hybrid tomato INTUITIVO with itself or another tomato plant.

Abstract: A novel hybrid tomato plant, designated CURIOSO is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid tomato designated CURIOSO, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid tomato designated CURIOSO, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the hybrid tomato CURIOSO with itself or another tomato plant.

Abstract: A car seat pet pad device is disclosed, which is an absorbent pee pad for a car seat. The car seat pet pad device comprises an absorbent component that is configured in a square or rectangular shape to fit a base of a car seat. The absorbent component comprises a tab that is tucked into the car seat to hold the device in place. The absorbent component also includes an elastic band that secures around a perimeter of the car seat base. The absorbent component is comprised of multiple layers to offer leak-proof protection. Further, the absorbent component includes a plastic backing to protect against splashes. Finally, the device is disposable and provides easy clean up, as needed.

Abstract: A pet training pad comprising a central region; a perimeter region which surrounds the central region and forms a periphery of the pet training pad; an absorbent material; a plurality of sloping channels which slope downward from the perimeter region to the central region; and wherein the central region has a greater weight of the absorbent material per unit area than the perimeter region.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a pet toilet and a control method thereof. The pet toilet includes a circuit board, a base, and a roller rotatably arranged on the base. A weighing sensor electrically connected to the circuit board and configured to detect a weight is arranged on the base, and a distance sensor electrically connected to the circuit board and configured to measure a distance is arranged on the base or the roller. The circuit board controls the roller to rotate according to a signal fed back by the weighing sensor and a signal fed back by the distance sensor when a pet enters the roller, thus solving the problem of misjudgment easily caused the fact that only the weighing sensor is used to perform waste clearing in the prior art. The probability of misjudgment on the defecation of the pet is effectively reduced.

Abstract: A low tracking clumping litter is provided that has larger non-clumping litter particles with particle sizes sufficiently large enough relative to smaller clumping litter particles thereby disposing substantially all the smaller particles of litter in a litter box below the surface of the litter packing them into in voids between adjacent non-clumping particles. This reduces tracking because the surface is made up of the larger particles, which are not readily picked up by a cat, minimizing the number of smaller more readily tracked particles on top because they are packed in the voids. This causes urine to rapidly wet and swell the clumping particles trapping the urine forming the clump on top. The litter has a tracking effectiveness of less than 100 particles/in2 and clumping particles preferably composed of extrusion modified starch-based water-soluble binder produce shed-resistant clumps having clump retention rates preferably greater than 97%.

Abstract: A cost effective, efficient packaged homogenized animal bedding, namely a chicken bedding, includes biochar and switchgrass. The biochar may be a hardwood based biochar such as red oak and may be 1-30 mm particle size. The biochar and switchgrass are sized to minimize dust. The switch grass may be chopped having a size of 1?-6?, preferably 1?-5?. The packaged animal bedding may be compressed within a flexible package. The packaged animal bedding may further include a filler comprising one of grasses, hemp, jute, coir fiber, and wood shavings, specifically fibrillated wood, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A mobile feed control and/or monitoring system for an animal feeder may include one or more of a feed control unit or a feed level sensing unit. One of the feed control unit or the feed level sensing unit may include a network communication device configured to provided a cellular network connection to a cloud network accessible from a user device. The other one of the feed control unit or the feed level sensing unit may be configured to send data locally to the one of the feed control unit or the feed level sensing unit including the network communication device which may send data to the user device. The feed control unit may be configured to control a state of a dispenser of the animal feeder. The feed level sensing unit may be configured to sense an amount of feed remaining in a hopper of the animal feeder.

Abstract: An apparatus for feeding animals includes a hopper to store animal feed and a motor-driven spinner beneath the hopper, that radially spreads feed dropping from an opening in a bottom of the hopper. A timer control unit provides timer control of the motor, and includes an antenna that receives signals from a remote controller for remotely initiating a feed dispersal event and for remotely turning on a light on the feeder to selected levels of brightness including turning the light off. The apparatus may include a distribution adapter that has a first position, in which feed from the spinner is broadcast outwardly to an area surrounding the apparatus, and a second position, in which feed from the spinner is deflected downward to be distributed into troughs associated with the apparatus.

Abstract: A system for tracking the performance of airborne objects and a method of assessing at least one performance metric of the airborne object. For example, the system is used to improve performance of falcons in completing one or more tasks. The system includes an electronic device that monitors key physiological parameters, such as heart rate, body temperature, and activity levels, to provide real-time feedback to the falconer. The device also includes an accelerometer and gyroscope to track the bird's movements and provide information about its orientation and direction of flight. The system utilizes machine learning algorithms to analyze the collected data and provide recommendations for optimizing the bird's performance, such as adjusting its diet or training regimen. By utilizing this technology, falconers can gain a deeper understanding of their birds' performance and make informed decisions to improve their success in completing tasks, such as hunting and aerial pursuit.

Abstract: An animal grooming device includes a body, a plurality of grooming elements secured to the body, an upper peripheral rim extending around a periphery of the body, the upper peripheral rim and top side of the body forming a reservoir to hold therapeutic material therein. An applicator pad is placed within said reservoir to selectively control dispensing of the material through an exposed surface of the applicator pad. Another embodiment includes a plurality of passageways formed through the body in which the material is dispensed from the reservoir or applicator pad through the passageways to a bottom side of the body adjacent to the grooming elements. A method of delivering the therapeutic material by the grooming device is achieved by filling the reservoir and then applying the pressure to the applicator pad causing dispensing of the material onto the animal through the passageways.

Abstract: An animal grooming device includes a body, a plurality of grooming elements, an upper peripheral rim extending around a periphery of the body. The upper peripheral rim and top side of the body form a reservoir to hold therapeutic material therein. An aborbent applicator pad is placed within said reservoir to selectively control dispensing of the material through an exposed surface of the applicator pad. Another embodiment includes a plurality of passageways formed through the body in which the material is dispensed from the reservoir or applicator pad through the passageways to a bottom side of the body adjacent to the grooming elements. A method of delivering the therapeutic material is achieved by filling the reservoir and then applying the pressure to the applicator pad causing dispensing of the material onto the animal through the passageways. Another method includes preventing or mitigating stress experienced by an animal by selective delivery of the therapeutic material onto the animal.

Abstract: An animal training system used to train an animal includes a movement controlling device and a wearable device. The movement controlling device includes a first segment and a second segment. The first segment is coupled to a first connecting member. The second segment is coupled to a second connecting member. The wearable device includes a first attachment point and a second attachment point. The first attachment point is located at a midline position of the wearable device. The first segment is configured to detachably couple to the first attachment point via the first connecting member. The second segment is configured to detachably couple to the second attachment point via the second connecting member.

Abstract: A pet collar. A plurality of connecting rods is pivotally connected via a ball-and-socket connection to a plurality of socket segments. A center section is pivotally connected via a ball-and-socket connection to two innermost socket segments. A collar connector is pivotally connected via a ball-and-socket connection to two outermost socket segments. In a preferred embodiment the collar connector includes a slidable magnet for locking the collar connector. Also, in a preferred embodiment the center section includes a NFT tag for pet safety and identification.

Abstract: Pet leashes and related systems. In some embodiments, the leash may comprise a distal section configured to selectively couple with a collar and a proximal section comprising a tether portion and a handle. A quick-release connector may be used to selectively couple and/or decouple the proximal section and the distal section to allow the distal section, which may comprise a handle, to be left coupled with a collar while the proximal section has been removed to allow the pet to run free and to facilitate quick and easy re-coupling of the proximal section as desired.

Abstract: A pet collar device is disclosed. More specifically, the device is an improved E collar for pets that drowns out overstimulating noises. The calming cone device comprises a body component that is configured in a cone shape that is fastened around a pet's head. The body component features a Bluetooth speaker mechanism that allows a pet owner to play calming sounds or white noise through the cone. Thus, once the device is attached to a pet, soothing sounds can be used to drown out harsh background noises that may scare pets. Accordingly, the device helps pets and their owners deal with pet anxiety surrounding fireworks, thunderstorms, or other loud environments.

Abstract: An electrical stimulation system includes an electrical stimulation circuit and a controller. The electrical stimulation circuit includes a flyback transformer connected to electrical stimulus outputs, and a switch having a control input. In some instances, a controller is connected to the control input, and generates a stimulus signal. The flyback transformer outputs an electrical stimulus event responsive to the stimulus signal onto the electrical stimulus outputs. In some instances, pulses operate to charge the flyback transformer to a saturation mode. In some further instances, a diode and capacitor arrangement electrically connected at a secondary side of the flyback transformer facilitate delivery of the electrical stimulus event at the electrical stimulus outputs.

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: An analysis supporting apparatus includes an individual tracking unit configured to acquire behavior history information indicating a behavior history of each individual of a target animal, which is an animal to be analyzed, based of at least one piece of information among image information obtained by an image sensor that acquires an image of the target animal, acoustic information obtained by an acoustic sensor that acquires a sound emitted by the target animal, information obtained from a wearable sensor attached to the target animal, and information obtained from a terminal apparatus.

Abstract: A method for annotating pet health-related sensor data includes receiving from one or more sensors activity data indicative of one or more movements of a pet, determining a behavior of the pet based on the activity data, receiving contextual data associated with the pet from a user device, determining a temporal relationship between at least one data point of the behavior of the pet and at least one data point of the contextual data, determining a correlation between the behavior of the pet and at least one data point of the contextual data based on the temporal relationship, and providing a user interface for display on the user device. The user interface includes at least one graphic depicting the behavior annotated with the contextual data determined to be correlated with the behavior.

Abstract: An artificial and/or simulated environment is used to raise a domestic or commercially raised animal to promote a positive health feedback and to minimize stress on the animal. The simulated environment is used to create the facade of a free range or cage free environment, while also minimizing the exposure to inclement weather, potential predators, and other unknown or stress-inducing situations. The results include animals that have higher resistance to diseases and have a lower stress. The artificial environment can be created by projecting or otherwise showing images and/or videos depicting simulation of environments, climate, and/or other unknown situations to normalize the animals to the same.

Abstract: A two-part-window-mounted bird feeder 10 comprising a main body 12 including front wall 14, a rear wall, two side walls 18a, 18b and a roof 20, the main body 12 forming a housing of the bird feeder 10, a feeding tray 40 receivable into a receiving cavity 22 of the main body 12, a retaining mechanism 26 for removably retaining the feeding tray 40 to the main body 12, and attachment means 32 for attaching the main body 12 to a window.

Abstract: An insert plate for a bee hive feeding pan is disclosed. A feeding pan has a tower portion through which bees enter the pan. The insert plate includes: a main body constructed of a material floatable on water and including an edge positionable adjacent the tower portion, and a gasket portion coupled to the main body extending away from the edge and being flexible, wherein the gasket portion is configured to bridge a gap between the edge and the tower portion when the insert plate is floating on liquid in the bee hive feeding pan. The insert plate increases the area from which the bees can feed at the surface level of the food and the gasket portion acts as a bridge to facilitate passage of the bees from the tower portion to the insert plate.

Abstract: A multi-stage oxygenator includes a submerged fluid-tight pressure vessel that has first, second, and third sections. A baffle divides the second section into compartments, and a water delivery mechanism delivers water into the second section via the first section. An interface between the first and second sections delivers water to the compartments as water jets or droplets, creating flooded zones. A gas delivery mechanism delivers oxygenated gas into a compartment to create a gas void, through which the water jets or droplets fall, between its flooded zone and the first section. A gas connection through the baffle allows gas from the compartment to create another gas void in a subsequent compartment in series therewith. A gas release device maintains the gas voids by releasing gas from a last compartment. The third section connects the compartments allowing water from their flooded zones to mix to produce treated water that is outputted.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to quantitative trait loci associated with BCHF. The disclosure further teaches methods of generating EPDs using a genotype-phenotype library and associated algorithms with individual genomic information. Methods of using the EPDs for breeding selection to reduce inherited risk factors for BCHF in a bovine population as well management of individuals who are at risk for BCHF are also included.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for identifying domestic livestock having a motor impairment by identifying a motor impairment (MI) haplotype or genotype in the animal. In some embodiments, the methods are used in a selective breeding and mating program, and in some embodiments, the animal is a Holstein bovine, Holstein crossbred, or bovine of another breed with Holstein ancestry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-human mammal comprising in its genome at least two human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class I alleles, wherein said at least two human HLA alleles are functionally expressed in that the corresponding MHC I polypeptides are expressed on the surface of cells of said mammal and present MHC antigens to which the non-human mammal provides an antigen-specific CD8+ T cell response and optionally wherein said at least two human HLA class I alleles comprise; and optionally wherein said at least two human HLA class I alleles comprise: a) at least one human HLA-A allele, and/or b) at least one human HLA-B allele, and/or c) at least one human HLA-C allele, and/or d) (a) and (b); and/or e) (a) and (c); and/or f) (b) and (c); and/or g) (a), (b) and (c). The present invention further relates to uses of such a transgenic mammal for generating one or more T cell receptors that are capable of binding to an antigen of interest.

Abstract: Provided herein are recombinant miniature swine without expression of endogenous porcine CD47 and SIRPA, but with the expression of human or humanized CD47 and human or humanized SIRPA under the same regulatory elements as the endogenous porcine CD47 and SIRPA. Also provided are cells, tissues, and organs derived from such recombinant miniature swine. Furthermore, provided herein are methods of transplanting a graft from a first donor of such recombinant miniature swine with or without bone marrow from a second donor of such recombinant miniature swine.

Abstract: A bead-shaped fishing lure is provided that can easily be secured to a fishing line while a hook is attached to the line. The lure includes a body and cap, where the cap includes a protrusion and the body has a corresponding hole, where the cap and body can be affixed to one another by inserting the protrusion into the hole to yield a spherical or spheroidal shape. A channel along the length of either the body or the protrusion receives the fishing line such that the lure is affixed to the fishing line by friction to inhibit motion of the lure along the fishing line when the cap and body are secured together. The cap can be affixed to the body using screw threads, friction, or pegs on the protrusion that rotate into recesses at the bottom of the hole. The fishing lure can be made from plastic, metal, rubber, polymer, and the like.

Abstract: A fishing attachment for use at night includes an LED bulb that is held and protected within a waterproof structure, namely, a transparent tube and a shrink-wrapped cover which seals at its opposite ends to the tube and also to a battery housing to which the LED bulb is operatively connected. When a battery is held within the battery housing, the LED bulb lights up and is therefore visible through the tube. A waterproof cap seals the top end of the tube. In use, the attachment secures to a fishing bobber that is attached to a fishing line, so that when a fish strikes a bottom end of the fishing line and pulls the bobber downwardly, the illuminated LED bulb also moves downwardly. This enables visual detection of a fish strike at in dimly lit conditions, including nighttime.

Abstract: A fishing rod capable of reducing a dimension when stored, the fishing rod having a structure that is difficult to move even when the fishing rod is accommodated in a bag or the like. A fishing rod of the invention includes a cylindrical cover member that is attached to an original rod that stores a plurality of rods so that the plurality of rods do not protrude. The cover member can constitute a rear grip to be attached to and detached from the original rod, and the original rod and the cover member are provided with an adjustment mechanism capable of adjusting a dimension when stored by changing an attachment position of the cover member when the cover member is attached to the original rod.

Abstract: A fly-tying vise which utilizes a double lobed cam to apply positive pressure through engagement jaws to hold and stabilize a variety of different sized fly hooks without having to adjust the vise. The fly-tying vise may be removably attachable to a portable plate, the body of a person, or an inanimate object capable of supporting the present invention, creating a portable fly-tying vise which can be used anywhere the user finds necessary.

Abstract: A flexible and adaptable horseshoe for cloven hooves of animals, with a polyurethane base (1) adapted and fixed to the cloven hoof (9) of the animal by adhesive. The base (1) is elongated and flexible is formed by a plurality of equal primary units (3) joined in line one after the other, by flexible attachment. Each of the primary units (3) has a stud (5) with an upper base (11) for the support of the cloven hoof (9) and a lower base (12), and a flexible parietal flap (4) fixed obliquely to the upper base (11) of the stud (5), arranged in use on the lateral part of the cloven hoof (9). The parietal flaps (4) are configured to adapt to the shape of the cloven hoof (9) and close on the lateral part of the cloven hoof (9) when receiving the weight of the animal.

Abstract: A crawling insect pitfall trap configured be placed on a surface can include a plurality of connected walls and a fibrous layer. The plurality of connected walls can be configured to rest on the surface and can each be sloped to form a pitfall cavity and to form a top edge at an opening of the pitfall cavity. The plurality of connected walls can each include an outer surface that is smooth. The sloped and smooth surfaces can be configured to dissuade climbing by a crawling insect. The fibrous layer can be applied to at least a portion of an outer surface of at least one wall of the plurality of connected walls, and can extend from about where the at least one wall rests on the surface to the top edge of the at least one wall. The fibrous layer can promote climbing by the crawling insect.