Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for improving grazing distribution and an animal feed supplement for use therein. The method comprises the steps of identifying a plurality of underutilized rangeland areas and providing an animal feed supplement in a first underutilized rangeland area. The animal feed supplement attracts the livestock to the first underutilized rangeland area and encourages the livestock to graze once there.

Abstract: A bell bird feeder has a self supporting wire framework with vertical members and horizontal members bounding openings through which small animals may gain access to the interior of the framework. The framework has a bottom that supports a compressed feed cake. The framework is hinged together to permit easy replenishing of the feed cake. A resilient closure is provided to hold the hinged sections together.

Abstract: A de-icer formed of a solid block of a pressed, granulated salt has at least a top portion water-proofed to prevent rapid deterioration due to precipitation. An exposed bottom surface is in contact with the upper surface of a flat, sloped roof to provide wicking absorption of water flowing down the roof into the salt. Absorption of water by the salt leads to release of the resulting saline solution to the surface of the roof, preventing formation of ice on the roof downstream of the de-icer and in the roof drain. The de-icer may be maintained in place on the surface of the roof by an adhesive tape, or by its own weight.

Abstract: A feeding apparatus for wildlife, particularly squirrels, is shown. One embodiment of the feeding apparatus includes a generally vertical, suspended flexible assembly of materials for holding a self-contained food unit. One embodiment of the feeding apparatus further includes a resilient biasing device mountable within the length of the apparatus. One end of one embodiment of the feeding apparatus includes an adjustable device for suspending the apparatus. The opposite end of one embodiment includes a device for securing the self-contained food unit. When an animal leaps up and grasps the food unit, the resilient biasing device lengthens and contracts, causing the animal to rise and fall while swinging to and fro spinning around on the apparatus. To the amusement of an observer, the animal is in effect, “bungee jumping.

Abstract: N-Phenylpyrazole derivatives of the formula: wherein R1 represents optionally halogenated alkyl; R2 represents halogen, cyano, nitro, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, thiocyanato, optionally alkyl substituted sulphamoyl, optionally alkyl substituted carbamoyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkanoyl or optionally halogenated alkyl; and R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a group N″R′″ or a variety of other groupings. These compounds possess arthropodicidal, plant nematocidal, anthelmintic and anti-protozoal properties; their preparation, compositions containing them and their use are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fully edible feed body for domestic animals, comprising a central core having an elongated shape and a substantially circular or square section, to which at least one layer of a seed-based mixture is glued, and in which the central core is obtained by extrusion cooking from a mixture based on water, flour, seeds and optionally sugar.

Abstract: A de-icer formed of a solid block of a pressed, granulated salt has at least a top portion water-proofed to prevent rapid deterioration due to precipitation. An exposed bottom surface is in contact with the upper surface of a flat, sloped roof to provide wicking absorption of water flowing down the roof into the salt. Absorption of water by the salt leads to release of the resulting saline solution to the surface of the roof, preventing formation of ice on the roof downstream of the de-icer and in the roof drain. The de-icer may be maintained in place on the surface of the roof by an adhesive tape, or by its own weight.

Abstract: A feed block holder having a generally U-shape configuration with a first mounting post adapted to be secured to a vertical fence post at a least two locations along the length of the mounting post, and a feed block support post that is adapted to receive a supplemental feed block with a base member interconnecting the mounting post and the feed block support post. The mounting post and the feed block support post preferably extend in the same direction such that the plurality of securing points on the mounting post counteracts the tendency of the holder to pivot in response to loading of a supplemental feed block such as a salt block on the feed block holder. The feed block support post is configured to have a inner larger diameter section and a outer smaller diameter section such that lateral stability of the feed block can be provided as a result of the engagement of the larger diameter section of the support post engaging with the inner walls of a cavity formed in the supplemental feed block.

Abstract: Device for dispensing and/or storing animal food, consisting of at least two parts to be detachably connected to each other, at least one part having a recess so that the parts in assembled condition define a cavity located within, serving to accommodate animal food, and in that the parts to be detachably connected to each other are loosed under the influence of biting and/or chewing movements and/or manipulations of the device with the extremities and/or aids by the animal to be fed, thus enabling access to the animal food to be found in the interior of the device.

Abstract: A sleeve-like container fabricated from a waterproof material, comprising an upper and lower surface with a hollow interior filled with salt. At least a portion of the lower surface is perforated with a plurality of openings and is positioned with the lower perforated surface in contact with the upper surface of a flat, sloped roof to provide wicking absorption of water flowing down the roof into the salt. Absorption of water by the salt and leads to release of the resulting saline solution through the perforated openings to the surface of the roof, preventing formation of ice on the roof downstream of the plastic sleeve and in the roof drain. The waterproof container with the packed salt is, preferably, secured to the surface of the roof by an adhesive tape, or a weight attached to or lying upon opposite ends of the container. In another embodiment, the de-icer is a solid block of a pressed, granulated salt having a top portion water-proofed to prevent rapid deterioration due to precipitation.