Abstract: A device for cleaning an animal's paw including a container (10) adapted to retain a cleaning agent, the container defining an opening and including a side wall, a cleaning platform (50) disposed in said container and defining a space (60) between said cleaning platform and said container side wall, and a squeegee member (85) substantially covering said opening.

Abstract: A single use and disposable pet cleaning bag that is coated on the inside with a dry shampoo or a water-activated shampoo or pre moistened with a wet shampoo on the inside or throughout the bag. The caretaker places the bag around the pet and massages the shampoo into the coat of the animal, allowing for a much easier method of cleaning pets while providing a safer, more relaxing experience for the animal. When the cleaning is complete, the caretaker removes the bag which contains the dirt and hair that is shed by the animal and discards the bag, eliminating the required cleanup of the bathing area.

Abstract: Assemblies in accordance with the invention can lead to an exceptionally easy to use, safe, and convenient system and method of applying a fixed dosage of chemicals to which a user might wish to avoid contact, such as parasiticides. In the present invention, a fluid, such as a pesticide or parasiticide, glue, solvent, lubricant, medicament and the like is loaded into a fluid reservoir and the reservoir sealed. The reservoir can be attached to a cap-applicator structure which is in an inactive configuration. In the inactive configuration, a piercing tip remains poised over the reservoir in an inactive configuration without forming an opening in the reservoir. The cap-applicator can have a sharp intsernal piercing tip capable of piercing the reservoir when the assembly is converted into an active configuration. This will allow the user to dispense the liquid out of the reservoir through the applicator.

Abstract: In an automatic milking installation including a robot arm (2) with a gripper (3) for attaching teat cups (4) to the teats of an animal, e.g. a cow, to be milked, for applying a teat dip to the teats after milking different members, such as spray nozzles (5a, 5b), dipping cups (5c, 5d) and sponge or cloth rollers (5e), are provided for applying different teat dip compositions. Under the control of a computer, the robot arm collects the member (5) appropriate for supplying the selected composition and takes it to a position appropriate for application of that composition. The selection can e effected in dependence upon the teat skin condition, e.g. detected by a camera (15) and/or environmental conditions.

Abstract: An assembly device for cleaning an animal's paw and assembly methods thereof are disclosed including a container adapted to retain a cleaning agent, the container defining an opening and including a side wall, a cleaning platform disposed in said container and defining a space between said cleaning platform and said container side wall, and a squeegee member substantially covering said opening.

Abstract: A fluid-applying device for applying a fluid to a teat of a dairy animal. The fluid-applying device comprises a fluid detector for determining a fluid application pattern of the fluid on the teat of the dairy animal. The fluid detector comprises a computer loaded with comparing software for comparing the determined fluid application pattern with a previously stored reference criterion, for emitting a comparison signal which is indicative of the comparison result, and for determining the teat length, the tip of the teat, and the fluid application distance, measured from the tip of the teat, over which the fluid has been applied to the teat, and for emitting a fluid signal comprising data in relation to the determined fluid application distance. The reference criterion may be a threshold distance with which the determined fluid application distance is compared.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for waterproofing game birds is provided. The game birds are sprayed with a waterproofing composition in amounts that prevent excessive water absorption by the feathers of the birds in wet weather, while still permitting the game birds to fly.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for restraining an animal and/or washing and/or grooming an animal are provided. The animal is placed on the lid of a container to allow a person to wash and/or groom the animal. The container may also store materials used in restraining and/or washing and/or grooming the animal. During use, water and/or other cleaning fluids used in washing and/or grooming of the animal exit through a drain and/or numerous holes on the surface of the lid of the container and enter an interior of the container. The container may further trap hair, fur and/or other materials removed from the animal within the interior of the container.

Abstract: An automated carrier-based pest control system including a substantially automated sprayer. The system also includes a container in fluid communication with the substantially automated sprayer for holding a mixture of carrier-based ingredients, including one or more forms of wax, for discharge from the substantially automated sprayer. Also includes is one or more discharge control units operably connectable to the substantially automated sprayer and to the container for regulating discharge of the mixture of carrier-based ingredients.

Abstract: An animal insecticide applicator is presented. The applicator includes a bag for holding a quantity of insecticide, the bag having a top, two sides and a bottom. The bag is formed of a first layer of coarse mesh material through which powder insecticide can pass. A rigid tubular support is coupled with and extends across the top of the bag. A first tie rope is secured to and extends at least partially across a first side of the bag and then through the tubular support in a first direction. This tie rope terminates in a length which is hanging free at a second side of the bag. The second tie rope is secured to and extends at least partially along the second side of the bag. This tie rope is passed through the tubular support in the opposite direction of the first tie rope and includes the length hanging free at the first side of the bag. In one embodiment the applicator also includes couplers for joining two identical bags together.

Abstract: A device for interacting with biota either on a pre-specified schedule or via actuation by remote signal. Preferably, the biota are fauna and more particularly fish. In selected embodiments, it comprises frangible packaging enclosing means for timing interaction, at least part of the means for programming the device and means for opening the packaging. In select embodiments of the present invention, the apparatus is inserted in fish. Specific examples of the present invention are implanted in triploid grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) to facilitate control of aquatic weeds in bodies of water. When the carp have been in the water for a pre-specified period or, alternatively, long enough to effectively control the target aquatic plants, toxins in the device are dispensed to kill them. Otherwise, the carp may destroy all vegetation and harm the aquatic environment for other aquatic life.

Abstract: A method for milking animals, particularly domesticated dairy animals, and most particularly dairy cattle, that improves milk/food sanitation, labor and cost efficiency, environmental friendliness, and throughput, that uses a wet prep and minimizes both interactions with the animal being milked and delays between steps during which recontamination of teats can happen. The best method comprises the steps of preparing the milker's hands, priming the animal's teats, attaching a feeder tube to a milking machine to each teat, and completing the milking. (Therefore through the method we sanitize the milker's hands, cows teats and feeder tube all in one step.) By preparing the milker rather than the udder and teats, the method eliminates steps and delays, and reduces chances for infection, material usages, and complexity, that were extant in the prior art.

Abstract: A spray delivery system and methods of use thereof, suitable for delivering a fan-shaped vaccine spray to birds or chicks held within an open-topped container, comprising a cover, an elongated guide rail mounted thereon, and a spray head may move reversibly on the guide rail. The spray head comprises a spray nozzle assembly having a spray port and optionally a fan-shaped nozzle for delivering a fan-shaped fluid spray. The cover has an elongated slot that permits the spray nozzle assembly to extend below the plane of the cover while allowing the spray nozzle assembly to freely traverse the length of an open-topped container placed beneath the cover. By reversibly moving the spray head along the guide rail, the spray delivery system can deliver a substantially uniform fluid spray to an open-topped container with minimal overspray and reduced fluid wastage.

Abstract: A self-medicating applicator device that can be used to apply a treatment to animals.

Abstract: A topical insecticide is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the active ingredient of the insecticide formulation is an amine derivative, having a nitro-methylene group, a nitroamino group or a cyanoamino group, which can be formulated to have low toxicity and excellent insecticidal activity. One particularly suitable insecticide is 1-{(tetrahydro-3-furanyl)methyl}-2-nitro-3-methylguanidine(dinotefuran), an aldulticide that will kill adult fleas combined with methoprene.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for cleaning an animal's paw broadly comprises an elongated rigid cylindrical sidewall (12) having an end wall (14) and an open rim (16) which substantially seals to an animal's paw as the paw is withdrawn from the apparatus (10). The rim (16) is preferably fluted such that the paw is guided into the apparatus (10) without snagging or catching. A cleaning element (20) may be located within the apparatus (10) to assist in cleaning the paw. The cleaning element (20) may be a sponge (34), a brush (38), a plurality of projections (40), or other related object. In use, the apparatus (10) is partially filled with a liquid (18) and the paw is inserted through the rim (16) and into the apparatus (10). A user then agitates the paw within the apparatus (10) such that the paw is cleaned by contacting the cleaning element (20). The user then withdraws the paw from the apparatus (10), thereby creating a suction effect which draws additional dirt and debris away from the paw.

Abstract: An avian medicament or pest control product is a combination of a medicament or pest control release agent, as well as at least two impregnable devices that have been specially impregnated the medicament or pest control release agent, and then also at least one fastener for piercing through some chosen anatomy of the avian specimen and retaining one impregnable device aside an entry wound and another impregnable device aside the exit wound. The fastener and impregnable devices are scaled sufficiently small to minimize stress or other ill effects on the health or productivity of the specimen, whose natural movements over time are consequently anticipated upon to disperse the release agent across his or her body through the oil and wax of his or her feathers.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel disinfectant for teats of animals using a microorganism. The disinfectant for teats of animals of this invention is characterized in that it comprises a microorganism belonging to genus Brachybacterium. It is preferable to use a novel microorganisms, which is deposited as a bacterial strain AAA-a of the genus Brachybacterium (Accession No. FERM BP-6848) in the International Depositary Authority.

Abstract: A topical insecticide is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the active ingredient of the insecticide formulation is an amine derivative, having a nitro-methylene group, a nitroamino group or a cyanoamino group, which can be formulated to have low toxicity and excellent insecticidal activity. One particularly suitable insecticide is 1-{(tetrahydro-3-furanyl)methyl}-2-nitro-3-methylguanidine (dinotefuran), an aldulticide that will kill adult fleas, dissolved in a solvent such as ethanol and/or DPM.

Abstract: An improved method is provided for treatment of feed water for livestock and other animals to reduce bacterial contamination while at the same time improving live performance. A gaseous mixture comprising ozone and oxygen gas is produced from ambient air and directly contacted with a supply of water to produce a solution of gaseous mixture. This contact step is continued until the content of ozone in the water supply is within a range of from about 5 parts per million to about 20 parts per million, and the content of oxygen is between about 80% and 97% of saturation. Thereafter, the resultant water product is directed for use as feed water to livestock or other animals to be treated.

Abstract: A shampooing tool has a “clam-shell” design for trapping the components of the tool between the complementary mating halves of the housing. The components include a barrel disposed in the upper portion of the housing and connected to a pressurized water source, a trigger depending from an enclosed hand grip, a normally-closed spring-loaded valve disposed in the front portion of the housing and connected to the trigger for movement in unison, and a cylinder within the lower part of the housing, the cylinder having a pressurized liquid detergent and further having a discharge port leading to a valve seat. When the trigger is depressed, the valve is unseated; and the liquid detergent, under pressure, flows into a tube running substantially parallel to the barrel.

Abstract: This invention deals with a process for treating and sanitizing animal habitats. In addition to sanitizing the habitat the production of ammonia and odor from fecal matter and urine is inhibited or terminated. In the process an animal habitat is cleaned and subsequently treated with trichlormelamine (TCM). The TCM may be applied by spraying the habitat with a solution of TCM, by dusting the habitat with powdered TCM or by treating bedding/litter with TCM. This process produces healthier animals and as such the productivity of a given grow out is increased. The process of this invention is particularly suited to animal habitats which are used to raise batches of hogs, cattle, turkeys and chickens on a continuing basis. The TCM may be further incorporated into water soluble polymeric compositions which permit the TCM to be leached out in a controlled manner. Further the TCM may be incorporated into cellular and noncellular polymeric compositions which may be used as bedding/litter material, and cat litter.

Abstract: A method is provided for neutralizing the odor of low molecular weight thiols, such as found in skunk spray, in an affected area. An effective amount of a cleaning composition including an oil phase having at least one of a hydrocarbon oil and a hydrocarbon solvent, and a water phase containing water and a base is applied to the affected area. The affected area is shampooed with the cleaning composition thereby neutralizing the offensive odor.

Abstract: A topical insecticide is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the active ingredient of the insecticide formulation is an amine derivative, having a nitro-methylene group, a nitroamino group or a cyanoamino group, which can be formulated to have low toxicity and excellent insecticidal activity. One particularly suitable insecticide is 1-{(tetrahydro-3-furanyl)methyl}-2-nitro-3-methylguanidine (dinotefuran), an aldulticide that will kill adult fleas combined with methoprene.

Abstract: A topical insecticide is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the active ingredient of the insecticide formulation is an amine derivative, having a nitro-methylene group, a nitroamino group or a cyanoamino group, which can be formulated to have low toxicity and excellent insecticidal activity. One particularly suitable insecticide is 1-{(tetrahydro-3-furanyl)methyl}-2-nitro-3-methylguanidine(dinotefuran), an aldulticide that will kill adult fleas, dissolved in a solvent such as ethanol and/or DPM.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel disinfectant for teats of animals using a microorganism. The disinfectant for teats of animals of this invention is characterized in that it comprises a microorganism belonging to genus Brachybacterium. It is preferable to use a novel microorganisms, which is deposited as a bacterial strain AAA-a of the genus Brachybacterium (Accession No. FERM BP-6848) in the International Depositary Authority.

Abstract: A method is provided for neutralizing the odor of low molecular weight thiols, such as found in skunk spray, in an affected area. An effective amount of a cleaning composition including an oil phase having at least one of a hydrocarbon oil and a hydrocarbon solvent, and a water phase containing water and a base is applied to the affected area. The affected area is shampooed with the cleaning composition thereby neutralizing the offensive odor.

Abstract: Provided are a batch-style or selective-style pet dog washing apparatus implemented by automatic control of a sensor and a driver, and a method for controlling the same. The apparatus includes a supporting base for placing a pet dog to be washed thereon and supporting the pet dog, a washer installed in the vicinity of the pet dog, for washing the pet dog by rubbing the same, a component controller for sensing the positions of the pet dog and the washer, adjusting the height of the supporting base according to the size of the pet dog, varying the position of the washer to get close to the pet dog, and actuating the washer, and a cleaning liquid/air supplier for supplying a cleaning liquid and air to the washer.

Abstract: A teat cleaning arrangement (1) for milking equipment, comprising a teat cleaning device (6) with teat cleaning means (23, 41). A milking robot (2) with a robot front end (4) is devised to move the teat cleaning device (6) into engagement with a teat (5), and control means (7) are connectable to the robot (2) for controlling motion thereof. The control means are also connectable to the teat cleaning device (6) for controlling the teat cleaning means (23, 41), and engagement and disengagement with a teat (5). The control means (7) are devised to activate said teat cleaning means (23, 41) to clean said teat cleaning device (6) after each teat disengagement.

Abstract: This invention deals with a process for treating and sanitizing animal habitats. In addition to sanitizing the habitat the production of ammonia and odor from fecal matter and urine is inhibited or terminated. In the process an animal habitat is cleaned and subsequently treated with trichloromelamine (TCM). The TCM may be applied by spraying the habitat with a solution of TCM, by dusting the habitat with powdered TCM or by treating bedding/litter with TCM. This process produces healthier animals and as such the productivity of a given grow out is increased. The process of this invention is particularly suited to animal habitats which are used to raise batches of hogs, cattle, turkeys and chickens on a continuous basis.

Abstract: A topical insecticide is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the active ingredient of the insecticide formulation is an amine derivative, having a nitro-methylene group, a nitroamino group or a cyanoamino group, which can be formulated to have low toxicity and excellent insecticidal activity. One particularly suitable insecticide is 1-{(tetrahydro-3-furanyl)methyl}-2-nitro-3-methylguanidine (dinotefuran), an aldulticide that will kill adult fleas, dissolved in phenyl methanol or ethanol and ethyl lactate.

Abstract: A warming and drying housing is provided with a support wall for the animal that will place the animal in a position where clean, heated air can be passed over the animal for drying and warming a newborn animal. The housing can have a support formed as a shelf that can be slid in and out of the housing, or the housing can have other types of openings, such as hinged doors or hinged side panels that open to permit access. A transport cart for the animals can be coordinated with the type of housing being used so that an animal can be transported in the cart, washed and partially dried in the cart if desired, and then moved into the warming and drying housing easily.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a treatment material to an animal comprising an elongated, flexible, resilient, hollow brace member and an elongated, hollow swing element. These components are made of conventional CPVC pipe having an outside diameter of about ⅝ inch. The brace member is about 5 feet long and the swing element is about 2.5 feet long. An end of the swing element is swingably connected to and end of the brace member using a piece of rope. The opposite ends of a plurality of brace members are implanted in the ground in a predetermined plot at an angle of about 60° such that the swing elements dangle from the upper ends of the brace members. An insecticide gel is applied to the outer surfaces of the swing elements and brace members and a feed for the animal is spread on the ground in the plot. When the animal feeds, the brace members bend and the swing elements swing around so as to spread the insecticide gel all over the skin of the animal including its underside and lower leg areas.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for minimizing or even avoiding the transfer of an infection from an infected teat/quarter udder to a healthy teat. The invented method for cleaning the teats (9) of a dairy animal's udder is controlled by a robot means (6) for carrying and operating a cleaning means (8, 14) to clean said teats (9) in succession. This is accomplished by first cleaning one or more healthy teat(s), and then cleaning one or more teat(s) being subjected to various levels of infection. The invented apparatus for cleaning the teats of a dairy animal's udder comprises a control unit (1), a cleaning means (8, 14), a robot means (6) controlled by the control unit (1), a robot arm (7) arranged on the robot means (6) to carry and operate the cleaning means (8, 14) so as to clean the dairy animal's teats in succession.

Abstract: This invention deals with a process for treating and sanitizing animal habitats. In addition to sanitizing the habitat the production of ammonia and odor from fecal matter and urine is inhibited or terminated. In the process an animal habitat is cleaned and subsequently treated with trichlormelamine (TCM). The TCM may be applied by spraying the habitat with a solution of TCM, by dusting the habitat with powdered TCM or by treating bedding/litter with TCM. This process produces healthier animals and as such the productivity of a given grow out is increased. The process of this invention is particularly suited to animal habitats which are used to raise batches of hogs, cattle, turkeys and chickens on a continuing basis.

Abstract: A self-medicating applicator device that can be used to apply a treatment to animals.

Abstract: A dispensing device which controls a rate and an amount of discharge of a substance which may be used to treat animals for any number of reasons. The dispensing device has a tank including a top, a bottom and a cover. A movable piston is positioned within the tank, and the movable piston separates the tank into an upper chamber being above the movable piston and a lower chamber being below the movable piston. The dispensing device also includes a dispenser in fluid communication with the tank, and a dispensing head in fluid communication with the dispenser. The dispensing head further includes a plurality of apertures near an outer diameter of the dispensing head.

Abstract: A device for cleaning the teats of the udder of a dairy animal. The device is provided with a cleaning member that is drivable by a drive member. The cleaning member is provided with at least two cleaning elements that are rotatable about an axis. The drive member is constituted by a pneumatic drive member. The device comprises a torque measuring system for measuring the torque of the drive member during the drive of the cleaning member. A method of cleaning the teats of the udder of a dairy animal. The cleaning is carried out by a cleaning member driven by a drive member. The cleaning member is provided with at least two cleaning elements that are rotatable about an axis. The drive member is constituted by a pneumatic or hydraulic drive member, and the method comprises the step a) of measuring the torque of the drive member.

Abstract: A device for cleaning the teats of the udder of a dairy animal. The device is provided with a cleaning member that is drivable by a drive member. The device is further provided with a power measuring system for measuring the power of the drive member during the drive of the cleaning member. A comparator compares the momentary value of the power measured by the power measuring system with a lower threshold. The comparator supplies a signal when the lower threshold is exceeded. A method of cleaning the teats of the udder of a dairy animal. The cleaning is carried out by a cleaning member driven by a drive member. The method comprises the steps of measuring the power of the drive member, of comparing the measured power with a power threshold value, of choosing a lower threshold as a power threshold value, and of supplying a signal when the lower threshold is exceeded.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of preventing or reducing the risk or incidence of skeletal injuries in horses. The present invention further relates to compositions and methods for alleviating pain associated with skeletal injuries in horses and to treating skeletal injuries in horses.

Abstract: A device for cleaning a teat (3) has a movable rotatable cleaning means (29) which is movable from a lower teat receiving position (LO) to an upper teat cleaning position (UP).

Abstract: The present invention provides itching model animals usable for evaluating the therapeutic effect of medicines, medicinal compositions, external preparations for the skin, etc. on itching induced by hypofunction of cutaneous barrier and also for evaluating the effect in improving the barrier function of the skin weakened and converted to be itchy by an external preparation for the skin or a cosmetic. The present invention also provides a method for producing such animals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a teat cleaning device having cleaning surfaces (27) on a base (9) wherein the cleaning surfaces (27) can be moved from a first position near to the periphery of said base (9) to a second position nearer to the center of said base (9).

Abstract: A self-medicating applicator device that can be used to apply a treatment to animals.

Abstract: A self-medicating applicator device that can be used to apply a treatment to animals.

Abstract: A cleanup kit designed to be used by a person walking a dog to enable him to remove any litter deposited by the animal and then to flush and sanitize the spot contaminated by the litter. The kit includes a bag and shoulder carrying strap. The bag includes multiple internal compartments for supporting the kit items which include a trigger sprayer, a flashlight, cleanup gloves, disposable litter bags, and a variety of other optional items. A bag insert is designed to convert a conventional bag to one having compartments to retain the kit items.

Abstract: A method of washing animals prior to slaughter involves passing the animals 40 one after another through a race 10 having means 35 to apply a pressurized spray of a cleaning fluid to the animal at least in those areas where incisions will be made. The animal exits from the race into a holding pen before passing to a wash station to wash off the cleaning fluid. The fluid is a high pH dilute detergent solution and is supplied under pressure to a solenoid operated valve 65 and from there to spray bars 20, 21, 22, 30, 50 and 70 so that the spray continues so long as valve 65 is open. The presence of the animal 40 is detected by a flexible wand 60 switch which turns on or off the solenoid operated valve.

Abstract: A portable self-medicating applicator that can be used for the treatment of animals with a pesticide for the control of pests, e.g., ticks and flies. The applicator device holds a liquid container from which pesticide or other medicament can flow to an absorbent material at the periphery of the device such that animals which come in contact with the device have the liquid transferred to them.

Abstract: Apparatus for automatically milking animals in a milking compartment by means of teat cups on a robot arm that also includes a sensing device for locating the teats of the animal to be milked. The robot arm is automatically positioned longitudinally under the animal to be milked and includes a cleaning element which is connected thereto by a further arm member that can pivot relative to the robot arm about substantially horizontal and vertical axes. The cleaning member is pivotable from a position for cleaning the animal's teats to a further position displaced therefrom. The cleaning member includes a cover plate thereunder which is disposed under the cleaning member and above the teat cups mounted on the robot arm when in position for cleaning the animal's teats. The cleaning member comprises motor rotated parallel horizontal profiled spaced apart rollers and a spraying device is provided on the cleaning member for moistening the rollers.

Abstract: A method is described for shampooing a fur- or hair-bearing pet which comprises providing a waterless, foamable shampoo composition in a dispenser which includes a mixing chamber for mixing the shampoo composition with air, wherein foam is generated as the shampoo composition and air are released from the nozzle of the dispenser applying the waterless, foamable shampoo composition to the pet, rubbing the foam into the hair or fur of the pet, and drying the pet without the need for additional water to pre-wet the fur or hair for the pet or to rinse the pet after shampooing.