Abstract: A non-irritant topically acceptable carrier selected from the group consisting of: a) i) at least one of tripropylene glycol methyl ether and dipropylene glycol methyl ether, and ii) at least one of alcohol, wool grease and propylene glycol, wherein (i) is present in an amount of at least about 60% wt of the carrier; b) i) at least one of octyl palmitate, octyl stearate and glyceryl tri caprylate/caprate, and ii) at least one of dioctyl succinate, isopropyl myristate, cetearyl octanoate, propylene glycol 2 myristyl ether propionate, isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl laurate, isocetyl stearate, oleic acid and methyl oleate, and optionally including iii) at least one of alcohol, wool grease and propylene glycol, wherein (ii) is present in an amount of up to about 40% wt of the carrier; and c) i) at least one of octyl palmitate, octyl stearate and glyceryl tri caprylate/caprate, and ii) at least one of alcohol, wool grease and propylene glycol, wherein (i) is present in an amount of at least about 60% wt of the car

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

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: The present invention provides a low cost paw cleaning device, which is capable of effectively washing an animal's paws, to prevent the tracking of dirt and mud through one's home. The device includes a basin, formed of plastic or rubber, for retaining a support layer and cleaning fluid. A permeable absorbent cover retained by the rim of the basin adjoins an upper portion of the support layer. As an animal walks across the device, the animal's paws contact the cover and compress or displace the support layer, thereby causing the cover and the support layer to conform with the crevices and contours of the animal's paws and locally moisten the animal's paws to remove dirt and debris therefrom.

Abstract: A method of producing a disinfectant or sterilizing liquid, cream, ointment, paste, or gel by dissolving in a solvent a stable ready-to-use dosage form containing coloring matter and an organic chloroxidizer acting as a chlorine donor releasing active chlorine. The coloring matter is in its maximal level of oxidation. The chloroxidizer with coloring matter has a pH of 4-8 and is present in a sufficient quantity to disinfect or sterilize the surface, vessel, or tissue as required while the colored appearance of the liquid, cream, ointment, paste, or gel is stably maintained over a period of time which exceeds the period of time that the disinfectant would be normally used for that purpose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for applying a liquid pesticidal formulation to an external surface of a domestic animal, the device comprising an inlet and a plurality of spaced apart outlets, wherein the device is adapted such that when the middle of the device is positioned substantially above the spine of the animal, at least one outlet is positioned substantially above each flank of the animal. The invention also relates to a method for the treatment or prophylaxis of parasitic infestations, including ectoparasitic and/or endoparasitic infestations, of domestic animals comprising topically administering to said animal a pour-on pesticidal formulation to a region of the external surface of an animal extending from one flank to the opposing flank.

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 be effected in dependence upon the teat skin condition, e.g. detected by a camera (15) and/or environmental conditions.

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: The device of the subject invention is a self-medicating applicator device that can be used to apply a treatment to animals.

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: The present invention provides a method for controlling ectoparasites of small rodents, thereby preventing the transmission of diseases by arthropod vectors. The invention further provides an enclosure having openings for entry of rodents, and having arranged therein one or more applicators which are configured to contact rodents entering the chamber and having an ectoparasiticide on the applicator for application to the rodents.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to a hygiene system for cleaning the hoofs or claws or feet of animals or persons walking over it, having a liquid-saturated or liquid-absorbing mat, in particular a foam mat, characterized in that the mat is surrounded at least in part, at least on the underside and/or on the sides, by a liquid-proof flexible barrier layer and/or a liquid-permeable flexible permeated layer, and the mat is secured with a separable connection to the flexible barrier layer.

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: 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 cattle scrubber comprising a frame which defines a geometrically shaped treatment zone, a cylindrical feeder barrel located in each corner of the treatment zone, and an elongated, flexible livestock insecticide applicator, which extends around the periphery of the treatment zone. The frame comprises a plurality of interconnected, elongated rigid ground engaging members which intersect at their ends to define the geometrically shaped treatment zone, and a plurality of rigid, elongated upstanding members, one of which is located at each corner intersection of the ground engaging members. Each feeder barrel is located near one of the upstanding members and provided with a feeder opening which is arranged to face inward into the treatment zone. An arcuate bracket member attached to each of the upstanding members is shaped to engage against the cylindrical sidewall of the feeder barrel.

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: A pet flea brush for simultaneously grooming and spraying a pet for fleas. The brush generally comprises a head portion, a handle portion, a plurality of bristles projecting from the head, a plurality of nozzles between the bristles, a fluid chamber, a pump dispenser in the brush, and a trigger which engages the pump and is accessible to the user for activating the pump.

Abstract: A paw cleaning litter mat that sits in front of a litter box which animals step on while leaving the litter box whose function is to collect the litter particles which are trapped on an animals paws. To accomplish this function the mat is comprised of a series of inclined louvers, or a plurality of protruded dots, or lots of both, and an extended flat horizontal surface along one end designed to slide underneath the litter box. The inclined slats and the protruded dots create a raised surface for animals to step on. Both the inclined slats and the protruded dots are made of a flexible rubbery material which flexes when the animal steps on them. This flexing causes the animals toes to spread apart thus releasing the litter particles stuck on their paws. These litter particles are collected in the area between the individual inclined slats and the individual protruded dots.