Abstract: A hood (100) for a head of a horse includes: a main part intended to be placed on the head, two ears (104a, 104b) integral with the main part and in each of which is housed one of the ears of the horse, an auditory device (300) including a reception module (302) including elements for receiving signals, a transformation module (304) including elements for transforming the signals received into sounds audible to the horse, and a pair of loudspeakers (306) connected to the transformation module (304), each of the loudspeakers (306) being housed and fixed inside an ear (104a, 104b) of the hood (100).

Abstract: A fabric (10) for an animal rug, having a mesh pattern of a size suitable for preventing penetration and biting by insects, has a mesh of woven fibers (11), forming rectangular spaces (12) therebetween. Each weft (13) and warp (14) is formed from a soft, inner, multifilament fiber (15) sandwiched between a pair of relatively stiffer, outer, monofilament fibers (16). The fabric (10) is strong and stable, yet soft and light, and it is also absorbent. The outer, monofilament fibers provide the stability of the mesh pattern by locking the soft, inner, multifilament fiber (15) in place. However, a certain amount of movement between the wefts and the warps is possible resulting in a fabric, which will mould around the body of the animal.

Abstract: An animal ear protection apparatus includes a substantially solid plug that is comprised of a resiliently compressible material. The plug has a first end, a second end and a peripheral surface extending between the first and second ends. The first end is substantially planar. The second end is convexly arcuate. The first end has a substantially annular perimeter edge. A grip is attached to the plug and extends away from the second end. The first end of the plug is insertable into an ear canal of a canine and retrievable therefrom with the grip.

Abstract: A fly shield for covering a horse's head to protect the horse from flies or other detrimental which is characterized by a pair of substantial rooms that accommodate the horse's eyes, and a pair of ear-hoods for accommodating the horse's ears in a flexible manner and an adjustable fastening device. Thereby, the disclosed fly shield is able to offer the horse with protection as well as comfort.

Abstract: A net blanket for a horse for use as an easy-to-handle holding harness for flexible and easily replaceable attachment of a urine collecting device to the horse, which net blanket comprises a net (1) for covering the predominant part of the horse's rump, the net blanket at the sides reaching down to at most approximately the lower rump line and being closed or closable in front of the breast of the horse (2). The net blanket according to the invention is useful to flexibly suspend a urine collecting device for obtaining a natural mixture of conjugated estrogens from pregnant mares' urine.

Abstract: Lightweight, insect-barrier garments of reflective/illuminative, moisture wicking or otherwise breathable covering for protection of a quadruped animal. An ensemble of from one to three garment sections is provided to cover portions of the animal's body that are susceptible to harassment by biting or stinging insects. Illuminative character is present in the invention in modes and at locations that attain the highest profile of visibility, in respect of ambient visibility and the task to which the animal is placed, e.g. daylight/dusk, under saddle, hunting, turnout, etc. A bonnet section of the ensemble, with the neck section, is fashioned to stand away from the animal's eyes, thereby protecting its sight by providing a protective insect-resistive guard or debris barrier.

Abstract: Device for protecting parts (9, 12) of an animal (8) from pests, which can be releasably attached to one or more of the parts (9, 12) of the animal (8) which are to be protected, which device (1) comprises an elongate, flexible strip, from which strip one or more ribbons of flexible material (2) lead, extending on at least one side of the strip, in which device the flexible strip comprises one or more substantially dimensionally stable, curved positioning components (3) which are suitable for locating the flexible strip on substantially a central line of the part or parts (9, 12) of the animal (8) which is/are to be protected.

Abstract: Lightweight, insect-barrier garments of reflective/illuminative, moisture-wicking or otherwise breathable covering for protection of a working animal. An ensemble of from one to three garment sections is provided to cover portions of the animal's body that are susceptible to harassment by biting or stinging insects. Illuminative character is present in the invention in modes and at locations that attain the highest profile of visibility, in respect of ambient visibility and the task to which the animal is placed, e.g. daylight/dusk and under saddle, hunting, etc. A bonnet section of the ensemble, integrable with the neck section, is fashioned to stand away from the animal's eyes, thereby protecting its sight by providing a protective insect-resistive guard or debris barrier.