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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7143720 | Method of expanding grazing range and an animal feed supplement for use therein 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 ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140325 | Pour-on application method and devices 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... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7028639 | Preconditioning a wildlife foraging area The present invention, in one embodiment, is a method of using a plurality of domestic ungulates to precondition a foraging area to enhance the attractiveness of the foraging area to a plurality of wild ungulates. The method comprises selecting the foraging area to ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6966276 | Automated walk-thru cattle sprayer A portable, towable livestock sprayer establishes a portal through which livestock move. A rigid, frame includes a removable tongue for connection to the draft vehicle. A pivoted, wheeled subframe hinged to the frame is switched between deployed or retracted orienta... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6615769 | Method and device for automated application and self-treatment of animals with ectoparasiticides A method and a device for controlling ectoparasites on animals are disclosed. The method consists of the design of an enclosure with an opening having bait such as food or water within the enclosure. An automatic spraying device is set at the opening. Ani... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6520118 | Animal actuated applicator This invention relates to an animal actuated applicator (10) suitable for applying a fluid such as a pesticide to an animal, the applicator (10) comprising dispensing means (60) for dispensing the fluid and actuating means (12) for actuating the dispensin... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6230660 | Apparatus for controlling insects on an animal Insects on an animal includes a reservoir for holding one or more ingredients including one or more chemicals. Also included is a delivery system for discharging the one or more ingredients on an animal. A water encapsulation member is mountable on the de... | 05/15/2001 |
| 5988113 | Self-activated acaricide applicator for controlling ectoparasites on animals A self-activated acaricide applicator for killing ticks on large mammals. The applicator is self-activated by motion and heat detection when the mammal moves to investigate an attractant canister. This results in the discharge of an atomized acaricide ont... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5233940 | Piglet protection apparatus In a pre-weaned piglet protector, sharp bursts of compressed air from dome shaped nylon air nozzles located one foot away from each other longitudinally in a farrowing area are used to irritate baby piglets. The farrowing area has a safety zone where the ... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5056467 | Swinging feeder for livestock with insecticide application apparatus An animal operated insecticide spray delivery system operably enclosed in a barrel housing having an access opening to a feed source inside the barrel. The barrel is suspended in space such that the animal must thrust the head into the access opening to o... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5050539 | Acaricide dispenser An apparatus is disclosed for the delivery of acaricides to free ranging deer, other ungulates, and other animals in order to control deer ticks and other tick vectors of Lyme disease including a salt-lick station haivng a platform upon which the animals ... | 09/24/1991 |
| 4580529 | Farm animal spraying system A method and apparatus are provided for spraying farm animals, such as is utilized in treating cattle for face flies or the like. The apparatus includes a shed housing a feeder box. The lid of the feeder box is connected to a control circuit including a s... | 04/08/1986 |
| 4567856 | Apparatus for spraying livestock Apparatus for spraying livestock with liquid substances is disclosed. A liquid insecticide tank is mounted on a supporting base. A housing is provided mounted on top of the tank, with a housing covering a trough or container provided for holding feed or a... | 02/04/1986 |
| 4535726 | Animal spraying apparatus A self-standing spraying apparatus is placed adjacent to an animal feed box or watering trough. The device includes two side and one upper spraying units for applying medicines and pesticides to the face and back of farm animals while drinking or feeding.... | 08/20/1985 |
| 4459942 | Animal spraying apparatus A unitary portable and self-contained spraying apparatus for farm animals may rest on top of a feed or watering trough and is operated by the animal when the animal moves its head to a food or water consuming position. In so doing, the animal elevates a p... | 07/17/1984 |
| 4362126 | Bird shower A bird-shower-bath comprising a shower-head positioned over a bottom portion which serves both as a water-collector and reservoir. A pump, when operative, transfers water from the bottom portion to the shower-head; the pump being made operative by a switc... | 12/07/1982 |
| 4185581 | Weight responsive spray bird-scare perch A bird scare perch is disclosed. The bird scare perch is comprised of an elongated member which forms a perch upon which birds can land. A plurality of spray nozzles are supported adjacent to and directed at the elongated member. A source of fluid, prefer... | 01/29/1980 |
| 4165715 | Animal spray A frame supporting spray means is in the form of a stall, open at one end and closed at the other end by a trough; nothing happens when the animal enters, so he enters unsuspectingly, but he gets the full treatment when he backs out.... | 08/28/1979 |
