A nursing simulator system, includes a nursing body with a torso and a plurality of limbs; an access panel; a bladder with nipple attachment points that protrude through apertures in the nursing body; nipples that attach to the nipple attachment points; and a thermostat controlled heating system with a heating element, a temperature display, and control buttons. The limbs are flexible and adjustable, such that the limbs are positionable to hold a nursing infant.

An illustrated view of a feeding system for assisting young animals in nursing and feeding is presented. The feeding system mimics the look, feel and size of the mother's natural nipples or teats. Also, the feeding system is useful for feeding from one (1) to four young animals, such as, but not limited to, dogs, cats, gerbils, sheep, etc. The feeding system is useful for veterinarians, animal rescue centers, breeders, zoos, etc. The feeding system is useful for encouraging instinctual feeding and provides comforting natures of a warm human touch.

An illustrated view of a feeding system for assisting young animals in nursing and feeding is presented. The feeding system mimics the look, feel and size of the mother's natural nipples or teats. Also, the feeding system is useful for feeding from one (1) to four young animals, such as, but not limited to, dogs, cats, gerbils, sheep, etc. The feeding system is useful for veterinarians, animal rescue centers, breeders, zoos, etc. The feeding system is useful for encouraging instinctual feeding and provides comforting natures of a warm human touch.

A method of improving the health of a first group of young monogastric mammals, the first group of young monogastric mammals nursing from a first lactating monogastric mammal during a pre-weaning period, the method including feeding the first lactating monogastric mammal an effective amount of an animal feed during the pre-weaning period, and feeding the first lactating monogastric mammal an effective amount of sugar alcohol during the pre-weaning period.

A method of improving the health of a first group of young monogastric mammals, the first group of young monogastric mammals nursing from a first lactating monogastric mammal during a pre-weaning period, the method including feeding the first lactating monogastric mammal an effective amount of an animal feed during the pre-weaning period, and feeding the first lactating monogastric mammal an effective amount of sugar alcohol during the pre-weaning period.

A method of improving the health of a first group of young monogastric mammals, the first group of young monogastric mammals nursing from a first lactating monogastric mammal during a pre-weaning period, the method including feeding the first lactating monogastric mammal an effective amount of an animal feed during the pre-weaning period, and feeding the first lactating monogastric mammal an effective amount of sugar alcohol during the pre-weaning period.

A method of improving the health of a first group of young monogastric mammals, the first group of young monogastric mammals nursing from a first lactating monogastric mammal during a pre-weaning period, the method including feeding the first lactating monogastric mammal an effective amount of an animal feed during the pre-weaning period, and feeding the first lactating monogastric mammal an effective amount of sugar alcohol during the pre-weaning period.

A fishing tool is provided for use in association with the performance of fishing and other similar activities, and more particularly, to a rod-mountable fishing tool exhibiting an integrated aesthetic appearance wherein aesthetic shapes and features also can serve multiple functions associated with tasks typically performed while fishing, such as cutting of lines, nipping of knots, tying of knots, storage of hooks and lines, and other tasks.

A fishing tool is provided for use in association with the performance of fishing and other similar activities, and more particularly, to a rod-mountable fishing tool exhibiting an integrated aesthetic appearance wherein aesthetic shapes and features also can serve multiple functions associated with tasks typically performed while fishing, such as cutting of lines, nipping of knots, tying of knots, storage of hooks and lines, and other tasks.

A livestock sucking device or pacifier has a nipple with a shaft and a base. A weighted member is connected to a lower surface of the base. The weighted member has a partially spherical wall that forms an enclosed chamber. A weight is disposed within the chamber.