An animal house includes an impermeable hollow-moulded structure having at least one convex surface. The structure includes a first flat surface extending in a first direction and a second flat surface extending in a second direction. The convex surface connects the first flat surface to the second flat surface. The structure further includes a rib defining a sharp edge. The rib is configured to be releasably attached proximate to or on the convex surface such that the rib diverts a liquid flowing over the convex surface away from the structure. An impermeable hollow-moulded panel with protruding ridges is also provided to prevent water ingress.

A growing system is described where plants are grown in containers and the containers are stored in stacks. Above the stacks runs a grid network of tracks on which load handling devices run. The load handling devices take containers from the stacks and deposit then at alternative locations in the stacks or deposit them at stations where goods may be picked out. The containers may be provided with one or more of the following services: power, power control, heating, lighting, cooling, sensing means, data logging means, growing means, water and nutrients.

A pet system according to various aspects of the present technology may comprise a pet apparatus configured to attach to a pet door, comprising an enclosure comprising a wall. The wall may include an entrance defined therethrough. A pet door interface may be connectable to the pet door. The pet door interface may define a substantially enclosed portal between the pet door and the entrance.

Provided is an experimental animal restrainer applicable to various drug administration methods, as an experimental animal restrainer that can be used for intrathecal administration, intravenous administration and intratracheal administration only by replacing some components. There is an advantage of being used to administer drug substances to experimental animals by various methods only through the experimental animal restrainer even without using the experimental animal restrainer applicable only to each administration method.

The disclosed apparatus for use by a pet may comprise a flexible frame and a housing configured to enclose the flexible frame. The flexible frame may be capable of being molded into a shape and may be configured to retain the shape. The housing may be configured to enclose the flexible frame and may comprise an exterior surface and an interior surface. The interior surface may define a receptacle cavity in the housing and may comprise a lining that circumscribes an edge of the frame when the frame is disposed within the receptacle cavity, wherein the lining is configured to prevent the flexible frame from penetrating the housing.

The disclosed apparatus for use by a pet may comprise a flexible frame and a housing configured to enclose the flexible frame. The flexible frame may be capable of being molded into a shape and may be configured to retain the shape. The housing may be configured to enclose the flexible frame and may comprise an exterior surface and an interior surface. The interior surface may define a receptacle cavity in the housing and may comprise a lining that circumscribes an edge of the frame when the frame is disposed within the receptacle cavity, wherein the lining is configured to prevent the flexible frame from penetrating the housing.

Devices for agitating animal bedding are disclosed. The devices include a tumbler, a closure mechanism, a rotating mechanism, a motor, and a controller. The devices for agitating animal bedding are constructed and arranged to fit within a cage body. Systems having a cage body and a tumbler positioned within the cage body are disclosed. Methods of testing an animal population for a target pathogen are disclosed. The methods include introducing used animal bedding into a tumbler, introducing a sample collection unit into the tumbler, actuating a closure mechanism to fasten the tumbler, instructing the controller to operate the motor driving the rotating mechanism, retrieving a loaded sample collection unit from the tumbler, and testing the sample for the presence of the target pathogen. Methods of retrofitting a cage body including providing a device for agitating animal bedding are also disclosed.

A divider panel assembly for being assembled within an interior of an animal enclosure includes a body defined by a plurality of interconnecting horizontal and vertical wires, the body including a height and width defined by a top horizontal wire, a bottom horizontal wire, a first vertical wire and a second vertical wire. A hook end is formed by at least one of the plurality of horizontal or vertical wires of the body, the hook end configured to engage with the animal enclosure. A clip is rotatably coupled to the first vertical wire or the second vertical wire, where the clip includes a first defined opening for receiving the first or second vertical wire and a second opening configured for receiving a wire of the animal enclosure.

A divider panel assembly for being assembled within an interior of an animal enclosure includes a body defined by a plurality of interconnecting horizontal and vertical wires, the body including a height and width defined by a top horizontal wire, a bottom horizontal wire, a first vertical wire and a second vertical wire. A hook end is formed by at least one of the plurality of horizontal or vertical wires of the body, the hook end configured to engage with the animal enclosure. A clip is rotatably coupled to the first vertical wire or the second vertical wire, where the clip includes a first defined opening for receiving the first or second vertical wire and a second opening configured for receiving a wire of the animal enclosure.

A cage assembly can have at least one enclosure. Each enclosure can have a floor defining a floor area having a major dimension and a cover having a bottom surface. A spacing between the bottom surface of the cover and the floor can define a cage height. At least one sidewall can extend between the floor and the cover. A ratio of the cage height to the major dimension of the floor area of each enclosure of the at least one enclosure can be at least 0.70.