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50A3 - Autoclavable Rodent 20 Pelleted
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Autoclavable Rodent 20 Pelleted is formulated with 20% protein diet and 4.5% fat. It is designed for rat, hamster and mouse breeding colonies. This diet is fortified with vitamins to compensate for loss during autoclaving and contains silicon dioxide which reduces clumping. This diet is a complete life cycle diet formulated using managed formulation, delivering Constant Nutrition®. This is paired with the selection of highest quality ingredients to assure minimal inherent biological variation in long-term studies. LabDiet® 50A3 is offered as an autoclavable pellet; extruded and/or irradiated/non-irradiated options also available.
- Managed Formulation delivers Constant Nutrition®.
- High quality animal protein added to create a superior balance of amino acids for optimum performance.
- Recommended for rat breeding colonies and mice not requiring a high energy diet.
- Similar formulation to LabDiet® 5053 but fortified with vitamins to account for losses during the autoclave process.
- Coated with silicon dioxide to reduce sticking and clumping during autoclaving.
Ground Corn, Dehulled Soybean Meal, Wheat Middlings, Ground Wheat, Fish Meal, Wheat Germ, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Cane Molasses, Brewers Dried Yeast, Ground Oats, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Soybean Oil, Dried Whey, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, DL-Methionine, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Menadione Dimethylpyrimidinol Bisulfite (Vitamin K), Thiamine Mononitrate, Choline Chloride, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), Silicon Dioxide, Vitamin A Acetate, Folic Acid, DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Riboflavin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganous Oxide, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Nicotinic Acid, Ferrous Carbonate, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate, Biotin, Sodium Selenite.
| Nutrient | Min/Max | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein | Min | 20.00 % |
| Crude Fat | Min | 4.50 % |
| Crude Fiber | Max | 6.00 % |
| Ash | Max | 7.00 % |
| Moisture | Max | 12.00 % |
Feed ad libitum to rodents. Plenty of fresh, clean water should be available to the animals at all times.
Rats- All rats will eat varying amounts of feed depending on their genetic origin. Larger strains will eat up to 30 grams per day. Smaller strains will eat up to 15 grams per day. Feeders in rat cages should be designed to hold two to three days supply of feed at one time.
Mice-Adult mice will eat up to 5 grams of pelleted ration daily. Some of the larger strains may eat as much as 8 grams per day per animal. Feed should be available on a free choice basis in wire feeders above the floor of the cage.
Hamsters-Adults will eat up to 14 grams per day.
Rats- All rats will eat varying amounts of feed depending on their genetic origin. Larger strains will eat up to 30 grams per day. Smaller strains will eat up to 15 grams per day. Feeders in rat cages should be designed to hold two to three days supply of feed at one time.
Mice-Adult mice will eat up to 5 grams of pelleted ration daily. Some of the larger strains may eat as much as 8 grams per day per animal. Feed should be available on a free choice basis in wire feeders above the floor of the cage.
Hamsters-Adults will eat up to 14 grams per day.