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5R53 - PicoLab® Rodent Diet 20 EXT
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PicoLab® Rodent Diet 20 is formulated with 20% protein diet and 4.5% fat. It is designed for rat, hamster and mouse breeding colonies. 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. Irradiated in 3-ply packaging to provide bioburden reduction for animals in a barrier facility. LabDiet® 5R53 is offered as an irradiated extruded particle or meal; pelleted and/or non-irradiated/autoclavable 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.
- Irradiation gives reliable microbial control and eliminates the need for autoclaving.
- LabDiet® 5R53 is an extruded equivalent to 5053.
Ground Corn, Dehulled Soybean Meal, Ground Wheat, Wheat Middlings, Fish Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Cane Molasses, Wheat Germ, Brewers Dried Yeast, Soybean Oil, Ground Oats, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Dried Whey, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, DL-Methionine, Menadione Dimethylpyrimidinol Bisulfite (Vitamin K), Choline Chloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), Vitamin A Acetate, DL-Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate, Manganous Oxide, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Carbonate, Nicotinic Acid, Riboflavin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, 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.