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ALPHA-dri™

Simply the best bedding material available of precisely defined composition and exceptional absorbency.

Shepherd's ALPHA-dri (alpha cellulose) is a loose animal bedding of exceptional absorbency and precisely defined composition. Available in both certified and technical grades, ALPHA-dri is ideal as tray lining or as direct bedding material.


A true manufactured bedding that is absolutely defined, always consistent.

Assured variable control. Defined composition assures accurate control of variables, which makes ALPHA-dri ideal for GLP research.

• Dust elimination. Sanitary and virtually dustless, ALPHA-dri reduces cross contamination, filter clogging and problems of dust adherence to animals.

Cost reduction. Approximately ten times as absorbent as wood chips, ALPHA-dri does more with less material. What's more, its rapid evaporation means it stays dry longer. Since you need less material to do the same job, ALPHA-dri reduces storage space and cuts maintenance time and labor.

Improved animal observation. Bright, white color aids in animal observation. Discharges and lab spills are readily noticeable.

Static elimination. No static means no troublesome bridging in dispensing equipment.

Availability. ALPHA-dri is supplied in technical, irradiated, and individually batch-certified grades.

Uniform Particle Size

Packaging. Both certified and technical grades are packaged in high strength autoclavable bags.

Fast, easy ordering. For more information, prices or samples of our specialty products for laboratory and animal care, see your nearest Shepherd distributor today. Or call toll-free 800/382-5001.

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