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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What You Need to Know!
Recent Studies indicate corn cob and hardwood bedding materials are naturally contaminated with potentially study disrupting substances. These contaminants resist heat, autoclaving and irradiation treatments.
Your animals have more contact with their
bedding material than any other housing
component. Consider these points:
• Estrogenic Mycotoxins derived from naturally
occurring fungi are present in all corn cob
bedding material. Mycotoxins have been shown to affect reproduction rates and potentially disrupt endocrine related studies.
• Endotoxins derived from gram-negative
bacteria are present in corn cob and hardwood
bedding. Endotoxins may affect immunological
and respiratory studies.
For more information regarding the endotoxin and mycotoxin articles, please email your request to:
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