EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT IS A CRUCIAL COMPONENT OF SOUND, ETHICAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS.

ALPHA Nest®

Introducing a Better, Cleaner, Nesting Enrichment Additive.

Enhanced Environmental Enrichment

ALPHA nest appeals to rodents’ natural behavior of nest building. It’s long cotton fibers allow for easy shredding and manipulation. While possessing the same mass as other nesting products, the density of ALPHA nest require more time to shred and manipulate. This enhances the enrichment value for the animal.

Unparalleled Cleanliness
ALPHA nest is much cleaner than its competitors. It is manufactured from 100% bleached cotton staple fibers to exacting standards. Please refer to the technical specifications for composition and contaminant information.

Helps with Grinding Problems
ALPHA Nest’s hard nature provides rodents with food grinding problems, an alternative point of focus and material to chew rather than wasting food.

Low dust levels
Extremely long, 100% cotton staple fibers eliminate the potential for airborne dust after shredding.

Labor Savings
Fewer repetitive motion injuries. Unlike other products, ALPHA Nest is fully pre-cut for easy dispensing. And Because ALPHA Nest sheets are less than 1/16″ thick, technicians can fit them in cages with wire lids in place, resulting in significant time savings.

Eliminates Limb Entanglement
Cotton threads commonly found in competing cotton nesting additives, have been shown to cause limb entanglement problems, specifically with pups. ALPHA Nest does not contain these threads to cause any entanglement issues.

Economical
The sheets are cut to size to fit standard shoe-box cages, allowing for quick and easy cage filling. The long, absorbent fibers also dump out of soiled cages easily. This allows for better use of valuable labor resources.

Autoclavable
ALPHA Nest is easily autoclaved. It is also available irradiated. Custom sizes are available upon request.

Availability
ALPHA Nest is available in 3″ x 3″ squares. They are packaged in sealed plastic bags within 2,000- count cartons.

Reduced storage
One small carton of ALPHA Pads will bed the same quantity of cages as four bags of bedding.

Our Products

Not only do our products promote research integrity and enhance animal welfare, but they also are designed to assist our customers in operating an efficient and cost-effective research program. With a variety of options for bedding and enrichment, SSP offers everything you need for Excellence in the Cage.

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Why SSP?

Shepherd Specialty Papers has been family owned and operated for over 30 years, and we take pride in the unparalleled quality of our products, and our people. When you choose SSP, you are choosing award-winning products that are used in cutting edge studies by the largest research companies around the world.

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Resources

When you use bedding or enrichment products from SSP, you can be sure they’ve been subject to stringent standards through our Continuous Monitoring program. Let us show you what consistent, quality products look like for you and your animals. In-depth analysis reports for each of our products are available to all of our customers.

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