Rodent foraging crumbles
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- Fine crumble format that encourages natural foraging behaviour
- Nutritionally complete grain-based treat, contaminant-screened
- Available gamma-irradiated; particularly useful for aggressive males
FAQ - Rodent foraging crumbles
Which species is Rodent Foraging Crumble suitable for?
Which species is Rodent Foraging Crumble suitable for?
It is suitable for laboratory rodents and is positioned as especially useful for aggressive males.
Is the crumble available sterile?
Is the crumble available sterile?
Yes, a gamma-irradiated version is available for use in barrier and SPF facilities.
How should it be offered?
How should it be offered?
Scatter a pinch directly into the bedding to encourage foraging behaviour and engagement.
Product Instructions
Product Instructions
Scatter a small pinch into bedding as a foraging treat, according to facility guidelines.
Rodent Foraging Crumble is a low-calorie, nutritionally complete grain-based crumble for laboratory rodents. The fine crumble format is designed to support natural foraging behaviour: scattered into bedding, the small particles encourage rodents to search and forage, providing extended engagement.
Intended species
Suitable for rodents. The product is also positioned as particularly useful for aggressive males, where foraging activity can help reduce the number of cages that need to be singly housed.
Treatment and quality
Available gamma-irradiated for use in barrier and SPF facilities. Each batch is contaminant-screened and nutritionally assayed. Shelf life is 6 months when stored cool and dry.