Commercially available Irradiated laboratory animal diets obtained from trusted International vendor. The diet is selected for its high palatability and consistent formulation to minimize nutritional variables. As per country law, the lab animal diet should free from porcine protein/ fat source, radiation free and diets should be irradiated. Researchers are encouraged to fill the attached form to place and order.
The rodent diets imported from international trusted vendors. Daily consumption rate of rat and mice approximately 10 to 20 gm and 5 to 10 gm respectively.
Special Diets
Special diets, as required to meet the scientific goals of the study, may be purchased by the Principal Investigator, through LARC. Principal Investigators must complete the LARC Special Diet form and discuss their needs with LARC Director or LARC Manager.
Shipping
The feed will be shipped through Air. The time taken from date of ordering to receiving is approximately one month.
Bedding
Irradiated contact bedding, corn cob is used in LARC. Rodent bedding imported from International trusted vendors.
Environmental Enrichment
Environmental enrichment maximize the species-specific behaviors and decreases stress induced behaviors. LARC uses environmental enrichment products and nesting materials such as mouse igloo, rat retreats, Nylon bones and nesting materials depending upon species and need.