Diet and Bedding

Commercially available Irradiated laboratory animal diets are 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 and radiation free. All diets should be irradiated one. Researchers are encouraged to fill the attached form to place and order. The Rodent diets are imported from international trusted vendor. One adult rat and mice consume daily 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, maybe purchased by the Principal Investigator, through LARC. Principal Investigators must complete the LARC Special Diet form and discuss their needs with LARC Operational 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. Imported Rodent bedding from trusted vendor.

Environmental Enrichment

Environmental enrichment increases maximize the species specific behaviors and minimal stress induced behaviors. LARC uses Environmental enrichment products and nesting material includes mouse igloo, rat retreats, Nylon bones and nesting materials depending upon species and need.