Prolab® Rat/Mouse/Hamster 3000
is a Constant Nutrition™ formula developed primarily for growth and reproduction in Lab
Rats. The Constant Nutrition™ feature is an improvement to Prolab® RMH 3000,
and is designed to minimize nutritional variables in long term studies. Refer to the
Shelf Life Section on this site for product longevity information and storage
suggestions.
| Features and Benefits |
 Supports optimum growth and efficient reproduction performance of rats, hamsters
and mice |
| Formulated to feed rats, hamsters and many mouse strains |
|
Provide Constant Nutrition™ |
| Product Forms Available |
|
Oval pellet, 10 mm x 16 mm x 25 mm length (3/8"x5/8"x1") |
G U A R A N T E E D A N A L Y S I S |
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| Crude protein not less than | 22.0% |
| Crude fat not less than | 5.0% |
| Crude fiber not more than | 5.0% |
| Ash not more than | 6.0% |
| Added minerals not more than | 2.5% |
I N G R E D I E N T S
Ground wheat, dehulled soybean meal, wheat middlings, ground corn, fish meal,
animal fat preserved with BHA, dehydrated alfalfa meal, calcium carbonate, brewers dried yeast,
soybean oil, salt, dicalcium phosphate, DL-methionine, L-lysine, magnesium oxide, ferrous
sulfate, zinc oxide, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, cobalt carbonate,
vitamin A acetate, cholecalciferol, dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate, cyanocobalamin,
riboflavin, nicotinic acid, calcium pantothenate, menadione dimethylpyrimidinol bisulfite
(source of vitamin K), folic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamin mononitrate, biotin,
choline chloride.
F E E D I N G D I R E C T I O N S
Prolab® RMH 3000 is especially designed for growth and reproduction of
rodents. It contains all the nutrients that are required for growth, lactation, and
reproduction. This diet should be fed free choice in a self-feeder. Keep a constant supply
of fresh water available. Refer to the “Animal Care and Biological Values”
section of this manual for detailed feeding directions.
Rats- All rats will eat varying amounts of feed depending on
their genetic origin. Larger strains will eat between 15-30 grams per day. Smaller strains
will eat between 12-15 grams per day. Feeders in rat cages should be designed to hold two
to three days supply of feed at one time.
Mice-Adult mice will eat 4 to 5 grams of pelleted ration daily.
Some of the larger strains may eat as much as 8 grams per day per animal. Feed should be
available on a free choice basis in wire feeders above the floor of the cage.
Hamsters-Adults will eat 10 to 14 grams per day.
Important: A feeding program is only as effective as the
management practices followed.
Caution: Store in a dry, well ventilated area, free of pests and
insects. Do not use moldy or insect-infested feed.
| C H E M I C A L C O M P O S I T I O N 1 | |
| Nutrients 2 | |
| Protein, % | 22.5 |
| Arginine, % | 1.37 |
| Cystine, % | 0.30 |
| Glycine, % | 1.11 |
| Histidine, % | 0.53 |
| Isoleucine, % | 1.14 |
| Leucine, % | 1.68 |
| Lysine, % | 1.31 |
| Methionine, % | 0.49 |
| Phenylalanine, % | 1.00 |
| Tyrosine, % | 0.60 |
| Threonine, % | 0.83 |
| Tryptophan, % | 0.30 |
| Valine, % | 1.12 |
| Serine, % | 1.20 |
| Aspartic Acid, % | 2.35 |
| Glutamic Acid, % | 5.33 |
| Alanine, % | 1.17 |
| Prolline, % | 1.73 |
| Taurine, % | 0.02 |
| Fat (ether extract), % | 4.5 |
| Fat (acid hydrolysis), % | 6.4 |
| Cholesterol, ppm | 195 |
| Linoleic Acid, % | 1.73 |
| Linolenic Acid, % | 0.16 |
| Arachidonic Acid, % | 0.00 |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids, % | 0.34 |
| Total Saturated Fatty Acids, % | 1.75 |
| Total Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, % | 1.60 |
| Fiber (Crude), % | 4.0 |
| Neutral Detergent Fiber3, % | 15.1 |
| Acid Detergent Fiber4, % | 5.4 |
| Nitrogen-Free Extract (by difference), % | 52.0 |
| Starch, % | 30.4 |
| Glucose, % | 0.1 |
| Fructose, % | 0.2 |
| Sucrose, % | 1.0 |
| Lactose, % | 0.0 |
| Total Digestible Nutrients, % | 78.7 |
| Gross Energy, kcal/gm | 4.10 |
| Physiological Fuel Value5, kcal/gm | 3.46 |
| Metabolizable Energy, kcal/gm | 3.20 |
| Minerals | |
| Ash, % | 6.1 |
| Calcium, % | 1.00 |
| Phosphorus, % | 0.75 |
| Phosphorus (non-phytate), % | 0.44 |
| Potassium, % | 0.91 |
| Magnesium, % | 0.24 |
| Sulfur, % | 0.26 |
| Sodium, % | 0.26 |
| Chlorine, % | 0.44 |
| Fluorine, ppm | 16 |
| Iron, ppm | 380 |
| Zinc, ppm | 120 |
| Manganese, ppm | 96 |
| Copper, ppm | 12 |
| Cobalt, ppm | 0.27 |
| Iodine, ppm | 0.98 |
| Chromium, ppm | 1.4 |
| Selenium, ppm | 0.21 |
| Vitamins | |
| Carotene, ppm | 2.6 |
| Vitamin K (as menadione), ppm | 1.9 |
| Thiamin Hydrochloride, ppm | 10 |
| Riboflavin, ppm | 14 |
| Niacin, ppm | 63 |
| Pantothenic Acid, ppm | 13 |
| Choline Chloride, ppm | 1600 |
| Folic Acid, ppm | 1.2 |
| Pyridoxine, ppm | 7.6 |
| Biotin, ppm | 0.38 |
| B12, mcg/kg | 75 |
| Vitamin A, IU/gm | 29 |
| Vitamin D3 (added), IU/gm | 2.4 |
| Vitamin E, IU/kg | 75 |
| Ascorbic Acid, mg/gm | -- |
| Calories provided by: | |
| Protein, % | 25.967 |
| Fat (ether extract), % | 14.022 |
| Carbohydrates, % | 60.01 |
* Product Code
1. Based on the latest ingredient analysis information. Since nutrient composition
of natural ingredients varies, analysis will differ accordingly.
2. Nutrients expressed as percent of ration except where otherwise indicated.
Moisture content is assumed to be 10.0% for the purpose of calculations.
3. NDF = approximately cellulose, hemi-cellulose and lignin.
4. ADF = approximately cellulose and lignin.
5. Physiological Fuel Value (kcal/gm) = Sum of decimal fractions of protein, fat and
carbohydrate (use Nitrogen Free Extract) x 4,9,4 kcal/gm respectively.
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