Prolab® Rat/Mouse/Hamster 3500 is an autoclavable diet formulated for growth and reproduction. It is the companion product of Prolab® RMH 3000. Protein, mineral and vitamin levels have been fortified and carefully balanced so that maximum food values are maintained after sterilization. It can also be pasteurized or sterilized without clumping. Refer to the Shelf Life Section on this site for product longevity information and storage suggestions.

Features and Benefits
blkdot.gif (828 bytes) Processed and packaged for autoclaving
blkdot.gif (828 bytes) Supports optimum growth and efficient reproduction
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blkdot.gif (828 bytes) Formulated to feed rats, hamsters and many mouse strains
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Product Forms Available
blkdot.gif (828 bytes) 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
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%

A U T O C L A V I N G    S U G G E S T I O N S
To autoclave the pellets, place on trays, in small bags, or in larger bags, to a depth of no more than 3 inches. When steam autoclaved, the pellets swell and exert force on adjacent pellets. Confinement by a bag or container creates additional pressure, which may result in sticking. Assay before and after autoclaving:   Conditions of sterilization must be determined for each autoclaving unit. Microbiological evaluation should be done to insure sterilization is achieved. It is best to assay the diet before and after sterilization to determine nutrient losses.

I N G R E D I E N T S
Ground wheat, dehulled soybean meal, wheat middlings, ground corn, fish meal, soybean hulls, soybean oil, dehydrated alfalfa meal, calcium lignin sulfonate, calcium carbonate, brewers dried yeast, salt, dicalcium phosphate, silicon dioxide, DL-methionine, L-lysine, manganous oxide, magnesium oxide, ferrous sulfate, zinc 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 3500, Autoclavable is 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, % 1.32
Cystine, % 0.29
Glycine, % 1.12
Histidine, % 0.53
Isoleucine, % 1.16
Leucine, % 1.66
Lysine, % 1.35
Methionine, % 0.51
Phenylalanine, % 1.01
Tyrosine, % 0.61
Threonine, % 0.83
Tryptophan, % 0.30
Valine, % 1.15
Serine, % 1.16
Aspartic Acid, % 2.31
Glutamic Acid, % 5.07
Alanine, % 1.20
Prolline, % 1.63
Taurine, % 0.03
Fat (ether extract), % 5.9
Fat (acid hydrolysis), % 6.7
Cholesterol, ppm 265
Linoleic Acid, % 2.72
Linolenic Acid, % 0.34
Arachidonic Acid, % 0.00
Omega-3 Fatty Acids, % 0.65
Total Saturated Fatty Acids, % 1.19
Total Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, % 1.29
Fiber (Crude), % 4.8
Neutral Detergent Fiber3, % 15.0
Acid Detergent Fiber4, % 6.4
Nitrogen-Free Extract (by difference), %

50.1
Starch, % 31.3
Glucose, % 0.1
Fructose, % 0.1
Sucrose, % 0.8
Lactose, % 0.0
Total Digestible Nutrients, %

79.4
Gross Energy, kcal/gm

4.10
Physiological Fuel Value5, kcal/gm

3.43
Metabolizable Energy, kcal/gm

3.19
  
Minerals
Ash, %

6.7
Calcium, %

1.17
Phosphorus, %

0.76
Phosphorus (non-phytate), %

0.51
Potassium, %

0.82
Magnesium, %

0.21
Sulfur, %

0.24
Sodium, %

0.27
Chlorine, %

0.47
Fluorine, ppm

20
Iron, ppm

400
Zinc, ppm

120
Manganese, ppm

130
Copper, ppm

13
Cobalt, ppm

0.27
Iodine, ppm

0.99
Chromium, ppm

1.5
Selenium, ppm

0.28
      
Vitamins
Carotene, ppm

2.4
Vitamin K (as menadione), ppm

1.8
Thiamin Hydrochloride, ppm

90
Riboflavin, ppm

15
Niacin, ppm

80
Pantothenic Acid, ppm

31
Choline Chloride, ppm

1500
Folic Acid, ppm

2.9
Pyridoxine, ppm

6.4
Biotin, ppm

0.33
B12, mcg/kg

73
Vitamin A, IU/gm

30
Vitamin D3 (added), IU/gm

2.2
Vitamin E, IU/kg

75
Ascorbic Acid, mg/gm

--
   
Calories provided by:
Protein, % 26.201
Fat (ether extract), % 15.459
Carbohydrates, % 58.340

*   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.

11/12/02