Post by Die Fledermaus on Apr 19, 2007 21:21:57 GMT -4
These are unsual beddings for laboratory animals, and that I do not like. But I;ve wondered how some of these hardwoods would work.
I never heard of using, maple, for example.
www.pjmurphy.net/compare-animal-bedding.html
www.pjmurphy.net/animal-bedding.html
>> For over 60 years PJ Murphy’s lines of all-natural animal bedding have been the gold standard by which all other animal beddings are judged. Whether it’s for use in a laboratory, a breeding colony, or at home with your own pet, our bedding is consistently rated the best.
Our high level of quality begins with the types of wood that we use. We start with only the most select hardwoods. These trees are taken from areas that have never been sprayed with unhealthy pesticides or herbicides. When a tree is felled, new trees are planted to ensure that these forests continue to thrive. We never use pine, cedar, or other softwoods because their unhealthy organic compounds can cause distress to your animals.
Our hardwoods are transported via closed van trailers from sawmills directly to our production facilities. Once there
we maintain a closed system, meaning that there is no possibility of
contamination of our products. All of our animal beddings are heat treated and rotary drum dried, reaching a temperature of 1200 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. This reduces the moisture content to 8% (+/- 2%) and kills harmful bacteria.
We then convey the product, by air, through various sifters and screeners until the wood reaches a final particle size. The product is then refined again, through the use of additional, innovative and unique equipment, that enables us to further increase our screening and aspirating. We offer standard product specifications for each of our products, or we can create a product that is specific to your needs. All of our products are virtually dust free.
Our customers include many of the top research facilities, universities, leading pharmaceutical companies and finest breeders of laboratory animals in the world. We have supplied SANI-CHIPS® to the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, the National Center for Toxicological Research in Jefferson, Arkansas, and the National Cancer Institute, to name a few. Currently, every major animal breeding facility in the United States uses all-natural wood animal bedding.
Many of our customers annually inspect and approve our facilities. We frequently have our products tested by approved private testing laboratories to insure that our products continue to exceed the standards of NIH, NCTR, NTP and the highest standards of all, our own. <<
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A staple of the animal bedding industry, Sani-Chips® are manufactured from selected hardwoods, which include beech, birch, and maple. It is dried down to 8% (+/-2%) moisture content and screened to the specifications set by the National Institute of Health, which is 8 to 20 mesh. Sani-Chips® ability to absorb and give up liquids quickly makes it the bedding of choice for many. Our Sani-Chips® are then packaged in a 2.2 cubic foot auto-clavable bag. Sani-Chips® are virtually dust free, contain no chemical additives of any kind, and are not a food source for your animals. Unlike many other beddings, Sani-Chips® are ready to be used right out of the bag. They do not need to be irradiated, autoclaved, or sanitized in any way before use. When the well-being and comfort of your animals are top priorities, Sani-Chips® are the proven bedding of choice. <<
I never heard of using, maple, for example.
www.pjmurphy.net/compare-animal-bedding.html
www.pjmurphy.net/animal-bedding.html
>> For over 60 years PJ Murphy’s lines of all-natural animal bedding have been the gold standard by which all other animal beddings are judged. Whether it’s for use in a laboratory, a breeding colony, or at home with your own pet, our bedding is consistently rated the best.
Our high level of quality begins with the types of wood that we use. We start with only the most select hardwoods. These trees are taken from areas that have never been sprayed with unhealthy pesticides or herbicides. When a tree is felled, new trees are planted to ensure that these forests continue to thrive. We never use pine, cedar, or other softwoods because their unhealthy organic compounds can cause distress to your animals.
Our hardwoods are transported via closed van trailers from sawmills directly to our production facilities. Once there
we maintain a closed system, meaning that there is no possibility of
contamination of our products. All of our animal beddings are heat treated and rotary drum dried, reaching a temperature of 1200 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. This reduces the moisture content to 8% (+/- 2%) and kills harmful bacteria.
We then convey the product, by air, through various sifters and screeners until the wood reaches a final particle size. The product is then refined again, through the use of additional, innovative and unique equipment, that enables us to further increase our screening and aspirating. We offer standard product specifications for each of our products, or we can create a product that is specific to your needs. All of our products are virtually dust free.
Our customers include many of the top research facilities, universities, leading pharmaceutical companies and finest breeders of laboratory animals in the world. We have supplied SANI-CHIPS® to the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, the National Center for Toxicological Research in Jefferson, Arkansas, and the National Cancer Institute, to name a few. Currently, every major animal breeding facility in the United States uses all-natural wood animal bedding.
Many of our customers annually inspect and approve our facilities. We frequently have our products tested by approved private testing laboratories to insure that our products continue to exceed the standards of NIH, NCTR, NTP and the highest standards of all, our own. <<
>>
A staple of the animal bedding industry, Sani-Chips® are manufactured from selected hardwoods, which include beech, birch, and maple. It is dried down to 8% (+/-2%) moisture content and screened to the specifications set by the National Institute of Health, which is 8 to 20 mesh. Sani-Chips® ability to absorb and give up liquids quickly makes it the bedding of choice for many. Our Sani-Chips® are then packaged in a 2.2 cubic foot auto-clavable bag. Sani-Chips® are virtually dust free, contain no chemical additives of any kind, and are not a food source for your animals. Unlike many other beddings, Sani-Chips® are ready to be used right out of the bag. They do not need to be irradiated, autoclaved, or sanitized in any way before use. When the well-being and comfort of your animals are top priorities, Sani-Chips® are the proven bedding of choice. <<
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