Other Diets

Inotiv also manufactures and stocks diets for less commonly used laboratory animals including feline, ferrets, and for ruminants such as sheep, goats and cows.

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Teklad global feline diet (2060) is specifically formulated to provide the proper balance of all known nutrients considered essential for growth, maintenance, and reproduction of research felines.

The diet provides uniform nutrition and is a fixed-formula diet designed to minimize the nutrient variances that otherwise could occur if the ingredient composition of a diet were altered from one batch to the next. Unlike other feline foods, it does not contain meat substitutes, artificial flavorings, excessive grains, chemical colorings, or fillers.

Felines have unusual nutritional requirements. They cannot convert tryptophan to niacin effectively, cannot convert beta carotene to vitamin A, and cannot desaturate linoleic acid. They require an elevated level of protein, and the amino acid taurine is needed to prevent ocular lesions and dilated cardiomyopathy. Teklad global feline diet is designed to meet these special needs. In addition, it is formulated to be low in magnesium and ash, and high in meat protein to produce an acidic urine, which reduces the risk of feline urinary syndrome.

Feeding directions

Teklad global feline diet is a complete diet for felines and kittens. Ad libitum access to diet should be provided at all times. felines normally consume small portions of food throughout the day, and they have a normal propensity to consume minimal amounts of water. Fresh water always should be available to each animal.

Products

Teklad feline diets	Non-autoclavable form
Teklad global feline diet	2060 , 2060C
Many diets are available in certified format designated by a “C” following the product code. When diets are certified a representative sample is tested for a panel of contaminants. If not stocked as certified, certififelineion can be made available upon request. Minimum order size and additional charges may apply.

Teklad global ferret diet (2072) is specifically formulated to provide the proper balance of all known nutrients considered essential for growth, maintenance, and reproduction of research ferrets.

The ferret laboratory diet provides uniform nutrition and is a Fixed Formula diet designed to minimize the nutrient variances that otherwise could occur if the ingredient composition of a diet were altered from one batch to the next.

Ferrets are obligate carnivores with a very short intestinal tract. It is assumed that like cats, ferrets cannot desaturate linoleic acid. For these reasons it is generally recommended that ferret diets contain high amounts of animal protein and fat. The amino acid taurine is supplemented in the diet as a safety measure against developing ocular lesions and dilated cardiomyopathy. Teklad global ferret diet is designed to meet these special needs by including a large amount of poultry by-product meal and poultry fat. In addition, it is formulated to be low in magnesium and ash, which reduces the risk of urinary disease.

Feeding directions

Teklad global ferret diet is a complete diet for jills, and kitts. Provide ad libitum access to diet in a self-feeder. Ferrets normally consume small portions of food throughout the day, and they have a normal propensity to consume minimal amounts of water. It is crucial that fresh and clean food and water be kept easily accessible to ferrets at all times.

Products

Teklad ferret diets	Non-autoclavable form
Teklad global ferret diet	2072 , 2072C
Many diets are available in certified format designated by a “C” following the product code. When diets are certified a representative sample is tested for a panel of contaminants. If not stocked as certified, certification can be made available upon request. Minimum order size and additional charges may apply.

Teklad ruminant diet (7060) is specifically formulated to provide the proper balance of all known nutrients to a variety of laboratory ruminant species. The diet provides uniform nutrition and is a fixed-formula diet designed to minimize the nutrient variances which otherwise could occur if the ingredient composition of a diet were altered from one batch to the next.

Ruminants require significant fiber to maintain proper rumen health. Sheep have a requirement for copper but are also very susceptible to copper toxicity. Teklad ruminant diet is high in fiber to support microbial fermentation and maintain proper rumen function. The diet has a low copper content easily exceeding the copper requirements of most ruminants while avoiding copper toxicity in sheep.

Feeding directions

Teklad ruminant diet is a complete diet for a variety of laboratory ruminant species and should generally be fed daily at two-to-three percent of body weight depending on the desired rate of gain. Fresh water always should be available to each animal particularly during warm summer days.

Products

Teklad ruminants diets	Non-autoclavable form
Teklad global ruminants diet	7060 , 7060C
Many diets are available in certified format designated by a “C” following the product code. When diets are certified a representative sample is tested for a panel of contaminants. If not stocked as certified, certification can be made available upon request. Minimum order size and additional charges may apply.