Guinea Pigs
The most common custom Guinea Pig diets are those with a standard diet base (such as Teklad 2040 or 2041) and added cholesterol.
Guinea Pigs do not readily consume purified diets, so when specific nutrient manipulations are necessary, hybrid diets (mixture of refined and natural ingredients) are recommended. At the very least it is advisable to retain some alfalfa meal in the diet. Contact us for further information.
Swine
Most often, customized diets for swine feature natural ingredients with added fat and cholesterol. Here are three variations on this theme:
TD.92033 Swine Diet (15% Lard, 1.2% Cholesterol)
TD.92052 Swine Diet (15% Lard, 1.5% Cholesterol)
TD.93296 Swine Diet (15% Lard, 2% Cholesterol)
We recommend these diets in meal/powder form, as pellets are not very durable. Other natural ingredient and purified diets with various nutrient manipulations are available. Contact us for further information.
Hamsters, Gerbils
Most times, diets that are developed for mice and rats are suitable for hamsters and gerbils, and vice versa. We may advise increasing specific nutrients in a purified diet for hamsters and gerbils. Contact us for further information.
Primates
Depending on the focus of your research, customized diet for non-human primates can contain natural ingredients, refined ingredients, or a mixture of both. Custom diets for primates often feature adjustments in fat type, fat level, and cholesterol. Contact us for further information.
For general information, please contact us at tekladinfo@harlan.com. For technical questions, please contact us at askanutritionist@harlan.com.