7093 Teklad Shredded Aspen Bedding is made from
100% Great Lakes Aspen wood. It makes an excellent contact bedding
for rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils and guinea pigs. 7093 Shredded
Aspen is not a by-product of some other manufacturing process. It
is manufactured from pure aspen wood, specifically for use as a
contact bedding, from aged virgin timber.
7093 Shredded Aspen is a natural hardwood material, so it is a
preferred alternative to softwood bedding materials such as pine.
Also, unlike traditional hardwood chips, the random particle sizes
of shredded aspen material give animals the ability to construct
nests and burrows. This makes 7093 Shredded Aspen a good choice for
use with breeding animals. In fact, 7093 Shredded Aspen is the
bedding material that is most widely used in Harlan
Laboratories animal production barriers.
During production of 7093 Shredded Aspen, the product is exposed
to temperatures of 1200 degrees Fahrenheit for several minutes.
These conditions reduce the moisture content of the finished
product to approximately 8%, and reduce harmful bacteria and other
microorganisms. Laboratory analysis of the finished product is
performed quarterly, and provides information on potential
contaminants such as pesticides, heavy metals, yeast and molds. The
QC test results are available upon request.
Packaging:
7093 Teklad Shredded Aspen is packaged in compressed 4.38
cubic foot autoclavable paper bales, each weighing 35 pounds, which
expand to approximately 9 cubic feet when opened.