Trials carried out in both the UK and overseas have identified significant benefits of 3Rs LAB in the following areas:

• Superior odour control properties
• Non-toxic
• Improvements in animal welfare
• Excellent absorbency rating
• Easy to use
• Biodegradable
• Suitable for most bedding dispensers, vacuum and automated cleaning systems

These unique and more advanced characteristics of 3Rs LAB contribute greatly to a higher-quality micro environment for the animal and a healthier and more comfortable environment for staff.

These characteristics manifest themselves by:

• Longer intervals between cage changes
• Minimal respiratory irritants
• Minimal ophthalmic irritants
• Lower ammonia levels
• Lower endotoxins and coliform levels, suggesting that paper pelleted beddings may be preferred when endotoxins are a concern such as during immunologic respiratory or inhalation studies.
  Ref. Blom HJM 1996 Lab Animals 30 234-244
• Reduced aggression

The unique and superior qualities of 3Rs LAB’s cage bedding contributes to better health and safety, a better environment for the animal and staff, and less frequent cage bedding changing routines.
These qualities also ensure a safe product which is ideal for most bedding dispensers, vacuum systems and automated cleaning systems.

• Very low dust level:
  • Uniquely formulated pellets have minimal breakdown qualities and retain their shape even when wet.
• Non-toxic
• Naturally high absorption qualities:
  • Effective and long-lasting.
• Excellent natural odour control properties
• No additives or coatings:
  • No acid or alkaline bleaches added (including chlorine, oxygen-based and elemental bleaching);
  • No anti-clumping coatings;
  • No absorbent gels, perfume or scent additives;
  • No bulking agents.
• Bacterial, viral, and parasitic organisms are eliminated during a number of stages, with exposure to temperatures of up to 145°C during the production process (see data) at point of manufacture.

• Significantly lower levels of endotoxins <0.0001 than other bedding forms;
• Lower levels of coliforms <0.001 than other bedding forms.

These findings suggest that paper pellet beddings may be preferred when endotoxins are a concern such as during immunologic, respiratory or inhalation studies. Ref. Blom H.J.M 1996 Lab Animals 30 234-244

Your technicians and support staff will delight in the ease of use of 3Rs LAB.

• Very low dust levels
  • Less tracking, scattering and spread
  • Minimal respiratory irritants for staff
• Used bedding does not stick to scoops or cage floor
  • Easier and faster to keep clean.
• Compatible with most bedding dispensers and automated cleaning systems.
• Natural absorption qualities of paper
  • Keeps the housing area dry
  • Minimises odour without the use of chemicals or additives
• Biodegradable
  • Decomposition at a managed facility
  • Incineration
• Weight per volume
  • Low