Metabolism, Feeding

Simple system, untainted samples, undisturbed rodents

• Carefully engineered metabolic cages, manufactured by Tecniplast. There is no urine wash over and no potential for urine to enter the feces tube. Separation is immediate and complete.
• All components below the cage floor are removable without disturbing or upsetting the test animals, thus preventing behavioral artifacts. Easy to remove feeder drawer. Unlock collection tubes with a single twist.
• Designed for simplicity of operation and total part interchangeability. 
• High quality materials for low adherence and durability. 
• Practical with few pieces to assemble the cage. All components can be easily washed and autoclaved.
• Flexibility for housing rodents. By changing just a few components (feeders and floor grids), the cage is adaptable to house animals of different sizes/weights.
• Four models are available for either rats or mice. Dimensions comply with current USA animal welfare regulations. Each cage comprises:
  • Upper Chamber, made of smooth, gnaw-proof materials, a Feeder Chamber, located outside the cage. Size discourages rodent nesting or sleeping inside. The drawer slides out for easy filling without disturbing the animal
  • Collection funnel and separating cone, unique design and non-wetting PMP ensure immediate, complete separation of feces and urine
  • Feces Collection tube made of non-wetting PMP. Pellets roll down the side of the funnel to be collected in the tube. Unlocks with single twist from outside of cage, without disturbing the animal
  • Support grid of stainless-steel lets excreta pass through the conveniently spaced bars. Mouse cage includes mouse-sized grid
• Optional 12-Cage rack saves space with small footprint, maximizing density.