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Nestpaks are an exciting new way of safely dispensing bedding and nesting materials into the animal’s cage with the added quality of environmental enrichment in the same package. This new product offers great advantages and can either compliment or replace the current products according to individual company preferences.

This innovative product combines F.D.A. Paper and Certificated Wood Bedding, manufactured to provide laboratory animals with enrichment.

• Precise & repeatable bedding volume per cage

• Guaranteed environmental enrichment

• Reduction in airborne particulates

• Labour saving

• Suit all cages including isolators & IVC's

• Saving costs of materials

• Saving costs of procurement

Choosing the correct NestPak for your cages

International Patent Nos. 1100320, 6584934, 757934

500 cm2 300ml NestPak 600ml NestPak

1000 cm2 600ml NestPak 1200ml NestPak

1500 cm2 900ml NestPak 1800ml NestPak

2000 cm2 1200ml NestPak 2400ml NestPak

Cage Floor Area cm2 Depth of Bedding 5mm Depth of Bedding 10mm

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This unique new combination of our highly acclaimed NestPak, together with a precise dose of top-quality nesting material, makes the new EnviroPak the perfect solution for animal nesting and enrichment in one easy-to-use pack.

The revolutionary EnviroPak will save you time and effort along with providing precise and comprehensive nesting and enrichment for your animals.

• Consistent amount of nesting in every pack

• Saves time when filling cages

• Guaranteed enrichment and nesting in one

• Autoclavable as standard plus irradiated option

• GLP compliant certified product

• Next day delivery throughout Europe

Product code:CS1A12

Available in:Box of 600

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• High-quality, dust-free nesting material suitable for caged or penned animals

• The paper strands are cleanly cut and virtually dust-free, drastically reducing respiratory problems resulting from airborne particles

• Forms a soft, springy and comfortable mat, making ideal nesting material

• High absorption capacity means bedding stays dry for added comfort

• Made from un-bleached brown kraft paper which is cut and folded

• GLP compliant and with full certification

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Product code:CS1A09SIZNESTWHITE

Available in:10kg box (Approx)120 litre boxExpanded volume approximately 360 litreOther formats on request

NEW - Also available in white

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• High-quality, dust-free nesting material suitable for all rodents & penned animals

• Finer strands offer a softer nest, preferable with nudes, transgenics & pups

• The paper strands are cleanly cut and virtually dust-free, drastically reducing respiratory problems resulting from airborne particles

• Forms a soft, springy and comfortable mat, making ideal nesting material

• Made from un-bleached brown kraft paper which is cut and folded

• GLP compliant and with full certification

Product code:SIZNESTFINESIZNESTFINEWH

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Available in:120 litre box(Approx 10kg)

Other formats on request

Also available in white

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Provides consistent amount of nesting material to every cage, every time. Each 8 gram Bed-r’Nest provides animals with industry recommended amount of nesting material.

• Portion controlled

• Easy to dispense

• Virgin Kraft paper

• Batch irradiated

• Virtually dust-free

• Cost saving

Specifications:70mm (Dia) 8g measured portion

Product code:BEDRNESTBEDRNESTWHITE

Available in:Box of 800

NEW - Also available in white

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Product code:CS1BEBA

Available in:35.5L paper sack Custom irradiated packs

• Promotes animal activity

• Dust-free, does not clog air filters

• Suitable for nude and hairless mice

• Clean, white twist provides improved observation

• Completely bio-degradable

• Available combined with Bed-o’Cobs or Pure-o’Cel

Nesting material made from pure white paper rolls, encourages animals to scavenge and unfurl the paper to create their own nests. Produced in FDA certified facilities with full traceability and certification to comply with GLP standards.

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Specifications:51 x 51 x 8mm (Approx)

Product code:CS3A01

Available in:Case of 3600Custom irradiated packs

Nestlets are used as nesting materials for mice, rats, rabbits and other small animals. They are made of pulped virgin cotton fiber - clean, dust-free and autoclavable.

• Certified GLP Compliant

• Nestlets utilise the inherent instinct of rodents to shred and build nests, encouraging activity

• The nesting material is designed to retain warmth and is inert and non-ingestible

• Nestlets are soft and absorbent without being dessicative and are non-irritating even to newborn young

• An economical solution, offering considerable cost savings in labour, storage and disposal

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Specifications:39 x 12mm (Approx) Per pellet

Product code:COCOON

Available in:Case of 6000

• Certified GLP Compliant

• Cocoons satisfy animals’ natural instincts to shred material to make nests

• The small, cylindrical, lightweight form makes it possible for the animals to transport it around their environment

• The short fibres are safe for the animal and allow them to build soft nests just as in their natural habitat

• Cocoons are whitened without chlorine and are available with full certification

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• Certified GLP Compliant

• Soft, clean and absorbent, the long strands of Paper Shavings (shredded) make excellent bedding and nesting materials for small animals

• Short flakes reduce the risk of tangling

• Soft paper nesting material satisfies high standards of cleanliness and disposability

• Autoclavable or can be supplied irradiated

Product code:CS1C03CS1C04

Available in:3.5kg autoclavable sack (CS1C03)10kg bale (CS1C04)Custom irradiated packs

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• Certified GLP Compliant

• Soft, clean and absorbent, the long strands of Paper Wool make excellent bedding and nesting materials for small animals

• Soft paper nesting material satisfies high standards of cleanliness and disposability

• Autoclavable or can be supplied irradiated

Product code:CS1C00CS1C02

Available in:2.5kg autoclavable sack (CS1C00)10kg bale (CS1C02)Custom irradiated packs

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i-DNA Biotechnology Pte Ltdwww.i-dna.sg

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European Distribution Partners

International Distribution Partners

Datesand Distributors working with our global partners to deliver a local service

Sodispanwww.sodispan.com

WF Fisher and Son Inc.www.wffisher.com

Envigowww.envigo.com

Nomura Jimusho Inc.www.nomjim.co.jp

Genestilwww.genestil.com

Bio-Services BVwww.bio-services.nl

Maria Carmen Visowww.mariacarmenviso.com

Allied Groupwww.allied-group.com.au

Scanburwww.scanbur.com

Bio Servwww.bio-serv.com

Lab Supplywww.labsupplytx.com

ASAPwww.animalspecialties.biz

ZoonLab GmbHwww.zoonlab.de

PLEXXwww.plexx.eu

DBM LtdTel: 01560 862 360

Vishnu Traderswww.vishnutraders.in

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As the leading supplier of research grade nesting, we have led the way in developing the highest standards of manufacture and quality assurance over the years. We strongly believe the provision of adequate nesting materials forms the foundation in maintaining a high standard of animal welfare.

The Datesand nesting range has grown organically over many years, as experience and research outlined requirements for different species, strains and research techniques. Today, we have one of the widest selections of nesting materials, allowing users the choice based entirely on their requirements.We have selected each type of nesting material in our range with care to ensure its suitability for use in a research environment, especially where strict GLP standards need to be met.