Mineral Modifications to LabDiet^® Formulas

 

TestDiet^® will modify the mineral composition of any of the standard LabDiet^® products as desired. Modified products can be manufactured in three ways:

1.     by omitting the addition of the specific mineral;

2.   by reformulating the product to eliminate those ingredients which contribute to the mineral content of the diet; or,

3.     by adding additional amounts of the mineral as a "direct add" to the "off-the shelf" LabDiet^® product. (See Modified LabDiet^Æ Grain-Based Diets.)

 

One example of a mineral-modified diet is the Low-Calcium Poultry TestDiet^® #5070-9, which is a modification of Laboratory Cage Layer LabDiet^® 5070. By omitting the calcium-containing vitamins and minerals, the calcium content of the diet has been kept at less than 0.3%.

 

Similar modifications can be done with any mineral in any LabDiet^® product. We can modify the mineral composition of a diet for any species of laboratory animal.

 

See also:

Salt Modifications to Purified Diets (Sodium)

Salt Modifications to LabDiet^® Formulas (Sodium)

Mineral Modifications to Purified Diets