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. 2007 Sep 2:35–120. doi: 10.1016/B978-012263951-7/50006-5

Table IV.

Desirable Criteria for Rodent Contact Bedding a

  • Moisture absorbent

  • Dust-free

  • Does not promote microbial growth

  • Nonstaining

  • Atraumatic

  • Ammonia binding

  • Sterilizable

  • Deleterious products not formed as a result of sterilization

  • Easily stored

  • Uniform from batch to batch

  • No microbial or chemical contamination

  • Nonpalatable

  • Nonallergenic

  • Nontoxic

  • Non-enzyme-inducing

  • Nestable

  • Readily available

  • Inexpensive

  • Chemically stable during use

  • Animal behavior is not adversely affected

a

Modified from Kraft (1980).