Bio-Serv has been supplying the Research Community with custom animal diets for over 35 years. We welcome the opportunity to take part in your next project. We have successfully formulated more than 5,000 custom diets for our customers. We are certain that our level of experience in the development and production of research animal diets cannot be matched.
Our production facility is ISO 9001:2000 registered to ensure your confidence in our products and processes.
We have defined some of the terms used when discussing animal diets, and listed many of the types of diets that can be produced. This list is meant to be a guide. For q quote on a custom diet, please contact our Nutritionist, Dr. Yisheng Bai, to discuss your specific requirements.
Custom Diet Information:
Nutritional Analysis: All nutritional assays are performed by an independent laboratory. When an assay is requested, the cost of the testing will be incorporated into the quote. Commonly tested nutrients include; Macronutrients (Protein, Fat, Fiber, Ash and Carbohydrate), Mineral /Vitamins, Fatty Acid Profile, Cholesterol, etc. A certificate showing the actual lab results will be sent to the investigator.
Sterile Diets: Custom diets can be sterilized by Gamma-Irradiation. The cost for this service is $100.00 Flat Fee for orders up to 100 kg. Orders over 100 kg the fee is $1.00 per kg. Lead-time is typically
4 weeks. If a diet is required sooner the cost is $850.00
Packaging: Custom Diets can be packed according to your needs. Please specify when special packaging is required.
Lead-Time: Lead-time for Custom Diets is 10 business days for existing formulas, and 15 business days for new formulations.
Pricing: Custom Diets are made to your specific requirements. They are quoted on a per order basis depending on the diet composition and form.
contact our Nutritionist, Dr. Yisheng Bai, to discuss your specific requirements.
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Diet Descriptions:
Custom: Diets that are formulated according to the specific requirements of the customer. Pricing is obtained through a quote process.
Purified: Diets that are formulated with more refined and restricted ingredients such as casein and soy protein isolate, sugar and starch, cellulose, vegetable oil or lard, and chemically pure inorganic salts and vitamins.
Grain-Based: Diets formulated with agricultural products such as whole grains, mill by-products, high protein meals, other livestock feed ingredients, and salt and vitamin supplements.
Medicated: Diets formulated to include medications supplied by customer or purchased by Bio-Serv.
Diet Forms Available:
Dough: “Cookie Dough” type consistency
Gel: Firm but very moist diet
Liquid: Diet that is suspended in a viscous “Milkshake” like consistency
Pellet: Standard is 1/2” in diameter x 1/2” to 1” long. Also available in 3/8” and 1/4” diameter.
Powder: Useful for incorporating your own compounds
Precision Pellet: Precise weight round pellet. Available in sizes ranging from 14 mg to 1 gm
Precision Wafer/Tablet: Precise weight flat wafer. Available in sizes ranging from 3 gm to 10 gm.
The tables below list some of the common components that have been modified based on customers’ requirements. Please contact our Nutritionist, Dr. Yisheng Bai, to discuss your specific needs.
Macronutrients
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Amino Acids
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Fiber High/Low
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Atherogenic
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Medications
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Carbohydrate High/Low
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Protein High/Low
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Cholesterol
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Test Compounds Added
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Fat High/Low
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Minerals
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Calcium
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Magnesium
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Chloride
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Phosphorus
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Copper
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Potassium
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Chromium
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Sodium
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Fluoride
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Selenium
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Iodine
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Sulfur
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Iron
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Zinc
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Manganese
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Vitamins
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Ascorbic Acid
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Folic Acid
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Vitamin A
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Inositol
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Vitamin B12
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Niacin
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Vitamin D
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Pantothenate
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Vitamin E
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Pyridoxine
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Vitamin K
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Riboflavin
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Biotin
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Thiamin
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Choline
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