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AIN-93M is the second of two open formulations, published by the American Institute of Nutrition (AIN) committeein 1993 improving the AIN-76A standard diet. AIN-93M was structured to provide nutrients in concentrationsrequired just to maintain adult rat or mouse populations, hence the “M” designation.
Dietary Ingredient Composition (% by Weight)
PurifiedRodent Diet AIN-93M
Amino Acid Concentration (% of total diet)Arginine 0.48Lysine 0.92Methionine 0.33Cystine 0.24Tryptophan 0.16Histidine 0.33Leucine 1.09Isoleucine 0.59Phenylalanine 0.62Tyrosine 0.66Threonine 0.47Valine 0.70
Mineral ConcentrationCalcium % 0.52Phosphorous % 0.23Potassium % 0.38Sodium % 0.11Magnesium % 0.05Iron ppm 34.25Zinc ppm 36.76 Manganese ppm 11.09Copper ppm 6.73Cobalt ppm 0.02Iodine ppm 0.21
Vitamin ConcentrationVitamin A IU/g 4.00Vitamin D3 IU/g 1.00Alpha-Tocopherol IU/kg 75.00Thiamine ppm 5.00 Riboflavin ppm 6.00Niacin ppm 30.00Pantothenic Acid ppm 15.00Choline ppm 1000.00Pyrodoxine ppm 6.00Folic Acid ppm 2.00Biotin ppm 0.20Vitamin B12 Mcg/kg 25.00Vitamin K ppm 0.86
for Rats and Mice Diets
Calculated Nutrient Composition
PackagingFiberboard Drum
Guaranteed AnalysisCrude Protein Minimum 12.6% Crude Fat Minimum 4.0%Crude Fiber Maximum 4.8% Moisture Maximum 7.0% Ash Maximum 3.9%
Storage • Best if used within nine (9) months from date of manufacture.• Sealed bags should be stored in a well-ventilated area in a cool, dry
area away from direct sun light. Keep bags elevated from direct contact with floors and walls, protected from moisture and pests.
Particle Size 1/2” Pellet or Meal
Gross Energy Kcal/gm 3.60
520000 08/10
Corn Starch 46.75Casein Lactic 14.00Dextrin 15.50AIN-93 Vitamin Mix 1.00
Granular Sugar 5.00Solka Floc-40 3.50Soy Oil 1.00
AIN-93 Mineral Mix 0.30L- Cystine 0.25Choline Bitartrate 7.00