
Pioneering Wood Fiber Bedding for Over 60 Years
As a pioneer of wood fiber-based products, NEPCO uses only the fibers from sustainably harvested wood to create industry-leading wood chip bedding, without disrupting Mother Nature. All NEPCO products are 100% all-natural, dust-free, biodegradable and eco-friendly. Plus, all manufacturing facilities are GMP and HACCP certified.
Alpha Chip®
Alpha Chip is virgin white pine softwood chip bedding heat-treated to reduce bacteria and enhance absorbency for small animal research environments.
Features
- Free-flowing chips compatible with most automated bedding dispensers
- Aspirated to remove dust for a cleaner cage environment
- Ideal bedding for ventilated rack systems
- Packaged in heat-sealed, two-ply autoclavable bags
- Available irradiated
Aspen Chip®
Aspen Chip is virgin aspen hardwood chip bedding offering a lightweight, easy-to-handle package without sacrificing absorbency or performance.
Features
- Free-flowing design works with most bedding dispensers and ventilated racks
- Compatible with all small animals, including transgenic breeds
- Heat-treated to reduce bacteria and enhance absorbency
- No chemical treatments or additives throughout the wood’s life cycle
- Packaged in heat-sealed, two-ply autoclavable bags
- Available irradiated
Beta Chip®
Beta Chip is premium hardwood chip bedding processed from virgin maple, beech, birch, or poplar with a proven track record of superior performance.
Features
- Compatible with all small animals, including transgenic breeds
- Versatile hardwood blend for consistent quality across lots
- Heat-treated to reduce bacteria and enhance absorbency
- Packaged in heat-sealed, two-ply autoclavable bags
- Available irradiated
Shredded Aspen Shavings
Shredded Aspen Shavings is virgin aspen hardwood bedding that creates a pillowed, soft-textured environment well suited for nesting and enrichment.
Features
- Compatible with all small animals, including transgenic breeds
- Heat-treated to reduce bacteria and enhance absorbency
- Shredded form supports natural nesting behaviors
- Compressed packaging for efficient storage and handling
- Proven performance in micro-isolator cage systems
- Packaged in heat-sealed, two-ply autoclavable bags
Laboratory Grade Aspen Shavings
Laboratory Grade Aspen Shavings is virgin aspen hardwood contact bedding offering a comfortable habitat with a natural appearance for all small animals, including transgenic breeds.
Features
- Processed from virgin hardwood with no chemical exposure
- Heat-treated and aspirated for reduced bacteria and dust
- Compatible with most bedding dispensers and ventilated rack systems
- Packaged in heat-sealed, two-ply autoclavable bags
- Available irradiated
Laboratory Grade Pine Shavings
Laboratory Grade Pine Shavings is virgin northern white pine softwood contact bedding compatible with small, medium, and large animals for broad research versatility.
Features
- Supports a wider range of species and sizes than chip beddings
- Heat-treated to reduce bacteria and enhance absorbency
- Aspirated to remove dust
- Packaged in heat-sealed, two-ply autoclavable bags
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