Mazuri Basix Biscuit Primate Food, 25 lb. Bag
The Mazuri Basix Biscuit Primate Food is a primate food option that's formulated to meet the needs of a variety of primates. These primate biscuits are fortified with essential nutrients to ensure complete nutrition when fed with produce or other food items. It contains no added wheat, making it good for animals that may have a wheat sensitivity.
- Primate food bag designed to be fed with supplementation
- Meets NRC recommendations for most nutrients except protein, sodium and chloride when fed at 50% of the diet
- No added wheat product means it may be appropriate for animals with wheat sensitivity
- Contains flaxseed, which is a source of Omega-3 fatty acids
- Allows for natural feeding behaviors by the addition of species-appropriate food items
*Labeling requirements vary from state to state. For an accurate list of ingredients and guaranteed analysis in your region, please refer to the label affixed to the feed product. Manufactured in the United States with globally sourced ingredients.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Crude protein not less than | 20.00% |
| Crude fat not less than | 5.50% |
| Crude fiber not more than | 12.00% |
| Moisture not more than | 12.00% |
| Ash not more than | 8.00% |
Mazuri Primate Basix is designed to be an essential part of a total primate feeding system and may be used in conjunction with all other Mazuri primate products.
Primates generally consume 2% to 4% of their body weight in food per day on a dry matter basis (i.e. a 50 kg animal will eat 1 to 2 kg of food per day, on a dry matter basis).Mazuri Primate Basix Biscuit can be supplemented with fresh vegetables and fruit if this is desired to provide variety in the diet, as long as the dry matter of these items does not exceed 50% of the dry matter consumption. Using typical produce and browse, a feeding program on as as fed basis is would consist of 60% produce/browse and 40% Mazuri primate products (i.e., a diet may be 6 lb. of produce/browse plus 4 lb. of one or a mix of Mazuri primate products).The amount of diet the animal requires will vary according to its age, size, life stage, health status and activity of the animal and the environmental temperature.Adjust daily feed intake based on the health status, body condition and nutrient level desired to meet the needs of your primates.Diet may be soaked to soften the biscuits for infants or animals that have difficulty chewing.Fresh, clean water should be available at all times.Primates require ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in their daily diet. Mazuri Primate Diets contain a stabilized form of vitamin C that is stable under appropriate storage conditions for at least 1 year from the date of manufacturing printed on the bag.Storage Conditions: For best results, store contents of open bag in container with sealing lids. Store in a cool (75F or colder), dry (approximately 50% RH) location. Use within 1 year of bag manufacturing.
- Primates generally consume 2% to 4% of their body weight in food per day on a dry matter basis (i.e. a 50 kg animal will eat 1 to 2 kg of food per day, on a dry matter basis).
- Mazuri Primate Basix Biscuit can be supplemented with fresh vegetables and fruit if this is desired to provide variety in the diet, as long as the dry matter of these items does not exceed 50% of the dry matter consumption. Using typical produce and browse, a feeding program on as as fed basis is would consist of 60% produce/browse and 40% Mazuri primate products (i.e., a diet may be 6 lb. of produce/browse plus 4 lb. of one or a mix of Mazuri primate products).
- The amount of diet the animal requires will vary according to its age, size, life stage, health status and activity of the animal and the environmental temperature.
- Adjust daily feed intake based on the health status, body condition and nutrient level desired to meet the needs of your primates.
- Diet may be soaked to soften the biscuits for infants or animals that have difficulty chewing.
- Fresh, clean water should be available at all times.
- Primates require ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in their daily diet. Mazuri Primate Diets contain a stabilized form of vitamin C that is stable under appropriate storage conditions for at least 1 year from the date of manufacturing printed on the bag.
- Storage Conditions: For best results, store contents of open bag in container with sealing lids. Store in a cool (75F or colder), dry (approximately 50% RH) location. Use within 1 year of bag manufacturing.
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| Brand | Mazuri |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
| Animal Type | Primates |
| Food Form | Biscuit |
| Health Features | General Wellness |
| Life Stage | Adult |
| Packaged Height | 28 in. |
| Packaged Length | 28 in. |
| Packaged Weight | 25 lb. |
| Packaged Width | 19 in. |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Package Size | 25 lb. |
| Packaging Type | Bag |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 62089 |