HOUSING SOLUTIONS FOR RABBITS, GUINEA PIGS AND FERRETS By Corporate Marketing Department - Tecniplast, Buguggiate -

Line 2 – Big Animals Housing

Why did Noryl replace S/S as housing surface? Warmer, thanks the Noryl physical properties: high animal comfort Lighter: more ergonomic Sound absorbent: less stress for the animal Absence of dirty traps: easier to clean Injection moulded technology allows to achieve details and perfect finishing

Injection Moulding vs Thermoforming Here the plastic is much stretched! Thickness is not uniform, therefore: 1.The thickness of the original layer has to be greater: HEAVY FINAL PRODUCT 2.If not, where the plastic is much stressed, the final product will be thinner: LESS MECHANICAL RESISTANCE Plastic is stressed and tensioned: LESS MECHANICAL RESISTANCE No way to create detail such as stacking lugs: DIFFICULT STACKING Thermoforming

Injection Moulding vs Thermoforming The only way to create holes is: Thermoforming SHARP EDGES: - represent dirty traps, making difficult the cleaning process - could be dangerous for the animals feet Cage bottom after thermoforming process: Material’s Initial Stage Material’s Cutting Stage Material’s Final Stage

Injection Moulding vs Thermoforming Thermoforming

Injection Moulding vs Thermoforming Injection Moulding

Stress and tension free plastic: GREATER THERMAL AND MECHANICAL RESISTANCE Homogeneous thickness: LIGHTER THAN THERMOFORMED NORYL CAGES Possibility to create holes and stucking lugs: SAFE AND ERGONOMIC Injection Moulding vs Thermoforming Injection Moulding

Advantages of Injection Moulded NORYL Animal Welfare: Warm and comfortable material for the maximum animal welfare No sharp edges: enhanced animal comfort and safety Quick draining and drying design with bumps and 15mm holes: clean environment

Ergonomics and Quality: No dirty traps: easy and quick cleaning Stacking lugs for a proper stacking of up to 10/12 cages Thickness uniformity: lighter and resistant Stress and tension free: long lasting product Advantages of Injection Moulded NORYL

Guinea Pigs - Guidelines (1) Requirements for Establishments and for the Care and Accommodation of Animals, Annex III of the Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes, 22 September (2) Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, Institute of Laboratory Animal Research – eighth edition, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council, National Academy Press, Washington D.C (3) HOME OFFICE-Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 Amendment Regulations FINAL BODY WEIGHT g MINIMUM FLOOR AREA cm 2 FLOOR AREA PER ANIMAL -groups- MINIMUM HEIGHT cm EUROPE (1) <450 <700 > U.S.A. (2) <350 > U.K. (3) <250 <550 <650 > GP-SUITE Floor Area: 4000 cm2 – Internal Height 28 cm

Perforated bottom (11x11mm holes) Needs waste tray 4 levels rack (8 if double sided) Guinea Pigs - Cages Solid bottom No waste tray 5 levels rack (10 if double sided) Both injection moulded: same advantages seen before Both available with Grommet (hole) for autowatering Area: 4000 cm2

Guinea Pigs – Perforated cage Perforated bottom Needs waste tray 4 levels rack (8 if double side) Square holes (11x11mm) Additional holes in the corners speed up the waste draining, keeping the cage dry and clean

(Removable) S/S front gate for easy access to animals Racks

Enrichment – 3D Environment (Optional) Raised Shelf and Ramp OPTIMAL ANIMAL WELFARE

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