Table 1. Feed ingredients and nutrient composition of the research ration.
| Items (%, except that otherwise mentioned) | Starter (1–21) | Finisher (22–35) |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow corn | 56.25 | 64.10 |
| Fine bran | 20.18 | 15.17 |
| Fish flour | 16.73 | 13.89 |
| Palm oil | 2.38 | 2.38 |
| DL-methionine | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Bentonite | 1.11 | 1.11 |
| Limestone | 1.32 | 1.32 |
| MCP | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Premixa | 0.18 | 0.18 |
| Chlorine chlorite | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| NaCl | 0.29 | 0.29 |
| Nutrient content based on laboratory analysis: | ||
| ME (kcal/kg) | 2,935 | 3,082 |
| Dry matter | 85.62 | 86.43 |
| Crude protein | 21.14 | 19.05 |
| Extract ether | 4.46 | 4.78 |
| Crude fiber | 3.42 | 3.33 |
| Ash | 8.59 | 9.71 |
a
Premix contained (per kg of diet) of vitamin A 7,750 IU, vitamin D3 1,550 IU, vitamin E 1.88 mg, vitamin B1 1.25 mg, vitamin B2 3.13 mg, vitamin B6 1.88 mg, vitamin B12 0.01 mg, vitamin C 25 mg, folic acid 1.50 mg, Ca-d-pantothenate 7.5 mg, niacin 1.88 mg, biotin 0.13 mg, Co 0.20 mg, Cu 4.35 mg, Fe 54 mg, I 0.45 mg, Mn 130 mg, Zn 86.5 mg, Se 0.25 mg, L-lysine 80 mg, Choline chloride 500 mg, DL-methionine 900 mg, CaCO3 641.5 mg, Dicalcium phosphate 1,500 mg.