Table 1.
Adult Physical Characteristics.
| Characteristics | Optimal Vitamin C | (n) | Low Vitamin C | (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male weight (g) at enrolment | 463.3 ± 86.3 | 13 | 489.5 ± 57.9 | 17 |
| Sire weight (g) at mating | 744.6 ± 132.4 | 34 | 734.9 ± 104.4 | 36 |
| Sire age (weeks) at mating | 16.5 ± 3.1 | 34 | 17.8 ± 3.6 | 36 |
| Female weight (g) at enrolment | 451.9 ± 49.0 | 35 | 432.7 ± 48.1 | 38 |
| Dam weight (g) at mating | 632.7 ± 111.8 | 34 | 588.5 ± 85.9 | 36 |
| Dam age (weeks) at mating | 14.9 ± 4.0 | 34 | 16.1 ± 5.2 | 36 |
| Testis-to-body weight | 0.228 ± 0.030 | 5 | 0.217 ± 0.029 | 6 |
| Ovary-to-body weight | 0.011 ± 0.003 | 5 | 0.009 ± 0.002 | 7 |
Weights for testes and ovaries were averaged for each animal and are expressed as a percentage of body weight on the day of euthanasia. All data are presented as group means ± SD. Data were analysed using unpaired t-tests (or the Mann–Whitney test for dam age at mating).