Table 4.
Body Weights and Measurements on Day Zero.
| Characteristics | Males | Females | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimal (n = 44) |
Low (n = 36) |
Optimal (n = 42) |
Low (n = 35) |
|
| Body weight (g) | 93.3 ± 14.8 | 96.3 ± 13.2 | 91.4 ± 12.9 | 93.5 ± 14.8 |
| Crown-rump (mm) | 128.8 ± 8.8 | 129.0 ± 9.0 | 127.7 ± 8.7 | 126.0 ± 8.7 |
| Hind limb (mm) | 38.5 ± 5.0 | 35.1 ± 3.7 ** | 36.7 ± 4.3 | 34.7 ± 3.6 |
| Hock-toe (mm) | 38.2 ± 5.1 | 36.8 ± 3.1 | 37.3 ± 4.6 | 35.0 ± 3.6 |
| Ponderal Index (PI) | 20.2 ± 3.4 | 22.3 ± 2.9 * | 20.6 ± 3.3 | 23.2 ± 2.7 ** |
All data are presented as group means ± SD and were analysed as a 2 × 2 factorial design with sex*diet*interaction included. An asterisk indicates significance within sex; * = p < 0.05 and ** = p < 0.01. These data represent all new born pups irrespective of later group allocation.