Table 3.
Effects of OPC on the growth performance of bone of chicks.
| Items | 0 mg/kg | 25 mg/kg | 50 mg/kg | 100 mg/kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original weight (g) | 47.83 ± 3.31 | 47.50 ± 3.83 | 50.67 ± 4.80 | 52.00 ± 5.29 |
| Terminal weight (g) | 310.67 ± 7.74 | 327.12 ± 8.47 | 337.50 ± 4.68 | 334.67 ± 8.89 |
| ADFI (g/chick/d) | 19.86 | 20.02 | 21.18 | 21.17 |
| ADG (g/chick/d) | 8.76 | 9.32 | 9.56 | 9.42 |
| F/G | 1.51 | 1.43 | 1.48 | 1.50 |
| Tibia length (cm) | 6.34 ± 0.20 | 6.39 ± 0.19 | 6.55 ± 0.16 | 6.42 ± 0.16 |
| Femur length (cm) | 4.54 ± 0.16 | 4.56 ± 0.21 | 4.74 ± 0.17 | 4.66 ± 0.16 |