Table 1.
Summary of Maternal and Litter Parametric Data
| COC40 | COC20 | SPF40 | SAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total # of litters | 20 | 17 | 17 | 21 |
| % Gestational weight gain in dams, E8-E17 | 33.2 ± 2.5* | 50.3 ± 2.7* | 20.5 ± 1.8* | 59.5 ± 2.4 |
| Total food intake by dams (g), E8-E16 | 131.7 ± 6.8* | 165.7 ± 6.9 | N/A | 180.5 ± 15.8 |
| Gestational length (days) | 18.7 ± 0.1 | 18.5 ± 0.1 | 19.1 ± 0.1* | 18.5 ± 0.1 |
| Litter size at P0 | 10.7 ± 0.4* | 13.1 ± 0.4 | 9.4 ± 0.3* | 12.5 ± 0.4 |
All values are means ± S.E.M.
= P<0.01vs SAL controls (Student-Newman-Keuls)