TABLE 1.
Effect of FB1 on piglet weighta
| Expt and treatment | No. of animals | Initial wt (kg) | Wt gain (kg)b |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expt 1 | |||
| Control | 9 | 4.43 ± 0.26 | 1.32 ± 0.12 |
| FB1 extract | 9 | 4.66 ± 0.19 | 1.17 ± 0.12 |
| Expt 2b | |||
| Control | 4 | 6.55 ± 0.07 | 2.41 ± 0.29 |
| Purified FB1 | 4 | 6.23 ± 0.17 | 2.05 ± 0.10 |
| Expt 2 | |||
| Control | 4 | 5.95 ± 0.05 | 1.98 ± 0.26 |
| Purified FB1 | 5 | 5.42 ± 0.15 | 1.78 ± 0.20 |
a
Results are expressed as means ± standard errors of the means of the indicated number of animals.
b
Two-way ANOVA did not reveal any effect of FB1 administration (FB1 versus control) on weight gain of the animals.
c
In experiment 2, piglet weight was not homogenous, and, thus, the animals were divided into two groups according to their initial weight. In each group, half of the piglets received purified FB1 and the other half were kept as controls.