Table 2.
Mean values by RFI-groups (residual feed intake -high or -low) for intestinal traits
| Segments | Trait | High-RFI | Low-RFI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| duodenum |
crypt area (CA; μm2) |
2916.50 |
3130.93 |
0.12 |
| crypt perimeter (CP; μm) |
195.57 |
202.91 |
0.12 |
|
| cell size (CS; μm2) |
94.65 |
94.69 |
0.98 |
|
| nuclei number(NN) |
30.30 |
33.16 |
0.04 |
|
| ileum |
crypt area (CA; μm2) |
2857.16 |
2978.47 |
0.31 |
| |
crypt perimeter (CP; μm) |
195.73 |
203.68 |
0.14 |
| |
cell size (CS; μm2) |
83.54 |
83.67 |
0.96 |
| nuclei number (NN) | 33.65 | 37.21 | 0.001 |