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Chemical composition (label values) of commercial broiler starter and grower feeds used in the study1
| Composition | Starter | Grower |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein (g/kg) | 200.00 | 180.00 |
| Metabolisable energy (MJ/g) | 12.76 | 13.00 |
| ME/CP ratio (MJ/g) | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| Fat (g/kg) | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| Fibre (g/kg) | 50.00 | 60.00 |
| Moisture (g/kg) | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Calcium (g/kg) | 12.00 | 12.00 |
| Phosphorus (g/kg) | 6.00 | 5.50 |
| Lysine (g/kg) | 12.00 | 10.00 |
Supplied by Meadow Feeds, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
