Table 3.
Body weight, liver weight, liver index and laying rate
| Parameters | CON (n = 11) | BET (n = 11) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body weight, kg | 1.39 ± 0.01 | 1.40 ± 0.01 | 0.60 |
| Liver weight, g | 25.7 ± 0.9 | 29.5 ± 1.0 | 0.02 |
| Liver index, % | 1. 9 ± 0.1 | 2.1 ± 0.1 | 0.02 |
| Average daily laying rate, %a | 80.2 ± 1.1 | 84.5 ± 0.1 | 0.03 |
| Egg weight, ga | 43.1 ± 0.4 | 42.0 ± 0.4 | 0.31 |
Values are means ± SEM
aEgg laying rate and Egg weight were calculated from the egg laid by 60 chickens in each group