Table 1.
Ingredient and nutrient composition of experimental diets (DM basis).
| Item | Starter (0 to 3 wk) | Finisher (4 to 6 wk) |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredient, % | ||
| Maize | 56.10 | 58.02 |
| Soybean meal | 36.34 | 34.70 |
| CaHPO4 | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Stone grit | 1.67 | 1.71 |
| NaCl | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| dl-methionine | 0.21 | 0.20 |
| Choline chloride 50% | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| Sunflower oil1 | 2.00 | 3.00 |
| Vitamin premix2 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Mineral premix3 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Toxin binder | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Antibiotics | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Nutrient composition, % (calculated values) | ||
| ME, MJ/kg | 12.16 | 12.59 |
| Protein | 21.97 | 20.06 |
| Lysine | 1.21 | 1.07 |
| Methionine | 0.53 | 0.50 |
| Available phosphorous | 0.45 | 0.40 |
| Calcium | 0.90 | 0.85 |
1
Further experimental diets were formulated by replacing sunflower oil with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) rich oils on weight basis.
2
Supplies per kg diet: vitamin A, 16,500 IU; vitamin D3, 3,200 ICU; vitamin E, 12 mg; vitamin K, 2 mg; vitamin B1, 1.2 mg; vitamin B2, 10 mg; vitamin B6, 2.4 mg; vitamin B12, 12 μg; niacin, 18 mg; pantothenic acid, 12 mg.
3
Supplies per kg diet: Mn, 90 mg; Zn, 72 mg; Fe, 60 mg; Cu, 10 mg; I, 1.2 mg.