Table 1.
Composition and nutrient levels of the diet (as fed basis)
| Ingredient | Percentage, % | Nutrient level1 | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole milk powder | 55.04 | ME, MJ/kg | 18.16 |
| Whey protein concentrate | 20.00 | CP, % | 23.81 |
| Lactose | 10.00 | Ca, % | 1.34 |
| Whey powder | 9.05 | Available P, % | 0.73 |
| Fish meal | 5.00 | Lys, % | 2.25 |
| L-Lys HCl | 0.12 | Met, % | 0.62 |
| DL-Met | 0.07 | Met + Cys, % | 0.98 |
| L-Arg HCl | 0.40 | Thr, % | 1.19 |
| L-Trp | 0.04 | Trp, % | 0.39 |
| Liquid choline chloride | 0.12 | ||
| Vitamin and mineral premix2 | 0.16 | ||
| Total | 100.00 |
1
Calculated values unless otherwise indicated.
2
Vitamin and mineral premix supplied per kilogram diet: 10,000 IU vitamin A, 1,500 IU vitamin D3, 50 IU vitamin E, 2.5 mg vitamin K3, 60 μg vitamin B12, 4.5 mg vitamin B1, 12 mg vitamin B2, 60 mg niacin, 36 mg pantothenic acid, 1 mg folic acid, 10 mg vitamin B6, 0.5 mg biotin, 200 mg vitamin C, 100 mg Fe (FeSO4), 6 mg Cu (CuSO4), 4 mg Mn (MnSO4), 100 mg Zn (ZnSO4), 0.3 mg I (CaI2O6), 0.14 mg Co (CoCO4), and 0.3 mg Se (Na2SeO3).