Table 2.
Composition of the diets.
| Diet Composition | CD | ED |
|---|---|---|
| Total digestible nutrients (%) | 77.8 | 73.2 |
| Calories provided by protein (%) | 25.9 | 25.7 |
| Calories provided by CHO (%) | 64.8 | 62.9 |
| Calories provided by fat (%) | 9.3 | 10.7 |
| Protein content (%) | 22.0 | 22.0 |
| CHO (nitrogen free extract) content (%) | 55.0 | 53.9 |
| Total fat content (%) | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Ash content (%) | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Fiber maximum content (%) | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| Fat source | Soybean oil | Formulaid™ 2:1 |
Composition was provided by manufacturer. Moisture content is assumed to be 10.0% for the purpose of calculations. CD, control diet; ED, experimental diet; and CHO, carbohydrates.