Table 1.
Experimental diets according to phytase nutritional matrix and reduction of nutrients
| Experimental diets | Phytase nutritional matrix1) | Dietary nutrient down specification2) (%) | Phytase dose (FTU/kg) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Available phosphorus (avP) | Calcium (Ca) | Sodium (Na) | |||
| 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | A | 0.150 | 0.165 | 0.035 | 500 |
| 3 | A | 0.150 | 0.165 | 0.035 | 1,000 (500 on top) |
| 4 | A | 0.150 | 0.165 | 0.035 | 1,500 (1,000 on top) |
| 5 | B | 0.195 | 0.215 | 0.045 | 1,000 |
| 6 | C | 0.225 | 0.245 | 0.053 | 1,500 |
1)
Nutrient down specification in relation to control diet (1) in experimental diet 1 there was no reduction of avP, Ca, and Na.
2)
Reduction of dietary avP, Ca, and Na levels followed the supplier recommendation for (A) 500; (B) 1,000; and (C) 1,500 FTU/kg of phytase.