Table-1.
Means, SE, and 95% CI for the difference between the means for growth performance BB and SB kids.
| Trait | Breed type1 | SE | Mean difference | 95% CI for the difference between the two means | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB | SB | |||||
| Mean | Mean | |||||
| Feed intake (kg/d) | 1.22 | 1.17 | 0.04 | 0.05 | −0.02-0.02 | 0.46 |
| Birth weight (kg) | 3.51 | 3.65 | 0.08 | −0.14 | −0.31-1.2 | 0.25 |
| Initial weight (kg) | 18.89 | 18.25 | 0.33 | 0.64 | −0.33-1.61 | 0.18 |
| Final weight (kg) | 29.18 | 29.97 | 0.52 | −0.78 | −2.4-0.8 | 0.31 |
| ADG (g) | 155 | 156 | 8.9 | −1.0 | −0.03-0.03 | 0.94 |
| Feed-to-gain ratio | 8.20 | 7.86 | 0.31 | 0.34 | −0.6-1.3 | 0.44 |
| Hot carcass weight (kg) | 13.7 | 14.1 | 0.27 | −0.38 | −1.2-0.44 | 0.34 |
| Cold carcass weight (kg) | 13.21 | 13.34 | 0.23 | −0.13 | −0.8-0.6 | 0.69 |
| DP% | 44.72 | 45.24 | 0.90 | −0.52 | −3.2-2.1 | 0.68 |
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BB=Baladi, SB=Shami-Baladi, CI=Confidence interval, ADG=Average daily gain, SE=Standard error, DP=Dressing percentage