Table 3.
Plasma total protein and its fractions in broiler chicks supplemented with different concentrations of glycinin
| Items | Total protein (g/dL) | Albumin (g/dL) | Globulin (g/dL) | A/G* ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glycinin (g/kg of feed) | ||||
| 0.0 | 6.58a | 3.20 | 3.47a | 0.96b |
| 0.5 | 6.37b | 3.33 | 3.03b | 1.10a |
| 1.0 | 6.30b | 3.33 | 2.97b | 1.12a |
| 1.5 | 6.27b | 3.27 | 3.00b | 1.09a |
| SEM | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
| P value | 0.016 | 0.096 | 0.002 | 0.002 |
SEM, standard error of the mean; *A/G, albumin/globulin ratio.
Means in the same column not followed by superscript letters or followed by the same superscript letter are not significantly different (P > 0.05).