Table 6.
Effects of fiber level and vitamin C inclusion on tibia breaking strength (BS), elastic modulus (EM), and ash content at 22 wk of age.
| Effects | BS (kgf/mm2) | EM (kgf/mm) | Ash content (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber level | |||
| CTR | 45.1 | 43.3 | 41.8 |
| FBR | 41.4 | 36.4 | 40.0 |
| Vitamin C inclusion | |||
| C− | 43.5 | 40.7 | 41.2 |
| C+ | 43.0 | 39.0 | 40.6 |
| SEM (n = 32) | 0.97 | 1.26 | 0.37 |
| P-values | |||
| Fiber level | 0.009 | 0.001 | 0.001 |
| Vitamin C inclusion | 0.732 | 0.351 | 0.240 |
| Interaction | 0.988 | 0.632 | 0.760 |
Abbreviations: C−, not vitamin C–supplemented diet; C+, vitamin C–supplemented diet; CTR, control diet; FBR, fibrous diet.
P < 0.05 was considered significant.