Table 3.
Calculated versus analyzed nutrient composition (as fed) for phase 1 (days 0–14) diets
| Dietary treatment | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Positive control | Novel Thr source | Negative control | |
| Calculated | Crude protein, % | 21.10 | 21.10 | 21.10 |
| Total Lys, % | 1.57 | 1.57 | 1.57 | |
| Total Thr, % | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.79 | |
| Total Thr:Lys | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.50 | |
| Analyzed | Crude protein, % | 19.44 | 19.31 | 19.54 |
| Total Lys, % | 1.73 | 1.60 | 1.71 | |
| Total Thr, % | 0.99 | 1.00 | 0.81 | |
| Total Thr:Lys | 0.57 | 0.63 | 0.47 | |