Table 3.
Mean, SD, and line effect for gizzard weight from hatching to 50 d of age.
| Age (d) | D+ mean (±SD) | D− mean (±SD) | D+/D− ratio (%) | Line effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.9 ± 0.2 | 2.0 ± 0.3 | −5.0 | 0.47 |
| 7 | 5.3 ± 0.6 | 4.9 ± 0.7 | 8.1 | 0.14 |
| 14 | 8.2 ± 1.2 | 6.5 ± 1.2 | 26.1 | 0.0024 |
| 23 | 9.5 ± 2.2 | 8.1 ± 1.3 | 17.3 | 0.041 |
| 35 | 15.8 ± 2.6 | 14.0 ± 3.4 | 12.9 | 0.14 |
| 50 | 27.9 ± 6.3 | 22.4 ± 7.2 | 24.6 | 0.048 |