Table 8.
Effect of supplementary SPA on the length and pH of ileum and jejunum in laying hens
| Item | Treatments1) | p-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| CON | SPA (0.1%) | SPA (0.3%) | ||
| Jejunum pH | 5.90±0.17 | 6.08±0.27 | 5.99±0.15 | 0.25 |
| Ileum pH | 6.61±0.39 | 6.56±0.50 | 6.24±0.28 | 0.16 |
| Jejunum length (cm) | 69.44±3.70 | 62.38±5.18 | 65.25±8.12 | 0.08 |
| Jejunum length/100 g BW | 3.34±0.23 | 3.04±0.30 | 3.23±0.46 | 0.23 |
| Ileum length (cm) | 62.44±5.90 | 61.88±5.08 | 60.63±5.76 | 0.80 |
| Ileum length/100 g BW | 3.00±0.30 | 3.02±0.30 | 3.00±0.30 | 0.99 |
Values are means±standard error.
SPA, fermented S. chinensis fruit pomace, fermented pine needle extract, and Chinese chive powder in the ratio of 2:2:1; BW, body weight.
1)
CON, control, basal diet; SPA (0.1%), basal diet+0.1% SPA; SPA (0.3%), basal diet+0.3% SPA.