Table 1. Composition of the control diet for layers and broilersa.
| Ingredients | Layer (g/kg) | Broiler (g/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| ISPb | 210.5 | 262.6 |
| L-Methionine | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| L-Cystine | 0.9 | 3.4 |
| L-Threonine | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Cornstarch | 498.0 | 539.7 |
| Cellulose | 194.9 | 100.6 |
| Corn oil | 30.0 | 27.0 |
| Vitamin mixture | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Mineral mixture | 60.0 | 60.0 |
| Choline chloride | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Inositol | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Crude protein (CP) | 18% | 23% |
| Metabolizable energy (ME) (kcal/kg) | 2850 | 3200 |
a
Composition of diets was calculated according to National Research Council (1994).
b
ISP is isolated soybean protein which contains 855 g CP/kg