Table 8.
First-limiting AA based on DIAAS-like reference values1 of BSFL fed different forms and concentrations of calcium from AAFCO (2019) nutrient profiles2
| Growth and reproduction | Adults | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item3 | Dogs | Cats | Dogs | Cats |
| BSFLA | 50 (Met + Cys) | 42 (Met + Cys) | 43 (Met + Cys) | 101 (Met + Cys) |
| BSFLB | 51 (Met + Cys) | 44 (Met + Cys) | 44 (Met + Cys) | 104 (Met + Cys) |
| BSFLC | 51 (Met + Cys) | 44 (Met + Cys) | 44 (Met + Cys) | 104 (Met + Cys) |
| BSFLD | 53 (Met + Cys) | 45 (Met + Cys) | 45 (Met + Cys) | 108 (Met + Cys) |
1DIAAS-like values were calculated from the true digestibility of AA in cecectomized roosters.
2DIAAS-like values were calculated using the AAFCO (2019) nutrient profiles of AA for dogs and cats.
3BSFLA: 0.2% calcium in basal diet + 1.2% CaCl2; BSFLB: 0.2% calcium in basal + 1.2% CaCO3; BSFLC: 0.2% calcium in basal diet + 0.75% CaCO3; BSFLD: 0.2% calcium in basal diet + 0.6% CaCO3 + 0.6% CaCl2.