Table 9.
First-limiting AA based on DIAAS-like reference values1 of BSFL fed different forms and concentrations of calcium from NRC (2006) recommended allowances2
| Adult | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item3 | Puppies (4 to 14 wk of age) | Kittens | Dogs | Cats |
| BSFLA | 50 (Met + Cys) | 44 (Met + Cys) | 24 (Met + Cys) | 91 (Met + Cys) |
| BSFLB | 51 (Met + Cys) | 45 (Met + Cys) | 25 (Met + Cys) | 94 (Met + Cys) |
| BSFLC | 52 (Met + Cys) | 46 (Met + Cys) | 25 (Met + Cys) | 93 (Phe + Tyr) |
| BSFLD | 53 (Met + Cys) | 47 (Met + Cys) | 25 (Met + Cys) | 96 (Phe + Tyr) |
1DIAAS-like values were calculated from the true digestibility of AA in cecectomized roosters.
2DIAAS-like values were calculated using the NRC (2006) recommended allowances 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.