| CP | Crude protein |
| RUP | Rumen undegradable protein |
| kg | Kilogram |
| g | Gram |
| mg | milligram |
| ADG | Average daily gain |
| TVFA | Total volatile fatty acid |
| DM | Dry matter |
| BW | Body weight |
| BCS | Body condition score |
| NEFA | Non-esterified fatty acid |
| dl | Deciliter |
| GH | Growth hormone |
| IGF-1 | Insulin-like growth factor- 1 |
| GHR | Growth hormone receptor |
| BUN | Blood urea nitrogen |