Table 5.
Weights of the hens from the Long groups at the beginning (Initial) and the end (Final) of the study.
| Group | Initial weights ± SD | Final weights ± SD |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 1.76 ± 0.13 | 1.96 ± 0.13a |
| PC | 1.80 ± 0.12 | 1.96 ± 0.16a |
| LD-IQA | 1.84 ± 0.14 | 2.02 ± 0.13ab |
| HD-IQA | 1.86 ± 0.11 | 2.06 ± 0.13b |
Abbreviations: HD-IQA, high dose IQA; LD-IQA, low dose IQA; NC, negative control; PC, positive control.
a,b
Numbers with different superscript letters in the same column differ significantly (P < 0.05, two-way ANOVA and Tukey's multiple comparison's test).