Table 1.
Composition and nutrient levels of basal diets (air-dry basis).
| Ingredient | Content (%) | Nutrition Levels | Content (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | 60.50 | DE (MJ/kg) | 14.11 |
| Fish meal | 5.00 | CP | 20.21 |
| Corn gluten meal | 5.00 | Ca | 0.76 |
| Soybean oil | 1.00 | AP | 0.45 |
| Soybean meal | 24.00 | Lys | 1.25 |
| Limestone | 1.18 | Met | 0.43 |
| CaHPO4 | 1.30 | Thr | 0.71 |
| L-Lys | 0.60 | Trp | 0.16 |
| Met | 0.13 | ||
| Thr | 0.17 | ||
| Ser | 0.02 | ||
| Choline chloride | 0.10 | ||
| NaCl | 0.40 | ||
| Premix 1 | 0.60 | ||
| Total | 100.00 |
1 The premix is provided for each kg of diet: VA 6000 IU, VD3 400 IU, VE 30 mg, VK3 2 mg, VB1 3.5 mg, VB2 5.5 mg, VB6 3.5 mg, VB12 25.0 μg, biotin 0.05 mg, Folic acid 0.3 mg, D-pantothenic acid 20 mg, niacin 20 mg, chloride 500 mg, iron Fe (as ferrous sulfate) 110 mg, zinc Zn (as zinc sulfate) 100 mg, Copper Cu (as copper sulfate) 20 mg, manganese Mn (as manganese sulfate) 40 mg, selenium Se (as sodium selenite) 0.30 mg, iodine I (as potassium iodide) 0.40 mg. DE Digestible energy and AP available phosphorus were calculated in reference to Nutrition parameters and Feeding Standard for Animals, while the other nutrient levels were measured values.