Table 3.
Formulation and chemical composition (on fresh matter) of control and n-3-enriched diets.
| Ingredients (g/kg) | Control | Flaxseed | Fish Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dehydrated alfalfa meal | 300 | 380 | 380 |
| Soybean meal 44% | 150 | 110 | 150 |
| Barley meal | 410 | 310 | 335 |
| Wheat bran | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Soybean oil | 30 | - | - |
| Extruded flaxseed | - | 100 | - |
| Fish oil * | - | - | 35 |
| Beet molasses | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Calcium carbonate | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Calcium diphosphate | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 |
| Salt | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| DL-methionine | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Vitamin-mineral premix ** | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Crude protein | 175 | 174 | 175 |
| Ether extract | 480 | 472 | 425 |
| Crude Fiber | 124 | 137 | 130 |
| Ash | 89 | 84 | 90 |
∗ Nordic Naturals Omega-3® = purified deep sea fish oil (from anchovies and sardines) containing EPA—330 mg/100 g, DHA—220 mg/100 g, and other n-3 LC PUFA—140 mg/100 g + α-tocopherol for preservation. Per kg diet: vitamin A—11.000 IU; vitamin D3—2000 IU; vitamin B1—2.5 mg; vitamin B2—4 mg; vitamin B6—1.25 mg; vitamin B12—0.01 mg; alpha-tocopheryl acetate—200 mg; biotine—0.06 mg; vitamin K—2.5 mg; niacin—15 mg; folic acid—0.30 mg; D-pantothenic acid—10 mg; choline—600 mg; Mn—60 mg; Fe—50 mg; Zn—15 mg; I—0.5 mg; Co—0.5 mg. ** Per kg diet: vitamin A 11,000 IU; vitamin D3 2000 IU; vitamin B1 2.5 mg; vitamin B2 4 mg; vitamin B6 1.25 mg; vitamin B12 0.01 mg; alpha-tocopherol acetate 50 mg; biotine 0.06 mg; vitamin K 2.5 mg; niacin 15 mg; folic acid 0.30 mg; D-pantothenic acid 10 mg; choline 600 mg; Mn 60 mg; Fe 50 mg; Zn 15 mg; I 0.5 mg; Co 0.5 mg.