Table-5.
The repeatability data of heavy metals in poultry feed.
| Metal | Day | Spike concentration (mg/kg) | Overall mean concentration (n = 21) (mg/kg) | SD | CV% | Overall CV (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pb | 1–3 | 2.50 | 2.33 | 0.21 | 9.07 | 8.70 |
| 1–3 | 5.00 | 4.78 | 0.46 | 9.61 | ||
| 1–3 | 7.50 | 7.22 | 0.54 | 7.42 | ||
| Cr | 1–3 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 0.32 | 12.39 | 8.76 |
| 1–3 | 5.00 | 4.58 | 0.42 | 9.27 | ||
| 1–3 | 7.50 | 6.91 | 0.32 | 4.61 | ||
| Cd | 1–3 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 0.02 | 8.70 | 8.75 |
| 1–3 | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.05 | 10.96 | ||
| 1–3 | 0.75 | 0.78 | 0.05 | 6.62 |
SD=Standard deviation, CV%=Coefficient of variation, Cr=Chromium, Cd=Cadmium, Pb=Lead