TABLE 1.
Feed ingredients and nutrient analysis of the diets used during the starter (days 1–10), grower (days 11–24) and finisher (days 25–42) periods
| Ingredient (%) | Days 1–10 | Days 11–24 | Days 25–42 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maize (Zea mays) | 57.8 | 58.6 | 61.6 |
| Soybean meal (44% P) | 36.71 | 35.47 | 31.66 |
| Soybean oil | 1.60 | 2.20 | 3.17 |
| Limestone | 1.26 | 1.24 | 1.09 |
| Dicalcium phosphate | 1.56 | 1.30 | 1.15 |
| NaCl | 0.20 | 0.25 | 0.32 |
| Mineral and vitamin mixture* | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| DL‐Methionine | 0.20 | 0.25 | 0.30 |
| L‐Lysine hydrochloride | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Calculated nutrients | |||
| Energy (ME) (kcal/kg) | 2900 | 2950 | 3000 |
| Crude protein | 21.0 | 20.5 | 18.75 |
| Crude fat (%) | 2.42 | 4.64 | 2.86 |
| Linoleic acid (%) | 2.81 | 2.13 | 1.46 |
| Calcium (%) | 0.94 | 0.87 | 0.78 |
| Available phosphorus (%) | 0.42 | 0.38 | 0.35 |
| Sodium (%) | 0.19 | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| Lysine (%) | 1.30 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
*
Containing: calcium pantothenate: 4 mg/g; niacin: 15 mg/g; vitamin B6: 13 mg/g; Cu: 3 mg/g; Zn: 15 mg/g; Mn: 20 mg/g; Fe: 10 mg/g; K: 0.3 mg/g; vitamin A: 5000 IU/g; vitamin D3: 500 IU/g; vitamin E: 3 mg/g; vitamin K3: 1.5 mg/g; vitamin B2: 1 mg/g.