Table 7 CFDs and effects on the body weight gain, feed, and protein efficiency ratios of Sprague Dawley rats

Body Weight gain (g)

4.00 ± 5.48^b

8.00 ± 12.30^b

23.75 ± 5.62^a

4.25 ± 5.38^b

−7.00 ± 3.37^b

Diet Consumed (g)

53.50 ± 16.34^ab

54.25 ± 16.94^ab

79.50 ± 16.36^a

51.00 ± 10.13^ab

28.00 ± 13.43^b

Protein Consumed

4.55 ± 1.42^b

4.88 ± 1.52^b

9.29 ± 1.91^a

4.68 ± 0.93^b

0.11 ± 0.05^c

Feed Efficiency Ratio

0.07 ± 0.10 ^a

0.10 ± 0.20 ^a

0.30 ± 0.06^a

0.12 ± 0.14^a

0

Protein Efficiency Ratio

0.87 ± 1.18^a

1.13 ± 2.19^a

2.59 ± 0.51^a

1.13 ± 1.57^a

0