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Table 1 Growth performance and colon index in the saline and SPH groups. Values are mean ± SEM (n = 8). P < 0.05 implies statistically significant. Colon index = (colon weight/body weight) × 100%

From: Effects of the increased protein level in small intestine on the colonic microbiota, inflammation and barrier function in growing pigs

Items

Saline

SPH

P-value

Average daily feed intake (kg/d)

1.73 ± 0.07

1.61 ± 0.07

0.236

Average daily gain (kg)

0.87 ± 0.04

0.75 ± 0.06

0.095

Feed conversion ratio

2.06 ± 0.10

2.13 ± 0.18

0.737

Colon index (%)

4.57 ± 0.08

3.77 ± 0.29

0.020

Colon length (m)

3.71 ± 0.12

3.27 ± 0.11

0.016

  1. Values are mean ± SEM (n = 8). P < 0.05 implies statistically significant. Colon index = (colon weight/body weight) × 100%
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