Table 4 Effect of defatted diatom microalgal biomass on plasma biochemical indices of hens at the 8 th wk
From: Effect of dietary defatted diatom biomass on egg production and quality of laying hens
Item | Control | 7.5% Algae | 7.5% Algae | 15% Algae |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-SBM | -SBM/Corn | -SBM/Corn | ||
AKP, U/mL | 111.5 ± 29.0 | 146.4 ± 34.1 | 155.4 ± 44.2 | 133.8 ± 31.1 |
ALT, U/L | 24.1 ± 6.5 | 24.3 ± 9.1 | 33.5 ± 15.8 | 29.5 ± 7.4 |
Cholesterol, mg/dL | 117.5 ± 8.5 | 117.4 ± 12.3 | 112.6 ± 22.5 | 106.0 ± 15.6 |
Glucose, mg/dL | 204.9 ± 4.6 | 210.7 ± 13.4 | 209.1 ± 9.4 | 198.6 ± 7.0 |
Uric acid, mg/dL | 10.7 ± 1.9a | 10.2 ± 2.7ab | 8.6 ± 2.4ab | 7.6 ± 1.3b |