Comparison of Condor and CDC Richard hulless barleys for broiler chicks
1995
Zhi-Yuan, N. | Campbell, G.L. | Bhatty, R.S. | Rossnagel, B.G.
Five Condor and five CDC Richard hulless barley samples, representing a range in crude protein (12.4-15.3%), were fed to broiler chicks in beta-glucanase-supplemented diets formulated to be moderately limiting in crude protein (18% CP). The barley varieties had comparable mean CP (Condor, 13.8%; CDC Richard, 14.1%) and starch (Condor, 56.4%; CDC Richard, 57.5%), although Condor was somewhat higher in beta-glucan content (3.5 vs. 2.8%; P < 0.10). There were no differences (P > 0.05) in body weight or feed conversion among chicks fed the two barleys, indicating that protein utilization was similar in broiler chicks fed Condor and those fed CDC Richard hulless barleys.
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