Estimation of nitrogen-corrected true metabolizable energy of two different barley samples with and without enzyme supplementation over different excreta collection times

Poult Sci. 1990 Oct;69(10):1816-7. doi: 10.3382/ps.0691816.

Abstract

The TMEn values of two barley samples and a corn sample with and without enzyme addition were determined in an experiment conducted over two consecutive weekly periods. Adult roosters were not influenced by the high beta-glucan content of Scout barley, which had a higher energy value (3.70 kcal/g DM) than the Bedford barley (3.44 kcal/g DM). Overall the energy value of the grain increased 3% due to enzyme supplementation. The 48-h excreta collection time was considered to be adequate for TMEn determination.

MeSH terms

  • Animal Feed*
  • Animals
  • Cellulase / metabolism
  • Chickens / metabolism*
  • Energy Metabolism*
  • Glucans / metabolism
  • Hordeum*
  • Male
  • Zea mays

Substances

  • Glucans
  • Cellulase