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Table 7 Ingredient and nutrient composition of the dietary formulation along with estimated energy supplied

From: Administration of glycerol-based formulations in sheep results in similar ovulation rate to eCG but red blood cell indices may be affected

 

High doses

Moderate doses

Medium doses

Low doses

Group

M100

G100

M75

G75

M50

G50

M25

G25

BW

53.3 ± 2.0

55.2 ± 2.3

51.5 ± 1.7

50.7 ± 1.3

49.0 ± 2.0

49.2 ± 1.8

49.0 ± 2.0

49.7 ± 2.3

Formulation

Glycerol, Propylene glycol, Water

Glycerol, Water

Glycerol, Propylene glycol, Water

Glycerol, Water

Glycerol, Propylene glycol, Water

Glycerol, Water

Glycerol, Propylene glycol, Water

Glycerol, Water

Energy %

100%

100%

75%

75%

50%

50%

25%

25%

Energy (NEL Mcal/d)

1.2

1.2

0.9

0.9

0.6

0.6

0.3

0.3

Glycerol (mL)

140

220

105

169

70

110

35

55

Propylene Glycol (mL)

40

 

30

 

20

 

10

 

Water (mL)

20

22

15

17

10

11

5

5

Total (mL)

200

242

150

186

100

121

50

60

% DM

22.9

27.4

18.2

22.5

12.9

15.9

6.9

8.6