Body weight of the chicks and feed consumption were
recorded on a cage basis at 1, 7, and 14 d of age. Only 6
birds died during the experimental period. Chicks that
died were removed, weighed, and the data were used
to calculate and adjust feed conversion ratio (FCR).
From these data, feed intake and FCR were calculated.
Gizzard and pancreas were collected at 16 d of age.
The gizzard was excised, and external fat and internal
contents were removed, rinsed, and blotted dry. The
pancreas was dissected away from the duodenal loop