Table 3. Response in growth performance of DMRs to CM inclusion levels

Traits CM inclusion levels Significance levels
T1 T2 T3 T4 SEM Linear Quadratic
Initial weight (kg) 25.10 25.70 26.00 27.70 1.21 NS NS
Average daily feed intake (kg/day) 1.20 1.20 1.22 1.11 0.04 NS *
Average daily gain (kg/day) 0.23a 0.17b 0.17b 0.24a 0.05 NS NS
Feed conversion ration 5.54b 7.38a 6.40ab 4.85b 0.53 NS NS
Final weight gain (kg) 41.20ab 37.50b 38.00b 43.50a 1.34 NS NS
Least square means in the same row with different superscript letters differ significantly (p<0.05); NS, not significant (p>0.05);
p<0.05.
DMRs, Dohne Merino rams; CM, canola meal.