Table 4. Response in serum biochemistry of DMRs to CM inclusion levels

Traits CM inclusion levels Significance levels
T1 T2 T3 T4 SEM Linear Quadratic
Blood urea nitrogen (mmol/L) 8.02a 5.55b 4.40c 4.02c 0.40 NS NS
Glucose-fasting (mmol/L) 3.66 3.85 3.72 3.74 0.16 NS *
Total protein (g/L) 55.60 63.40 55.70 63.00 2.64 NS NS
Albumin (g/L) 16.70 14.80 16.30 15.80 0.54 NS NS
Total cholesterol (mmol/L) 1.20a 1.50b 1.38b 1.48a 0.06 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.