Table 3 Effect of lycopene on relative organ weights in broiler chickens
From: Effect of lycopene on the copper-induced oxidation of low-density lipoprotein in broiler chickens
Organs (g/100 g BW) | CONT | LP10 | LP20 | TP17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 weeks | ||||
Liver | 2.68 ± 0.06 | 2.79 ± 0.05 | 2.67 ± 0.06 | 2.66 ± 0.04 |
Spleen | 0.06 ± 0.01 | 0.06 ± 0.01 | 0.06 ± 0.01 | 0.06 ± 0.01 |
4 weeks | ||||
Liver | 1.80 ± 0.05 | 1.89 ± 0.04 | 1.82 ± 0.04 | 1.82 ± 0.04 |
Spleen | 0.08 ± 0.00 | 0.09 ± 0.01 | 0.07 ± 0.01 | 0.08 ± 0.01 |
Abdominal fat | 1.54 ± 0.10 | 1.54 ± 0.08 | 1.44 ± 0.08 | 1.44 ± 0.06 |
Bursa of Fabricius | 0.30 ± 0.02 | 0.26 ± 0.03 | 0.28 ± 0.02 | 0.27 ± 0.03 |