Efecto de la evaluación de diferentes raciones alimenticias para cuyes durante las etapas de crecimiento y engorde

Abstract

The objective of this research was to evaluate the use of different feed rations for guinea pigs in the growth and fattening stages, in Pishilata Parish, Ambato, Tungurahua Province. A total of 80 animals were used: 40 females and 40 males with an average weigh of 338g. A completely randomized design (CRD) was applied with a combinatorial arrangement of factors where factor A was the feed rations and factor B: sex; three treatments were used: T1 (Vicia 30 + Alfalfa 30 + Cane leaf 30 + concentrate 10%), T2 (Oats 30 + Alfalfa 30 + Cane leaf 30 + concentrate 10%) and T3 (Vicia 15 + Oats 15 + Alfalfa 30 + Cane leaf 30 + concentrate 10%); to be compared with a control treatment. The results obtained showed highly significant differences (P<0.01), where T1 presented the best result in the variables final weight 1095.55g, weight gain 761g, total feed consumption 3767.60g/Ms, carcass weight 907.30g and carcass yield 76,45%; while the variable feed conversion did not show significant differences. It was concluded that vicia 30 + Alfalfa 30 + Cane leaf 30 + concentrate 10% can be included in guinea pig feed because it does not affect the productive behavior of the guinea pigs. It was recommended to carry out research in gestation and lactation stages in order to complete the productive cycle of the livestock.