Utilización de la harina de Prosopis pallida (Algarrobo) en la alimentación de cuyes desde el destete hasta el inicio de la vida reproductiva

Abstract

The academic and research Unit of the species of Animal Science Faculty ESPOCH, the use of carob flour (5, 10, 15 %), in the diet of guinea pigs was evaluated, 80 guinea pigs were used line improved with 15 days old. It was worked under a completely randomized design (CRD), in combinatorial arrangement of two factors, with five repetitions, the size of the experimental unit was two animals per pond, determining that the carob flour can supplied guinea pigs was not affected in their biological behavior. The improved production results were obtained with the inclusion of 15 % carob flour, reaching a final weight of 1,39 kg; with a feed conversion of 4,46; carcass weight 0,96 kg and yield of (76 %). The analysis of the interaction between carob flour levels and sex of the animals didn´t show significant differences (p>0,05). The higher return on stage evaluated in these livestock, was obtained with the inclusion of 15 % carob flour for having recorded the best growth performance and the best cost benefit in feeding guinea pigs from weaning to the start of reproductive life.