Evaluación de diferentes niveles (2, 4 y 6 %) de semilla de Plukenetia vo lubilis (Sacha inchi), en cuyes en la etapa de gestación - lactancia

Abstract

In the Program of minor species of the Faculty of Sciences of Livestock- Zoo-technical Engineering career, POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL OF CHIMBORAZO (FCP-CIZ, ESPOCH), was evaluated the guinea pigs feeding whit different levels of seeds of Sacha Inchi (2, 4 and 6%), at the period of gestacion-lactacion, in comparison with a control treatment, the size of the experimental unit was of an animal, it was applied a Completely Randomized Design. The results indicate that in mothers, the best weight post-partum (1461 grams), weight gain (792 grams), number of offspring at birth and weaning (3, 40 guinea pigs), it was to use of 4% of Sacha Inchi, in regards to the weight of the calves at birth (112,20 grams) and weaning (257,60 grams), it was reported in guinea pigs fed with 6% of Sacha Inchi. Highly significant differences are appreciated in consumption of forage (2248 grams), and balanced (4681 grams), as well as total consumption (6929 grams), being the highest with the application of higher levels of seed of Sacha Inchi (6%). The higher ratio is 1, 37%; that is to say that for every dollar invested is expected a profit of 37% which is quite interesting because it exceeds the interest generated especially by commercial banks that at the present time is bordering the 14%. Therefore, it is economically profitable to engage in this type of activity to generate greater benefits to expand the Guinea pig sector of our country.