A comparison of the growth performance, carcass traits, and behavior of guinea pigs reared in wire cages and floor pens for meat production

Mínguez, C.; Capilla, Antonio Calvo; Delgado, Víctor Alfredo Zeas; Sánchez-Macías, D.

doi:10.1016/j.meatsci.2019.02.012

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“…The values observed on mortality are in agreement with other studies (Pascual et al 2017;Mínguez and Calvo 2018;Mínguez et al 2019).…”

Section: Mortalitysupporting

confidence: 93%

“…Sex effect was non-significant in our study. Our results agree with Mínguez et al (2019), Sánchez-Macías et al (2018 and Mínguez and Calvo (2018). Several studies of rabbits indicating that sex does not influence on growth (Orengo et al 2009) or carcass traits at the commercial slaughter age (Hernández et al 2006), since sexual dimorphism arises later than slaughter.…”

Section: Sex Effectsupporting

confidence: 91%

“…The dimensions of the pens were 2 × 1×0.4 m., (length × width × height) equipped with a central feeder and nipple drinker. This allows enough space for guinea pig production (Mínguez et al 2019). The cages were separated by sex to avoid pregnant females at the age of slaughter, as mounts begin around 1 month old, and ejaculation occurs around 2 months (Harkness et al 2013).…”

Section: Animalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Effects of mannan oligosaccharide dietary supplementation on mortality, growth performance and carcass traits in meat Guinea pigs

Mínguez

Ingresa-Capaccioni

Velarde

2019

Journal of Applied Animal Research

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The effects of mannan oligosaccharide (MOS) as a dietary supplement on growth performance, carcass traits and mortality in meat guinea pigs were compared to a commonly used antimicrobial growth promoter (AGP, Zn-Bacitracin). The four experimental treatments were as follow: Control group (no additives); MOS 1 (1.5 g kg−1); MOS 2 (2 g kg−1) and AGP (0.1 g kg−1). The guinea pigs were housed in 40 floor pens containing a deep litter of woodchips (n = 100 animals in each trial; 10 animals per pen). Guinea pigs were all weaned on day 28 and their body weight was measured weekly. All animals were slaughtered at the end of fattening period (day 77) and carcass traits were evaluated. Significant differences against the control group were observed for traits studied (P < 0.05). Between MOS groups and AGP no significant differences were observed. In conclusion, the use of MOS could be a suitable replacement for antibiotic growth promoter to raise guinea pigs.

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“…The values observed on mortality are in agreement with other studies (Pascual et al 2017;Mínguez and Calvo 2018;Mínguez et al 2019).…”

Section: Mortalitysupporting

confidence: 93%

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confidence: 91%

Section: Animalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Effects of mannan oligosaccharide dietary supplementation on mortality, growth performance and carcass traits in meat Guinea pigs

Mínguez

Ingresa-Capaccioni

Velarde

2019

Journal of Applied Animal Research

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“…Sin embargo, todos los valores son similares a los reportados por Ramos et al [31], lo que indica que no se alteró de manera significativa el parámetro bajo las condiciones evaluadas. Para la conversión alimenticia, los resultados son similares a la GP y se pueden explicar bajo el mismo fenómeno [32].…”

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Efecto del suministro in vivo de Lactobacillus casei en la alimentación de Cavia porcellus

Jurado-Gámez

Zambrano-Mora

Velásquez

2020

BSAA

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“…Andean mountains are cultural landscapes, long dominated by land uses associated with subsistence agriculture where Cavia porcellus L. is considered a cultural and natural resource to improve the quality of life and economic sustainability in the Andean communities (Maldonado, 2019). C. porcellus breeding had had relation to cultural aspects from the gastronomic to the spiritual, which date back to pre-Inca times (Arcos Morales et al, 2017), and most of the production is consumed or exported where the people of the Andes live (Mínguez Balaguer et al, 2019).…”

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Nutritional management of Cavia porcellus L. in the Andes of Colombia

Burbano

Vargas

Ojeda³

et al. 2021

Rev. investig. altoandin.

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The Cavia porcellus L. systems implemented by small producers in Colombia have been slow to apply the processes of development and incorporation of feeding practices and technology in nutritional support. The objective of this study was to determine the feeding practices and technology in nutritional support implemented and projected in the C. porcellus L. systems by the producers. Four components were evaluated in 404 C. porcellus L. units and 29 focus groups: demography, identification of the production unit, implemented feeding practices, technology in nutrition and feeding, and the C. porcellus L. producers' perspectives. A Pearson Chi-squared test, a Tukey’s T-test, and a Multiple Linear Regression were used to evaluate the differences between regions using SPSS software version 20. The average area of C. porcellus L. -producing units corresponded to 0.35 ha (Nariño) and 0.17 ha (Putumayo). The predominant food base was forage (67%) produced on the farm (83%). There were significant differences between regions, with a p < 0.05 in food base, forage cultivation area, forage conservation feeding practices, type of fertilization, and the group of animals supplemented. The use of technology such as feed based on kitchen waste and supplements was used by producers in the Putumayo region (p > 0.05) most frequently. Our data show that C. porcellus L. systems in the study area not only have a high potential in the diversity of the forage supplements that makes up the diets but also in the development and implementation of feeding practices and technology in nutrition and animal feeding.

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A comparison of the growth performance, carcass traits, and behavior of guinea pigs reared in wire cages and floor pens for meat production

Cited by 15 publications

References 12 publications

Effects of mannan oligosaccharide dietary supplementation on mortality, growth performance and carcass traits in meat Guinea pigs

Effects of mannan oligosaccharide dietary supplementation on mortality, growth performance and carcass traits in meat Guinea pigs

Efecto del suministro in vivo de Lactobacillus casei en la alimentación de Cavia porcellus

Nutritional management of Cavia porcellus L. in the Andes of Colombia

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