Efecto de la alimentación mixta en cuyes (Cavia porcellus) con pasto saboya (Panicum máximum) y balanceado comercial en la etapa de crecimiento-engorde, desposte e industrialización de su carne.

Abstract

The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of mixed feed with Savoy grass and commercial food balance in the guinea pigs during the growth-fattening stage on the productive indicators of weight gain, feed consumption and feed conversion; and nutritional and sensorial quality of the meat. The study was carried using guinea pigs (native and improved) of 15 days old under a randomized block design with 8 treatments, 3 replicates and 3 animals per experimental unit. To The largest weight increases were obtained with improved guinea pigs, (1.09 kg) with the diet 60% Savoy + 40% balanced. The most efficient feed conversion (3.96) was presented in enhanced guinea pigs submitted to a low grass diet, with 20% Savoy + 80% food balanced. The percentage of protein (20.36%) remained constant, the highest values of humidity (76.33%) were presented in the native guinea pigs and the highest amount of ash (1.78%) and fat (2.44%) was presented in the guinea pigs improved. The best sensory attributes were presented in the native guinea pigs. The improved guinea pigs, fed 60% Savoy grass were selected as the best treatment.