Efecto de la tributirina y prebióticos en la dieta sobre el rendimiento productivo y enterobacterias en heces de cuyes en la etapa de crecimiento y acabado
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2025
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Universidad Nacional San Luis Gonzaga
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La crianza de cuyes para la producción de carne es una actividad importante
en muchas regiones del mundo. En este contexto, se ha investigado el uso de complementos
alimenticios para mejorar el desempeño productivo y la salud de estos animales. En
particular, se ha prestado atención a la tributirina, un ácido graso de cadena corta con
beneficios potenciales para la salud intestinal y el rendimiento animal.
Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar los efectos de la suplementación con
tributirina en cuyes de engorde sobre los parámetros de desempeño productivo, así como
sobre la morbilidad y mortalidad en comparación con otros tratamientos.
Método: Se realizó un ensayo experimental en el que cuyes de engorde fueron asignados a
tres grupos de tratamiento: uno recibió suplementación con tributirina, otro fue tratado con
inmunowall y el tercer grupo sirvió como control sin suplementación adicional. Durante todo
el período experimental se registraron datos sobre ganancia diaria promedio, consumo total
de alimento, conversión alimenticia, morbilidad y mortalidad.
Diseño Experimental: El estudio se llevó a cabo siguiendo un diseño completamente al
azar, con un total de 60 cobayas distribuidos equitativamente entre los tres grupos de
tratamiento.
Resultado: Los resultados mostraron que la suplementación con tributirina mejoró
significativamente la ganancia diaria promedio y la conversión alimenticia en comparación
con los otros grupos. Sin embargo, no se observaron diferencias significativas en el consumo total de alimento ni en las tasas de morbilidad y mortalidad entre los grupos. Ademas con
respecto al conteo de UFC de enterobacterias el grupo control mostró menos colonias,
seguido por el grupo inmunowall y tributirina.
Conclusiones: En conclusión, la suplementación con tributirina en cuyes de engorde
demostró mejorar el desempeño productivo sin aumentar la incidencia de enfermedades ni la
mortalidad. Estos hallazgos sugieren que la tributirina podría ser una opción prometedora
como aditivo alimentario en la producción de cobayas para carne.
The raising of guinea pigs for meat production is an important activity in many regions of the world. In this context, the use of food supplements has been investigated to improve the productive performance and health of these animals. In particular, attention has been paid to tributyrin, a short-chain fatty acid with potential benefits for intestinal health and animal performance. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of tributyrin supplementation in fattening guinea pigs on productive performance parameters, as well as on morbidity and mortality in comparison with other treatments. Method: An experimental trial was carried out in which fattening guinea pigs were assigned to three treatment groups: one received supplementation with tributyrin, another was treated with immunowall, and the third group served as a control without additional supplementation. Data on average daily gain, total feed consumption, feed conversion, morbidity and mortality were recorded throughout the experimental period. Experimental Design: The study was carried out following a completely randomized design, with a total of 60 guinea pigs distributed equally between the three treatment groups. Result: The results showed that tributyrin supplementation significantly improved average daily gain and feed conversion compared to the other groups. However, no significant differences were observed in total feed consumption or morbidity and mortality rates between the groups. Conclusions: In conclusion, supplementation with tributyrin in fattening guinea pigs demonstrated to improve productive performance without increasing the incidence of diseases or mortality. These findings suggest that tributyrin could be a promising option as a feed additive in the production of guinea pigs for meat.
The raising of guinea pigs for meat production is an important activity in many regions of the world. In this context, the use of food supplements has been investigated to improve the productive performance and health of these animals. In particular, attention has been paid to tributyrin, a short-chain fatty acid with potential benefits for intestinal health and animal performance. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of tributyrin supplementation in fattening guinea pigs on productive performance parameters, as well as on morbidity and mortality in comparison with other treatments. Method: An experimental trial was carried out in which fattening guinea pigs were assigned to three treatment groups: one received supplementation with tributyrin, another was treated with immunowall, and the third group served as a control without additional supplementation. Data on average daily gain, total feed consumption, feed conversion, morbidity and mortality were recorded throughout the experimental period. Experimental Design: The study was carried out following a completely randomized design, with a total of 60 guinea pigs distributed equally between the three treatment groups. Result: The results showed that tributyrin supplementation significantly improved average daily gain and feed conversion compared to the other groups. However, no significant differences were observed in total feed consumption or morbidity and mortality rates between the groups. Conclusions: In conclusion, supplementation with tributyrin in fattening guinea pigs demonstrated to improve productive performance without increasing the incidence of diseases or mortality. These findings suggest that tributyrin could be a promising option as a feed additive in the production of guinea pigs for meat.
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Cuyes, Tributirina, Desempeño productivo, Morbilidad, Fattened guinea pigs