scholarly journals Physiological Features of Pennisetum Purpureum or Panicum Maximum Consumption in Guinea Pigs (Cavia Porcellus)

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-19
Author(s):  
Emile Miégoué ◽  
Fernand Tendonkeng ◽  
Nathalie Mweugang Ngouopo ◽  
Loïc Arnauld Mba Tene ◽  
Paulette Ntsafack ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Guinea Pigs ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Panicum Maximum ◽  
Cavia Porcellus ◽  
Fresh Matter ◽  
Local Breed ◽  
The University ◽  
Better Than

Guinea pig diet is essentially based on the use of grasses associated with protein sources. Then, in to improve the herbivores nutrition, the evaluation of intake and In vivo digestibility of Pennisetum purpureum or Panicum maximum in guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) was carried out in January 2017 at the University of Dschang research and experimental farm and animal production and nutrition laboratory. 20 adult animals of local breed on average weight 450 ± 50g and aged about 5 months were used. They were organized into two batches of 10 animals each (5 males and 5 females). The first batch received 250g of fresh matter of Pennisetum purpureum + 60g concentrate/animal/day, while the second received the same treatment with Panicum maximum as grasses. Leftover and animals were weighed every morning before food distributions, and drinking water containing vitamin C was served ad libitum. According to the results, the highest ingestion was obtained with Panicum maximum. However, the digestibility different nutrients was comparable between treatments; nevertheless, males fed on P. maximum digested crude cellulose (63.78%) better than males fed on P. purpureum (51.17%). With regard to the variation of the bacterial rate of the caecal flora, enterobacteria of animals fed P. maximum was high (11.20 CFU/ml) compared to those of the animals receiving P. purpureum (7.27 CFU/ml), although regardless of the treatment, the level of lactobacilli was higher than that of enterobacteria. In view of the results obtained, these grasses can be alternatively used in feeding guinea pigs.

scholarly journals Comparative Growth Performance in Post-Weaned Guinea Pigs (Cavia Porcellus L) Fed with Panicum Maximum or Pennisetum Purpureum

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emile Miégoué ◽  
Fernand Tendonkeng ◽  
Jules Lemofouet ◽  
Paulette Ntsafack ◽  
Nathalie Mweugang Ngouopo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Guinea Pigs ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Panicum Maximum ◽  
Cavia Porcellus

scholarly journals Palatabilité de onze fourrages tropicaux chez des cobayes (Cavia porcellus) de différents stades physiologiques au B

2019 ◽  
Vol 41.2 ◽  
pp. 6916-6925
Author(s):  
Alex Ghêliho Zoffoun ◽  
Abossèdé Murielle Lucrèce Faïhun
Keyword(s):  
Guinea Pigs ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis ◽  
Musa Acuminata ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
P Value ◽  
Panicum Maximum ◽  
Cavia Porcellus ◽  
Tridax Procumbens ◽  
Forage Species ◽  
Guinea Grass

Évaluer la palatabilité de onze fourrages tropicaux chez les cobayes (Cavia porcellus). Des cobayes appartenant à deux stades physiologiques (jeunes et adultes) ont fait l’objet des tests sur la palatabilité. Onze espèces fourragères tirées des résultats d’enquête auprès des éleveurs locaux ont été utilisées : Panicum maximum C1(Herbe de Guinée var C1), Panicum maximum local (Herbe de Guinée local), Pennisetum purpureum (Herbe éléphant), Elaeis guineensis (Palmier à huile), Musa acuminata (Bananier), Manihot esculenta (Manioc), Carica papaya (Papayer), Centrosema pubescens (Haricot sauvage), Moringa olifera (Moringe), Talinum triangulare (Pourpier tropical) et Tridax procumbens (Herbe à lapins). L’indice de palatabilité (IP) de chaque fourrage a été déterminé selon la méthode décrite par Salem et al. (2000). Panicum maximum local a présenté l’indice de préférence le plus élevé aussi bien chez les jeunes que chez les adultes, les valeurs ont été respectivement de 0,22 et 0,38. Centrosoma pubescens, Tridax procumbens et Panicum maximum C1 ont aussi présenté des indices de préférence élevés pour les deux stades physiologiques des cobayes. Les valeurs obtenues pour Centrosoma pubescens ont été de 0,22 chez les jeunes contre 0,25 chez les adultes, pour Tridax procumbens 0,19 chez les jeunes contre 0,24 chez les adultes, pour Panicum maximum C1 0,10 chez les jeunes contre 0,15 chez les adultes. Les valeurs d’indice de préférence les plus faibles ont été obtenues pour les espèces fourragères Musa acuminata (IP=0,00 chez les jeunes contre 0,02 chez les adultes) et Elaeis guineensis (IP=0,01 chez les jeunes contre 0,01 chez les adultes). Les valeurs obtenues pour les indices de préférences ont été influencées significativement par l’âge de l’animal (p-value = 0.005651) et le type de fourrage (p-value < 2.2e-16). La présente étude a permis d’évaluer la palatabilité de onze espèces fourragères chez des cobayes de différents stades physiologiques et d’en retenir les plus appétées par ces animaux. La connaissance des espèces fourragères les plus appréciées par les cobayes et la composition chimique de ces dernières permettront d'optimiser les stratégies d'alimentation dans les élevages. Palatability of eleven tropical forages in guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) of different physiological stages in Benin To evaluate the palatability of eleven tropical forages in guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus). Guinea pigs from two physiological stages (young and adult) were tested for palatability. Eleven forage species from survey results from local breeders were used : Panicum maximum C1 (Guinea grass C1), Panicum maximum local (local Guinea grass), Pennisetum purpureum (Elephant grass), Elaeis guineensis (African oil palm), Musa acuminata (Banana), Manihot esculenta (Cassava), Carica papaya (Pawpaw), Centrosema pubescens (Butterfly pea), Moringa olifera (Moringa), Talinum triangulare (Potherb fameflower) et Tridax procumbens (Coat buttons). The palatability index (PI) of each forage was determined by following the procedure described by Salem et al. (2000). Local Panicum maximum had the highest preference index in both young and adults, with values of 0.22 and 0.38, respectively. Centrosoma pubescens, Tridax procumbens and Panicum maximum C1 also showed high preference indices for the two physiological stages of guinea pigs. The values obtained for Centrosoma pubescens were 0.22 in the young against 0.25 in the adults, for Tridax procumbens 0.19 in the young against 0.24 in the adults, for Panicum maximum C1, 0.10 in the young against 0.15 in adults. The lowest preference index values were obtained for the forage species Musa acuminata (IP = 0.00 in young versus 0.02 in adults) and Elaeis guineensis (IP = 0.01 in young versus 0.01 in adults). The values obtained for the preference indices were significantly influenced by the age of the animal (p-value = 0.005651) and the type of forage (p-value <2.2e-16). The present study evaluated the palatability of eleven forage species in guinea pigs of different physiological stages and retained the most palatable of these animals. The knowledge of the forage species most appreciated by the guinea pigs and the chemical composition of the latter will optimize the feeding strategies in the farms.

scholarly journals Effects of graded levels of Curcuma longa Powder on in vivo digestibility in Guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gina France Tobou Djoumessi ◽  
Fernand Tendonkeng ◽  
Emile Miégoué ◽  
Clément Emalé ◽  
David Fokom Wauffo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Guinea Pigs ◽  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Cavia Porcellus

L’effet de l’incorporation de la poudre du Curcuma longa comme phytobiotique sur l’ingestion et la digestibilité in vivo des nutriments a été mesuré sur un total de 40 cobayes de race anglaise ayant un poids moyen de 452±75 g. La poudre de racines de Curcuma longa a été incorporée dans l’aliment composé à des niveaux croissants (0 ; 0,25 ; 0,5 et 1%). Chaque ration a été granulée. Pendant l’essai de digestibilité qui a duré 17 jours (10 jours d’adaptation et 07 jours de collecte des données), chaque ration était répétée sur 10 cobayes (5 mâles et 5 femelles). L’inclusion de la poudre de Curcuma longa a amélioré de manière significative (p<0,05) l’ingestion alimentaire des cochons d’inde quel que soit le niveau d’inclusion considéré dans les rations. La digestibilité de la matière sèche de la ration contenant 0,25% de Curcuma longa a été comparable à celle de la ration R0% et R1%. En outre, la digestibilité de la cellulose brute de la ration R0,25% a été comparable à celle des rations R0,5% et R1%, mais significativement plus élevée que celle des rations R0%. L’inclusion de la poudre de Curcuma longa dans les rations a permis d’améliorer l’ingestion et la digestibilité de la ration chez des cochons d’inde. D’autres études doivent être réalisées afin de déterminer les causes de ces effets.

scholarly journals Effet de quelques légumineuses fourragères sur la reproduction, la croissance et la carcasse chez les cochons d’inde (Cavia porcellus L.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 600-612
Author(s):  
J. Gwladys Kontchiachou Nkana ◽  
Nathalie Ngouopo Mweugang ◽  
Soh Bah Germanus ◽  
Yam Alphonsius Semi ◽  
Paulette Ntsafack ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Guinea Pigs ◽  
Total Mortality ◽  
Liver Weight ◽  
Rural Landscape ◽  
Calliandra Calothyrsus ◽  
Panicum Maximum ◽  
Cavia Porcellus ◽  
Arachis Glabrata ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ad Libitum

Malgré l’importance de la caviaculture en milieu rural, la maîtrise de l’alimentation des cochons d’inde reste encore un handicap à cet élevage. C’est ainsi qu’entre octobre 2018 et mars 2019, un essai a été mené à la Ferme d’Application et de Recherche (FAR) de l’Université de Dschang en vue d’évaluer l’effet de quelques légumineuses fourragères comme source de protéine dans la ration sur les performances de production du cochon d’Inde. Pour cet essai, 56 cochons d’Inde de 5 mois d’âge de race locale pesant en moyenne 450 ± 50 g nés à la FAR ont été utilisés. En effet, 48 femelles repartis en quatre lots ont été mises en croisement avec 2 mâles par lot pendant une période de 31 jours selon un dispositif factoriel. Les animaux de chaque lot recevaient la graminée ad libitum associé à 20 g/j/animal de l’aliment composé contenant ou non une légumineuse. Les résultats montrent que les tailles de la portée sont restées comparables entre les traitements. Les taux de mortalité pré et post-sevrage (15,38% et 9,10%) ainsi que le poids des cochonnets à 8 semaines les plus élevés ont été enregistrés avec la ration contenant Arachis glabrata. A la naissance et au sevrage, le poids moyen le plus élevé des cochonnets a été obtenu avec la ration contenant Desmodium intortum. Les gains de poids des cochonnets sont restés comparables entre les traitements. Les rations contenant les légumineuses ont donné des rendements carcasses, le poids du foie et celui du cæcum significativement plus élevé. Compte tenu du coût de production, les légumineuses de cette étude peuvent être utilisées comme des sources de protéine de choix pour l'amélioration des performances de production des cobayes en milieu paysan.Mots clés : Arachis glabrata, Calliandra calothyrsus, Desmodium intortum, Panicum maximum, Performances de production.   Enlgish Title: Effect of some legumes forages on reproduction, growth and carcass of Guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus L.)Despite the importance of caviaculture in rural landscape, cavie’s feeding remains a handicap for this breeding. Thus, between October 2018 and March 2019, experiments were conducted at the Teaching and Experimental Farm of University of Dschang on the evaluation of some leguminaceous plants as protein source in the diet on production performances of Guinea pig. A total of 56 adults Guinea pigs of about 5 months and 450 ± 50 g were used for the experiments. Females were first put in breeding with 8 males for a period of 31 days and then organized in a completely randomized design of four groups of 12 females each. Each group received Panicum maximum ad libitum and 20 g DM/day/animal of a diet corresponding to the group. Mains results of this study showed that no significant difference (P > 0.05) has been noticed for mean litter size. Total mortality rate was 8.33 for diet containing Calliandra calothyrsus. No mortality was registered for others groups. High pre-weaning and post-weaning mortality (15.38 and 9.10%) was obtained with treatment based on Arachis glabrata. From birth to 8th week of age, no significant difference (P > 0.05) was observed between average live weights. Total and daily weight gains remain comparable (P > 0.05) in weaning and in post-weaning whatever the diet. Results for carcass evaluation showed that diet containing these plants as sources of protein has permitted to obtain the highest values. The same result was observed with the liver weight and cæcum. Considering the low production cost, legumes plants appear to be good protein sources for the improvement of production performances of the guinea pigs in small farmer environment. Keywords : Arachis glabrata, Calliandra calothyrsus, Desmodium intortum, Panicum maximum, production performances.

scholarly journals Caractérisation de la reproduction des cobayes locaux (Cavia porcellus L.) élevés à Kipushi et Lubumbashi (RDC)

2020 ◽  
Vol 43.2 ◽  
pp. 7415-7427
Author(s):  
Kampemba M F ◽  
Bilolwa B P ◽  
Ntemunyi N C ◽  
Mwangomb K D
Keyword(s):  
Sex Ratio ◽  
Guinea Pigs ◽  
Growth Characteristics ◽  
Great Variability ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Cavia Porcellus ◽  
Reproductive Parameters ◽  
Individual Weight ◽  
Average Individual

L’objectif de ce travail était d’étudier les caractéristiques de reproduction et de croissance des cobayes locaux. Soixante- six (66) cobayes ont été répartis en 2 lots (Lubumbashi et Kipushi) de 30 femelles subdivisées par lot de dix(10) élevés dans une cage de 1 m2 et 6 mâles avec un sex-ratio de 1 mâle contre 10 femelles et les saillies naturelles. Les résultats obtenus ont montré que le taux fertilité était élevé pour les femelles de Kipushi (86,67%) par rapport à celui enregistré à Lubumbashi (80,00%). Et le poids des femelles à la mise-bas et au sevrage n’était pas influencé par leur origine. Au niveau de la portée à la naissance ; Lubumbashi a présenté un nombre élevé (58%) que Kipushi (53%) pour des nés vivant. Par conséquent, le poids moyen individuel à la naissance (70,4g) le poids moyen individuel au sevrage (167,4g) le poids moyen par portée à la naissance 71,3g et au sevrage 168,03g étaient supérieures pour les animaux de Kipushi (p˂0,05). Alors que la portée au sevrage, le nombre de petits par sevrage était semblable entre sites (P˃ 0,05). En plus, la productivité numérique et pondérale était élevée pour les femelles de Kipushi (1,57) et faible pour celles de Lubumbashi (1,17). L’évolution du poids des cobayes variaient en fonction du site. Ces résultats sur les paramètres de reproduction dévoilent l’existence d’une grande variabilité entre ces deux populations locales, ce qui crée une occasion pour l’amélioration génétique des cobayes locaux. Characterization of the reproduction of local guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus L.) raised in Kipushi and Lubumbashi (DRC) ABSTRACT The objective of this work was to study the reproductive and growth characteristics of local guinea pigs. Sixty-six (66) guinea pigs were divided into 2 lots (Lubumbashi and Kipushi) of 30 females subdivided by lot of ten (10) reared in a 1 m2 cage and 6 males with a sex ratio of 1 male versus 10 females and natural projections. The results obtained showed that the fertility rate was high for Kipushi females (86.67%) compared to that recorded in Lubumbashi (80.00%). Moreover, the weight of the females at birth and at weaning was not influenced by their origin. At the level of the litter at birth, Lubumbashi presented a higher number (58%) than Kipushi (53%) for born babies. Therefore, the average individual weight at birth (70.4g) the average individual weight at weaning (167.4g) the average weight per litter at birth 71.3g and at weaning 168.03g were higher for the Kipushi animals (p˂0,05). While the litter at weaning, the number of pups per weaning was similar between sites (P˃ 0.05). In addition, numerical and weight productivity was high for Kipushi females (1.57) and low for Lubumbashi females (1.17). The evolution of the weight of the guinea pigs varied according to the site. These results on reproductive parameters reveal the existence of great variability between these two local populations, which creates an opportunity for the genetic improvement of local guinea pigs.

scholarly journals Effect of Graded Levels of Spirulina (Arthropsira platensis) on Feed Intake and in vivo Digestibility of Trypsacum laxum in Guinea Pig (Cavia Porcellus L)

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-31
Author(s):  
Généviève Nguedia ◽  
Emile Miégoué ◽  
Fernand Tendonkeng ◽  
Mouchili Mama ◽  
Et Etienne Tedonkeng Pamo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Feed Intake ◽  
Guinea Pigs ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
The Body ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Apparent Digestibility

The intake and in vivo digestibility of Trypsacumlaxum in guinea pigs according to the graded level of spirulina was evaluated in Cameroon. 20 animals aged of 6 months with an average weight of 450 ± 50 g were randomly divided into 4 equivalent groups. Each group received T. laxum and 40g of compound feed containing 0% (TS0), 2% (TS2), 4% (TS4), and 6% (TS6) of spirulina. Feed intake was the different between the left over and the quantity served. The sample of T. laxum and those of each diet as well as feces were collected and analyzed for the apparent digestibility of each nutrient. Animals were weighed at the beginning and at the end of each period of the test to determine the body weight gain. This study showed that the average daily intake of dry matter (DM) for TS0, TS2, TS4 and TS6 was 74.39 ± 2.98, 78.66 ± 3.14, 83.89 ± 4.28 and 77.76 ± 4.40 g/head/day. The highest apparent digestibility coefficients of different nutrients were obtained with animals fed TS6 group while the lowest were observed in TS0.The apparent digestibility coefficient of dry matter (DM), organic matter (OM) and crude protein (CP) of the supplemented group were statistically higher than those of the control diet. Animals’ weight performances were statistically comparable between treatments. Thus, the combination of T. laxum with concentrated feed containing spirulina can be recommended for guinea-pigs, but the level of incorporation may not exceed 4% of its daily ration.

scholarly journals Typhlitis Caused by IntestinalSerpulina-Like Bacteria in Domestic Guinea Pigs (Cavia porcellus)

1998 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 690-694 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mia Vanrobaeys ◽  
Peter De Herdt ◽  
Richard Ducatelle ◽  
Luc A. Devriese ◽  
Gerard Charlier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Guinea Pigs ◽  
Intestinal Tract ◽  
Fatal Outcome ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Disease Spread ◽  
Cavia Porcellus ◽  
Serpulina Hyodysenteriae ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
History Of ◽  
The University

Between January 1992 and December 1996, Serpulina-like bacteria were demonstrated in intestinal tract lesions from 37 of 88 guinea pigs submitted to the University of Ghent in Ghent, Belgium, for necropsy because of disease and death from different unknown causes. All infected animals had a history of sudden death with minimal introductory clinical signs. Occasionally, they produced yellow, slimy feces or showed nervous signs, but the condition always had a fatal outcome within 24 h. When larger colonies of guinea pigs were involved, the disease spread very rapidly unless treatment with ronidazole was initiated. Lesions consisted of a catarrhal or hemorrhagic inflammation of the colon and cecum (typhlitis). Electron microscopy demonstrated the presence of large numbers ofSerpulina-like organisms adhering to the cecal mucosae of these animals. Attempts to isolate the agents failed. The organisms did not stain by an immunofluorescence technique for the detection ofSerpulina hyodysenteriae. The present data provide evidence that intestinal Serpulina-like organisms can be important as a cause of disease in guinea pigs.

scholarly journals Respon Produksi Rumput Gajah (Pennisetum Purpureum), Benggala (Panicum Maximum) dan Setaria (Setaria Spacelata) terhadap Perbedaan Salinitas

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-29
Author(s):  
Diana Sawen ◽  
Merlyn N. Lekitoo ◽  
Martha Kayadoe ◽  
Onesimus Yoku ◽  
M. Djunaedi
Keyword(s):  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Grass Species ◽  
Panicum Maximum ◽  
Fresh Matter ◽  
Growing Media ◽  
Matter Production ◽  
Factor Ii ◽  
Main Plot ◽  
Stem Leaf ◽  
Plot Design

Forage is a ruminant animal basal feed, where sufficient and continuous availability and good quality must be a priority. Place to growth or location, also determine the existence and production of forage including grass species in this study. This study aims to determine how much the production of elephant grass, panicum and cetaria on salinity differences. The study was conducted for 4 months, in Kompleks Perumahan dosen UNIPA Amban in Manokwari West Papua. The study was designed with a split plot design in to Completely Randomize design (CRD) 4x3 with 4 replications. As the main plot is grass species and the subplot is salinity based on growing media. Factor I is grass species (Sp) consisting of: Pennisetum purpureum (Sp1), Panicum maximum (Sp2) and Setaria spacelata (Sp3) and then Factor II is growing media (M) consisting of: soil 100% (M0), soil 70% + 30% of sand (M1), soil 50% + 50% of sand (M2) and soil 30% + 70% of sand (M3). Statistical analysis shows that the effect of salinity is significant (P<0.05) on plant growth variable, namely fresh matter production, dry matter production and stem leaf ratio. Planting media M1 (soil 70% + sand 30%) perform the best result, and species that is responsive to salinity is Panicum maximum (Sp2).

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