Guinea Pig Feed Management Technique
Guinea pigs are native to South America and are also known as Dutch pigs, Guyana pigs, and Guinea pigs. After being domesticated and domesticated, the meat is introduced into Asia, used for meat and leather, and later used in experiments. It is one of the commonly used experimental animals, and has a high food value and is also available for viewing. At present, most of the domestic breeds are inbred British guinea pigs, which not only have strong adaptability but also have fast growth and high reproductive rates. Because of the same genotype, the phenotypes are consistent and the experimental results are accurate and reliable. Because of its high protein content and low fat content, it has a fresh and tender texture. It is not only nutritious, but also has a unique flavor. The guinea pig is docile, timid and frightened. The group lives in a dry and clean environment and is sensitive to changes in the external environment. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a hygienic and quiet place. The guinea pig is a herbivorous animal with a well-developed chewing muscle, a very thin stomach wall, a long bowel, and a particularly enlarged cecum. Therefore, it is resistant to rough feeding and can use a large amount of crude fiber feed. Therefore, the feed is widely available and economical. 1. Reproduction and production 1.1 The guinea pig is a estrus animal many times a year, and the average estrus cycle is 16 days. Under normal circumstances, male and female can breed for 2.5 to 3 years. The guinea pigs were sexually mature earlier, and the females were mostly 30-45 days old. The males were sexually mature as late as 70 days of age, but the estrus was irregular at this time. The suitable mating age was female to 5 months old and the body weight was 500 g. About three to five months of age, males weigh around 550 grams. Reproduction and production up to five births can be eliminated. 1.2 guinea pigs use male and female (1:5) frequency of life-long cohabitation, pregnancy is 60 to 75 (average 70) days, each birth to 2 to 4 birth weight, birth weight 80 to 100 grams, weight The number of litters was negatively correlated. The lactation period was generally 15 to 18 days, and the weight of the offspring was about 150 to 200 grams. After being separated from the milk, male and female were reared in groups, and 10 animals per cage were appropriate. 2 production management 2.1 Environmental Hygiene Requirements. Appropriate growing environment temperature is constant at 202°C, relative humidity is controlled between 50 and 60%, rales is below 60 decibels, density is about 300 grams and the volume of the cage is 0.0154 cubic meters. 2.2 intake, drinking water. Guinea pigs from the milk to mature stage, the amount of daily eclipse of 30 to 50 grams, the amount of water required for 60 to 120 ml. Adult rats have a daily food intake of 50 to 75 grams and a water requirement of 80 to 150 milliliters. 2.3 The cage is made of metal or plastic. It is not only corrosion-resistant, but also easy to clean and disinfect. Litter can be used for soft, dry straw and valerian. 2.4 nutritional needs. During the whole life cycle of guinea pigs, full wet and dry materials should be provided. The best condition is to feed pellets. The nutrient concentration is 20 to 25% of crude protein, 10 to 12% of crude fiber, and nitrogen-free extract 45 to 52. %, calcium to phosphorus ratio of 2:1, metabolic energy 1.7 ~ 2.8 megacalories / dry grams of feed. Common feed for corn, soybean cake, bran, sorghum, bone meal, barley, fish meal, grass powder, carrots, cabbage, pasture and so on. 2.5 feeding technology. If you feed dry wet material, you can give it once in the morning, give cabbage and carrot at noon, and feed it once at night and forage. If you feed granules, you can feed them once in the morning and keep enough clean drinking water daily. There are several issues that should be noted. 3.1 The guinea pig cannot synthesize Vc in the body and must be supplemented with Vc during the breeding process. The added amount is 75-150 mg/kg of feed. Vc is easily destroyed due to heat oxidation, so it should not be allowed to stand for too long with a good feed. 3.2 Guinea pigs are more sensitive to antibiotics and antibiotics should be avoided during production, especially penicillin and streptomycin. 3.3 In the spring and autumn, the climate is unstable, and hot and cold can easily cause acute and chronic pneumonia. Therefore, maintaining a constant temperature and humidity, good ventilation, and appropriate density can avoid the occurrence of diseases. 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