Comparison between Ecuadoran Genotypes of Cavy Litters (Cavia porcellus) and Cavies Bred in Peru
Background: The threat of extinction posed on different unprotected genotypes from the Andean Ranges of Ecuador is calling for new studies and preservation measures to keep the biological diversity of the area, which has enormous perspectives for human nutrition. The aim of this paper was to compare...
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| author | Cornelio J Rosales Jaramillo Joahna Cedillo Ramón Juan Taboada Pico Pedro Nieto Escandón José Qhizpi Guamán Guillermo Emilio Guevara Viera |
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| description | Background: The threat of extinction posed on different unprotected genotypes from the Andean Ranges of Ecuador is calling for new studies and preservation measures to keep the biological diversity of the area, which has enormous perspectives for human nutrition. The aim of this paper was to compare the sizes and weights up to the weaning stage of native Ecuadoran cavy litters in Azuay province, with the Peruvian-bred line.
Methods: The study took place on Irquis experimental farm, belonging to the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Cuenca, Ecuador. The database was based on the records of breeding animals screened among farmers from Azuay and Cañar, and it included their phenotypic traits.
Results: No significant differences were observed in the month of parturition, or the number of parturitions, or the genotype regarding the size of the litter at weaning. The data from Azuay and Peru were similar in terms of litter size at birth (3.1 and 3.2, respectively). However, it was higher regarding litter weight at birth and weaning (432 and 837 g, compared to the 313 and 570 g from Azuay, but no different from Cañar).
Conclusions: The native genotypes from Azuay and Cañar were inferior to the Peruvian genotype, in terms of birth weight and weaning weight. Azuay was no different from Peru, according to litter size at birth or weaning. The potential observed in this genotype should be further developed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6d77a3a63aff40c3b6a24cc4b94c2fe32022-12-21T20:01:07ZengEdiciones Universidad de CamagüeyRevista de Producción Animal2224-79202019-10-0131214Comparison between Ecuadoran Genotypes of Cavy Litters (Cavia porcellus) and Cavies Bred in PeruCornelio J Rosales Jaramillo 0Joahna Cedillo Ramón 1Juan Taboada Pico 2Pedro Nieto Escandón 3José Qhizpi Guamán4Guillermo Emilio Guevara Viera 5University of Cuenca, Ecuador University of Cuenca, Ecuador University of Cuenca, Ecuador University of Cuenca, Ecuador University of Cuenca, Ecuador University of Cuenca, Ecuador Background: The threat of extinction posed on different unprotected genotypes from the Andean Ranges of Ecuador is calling for new studies and preservation measures to keep the biological diversity of the area, which has enormous perspectives for human nutrition. The aim of this paper was to compare the sizes and weights up to the weaning stage of native Ecuadoran cavy litters in Azuay province, with the Peruvian-bred line. Methods: The study took place on Irquis experimental farm, belonging to the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Cuenca, Ecuador. The database was based on the records of breeding animals screened among farmers from Azuay and Cañar, and it included their phenotypic traits. Results: No significant differences were observed in the month of parturition, or the number of parturitions, or the genotype regarding the size of the litter at weaning. The data from Azuay and Peru were similar in terms of litter size at birth (3.1 and 3.2, respectively). However, it was higher regarding litter weight at birth and weaning (432 and 837 g, compared to the 313 and 570 g from Azuay, but no different from Cañar). Conclusions: The native genotypes from Azuay and Cañar were inferior to the Peruvian genotype, in terms of birth weight and weaning weight. Azuay was no different from Peru, according to litter size at birth or weaning. The potential observed in this genotype should be further developed.https://revistas.reduc.edu.cu/index.php/rpa/article/view/e3079 |
| spellingShingle | Cornelio J Rosales Jaramillo Joahna Cedillo Ramón Juan Taboada Pico Pedro Nieto Escandón José Qhizpi Guamán Guillermo Emilio Guevara Viera Comparison between Ecuadoran Genotypes of Cavy Litters (Cavia porcellus) and Cavies Bred in Peru Revista de Producción Animal |
| title | Comparison between Ecuadoran Genotypes of Cavy Litters (Cavia porcellus) and Cavies Bred in Peru |
| title_full | Comparison between Ecuadoran Genotypes of Cavy Litters (Cavia porcellus) and Cavies Bred in Peru |
| title_fullStr | Comparison between Ecuadoran Genotypes of Cavy Litters (Cavia porcellus) and Cavies Bred in Peru |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparison between Ecuadoran Genotypes of Cavy Litters (Cavia porcellus) and Cavies Bred in Peru |
| title_short | Comparison between Ecuadoran Genotypes of Cavy Litters (Cavia porcellus) and Cavies Bred in Peru |
| title_sort | comparison between ecuadoran genotypes of cavy litters cavia porcellus and cavies bred in peru |
| url | https://revistas.reduc.edu.cu/index.php/rpa/article/view/e3079 |
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