Estudio comparativo del alimento balanceado obtenido con la mezcla de harinas de garbanzo, arroz, chocho y cáscara de cacao versus fórmulas comerciales para cerdos en la etapa de engorde.

Abstract

This project focuses on the comparative study of the balanced feed obtained with the mixture of chickpea, rice, lupine and cocoa shell flours versus commercial formulas for pigs in the fattening stage, performing an analysis of the physical and microbiological properties as well as the requirements in accordance with the current national technical standard. The experimental feeding design will be carried out by applying 20 pigs with the proposed formulas and commercial feeds, using the indicators; Weekly weight increase, feed conversion, percentage of mortality and yield to the carcass to later determine the yields and analyze the cost-benefit relationship. In order to create an alternative for agroindustry waste, which can be used adequately to feed animals provided that the combinations are appropriate and are adjusted to the necessary technical requirements. Considering that proteins of plant origin are an accessible, nutritious, low-cost and easily digestible source and therefore achieve improved profitability for producers.