GUINEA PIG MANAGEMENT MANUAL - Benson Institute

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PROLOGUE TO THE FIRST EDITION Analysis of the Bolivian population’s present Nutritional Security situation shows the present situation of poverty affects 69% of the population, of which 33% are in a moderate state of poverty, while 36.8% are in an extreme state of poverty (31.7% destitute and 5.1% marginal). Also, there is a deficit in the average nutritional consumption, reaching only 1.729 Kca/person/day (PLANSA, 1996). The production of smaller animals gains more and more interest in our country as a complementary activity inside of the integrated management of production systems of small, important producers in the economy and rural production strategies that permit them to get the most out of their resources and raise the protein level in the indigenous rural animals. Guinea pig breeding offers a nutritional alternative and also income for the farmer mainly in the region of Los Valles. Aspects of easy management and feeding are contributing factors to the development of this activity. The quality of guinea pig meat and its high levels of protein and energy contribute to improving the nutritional level of the rural population since breeding is traditional with much diffusion and acceptance. The current Guinea Pig Management Manual is for guinea pig farmers, its objective being to reinforce knowledge acquired in the Family Guinea Pig Breeding Program, which was created as an inter-institutional (MEJOCUY-PESA) cooperation commitment in October of 1997. At the conclusion of the program, the Manual will be converted into an important thematic guide on guinea pig breeding. The technical content of the Manual has been elaborated with the experiences of investigation and social interaction gained through 11 years of study by MEJOCUY project investigators. It is organized into 8 components: The first corresponds to the general aspects of guinea pig breeding; the second refers to existing breeding systems in our area; the third has to do with installations and equipment; the fourth to management already stated; the fifth refers to aspects 3
of nutrition and feeding; the sixth refers to control of diseases; the seventh refers to the determination of production costs considering a case study obtained in the province of Tiranque; and finally, commercialization and consumption. The ninth component is a prescription with some receipts that were taken to the practice. 4 Elizabeth Rico Numbela
Page 1 and 2: GUINEA PIG MANAGEMENT MANUAL Elabor
Page 3: PRESENTATION PROLOGUE TO THE FIRST
Page 7 and 8: ecognize and congratulate, on behal
Page 9 and 10: Guinea pig consumption is very trad
Page 11 and 12: Figure 3: Reproducing guinea pig fr
Page 13 and 14: Another unpleasant aspect is that t
Page 15 and 16: The animals live in protected areas
Page 17 and 18: currents. In warmer and temperate c
Page 19 and 20: ADVANTAGES: • Facilitates managem
Page 21 and 22: IV. BREEDING MANAGEMENT Certain pro
Page 23 and 24: One should pick up a pregnant guine
Page 25 and 26: The guinea pigs are not as dependen
Page 27 and 28: The largest males of the group shou
Page 29 and 30: Record of breeding stage: Weaning d
Page 31 and 32: Vitamins activate bodily functions
Page 33 and 34: FIGURE 20: Alfalfa The guinea pig c
Page 35 and 36: Therefore, forage assures an adequa
Page 37 and 38: CONTAMINATED FORAGE Contamination o
Page 39 and 40: Treatment If the disease appears in
Page 41 and 42: • Do not let in dogs, cats, or ra
Page 43 and 44: Prevention The corrals should be cl
Page 45 and 46: is produced by the fungi makes the
Page 47 and 48: • Disinfection of corrals, clean
Page 49 and 50: Reproduction system: Continual pair
Page 51 and 52: PROJECTION OF ANNUAL INCOME (Bs.) D
Page 53 and 54: It is recommended to strengthen the
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• The meat is put into a plastic
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Ingredients: Figure 32: Plate of Gu
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• Oil • Pepper, salt and garlic
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improve the quality of life of peop
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