The Cavia porcellus L. systems implemented by small producers in Colombia have been slow to apply the processes of development and incorporation of feeding practices and technology in nutritional support. The objective of this study was to determine the feeding practices and technology in nutritional support implemented and projected in the C. porcellus L. systems by the producers. Four components were evaluated in 404 C. porcellus L.  units and 29 focus groups: demography, identification of the production unit, implemented feeding practices, technology in nutrition and feeding, and the C. porcellus L. producers' perspectives. A Pearson Chi-squared test, a Tukey’s T-test, and a Multiple Linear Regression were used to evaluate the differences between regions using SPSS software version 20. The average area of C. porcellus L. -producing units corresponded to 0.35 ha (Nariño) and 0.17 ...

The Cavia porcellus L. systems implemented by small producers in Colombia have been slow to apply the processes of development and incorporation of feeding practices and technology in nutritional support. The objective of this study was to determine the feeding practices and technology in nutritional support implemented and projected in the C. porcellus L. systems by the producers. Four components were evaluated in 404 C. porcellus L.  units and 29 focus groups: demography, identification of the production unit, implemented feeding practices, technology in nutrition and feeding, and the C. porcellus L. producers' perspectives. A Pearson Chi-squared test, a Tukey’s T-test, and a Multiple Linear Regression were used to evaluate the differences between regions using SPSS software version 20. The average area of C. porcellus L. -producing units corresponded to 0.35 ha (Nariño) and 0.17 ...

The Cavia porcellus L. systems implemented by small producers in Colombia have been slow to apply the processes of development and incorporation of feeding practices and technology in nutritional support. The objective of this study was to determine the feeding practices and technology in nutritional support implemented and projected in the C. porcellus L. systems by the producers. Four components were evaluated in 404 C. porcellus L.  units and 29 focus groups: demography, identification of the production unit, implemented feeding practices, technology in nutrition and feeding, and the C. porcellus L. producers' perspectives. A Pearson Chi-squared test, a Tukey’s T-test, and a Multiple Linear Regression were used to evaluate the differences between regions using SPSS software version 20. The average area of C. porcellus L. -producing units corresponded to 0.35 ha (Nariño) and 0.17 ...

The implementation of efficient grazing technologies in high mountain cattle ranches in the department of Nariño (Colombia) increases the sustainability of these production systems and promotes the conservation of the landscape design. With the objective of evaluating the dry matter intake of F1 (Kiwi-cross x Holstein) and Holstein cattle biotypes, present in hillside areas of the Nariño mountain, a preliminary trial of individual consumption of ryegrass (Lolium perenne) was carried out in Pasto (Nariño-Colombia) with the gauging technique, and the results were compared with models reported in the literature. The data were analyzed as a completely randomized design, with repeated measures over time. Intake per gauging was higher (p<0.05) in Holstein cows, with respect to F1 cows (12.74 vs. 9.69 kg/dry-matter/day), but per unit live weight was similar (p>0.05). On the other hand,...

The Cavia porcellus L. systems implemented by small producers in Colombia have been slow to apply the processes of development and incorporation of feeding practices and technology in nutritional support. The objective of this study was to determine the feeding practices and technology in nutritional support implemented and projected in the C. porcellus L. systems by the producers. Four components were evaluated in 404 C. porcellus L.  units and 29 focus groups: demography, identification of the production unit, implemented feeding practices, technology in nutrition and feeding, and the C. porcellus L. producers' perspectives. A Pearson Chi-squared test, a Tukey’s T-test, and a Multiple Linear Regression were used to evaluate the differences between regions using SPSS software version 20. The average area of C. porcellus L. -producing units corresponded to 0.35 ha (Nariño) and 0.17 ...

The implementation of efficient grazing technologies in high mountain cattle ranches in the department of Nariño (Colombia) increases the sustainability of these production systems and promotes the conservation of the landscape design. With the objective of evaluating the dry matter intake of F1 (Kiwi-cross x Holstein) and Holstein cattle biotypes, present in hillside areas of the Nariño mountain, a preliminary trial of individual consumption of ryegrass (Lolium perenne) was carried out in Pasto (Nariño-Colombia) with the gauging technique, and the results were compared with models reported in the literature. The data were analyzed as a completely randomized design, with repeated measures over time. Intake per gauging was higher (p<0.05) in Holstein cows, with respect to F1 cows (12.74 vs. 9.69 kg/dry-matter/day), but per unit live weight was similar (p>0.05). On the other hand,...

In most livestock systems in the high Andean tropics of South America, there are few species of grasses to feed livestock, and the climatic variability affecting these regions means that the supply and quality of fodder for animal feed is declining. It is therefore necessary to implement supplementation strategies, with techniques such as silage, which is characterized by easy adoption among producers. The use of shrub fodder species adapted to the high Andean areas could be an alternative to store food, and be used in times of shortage, for its good contribution of biomass and nutrients. The objective of this literature review was to compile studies of nutritional quality and/or animal response, using silage from shrub fodder species in the high Andean tropics. The search for information was carried out during the months of March to May 2020, using key terms. Among the species most used...

In most livestock systems in the high Andean tropics of South America, there are few species of grasses to feed livestock, and the climatic variability affecting these regions means that the supply and quality of fodder for animal feed is declining. It is therefore necessary to implement supplementation strategies, with techniques such as silage, which is characterized by easy adoption among producers. The use of shrub fodder species adapted to the high Andean areas could be an alternative to store food, and be used in times of shortage, for its good contribution of biomass and nutrients. The objective of this literature review was to compile studies of nutritional quality and/or animal response, using silage from shrub fodder species in the high Andean tropics. The search for information was carried out during the months of March to May 2020, using key terms. Among the species most used...

In most livestock systems in the high Andean tropics of South America, there are few species of grasses to feed livestock, and the climatic variability affecting these regions means that the supply and quality of fodder for animal feed is declining. It is therefore necessary to implement supplementation strategies, with techniques such as silage, which is characterized by easy adoption among producers. The use of shrub fodder species adapted to the high Andean areas could be an alternative to store food, and be used in times of shortage, for its good contribution of biomass and nutrients. The objective of this literature review was to compile studies of nutritional quality and/or animal response, using silage from shrub fodder species in the high Andean tropics. The search for information was carried out during the months of March to May 2020, using key terms. Among the species most used...

In most livestock systems in the high Andean tropics of South America, there are few species of grasses to feed livestock, and the climatic variability affecting these regions means that the supply and quality of fodder for animal feed is declining. It is therefore necessary to implement supplementation strategies, with techniques such as silage, which is characterized by easy adoption among producers. The use of shrub fodder species adapted to the high Andean areas could be an alternative to store food, and be used in times of shortage, for its good contribution of biomass and nutrients. The objective of this literature review was to compile studies of nutritional quality and/or animal response, using silage from shrub fodder species in the high Andean tropics. The search for information was carried out during the months of March to May 2020, using key terms. Among the species most used...