Research Article
Comparative nutritional value of two varieties of Mucuna pruriens (utilis and cochinchinnensis) in guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus)
Author(s): Kwayep Nyah Cedric, Miegoue Emile*, Noumbissi Marie Noelle B, Mouchili Mama, Dassi Lucresse and Kenfack Augustave
The use of Mucuna pruriens seed powder in animal feed as a protein source is limited by the presence of antinutritional factors. Therefore, to study the effect of soaking and toasting on the chemical composition, intake, and in vivo digestibility of two varieties of Mucuna pruriens seeds (var cochinchinensis and utilis), 84 local breed guinea pigs including 42 males and 42 females, aged five months were used. They were divided into four batches of 6 males and 6 females each. Each batch was assigned a ration containing 0% (control), and 20% of Mucuna pruriens (var cochinchinensis and utilis) depending on whether it was raw, soaked, or roasted respectively. The results showed that the chemical composition of the Mucuna seed powder changed from one treatment to another depending on the variety. The DM content of the toasted seeds of Mucuna pruriens variety cochinchinensis was higher than.. Read More»
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