Forage cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica Mill) meal in rabbit diets in the growth phase

Pascoal, Leonardo Augusto Fonseca; Silva, Kivia Alessandra Gouveia da; Watanabe, Pedro Henrique; Brito, Jussara; Silva, Jordanio Fernandes da; Dantas, Paulo Rodrigues; Silva, David Rwbystanne Pereira da; Brito, Mariany de Souza; Bezerra, Ana Patrícia Almeida; Almeida, Jonathan Mádson dos Santos

doi:10.1590/s1519-99402121102020

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“…The cactus pear variety Gigante presents a higher concentration of soluble fibers [7,35,36]. Soluble fibers impair protein digestibility because they increase the viscosity of the intestinal contents, reducing the action of proteolytic enzymes and consequently causing endogenous nitrogen losses [46]. Another possible explanation is that lignin is a substance of the insoluble fraction of fiber, and its binding with proteins makes it unavailable for animal absorption [35].…”

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Use of Cactus Pear Meal in the Feeding of Laying Hens in Semi-Intensive System

Sousa,

Bezerra,

Silva Filho

et al. 2024

Animals

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Little information is available in the literature on the use of cactus pear meal (CPM) in poultry diets; therefore, it is important to evaluate diets that provide excellent performance and lower production costs. Our objective was to study the use of Miúda CPM in the diets of laying hens. In the first study, two diets for male and female chicks were used—1: 80% reference diet + 20% Miúda cactus pear meal (CPM) and 2: 80% reference diet + 20% Gigante cactus pear meal (CPM). The variety Miúda provided a better use of metabolizable energy, as well as a greater digestibility coefficient of dry matter, protein, and mineral matter. In the second study, a control diet was compared to three diets with different levels of Miúda CPM for laying hens in the proportions of 3%, 6%, and 9%. No significant differences were found in productive performance. However, there were significant differences in the some parameters egg quality, texture and color profile of the cooked yolk, egg composition, fatty acids and cholesterol in the yolk. It is possible to use 9% Miúda CPM in the diet of laying hens in a semi-intensive system that does not compromise performance and egg quality, and using 3% Miúda CPM provides a higher economic return.

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Use of Cactus Pear Meal in the Feeding of Laying Hens in Semi-Intensive System

Sousa,

Bezerra,

Silva Filho

et al. 2024

Animals

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“…These promising results are also not exclusive to ruminants. Pascoal et al [ 46 ] added cacti to the diets of rabbits in the growing phase. No difference was found between the control and cactus-fed groups, including no difference in average daily consumption, weight gain, and meat quality.…”

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Adapting to Climate Change with Opuntia

Jorge

Costa

Oliveira

2023

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Adapting our food production chain and increasing the flora and fauna’s livelihood in climate change-affected areas using Opuntia is not only theoretical but already exists in practice in many places. This cactus grows in unsuitable soil for most species as it is adapted to arid and semi-arid soils and hot weather. In these regions, Opuntia protects from erosion and contributes to soil health. The usage of this plant as fodder is also discussed, with immense potential in substituting a part of livestock’s diet and even increasing the quality of the animal’s by-products and decreasing water consumption. This would result in a feed that is low-cost and has a lower environmental impact. It is to be noted that Opuntia has a high potential as an invasive species, with caution always being recommended when dealing with this specie. The high content of specific compounds, such as proline, indicaxanthin, and betanin, found in Opuntia ficus-indica, influence the plant’s adaptation to unfavourable conditions. This collective evidence depicts Opuntia as a crop that can battle climate change and ensure food security.

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“…Pascoal et al [90] conducted a study in which different levels (0%, 10%, 20%, and 30%) of forage cactus meal were added to the diet of rabbits in the growing phase to evaluate the effects of its inclusion on the productive performance, carcass characteristics, and economic evaluation. There was no effect of the dietary inclusion on average daily feed consumption, average daily weight gain, feed conversion, and the final weight of rabbits, suggesting that the nutritional quality of the diets were maintained as the level of inclusion of forage cactus meal increased.…”

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Opuntia spp. as Alternative Fodder for Sustainable Livestock Production

Pastorelli

Serra

Vannuccini

et al. 2022

Animals

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During the past decades, livestock production has increased significantly, which has led to the degradation of rangelands due to overgrazing. The lack of water in several arid areas has led to a decline in crop and animal husbandry. As a consequence, the demand for drought-resistant crops has increased significantly so as to keep crop and animal husbandry systems viable and sustainable. Cactaceae have adaptive characteristics that ensure their development progress under drought conditions. The present review provides information on the nutritive value of Opuntia in animal fodder production, its effects on animal performance, and the quality of the animal-derived products. In conclusion, the use of Opuntia as innovative alternative feed would render animal production systems more sustainable.

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Forage cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica Mill) meal in rabbit diets in the growth phase

Cited by 4 publications

References 12 publications

Use of Cactus Pear Meal in the Feeding of Laying Hens in Semi-Intensive System

Use of Cactus Pear Meal in the Feeding of Laying Hens in Semi-Intensive System

Adapting to Climate Change with Opuntia

Opuntia spp. as Alternative Fodder for Sustainable Livestock Production

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