SÁNCHEZ URDANETA , A.

The chemical composition and digestibility of leaves, stems and panicles of Amaranthusdubius Mart. ex Thell. were evaluated. We collected the samples in Merecure, estado Miranda, Venezuela, in two collecting seasons (rainy and dry). We determined the proximate composition, dietetic fiber, acid detergent fiber, neutral detergent fiber, lignin...

The effects on performance and digestibility in growing rabbits were studied by comparing 3 diets containing increasing inclusion rates of amaranth (Amaranthus dubius Mart. ex Thell.): 0 (A0), 160 (A16) and 320 g/kg (A32 diet). Diets were formulated isoproteic and isocaloric to meet the nutrient requirements of growing rabbits. One hundred and...

Las especies de amaranto están generando creciente interés para la nutrición humana y animal, aunque su uso es limitado debido al contenido de sustancias tóxicas y antinutricionales. El contenido de sustancias tóxicas y antinutrientes (oxalatos, fitatos, fenoles totales, taninos condensados, taninos hidrolizables y cianuro) en las hojas, tallos...