The objective of this research was to investigate the effect of the partial replacement of alfalfa (Medicago sativa) with fresh orange pulp (Citrus sinensis) in a diet fed to guinea pigs on their mortality, growth performance, slaughter traits and sensory characteristics during the fattening period. A total of 450 guinea pigs were housed in collective pens of ~10 animals. Animals were divided into three groups: Control group (CG), supplied with fresh alfalfa as forage and treatment groups (G15 and G30), in which 15 and 30% of alfalfa was replaced by orange pulp, respectively. No significant differences were found between CG and G15 for traits studied. However, G30 showed the lowest values for growth and carcass traits. No significant differences were found for sensory characteristics. In conclusion, a moderate inclusion of orange pulp could contribute to diminishing dependence of alfalfa on guinea pig meat production.

这项研究的目的是研究用新鲜的橙果肉（柑桔）部分替代苜蓿（紫花苜蓿）的效果。）在增肥期间以豚鼠的死亡率，生长性能，屠宰性状和感官特征为食。将总共​​450只豚鼠圈养在约10只动物的集体圈中。将动物分为三组：对照组（CG），其以新鲜的苜蓿作为草料，而治疗组（G15和G30），分别用橙肉代替了15％和30％的苜蓿。研究的性状在CG和G15之间没有发现显着差异。但是，G30的生长和car体性状显示出最低的值。感觉特征没有发现显着差异。总之，适度地包含橙浆可以减少苜蓿对豚鼠肉产量的依赖性。