Cuora turtle feed and preparation method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of pet feeds, in particular to a cuora sinensis feed and a preparation method thereof. Traditional turtle feed pays attention to basic protein energy supply and lacks precise nutrition design for the reproductive performance of parents and the development stage of larvae. The artificial feed is unstable in coloring effect and easy to fade. The digestive tract system of young turtles is fragile, and high-protein feed easily causes imbalance of intestinal flora and poor excrement forming degree. The special feed for turtles provided by the invention simultaneously meets the requirements of intestinal function enhancement, body color brightening and body shape optimization, overcomes the defect of poor compatibility of a single-function additive in the existing feed, and has the advantages of enhancing the gastrointestinal function of the turtles, improving the appearance color and body shape state of the turtles and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to pet feed, especially feed for box turtles and its preparation method. Background Art

[0002] All species of the genus Cuora are Class-II national key protected aquatic animals (only wild populations), which are a very special and precious turtle species. The carapace of box turtles bulges relatively high. Since the juvenile turtles, there has been a clear ligament between the pectoral and abdominal scutes of the plastron, forming a movable "hinge". There is also a ligament connecting the dorsal and ventral carapaces. Therefore, the front and rear lobes of the plastron can completely close the carapace upward, and the head, limbs and tail can all be retracted into the shell.

[0003] In the artificial breeding environment, traditional turtle feeds focus on the supply of basic protein and energy, lacking precise nutritional design for the reproductive performance of parent turtles and the development stage of juveniles. Moreover, the digestive tract system of juvenile turtles is fragile, and high-protein feeds are likely to cause intestinal flora imbalance and poor fecal formation.

[0004] With the continuous improvement of people's attention to the health and ornamental value of pet turtles, higher requirements are also put forward for the quality and functionality of box turtle feed. This feed is developed by applying multidisciplinary knowledge such as modern animal nutrition, aquatic feed processing technology, and biotechnology based on the special physiological structure, growth habits, nutritional requirements, and related physiological mechanisms affecting the appearance color and body shape of box turtles. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention provides a special feed that can simultaneously meet the requirements of strengthening the intestinal function, enhancing the body color, and optimizing the body shape of box turtles, and solves the following problems: Overcoming the problem of poor compatibility of single functional additives; Enhancing the gastrointestinal function of turtles; Improving the appearance color and body shape of turtles. Detailed Embodiments

[0006] Composition of Raw Materials (by weight percentage) Animal protein sources: fish meal 4 - 6%, centipede 0.4 - 0.6%, zaocys dhumnades 0.5 - 1.5%, scorpion 0.4 - 0.6%, cricket 0.4 - 0.6%, bloodworm 0.4 - 0.6%, river shrimp 4 - 6%, locust 4 - 6%, fly larvae 0.5 - 1.5%, eel 4 - 6%, quail eggs 1 - 3%.

[0007] Plant protein sources: wheat germ 4 - 6%, wheat bran 4 - 6%, corn flour 4 - 6%, vital wheat gluten 2 - 4%, rice bran 8 - 12%, soybean meal 8 - 12%, seaweed powder 0.4 - 0.6%, tea leaves 0.4 - 0.6%, sweet potato leaves 2 - 4%, pumpkin 15 - 25%, sweet potato 4 - 6%, tomato 3 - 5%, mango 0.5 - 1.5%, kiwifruit 0.5 - 1.5% Functional additives: allicin 0.05 - 0.15%, Bacillus subtilis 0.05 - 0.15%, Saccharomyces cerevisiae 0.1 - 0.3%, lactic acid bacteria 0.05 - 0.15%, Astragalus membranaceus 0.05 - 0.15%, carotene 0.05 - 0.15%, compound vitamins 0.2 - 0.5%.

[0008] Binder: 1%.

[0009] Preparation method (1)Raw material pretreatment: Animal protein raw materials are sterilized by microwave (power 800W, time 2 - 3 minutes); among them, large - particle raw materials are broken and then disinfected.

[0010] Plant protein raw materials are broken and then screened through a 80 - mesh sieve to remove impurities.

[0011] (2)Mixing and granulation: The raw materials are put into a twin - shaft mixer according to the proportion, and the mixing uniformity ≥ 95%; Granulation is carried out by a twin - screw extrusion expander (temperature 30 - 60°C), and the particle diameter is 5 - 8mm; The surfaces of the particles are sprayed with microencapsulated vitamins and probiotics (entrapment rate ≥ 90%).

[0012] (3)Post - treatment: Low - temperature drying (50 - 60°C) until the water content ≤ 50%; After ultraviolet sterilization, vacuum packaging is carried out.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, when the feed prepared according to the above formula is fed to the first - instar juveniles of the parent shell - closing turtles, the glossiness of the shell is significantly improved compared with that fed with ordinary feed. The L value (brightness) of the dorsal carapace color decreases by 15%, and the a value (redness) increases by 30% (measured by a color difference meter); compared with ordinary feed, the added ingredients in this feed are more in line with the feeding situation of shell - closing turtles in the wild. The shape of the turtle's feces is more complete, the color of the feces is darker, and the smell is lighter. The present invention will be further described below

[0014] Embodiment 1: A feed for improving the health of box turtles and improving their appearance color and body shape, the feed is specifically composed of the following raw materials in parts by weight: 50 parts of fish meal, 50 parts of wheat germ, 50 parts of wheat bran, 50 parts of corn flour, 30 parts of gluten, 100 parts of rice bran, 100 parts of soybean meal, 5 parts of seaweed powder, 5 parts of tea, 1 part of garlic, 5 parts of centipedes, 10 parts of black snakes, 5 parts of scorpions, 5 parts of crickets, 5 parts of red worms, 1 part of Bacillus subtilis, 2 parts of brewer's yeast, 1 part of lactic acid bacteria, 1 part of astragalus, 1 part of carotene and 3 parts of multivitamins. Fresh and live: 50 parts of river shrimp, 50 parts of locusts, 10 parts of grain worms, 50 parts of eels, 20 parts of quail eggs, 30 parts of sweet potato leaves, 200 parts of pumpkins, 50 parts of sweet potatoes, 40 parts of tomatoes, 10 parts of mangoes, and 10 parts of kiwis.

[0015] Embodiment 2: A feed for improving the health of box turtles and improving their appearance color and body shape, the feed specifically consists of the following raw materials in weight: 40 parts of fish meal, 40 parts of wheat germ, 40 parts of wheat bran, 40 parts of corn flour, 20 parts of gluten, 80 parts of rice bran, 80 parts of soybean meal, 4 parts of seaweed powder, 4 parts of tea, 0.5 parts of allicin, 4 parts of centipedes, 5 parts of black-necked snakes, 4 parts of scorpions, 4 parts of crickets, 4 parts of red worms, 0.5 parts of Bacillus subtilis, 1 part of brewer's yeast, 0.5 parts of lactic acid bacteria, 0.5 parts of astragalus, 0.5 parts of carotene and 3 parts of multivitamins. Fresh and live: 40 parts of river shrimp, 40 parts of locusts, 5 parts of grain worms, 40 parts of eels, 10 parts of quail eggs, 20 parts of sweet potato leaves, 150 parts of pumpkins, 40 parts of sweet potatoes, 30 parts of tomatoes, 5 parts of mangoes, and 5 parts of kiwis.

[0016] Embodiment 3: A feed for improving the health of box turtles and improving their appearance color and body shape, the feed is specifically composed of the following raw materials in parts by weight: 60 parts of fish meal, 60 parts of wheat germ, 60 parts of wheat bran, 60 parts of corn flour, 40 parts of gluten, 120 parts of rice bran, 120 parts of soybean meal, 6 parts of seaweed powder, 6 parts of tea, 1.5 parts of allicin, 6 parts of centipedes, 15 parts of black-necked snakes, 6 parts of scorpions, 6 parts of crickets, 6 parts of red worms, 1.5 parts of Bacillus subtilis, 3 parts of brewer's yeast, 1.5 parts of lactic acid bacteria, 1.5 parts of astragalus, 1.5 parts of carotene and 3 parts of multivitamins. Fresh and live: 60 parts of river shrimp, 60 parts of locusts, 15 parts of grain worms, 60 parts of eels, 30 parts of quail eggs, 40 parts of sweet potato leaves, 250 parts of pumpkins, 60 parts of sweet potatoes, 50 parts of tomatoes, 15 parts of mangoes, and 15 parts of kiwis.

[0017] The above-mentioned complex vitamin additives are 1 part of vitamin A acetate, 1.2 parts of vitamin D, 0.4 parts of vitamin E, and 0.4 parts of vitamin C in parts by mass.

[0018] The preparation method of the feed in each of the above embodiments specifically includes cutting the raw materials that are not in powder form and mixing them with the raw materials that are already in powder form, and then stirring for 25 minutes to form a mixed paste.

Claims

1. A closed-shell turtle feed and its preparation method, characterized in that, The feed is composed of the following raw materials by weight: 40 - 60 parts of fish meal, 40 - 60 parts of wheat germ, 40 - 60 parts of wheat bran, 40 - 60 parts of corn flour, 20 - 40 parts of wheat gluten, 80 - 120 parts of rice bran, 80 - 120 parts of soybean meal, 4 - 6 parts of seaweed powder, 4 - 6 parts of tea leaves, 0.5 - 1.5 parts of allicin, 4 - 6 parts of centipede, 5 - 15 parts of Zaocys dhumnades, 4 - 6 parts of scorpion, 4 - 6 parts of cricket, 4 - 6 parts of bloodworm, 0.5 - 1.5 parts of Bacillus subtilis, 1 - 3 parts of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, 0.5 - 1.5 parts of lactic acid bacteria, 0.5 - 1.5 parts of Astragalus membranaceus, 0.5 - 1.5 parts of carotene, 2 - 5 parts of compound vitamin. Fresh categories: 40 - 60 parts of river shrimp, 40 - 60 parts of locust, 5 - 15 parts of fly maggot, 40 - 60 parts of eel, 10 - 30 parts of quail eggs, 20 - 40 parts of sweet potato leaves, 150 - 250 parts of pumpkin, 40 - 60 parts of sweet potato, 30 - 50 parts of tomato, 5 - 15 parts of mango, 5 - 15 parts of kiwifruit.

2. The closed-shell turtle feed according to claim 1, wherein Specifically, the feed is composed of the following raw materials by weight: 50 parts of fish meal, 50 parts of wheat germ, 50 parts of wheat bran, 50 parts of corn flour, 30 parts of wheat gluten, 100 parts of rice bran, 100 parts of soybean meal, 5 parts of seaweed powder, 5 parts of tea leaves, 1 part of allicin, 5 parts of centipede, 10 parts of Zaocys dhumnades, 5 parts of scorpion, 5 parts of cricket, 5 parts of bloodworm, 1 part of Bacillus subtilis, 2 parts of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, 1 part of lactic acid bacteria, 1 part of Astragalus membranaceus, 1 part of carotene, 3 parts of compound vitamin. Fresh categories: 50 parts of river shrimp, 50 parts of locust, 10 parts of fly maggot, 50 parts of eel, 20 parts of quail eggs, 30 parts of sweet potato leaves, 200 parts of pumpkin, 50 parts of sweet potato, 40 parts of tomato, 10 parts of mango, 10 parts of kiwifruit.

3. The closed-shell turtle feed according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The compound vitamin additive is 1 part of vitamin A acetate, 1.2 parts of vitamin D, 0.4 parts of vitamin E, and 0.4 parts of vitamin C by mass.

4. A preparation method of the box turtle feed as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The specific steps are to cut the raw materials that are not in powder form and mix and stir them with the raw materials in powder form for 25 minutes to form a mixed paste.