Authors : R. Gonzalez-Sanchez , L. Mora-Anaya , J.R. Orozco Hernandez and I.J. Ruiz-Garcia
Abstract: Adding exogenous fibre degrading enzymes to the feed for monogastric species has improved structural components usage, however, no published reports were found in the use of the enzymes in the domestic cat (Felis silvestris catus) feed. Nine mongrel male cats (2.4 kg, average body weight) were use a trial to assess; control feed (no phytase added) and two levels of the enzyme (250, 500 U kg-1 dry matter of feed) according to a latin square design. The dry matter intake tended to be increased with the phytase addition to the feed (p>0.05). Nevertheless, digestibility of nutrients was reduced (p<0.05) with the enzyme. In conclusion, adding exogenous fibrolitic enzyme to domestic cat feed affects negatively the digestibility of nutrients.
R. Gonzalez-Sanchez , L. Mora-Anaya , J.R. Orozco Hernandez and I.J. Ruiz-Garcia , 2007. Phytase Effect on Feed Digestibility in the Domestic Cat (Felis silvestris catus). Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 6: 301-303.