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Developed in 2004 after 34 years of research at the National Institute of Agrarian Innovation, this breed, called “Peru”, reaches 1 kilo in 56 days, compared to 160 days for other species.
Developed in 2004 after 34 years of research at the National Institute of Agrarian Innovation, this breed, called “Peru”, reaches 1 kilo in 56 days, compared to 160 days for other species.
Traditionally consumed for millennia in the Andes, the guinea pig is raised for its meat in several Andean countries.
This rodent native to the Andes is renowned for its good adaptation to high altitudes.