The provision of feeder sheep is a problem for farmers due to a high mortality rate among pre- and post-weaned lambs. Whey protein contains amino acids, glucose, and immunoglobulin which facilitate immunity enhancement and body weight gain. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of supplementing whey protein wafer on the performance and profile of weaning sheep. A total of 12 ewe were randomly allotted to 3 treatments: P0 (non-supplemented feed); P1 (1.5% whey protein wafer supplement; and P2 (3% whey protein wafer supplement). Each treatment was replicated four times. The results showed that the whey protein wafer supplement treatment significantly (P<0.05) affected erythrocytes, leukocytes, monocytes, glucose, and cholesterol. Wafer with 3% whey protein supplement showed the best average daily gain, a normal range of blood profile, and a good performance compared to other treatments. The normal blood profiles reflect the sound health of the sheep.
This study explores the personality types of sheep farmers in Banjarnegara Regency and the influencing factors to their personality. Utilizing a quantitative approach with survey design, we collected data from 100 sheep farmers across various agroecological zones in the regency. The analysis revealed that the majority of sheep farmers were middle-aged (48.7 years on average) and extroverted (59%). Extroverted farmers tend to be younger, more open to innovation, and having higher education levels than their introverted counterparts. Logistic regression analysis identified age and education as significant factors influencing personality types (p<0.05), with older farmers were more likely introverted while extroverted farmers were associated with higher education levels. The findings suggest that personality traits drive sheep farmers in their farming practices, decision-making, and adaptability to change. This study has underscored the importance of tailored training programs and educational opportunities to enhance the productivity and welfare of sheep farmers in Banjarnegara. Future research should delve deeper into the interplay between personality types and other socio-economic factors to develop more effective empowerment strategies for livestock farmers.
Long-term use of antibiotics in broiler chicken farming causes the emergence of resistant bacteria and increases the potential for multidrug-resistant bacteria. This study aims to investigate the presence and characteristics of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) in broiler farms located in Ciampea, Bogor. A total of 90 samples were taken from three broiler chicken farms located in Ciampea, Bogor. Sampling was carried out by swabbing the cloaca of 1% of the population on each farm. Gram staining and IMVIC biochemical tests were performed on colonies suspected of being E. coli. Confirmation of ESBL-producing E. coli using a double disc diffusion test with MHA. The results showed that ESBL-producing E. coli was present in 28,9% of broiler chicken cloaca swab samples (26/90). Antibiotic resistance tests of ESBL-producing E. coli isolates showed resistance to four antibiotics, namely chloramphenicol, amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, and ampicillin. In this test, 22 isolates showed multidrug-resistant
The Pangandaran Regency in West Java has shown an increasing trend of beef cattle population over the past three years, reaching its peak of 18,938 in 2021, which indicates a potential opportunity for the development of beef cattle farming businesses. It is crucial to understand the key factors and strategies for this development. The study utilized a participatory survey method and the Harry King Nomogram technique to sample beef cattle farmers, collecting and analyzing the primary and secondary with descriptive, SWOT, and qualitative modeling analyses. The results showed that farmers in both lowland and highland areas were predominantly productive-aged. Performance metrics such as average service per conception and calving interval were observed at 14.48 and 2.37 in lowland areas, and 16.68 and 2.25 in highland areas, respectively. Key factors influencing the development of beef cattle farming in Pangandaran Regency included the availability of agricultural land, a supportive community environment, and effective breeding management. The SWOT analysis positioned both lowland and highland areas in quadrant I, suggesting that an aggressive growth-oriented strategy would be the most appropriate. Proposed strategies include increasing beef cattle population by optimizing agricultural land use, introducing technologies for processing forage feed and agricultural waste, aligning production with market demands through integrated farming practices, and implementing effective livestock waste management systems.
This study aimed to assess the potential of ammonia-treated palm fronds as a substitute for conventional forage in animal feed through in vitro analysis. The materials used were palm fronds, elephant grass, fine bran, corn, coconut meal, and urea. This study employed a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with five treatments and four replications. The treatments applied in this study were: T0: 70% forage (all grass, no ammoniated palm fronds) + 30% concentrate, T1: 70% forage (75% grass, 25% ammoniated palm fronds) + 30% concentrate, T2: 70% forage (equal portions of grass and ammoniated palm fronds) + 30% concentrate, T3: 70% forage (25% grass, 75% ammoniated palm fronds) + 30% concentrate, and T4: 70% forage (entirely ammoniated palm fronds, no grass) + 30% concentrate. The observed variables in this study encompassed pH, digestibility of dry matter, organic matter, and crude protein, as well as the digestibility of NDF, ADF, and hemicellulose. The data obtained in this experiment were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) according to the design used. The post hoc test used was Duncan's multiple range test. The experimental results indicated that the treatments did not significantly affect (P>0.05) pH after in vitro testing. However, they had a significant impact (P<0.05) on the digestibility of dry matter, organic matter, crude protein, NDF, ADF, and hemicellulose. Digestibility increased with the increasing percentage of ammoniated palm fronds in the diet. In conclusion, this research demonstrates that the ammoniation process can improve the quality of palm fronds, leading to increased digestibility of palm fronds in the diet. Ammoniated palm fronds can replace forage in cattle feed based on nutrient digestibility in vitro.
This study developed slow-release urea (SRU) additives using autoclaved oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB) and urea via wet granulation to improve nitrogen utilization in ruminants. OPEFB was autoclaved at 121°C and 1 atm pressure to create a stable matrix, which was then combined with urea in different proportions to form SRU. In the first phase, the physical and morphological properties of autoclaved and non-autoclaved OPEFB were analysed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Neutral detergent fibre (NDF) and acid detergent fibre (ADF) were measured, with hemicellulose calculated as the difference between NDF and ADF. In the second phase, SRU formulations included varying percentages of urea and autoclaved OPEFB: SRU 100 (100% urea), SRU 98 (2% OPEFB), SRU 96 (4% OPEFB), SRU 94 (6% OPEFB), SRU 92 (8% OPEFB), and SRU 90 (10% OPEFB). SEM and FTIR descriptively showed surface changes in OPEFB after autoclaving, including increased porosity. Autoclaving also descriptively reduced NDF, ADF, lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose contents. In vitro rumen incubation revealed that the addition of autoclaved OPEFB in SRU reduced urea release and pH in the rumen at various time intervals: 3, 6, 9, and 24 hours. SRU with autoclaved OPEFB optimizes urea use and controls nitrogen release.
Soybean meal, feedstuff obtained from soy seed oil extraction, is a common feed ingredient for poultry despite containing antinutritional factors (ANFs), which can alter digestive activity and decrease poultry productivity. ANFs are reportedly eliminable by fermentation protocol. This study identified the effect of thermomechanical Fermented Soybean Meal (FSBM) on Javanese Super Chicken’s protease activity, blood metabolism, and growth performance. A total of 90-day-old chicks (DOCs) of Indonesian male Javanese Super Chicken were allotted to three treatment groups: CON (non-FSBM); T1 (FSBM with Bacillus subtilis); T2 (FSBM with Aspergillus niger). All groups were replicated six times with five birds each. The study was conducted for 76 days, and all birds were healthy and vaccinated with Newcastle Diseases (ND), Lasota, and Gumboro A. The result indicated that thermomechanical FSBM affected significantly (P<0.05) daily feed intake, average daily gain, feed conversion ratio, total protein, total albumin, and globulin. Protease activity was not affected by the treatments.
This study seeks to comprehensively assess the impact of Rumen Protected Choline (RPC) supplementation on key parameters in dairy cows, including dry matter intake, milk yield, milk fat and protein composition, first estrus, open days, and Service per Conception (S/C). This research utilizes a quantitative meta-analysis methodology to systematically evaluate and synthesize data. The treatment used is supplementation Rumen Protected Choline and the basal diet for control. Observed parameters include dry matter intake (DMI), milk yield (MY), milk fat content (MFC), milk protein content (MPC), service per conception (S/C), first estrus (FE), and open days (OD). The study went through five stages, namely database preparation, meta-analysis implementation, heterogeneity testing, summary effect testing, and publication bias measurement. Tools used include PDF software for filtering journals and data processing applications such as Microsoft Excel, OpenMEE Software, and Review Manager 5.4 for data interpretation. Based on the results of the meta-analysis, it is found that RPC supplementation significantly affects (p<0.05) the increase in milk production, milk protein content, and milk fat content. It is also capable of reducing S/C and open days, but it does not affect dry matter intake and first estrus. The findings of this study, derived from a meta-analysis, indicate that while RPC supplementation has no impact on feed intake, it significantly influences reproductive parameters.
Curculigo pilosa is traditionally used in herbal medicine. This study aims to provide information on the secondary metabolites present in C. pilosa rhizomes powder, considering the growing interest in ethnomedicines in recent times. The rhizomes of C. pilosa were purchased from markets around Ogere, Ogun State, Nigeria. They were authenticated by a botanist, after which the rhizomes were washed and extracted using ethanol. The phytochemical composition and metabolomic profiles of the ethanolic extracts of C. pilosa were determined using gas chromatographic-mass spectrometric (GC-MS) methods. The results showed that the ethanolic extracts of C. pilosa had higher concentrations of phenols (9.27 ± 0.55 mg GAE/g), alkaloids (6.22 ± 1.95 g/100g), flavonoids (0.66 ± 0.05 g/100g), and saponins (0.51 ± 0.02 g/100g), but lower concentrations of glycosides (0.06 ± 0.01 g/100g), steroids (0.20 ± 0.02 g/100g), and tannins (0.09 ± 0.01 g/100g). The twenty-one bioactive compounds found in the extract include tetraethyl silicate (C₈H₂₀O₄Si), benzene, 1,2-dimethoxy- (C₈H₁₀O₂), 5-dodecene, (Z)- (C₁₂H₂₄), 7-tetradecene, (E)- (C₁₄H₂₈), spirohexane-1-carboxylic acid, ethyl ester (C₉H₁₄O₂), 1-dodecanol, 2-octyl- (C₂₀H₄₂O), formaldehyde, methyl (2-propynyl) hydrazone (C₅H₈N₂), D-allose (C₆H₁₂O₆), cyclohexane, 1R-acetamido-2cis,4trans-bis(acetoxy)-3trans-azido- (C₁₂H₂₂N₄O₅), 5-octadecene, (E)- (C₁₈H₃₆), acetamide, 2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)- (C₁₁H₁₅NO₃), cyclopentanol, 1-(1-methylene-2-propenyl)- (C₉H₁₄O), 1,9-tetradecadiene (C₁₄H₂₆), 9-eicosine, (E) (C₂₀H₄₀), hexadecyl propyl ether (C₁₉H₄₀O), 9-octadecene, (E)- (C₁₈H₃₆), linoleic acid ethyl ester (C₂₀H₃₄O), 2-methyl-Z,Z-3,13-octadecadienol (C₁₉H₃₆O), 3-octadecene, (E)- (C₁₈H₃₆), 3-heptadecenal (C₁₇H₃₂O), tricyclo[5.4.3.0(1,8)] tetradecan-6-one, and 4-ethenyl-3-hydroxy-2,4,7,14-tetramethyl (C₂₀H₃₂O₂). Some of the phytocompounds identified in this study are biologically important and exhibit antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, which may hold therapeutic potential for both animal and human health.
The value chain is an essential framework for understanding how industries create and sustain value for consumers or target markets. It encompasses various activities that contribute to delivering valuable products, such as supplier, channel, and buyer value chains. The primary activities in the value chain include inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, and service. This study analyzes the value chain, focusing on halal fried chicken MSMEs, in the Malang Raya. A quantitative descriptive method was employed, involving 56 randomly selected respondents, starting from MSMEs' owners, managers, and operational staff. Data collection techniques included a survey method with questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and observations. The analysis utilized a Likert scale to measure key value chain elements such as inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing, and service. The results indicate that the halal value chain ecosystem in Malang Raya is well-established. Respondents agreed that critical activities such as material storage, smooth distribution, product quality control, customer service, and satisfaction significantly impact the success of MSMEs in the region. This study highlights the importance of halal certification and optimal value chain management to enhance product competitiveness in local and international markets. These findings provide insights for policymakers to support the development of the social trustworthiness of the halal value chain ecosystem, ensuring that MSMEs remain competitive in the growing halal food sector.
The meat quality of Jawa Super Male Chicken is attributed to the diet treatment offered since the rearing period. This study aimed to evaluate the meat quality of Jawa Super Male Chickens fed on diets made of soybean meal (SBM) fermented with Bacillus subtilis or Aspergillus niger. The experimental groups were control group without steam conditioning or fermentation (P0), SBM fermented with Bacillus subtilis or SBM BS (P1), and SBM fermented with Aspergillus niger or SBM ASP (P2). Ninety chickens aged 21 days (210 ± 3.69 grams) were assigned to three groups, and replicated six times with five birds. Basal diets were made of corn-soybean with 16% crude protein (CP) and 2,950 Kcal metabolic energy (ME). The results showed significant differences (P<0.05) in the physical attributes (cooking loss, water holding capacity) and chemical properties (fat content) but the collagen and protein content did not differ significantly (P>0.05). The meat pH was within the normal range of 5.90 – 5.93. Conclusively, SBM fermented with Bacillus subtilisor Aspergillus niger increased meat quality.
This study aims to determine the external body score, including body condition score (BCS), body fat percentage (BFP), plumpness index (PI), and body conformation index (BCI), of male Sakub sheep at different physiological ages (lambs vs rams). The research was conducted from October to December 2023 in Pandansari Village, Paguyangan District, and Wanareja Village, Sirampog District, Brebes Regency, Central Java. The data were collected following purposive random sampling procedure and the Nomograph Harry King formula of which 118 male Sakub sheep (59 lambs and 59 rams) were sampled. The data were analyzed using the chi-square test to determine suitability or differences in each category and parameter. The results showed that the average values for lambs and rams are as follows: (1) body condition score of 3 ± 0.59 and 3.5 ± 0.50, (2) body fat percentage of 13.72 ± 2.55 and 15.94 ± 2.22, (3) plumpness index of 0.87 ± 0.02 and 0.88 ± 0.01, and (4) body conformation index of 0.29 ± 0.02 and 0.30 ± 0.01. It can be concluded that rams possess superior body condition and fat reserves, which may reflect their advanced physiological development and greater muscle mass relative to younger animals. This information is critical for optimizing management strategies in Sakub sheep production, particularly in breeding and selection programs aimed at enhancing productivity and carcass quality. Further research is warranted to explore the genetic and environmental factors influencing these traits.
. This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of cow's milk kefir using different types of kecombrang extracts (leaves, flowers, and stems) and varying extract concentrations to identify the optimal combination of extract types and concentrations to achieve the highest antioxidant activity in kefir. A completely randomized design (CRD) was employed, factoring the kecombrang extracts (leaf, flower, and stem) and the concentrations (2.5%, 5%, and 7.5%). The kefir characteristic variables were analyzed using ANOVA, followed by Duncan's multiple range test at a significance level of α=5%. The results indicated that the type of kecombrang extract influenced viscosity, color value, antioxidant content, and sensory properties of taste and overall acceptability. Increasing the extract concentration enhanced the color value and viscosity. The optimal kefir formulation was achieved with the addition of 7.5% kecombrang flower extract that resulted in the highest antioxidant content of 74.83%. Cow's milk kefir incorporated with 7.5% kecombrang flower extract contained 90.6% water, 0.99% ash, 2.19% fat, 6.82% protein, and 0.6% carbohydrates, all of which comply with CODEX STAN 243-2003.
This study evaluated the effect of chestnut tannin as a silage additive on agro-industrial by-products for animal feed. The research utilized a Completely Randomized Design with five treatments and five replications. The treatments were T1 (Complete Feed as control) and T2, T3, T4, and T5 with chestnut tannins at 0.50%, 1%, 1.50%, and 2% DM, respectively, all fermented for 30 days at room temperature. Observed parameters included proximate analysis (crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber, and ash), temperature, humidity, mold growth, dry matter loss, physical quality of silage (texture, aroma, color), and fresh silage quality. The data were analyzed using variance analysis and DMRT at a 5% significance level. The results showed that the addition of 2% chestnut tannin can produce silage with relatively higher crude protein, while oil fat and crude fiber are relatively the same as other treatments; however, the addition of 2% chestnut tannin tends to produce silage with ash content relatively lower than other treatments. Chestnut tannins significantly affected (P<0.05) moisture, texture, aroma, ammonia, and total VFA of fresh silage. In conclusion, adding 1.50-2% chestnut tannins to complete feed silage reduces dry matter loss, protects crude protein, maintains physical quality, inhibits mold growth, and stabilizes temperature, resulting in high-quality silage.
The meta-analysis in this study was conducted to determine the protein and energy requirements of various cattle breeds in Indonesia. A database was compiled from various research articles that involved cattle as the experimental animals, focusing on studies that reported energy and protein intake, initial body weight, and average daily gain (ADG). In total, 57 articles covering different cattle breeds in Indonesia, with 191 data points, were integrated into the database. The database specified different breeds (Aceh, Bali, Madura, Peranakan Ongole (PO), Sumba Ongole (SO), and Local) and sexes. Regressing ADG used to determine maintenance and gain requirements of dry matter, energy, and protein with dry matter intake (DMI), total digestible nutrient intake (TDNI), and crude protein intake (CPI), respectively. An intercept (where ADG= 0 kg/kg MBW/d) and a slope (required nutrient intake per unit ADG) were taken as maintenance and gain requirements, respectively. Results revealed that protein and energy requirement for maintenance (CPm and TDNm) of all cattle breeds varied in values, ranging from 0.0014 to 0.0102 kg/kg MBW/d (Madura and PO breeds) and 0.0232 to 0.0687 kg/kg MBW/d (Aceh and PO breeds), respectively. Each cattle breed in Indonesia has its particular CP and TDN requirements. Both energy and protein requirements for maintenance (CPm and TDNm) and gain (CPg and TDNg) varied in value for each breed.
The beef cattle farming business in Kolaka Regency still has bright prospects for its development. The purpose of this study was to analyze the prospects and determine the development of beef cattle in Kolaka Regency. This study was centered in Watubangga District because it is the base area for beef cattle development. The research variables include the social characteristics of farmers and production costs, involving 45 farmers as respondents. The data analysis method used in this research is the Revenue-Cost approach and the Cobb-Douglas production function using the natural logarithm model. The research results show that the beef cattle business in Kolaka Regency has prospects or is profitable for development with an R/C ratio of 3,12. Meanwhile, the variables of total production and investment costs determine the prospects for developing beef cattle farming in Kolaka Regency. Therefore, support from across sectors is needed to improve the beef cattle business in the future, especially in terms of accessibility of business funding sources.
Research on the cultivation of king grass (Pennisetum purpureophoides) was conducted to obtain information on growth, productivity, and continuity in providing forage for a sustainablee ruminant farming business. One of the cultivation factors is fertilization using beef cow manure as a renewable, inexhaustible natural resource or organic fertilizer. Improving the quality beef manure is important for better stimulation of plant growth and production. Fertilizer can be enriched with Azolla microphylla as a good nitrogen contributor. This study used beef cow dung fertilizer at doses of 10, 20, 30 tons per hectare per defoliation, and Azolla microphylla enrichment by 0%, 10%, and 20 % as treatments in a completely randomized design (CRD). The observed variables were plant growth (plant height, stem diameter, number of plants, and number of leaves as production), every 14 days until harvesting on day 42. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively based on the dynamics of plant growth. The result showed that the growth dynamics of the king grass were strongly influenced by fertilizer and plant’s age but no interaction each other. In conclusion fertilizer made of beef cattle dung enriched with Azolla microphylla is a feasible nitrogen source. The optimum results were obtained from using 30 tons beef cattle dung enriched with 20% Azolla microphylla to fertilize per hectare per defoliation soil.
This study evaluated the impact of adding onion (Allium cepa L.), shallot (Allium ascalonicum L.), and garlic (Allium sativum L.) peels as additives to the broiler production. The material used was 189 one-day-old commercial broiler chicken Lohmann strain (unsexing) and assigned to nine treatments and three replications: T0(-): basal diet, T0(+): basal diet + antibiotic (zinc bacitracin 0.1%), T1: basal diet + 0.5% garlic peel, T2: basal diet + 0.5% shallot peel, T3: basal diet + 0.5% onion peel, T4: basal diet + 0.25% garlic peel and 0.25% shallot peel, T5: basal diet + 0.25%. garlic peel + 0.25% onion peel, T6: basal diet + 0.25% shallot peel + 0.25% onion peel, T7: basal diet + 0.167% garlic peel + 0.167% shallot peel + 0.167% onion peel. Feed intake, final body weight, feed conversion ratio (FCR), mortality, productivity index, and income over feed cost were the variables that were observed in the current study. The data were analysed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The results of the study show that the addition of the three garlic powders do not give any effect (P>0.05) on feed intake, final body weight, FCR, mortality, production index and IOFC. The conclusions of this study showed that garlic peel, shallot peel, and onion peel could be used as feed additive. This choice yields positive effects on production performance, particularly in terms of Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) and the production index.
Produksi daging yang optimal dapat terjadi pada ternak yang sehat. Pada hewan ruminansia, produksi daging dapat dioptimalkan dengan meningkatkan perkembangbiakan mikroba rumen, menggunakan nutrisi non-degradable rumen, dan menjaga keseimbangan mikroba melalui penerapan Gopro (produk eksklusif yang dikembangkan di laboratorium kami), nutrisi non-degradable rumen (RUN), dan transplantasi mikrobiota tinja (FMT). kami kemudian menentukan profil hematologi sapi yang diberi pakan Gopro, RUN, dan FMT. Lima belas ekor sapi peranakan Nellore berumur kurang lebih 8 bulan dengan rata-rata bobot badan 199,53 ± 22,82 kg, dibagi menjadi tiga kelompok pakan: T1 mendapat pakan yang terdiri dari 40% hijauan dan 60% konsentrat yang dilengkapi dengan Gopro; T2 mendapat diet yang sama dengan suplementasi RUN; dan T3 menerima diet T2 dengan 5 g FMT. Pakan diberikan sebanyak 3% bahan kering/berat badan, dengan akses air minum ad libitum. Nilai hematologi masih dalam batas nilai hematologi normal. Kami mengamati nilai hemoglobin 11,78-12 gr/dL; hematokrit 32,7-34,52 %; leukosit 9,75-14,25 10 3 /μL; neutrofil 1,93-2,54 10 3 /μL, eosinofil 0,32-0,48 10 3 /μL, limfosit 7,38-10,12 10 3 /μL. Kombinasi Gopro dan RUN mampu mengurangi zat penyebab alergi. Penggunaan FMT tidak menimbulkan efek samping, seperti alergi dan infeksi parasit. Pemberian kombinasi Gopro, RUN dan FMT mampu menjaga kesehatan.
This study aims to analyze the linear size of the bodies of participated cow used in the progeny test of dairy cows in KAN Jabung, Malang, East Java. The material used consisted of 180 lactating cows emplyed as participated cows. The research employed was a survey with data collection throught purposive sampling, selecting cows that are lactating based on specific criteria. The data were analyzed using correlation analysis and simple linear regression. The results of the study, revealed correlation values between body weight, chest circumference, body length, height with body condition score (BCS), as follows: 0,3542; 0,3523; 0,1926; 0,3198 respectively. Meanwhile, the correlation values of chest circumference, body length, and height with body were found to be: 0,9990; 0,5381; 0,4528, respectively. In conclusion, this study determined that the highest correlation of participated cow linear body size was observed in the relationship between chest circumference and body weight, while the lowest correlation was found in the relationship between body length and BCS.
