Physiological Response and Haematological Profile of Reproductive Ewe Consuming Diet Supplemented with Black Tea Extract and Sunflower Seed Oil

This study was aimed to examine the effect of black tea extract addition in diet containing 4% and 6% sunflower oil on ewe physiological responses and blood profiles from late pregnancy until early lactation. This study was designed using a 2×2 factorial completely randomized design with 5 replications on 20 late-pregnant ewes. The first factor was two levels of sunflower seed oil (4% and 6%) and the second factor was the levels of black tea extract addition (0 ppm and 500 ppm). Data were analyzed by using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Duncan's multiple range test. Results showed that supplementation of sunflower seed oil and black tea extract had no effect on physiological responses and blood profiles of ewe during late pregnancy until early lactation except for erythrocyte numbers. Erythrocyte numbers were higher on 6% sunflower seed oil supplementation than that of 4% (P<0.05). In conclusion, addition of black tea extract in diets containing 4% and 6% sunflower seed oil limitedly affect physiological responses and blood profiles of ewe

Konsumsi dan Efisiensi Pakan pada Kukang (Nycticebus Coucang) di Penangkaran

Feed Intake and Efficiency of Slow Loris (Nycticebus coucang) in Captivity. Study on feed intake and efficiency of captive slow loris (Nycticebus coucang) has been conducted at the Division of Zoolgy, Research Center for Biology – LIPI for five weeks. Three individuals were placed in three cages, with its sizes of 1.2 x 1.7 x 1.9 m (one cage) and 0.8 x 1.7 x 1.9 m (two cages). Feeds consisting of papaya, banana, coconut, passion fruit, guava, sweet corn, quail egg, and white bread, were given ad libitum. Average body weight of slow loris in the beginning of the study was 587 gram/head and at the end was 648.33 gram/head. Average of feed consumption was 317.26 gram/kgBW/day. Average of feed efficiency and protein efficiency ratio (PER) was 0.0270 and 0.0945, respectively

Konsumsi Zat Makanan, Profil dan Metabolit Darah Induk Domba dengan Ransum Kaya Lemak Asal Minyak Nabati: Nutritional Intake, Blood Profile and Metabolites in Ewes Fed a Fat-Rich Diet of Vegetable Oils

The aimed of this study was to evaluate the effect of vegetable fat supplementation in diet upon nutritional intake, the blood profile and metabolite of Garut ewes. Ten ewes with an initial weight of 24.87 ± 4.02 kg were used in this experiment.&nbsp; The feed composition and ingredients used were based on the feed commonly used by Garut sheep breeders.&nbsp; The Sunflower seed oil and canola oil were used as source of vegetables oils.&nbsp; The feeding treatments were R0 (control = without the addition of vegetable oils) and R1 (the ration contains 5% vegetable oil).&nbsp; The data obtained were analyzed by T-Test.&nbsp; Nutrient intakes, including dry matter (DM), Crude Protein (CP), Crude Fat (CF), Crude Fiber (CF) and Nitrogen-Free Extract (NFE) were similar between dietary treatment of 5% vegetable oils supplementation and control. While Fat consumption was significantly higher (p&lt;0.01) in vegetable oil supplemented group (R1) compare to control. The results of blood metabolites, including glucose and cholesterol and blood profile (hematocrit, hemoglobin, leukocytes, erythrocytes) analysis indicate that vegetable oil supplementation can be done without any significant effect. It was concluded that the ration containing 5 percent vegetable oil was not interfere the nutrients consumption, blood profile and metabolite levels of the postpartum ewes, so it can be applied by farmers

The utilization of bean sprout waste as a sheep feed in order to reduce waste pollution in Indonesian Traditional Market

Bean sprout waste is scalp of bean sprout that usually removed before being so ld to the consumers. Bean sprout is always available in large quantities in Indonesian traditional market because Indonesian people frequently use it as a food . In the other hand, bean sprout waste is considered useless so that many people do not utilize it. The objective of this study was to identify potential of bean sprout waste as sheep feed. In fact, the results of proximate analysis showed that bean sprout waste contains 13.6% protein and 49% crude fiber which are good to be used as sheep feed. The nutrient content of bean sprout waste is also better than concentrate (feed which often used for sheep feed). The advantages of using bean spro ut as a sheep feed could make daily weight gain of sheep equal with using concentrate. The study showed that 50 kg of bean sprouts waste could produce 1 kg of meat. This indicates that bean sprout waste is very good to be used as sheep feed . The use of bean sprouts waste has many advantages such as for feeding sheep, at once reducing environmental pollution and also it does not compete with human food needs

Profil Hematologi Induk Domba dengan Pemberian Pakan Flushing Berbeda: Hematologic Profile of The Ewes by Giving Different Flushing Feed

This study aimed to analyze the hematological profiles of late pragnant sheep fed by flushing ration. This research used twelve multiparous lactating ewes of thin tale local sheep, with the average body weight of 29,75 ± 6,20 kg head-1 and placed in individual sheep pen. This research used a randomized block design (RBD) with 4x3 that was grouped based on body weight of ewes. The treatments consisted of R1 = treatment without flushing, R2 = flushing treatments before and after matting, R3 = flushing treatment same with R2 plus during in the middle of pregnancy, R4 = flushing treatment same with R3 plus during at the end of pregnancy. Ratio forages and concentrate in the ration were 30:70% based on dry matter basis. The observed variables were hematological profiles and nutrient intake. The data were analyzed using ANOVA and the significance of treatments was continued to have the analysis through Duncan test. The results showed that the treatments did not affect significantly to the hematological profiles nor the nutrients intake, except to the amount of white blood cell. The conclusion of this research was the different flushing management for the late pregnancy ewes did not give a significant effect on hematological profiles and nutrient consumption. Key words:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; flushing, hematology, local thin tale sheep ewes, matin

Konsumsi dan Efisiensi Pakan pada Kukang (Nycticebus coucang) d i Penangkaran

Feed Intake and Efficiency of Slow Loris (Nycticebus coucang) in Captivity. Study on feed intake and efficiency of captive slow loris (Nycticebus coucang) has been conducted at the Division of Zoolgy, Research Center for Biology - LIPI for five weeks. Three individuals were placed in three cages, with its sizes of 1.2 x 1.7 x 1.9 m (one cage) and 0.8 x 1.7 x 1.9 m (two cages). Feeds consisting of papaya, banana, coconut, passion fruit, guava, sweet corn, quail egg, and white bread, were given ad libitum . Average body weight of slow loris in the beginning of the study was 587 gramfhead and at the end was 648.33 gram/head. Average of feed consumption was 317.26 gram/kgBW/day. Average of feed efficiency and protein efficiency ratio (PER) was 0.0270 and 0.0945 , respectively

Produksi dan Kandungan Nutrien Beberapa Varietas Sorgum Hybrid dengan Jarak Tanam Berbeda sebagai Sumber Pakan

Sorghum feed is a type of cereal plant that has potential use as animal feed or forage. The reseach aim was to evaluate production and nutritional quality of some sorghum hybrid varieties, and determined the optimal spacing of sorghum plants. This research was arranged in a factorial randomized block design with 6 treatments and four replications. The first factor was the varieties of 12FS9006, 13FB7001 and 12S49001. The second factor was space of 25x25 cm and 25x40 cm. The variables were fresh and dry matter of biomass production and also nutrient (ash, crude fiber, crude protein, Neutral Detergen Fiber and Acid Detergen Fiber. Sorghum varieties had significant effect (p&lt;0.05) to fresh biomass production, dry matter biomass production, ash, crude fiber and crude protein). The space had a significant effect (p&lt;0.05) to the dry matter production of biomass and crude fiber. The average variety of fresh biomass plant production was (18.90 tons ha-1), dry matter production of biomass was (4 ton ha-1), ash (5.51%), crude fiber (30.90%) and crude protein (8.45%). The average dry matter production was 4.34 tons ha-1 and crude fiber 29.96%. It can be concluded that the highest production and the best nutrient quality of sorghum hybrid was obtained at the sorghum variety of 12S49001, the distance of 25x25 cm was the best plant space for hybrid sorghum production. Keywords: hybrid varieties, nutrient, plant space, productio

Improving pulse crops as a source of protein, starch and micronutrients

Pulse crops have been known for a long time to have beneficial nutritional profiles for human diets but have been neglected in terms of cultivation, consumption and scientific research in many parts of the world. Broad dietary shifts will be required if anthropogenic climate change is to be mitigated in the future, and pulse crops should be an important component of this change by providing an environmentally sustainable source of protein, resistant starch and micronutrients. Further enhancement of the nutritional composition of pulse crops could benefit human health, helping to alleviate micronutrient deficiencies and reduce risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes. This paper reviews current knowledge regarding the nutritional content of pea (Pisum sativum L.) and faba bean (Vicia faba L.), two major UK pulse crops, and discusses the potential for their genetic improvement

Kejadian Hujan Asam di Kabupaten Bogor dan Retensi Timbal pada Domba Lokal yang Diberi Ransum Berkadar Timbal Tinggi

The objectives of this research were: 1) to find out whether acid rain has taken place in Bogor Regency area and its effect on the lead (Pb) content in soil and roughage in the region, 2) to predict the correlation of Pb content in rain water and soil, and the content of Pb in roughage in the Bogor regency area, 3) to study the impact of acid and Pb content in the ration to sheep daily gain and measure Pb content in liver, kidney and meat. The results showed that in Bogor regency area the acid rain occurred during the dry season but not in the wet season. The Pb content in the rainwater and soil were not affected by acid rain. There was no correlation of Pb content between soil and roughage. Acid containing ration decreased daily gain, but not for the ration of high Pb-content. Acid containing ration increased Pb content in the kidney but not in the liver and meat. However, high Pb content in the ration increased the Pb content in the liver and kidney but not in the meat. Key words: acid rain, Pb, Bogor, local shee

The Study of Jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis) Addition on the Performance of Rats as Animal Model

The purpose of this study was to examine the addition of Jack Bean (Canavaliaensiformis) in the diet to performances of rats (Rattusnovergicus) as an anima! models to predict post-ruminal absorption. This study useds a randomized complete block design with 3 replication, each replication consisted of 7 rats/ block from 105 male rats on the growth-phase with an average weight 117,84±23,52, with 5 treatments of ration: RO = control diet, Rl = RO + 10 % Jack beanflow~ R2 = RO + 20 % Jack beanflour, R3 = RO + 30% Jack bean flour, R4 = control diet + GHRIOOO), Data were analyzed by analysis of variance (ANOVA).The tested parameter were .feed consumption, daily gain, feed conversion ratio, and chemical quality ofthe meat as dry matter, protein, fat as well as protein and fat meat ratio. The results showed that addition of Jack bean flour as much as 20% in the diet did not affect the consumption diet, but increased daily gain 1,98 g/day (P<(),OI) and produced the best feed conversion (p<0.05) and resulted 10 fold ofprotein and fat meat ratio (P<O.OI), As cone/us ion, addition of20% Jack bean in the diet of rats which as an animal models to predict the post-ruminal absorption gave the best performance of rats as well as its meat quality.This means, if Jack bean will be contained in cattle diet, as much 20% Jack bean should be absorbed inpost-rumina! digestive of cattle to produce high performance and high quality ofmeat.produc