Rumput Laut (Ulva lactuca) sebagai Pakan Substitusi Sapi Bali Sapihan di Musim Kemarau dengan Level Energi yang Berbeda

Penelitian dilakukan untuk mengetahui kualitas dan pengaruh rumput laut (Ulva lactuca) sebagai pakan substitusi untuk sapi Bali sapihan di musim kemarau dengan level energi yang berbeda. Penelitian dilakukan dua tahap yaitu perlakuan in vitro untuk mengetahui level ideal pemberian tepung U. lactuca dengan perlakuan RA = hay rumput alam; RAK = RA+konsentrat; RAKU5 =RAK+U. lactuca 5%; RAKU10= RAK+U. lactuca 10%; RAKU15= RAK+U. lactuca 15%; RAKU20= RAK+U. lactuca 20%. Tahap kedua menggunakan rancangan Bujur Sangkar Latin dengan perlakuan R1 = EM 7,3 MJ, R2 = EM 8 MJ dan R3 = EM 8,7 MJ. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa level ideal pemberian yang dapat digunakan adalah 15% dengan nilai kecernaan bahan kering dan bahan organik tertinggi yaitu 77,79 dan 78,56%.  Tahap kedua yaitu pemberian tepung U. lactuca sebanyak 15% dari total ransum dengan level energy yang berbeda untuk sembilan ekor sapi Bali sapihan dengan tujuan mengetahui tingkat konsumsi dan kecernaan dengan perlakuan EM R1= 7,3 MJ; R= 8 MJ; dan R3= 8,7 MJ. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa substitusi tepung U. lactuca sebanyak 15% tidak memberikan pengaruh negatif terhadap konsumsi dan kecernaan. Hasil sidik ragam menunjukkan ransum dengan energi 8 MJ memiliki konsumsi dan kecernaan yang sama dengan energi 8,7 MJ namun lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan ransum  berenergi 7,3 MJ

The Sensory Properties, Color, Microbial, Lipid Oxidation, and Residual Nitrite of Se’i Marinated with Lime and Roselle Calyces Extracts

Meat deterioration can occur because of lipid oxidation and bacteria that could affect meat quality. It has been recognized that fruits of lime (Citrus aurantifolia) and roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) calyces contain bioactive compounds that have a capability to prevent oxidation and bacterial growth. The objective of this research was to  investigate the effect of lime and roselle calyces extracts on se’i (Rotenese smoked beef) quality. Completely randomized design (CRD) with 2x4 factorial pattern was used in this study. The first factor (E) was source of extracts i.e., lime extract (E1) and roselle extract (E2). The second factor (L) was level of the extract consisted of 4 levels i.e., control (without extract/ L0); L1= 1%; L2= 2%; and L3= 3% (v/v). Each treatment consisted of 3 replications. Sensory properties measured were aroma, taste, and tenderness. Other variables measured were color, total plate count (TPC), thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), and residual nitrite.  The taste and tenderness of se’i were affected (P<0.05) by combination of the extract and the level of the extract.  Results showed that there were significant interactions (P<0.05) between the kind of extracts and the level of extract on L (lightness), a (redness), and b (yellowness) values, TPC, TBARS, and residual nitrite values. The level of 3% of  lime extract as well as 3% of roselle calyces extract improved score of taste and tenderness, reduced a values, decreased TPC, TBARS, and residual nitrite values. Marinating in 3% of roselle calyces extract decreased the b value but marinating in 3% of lime increased the b value of se’i. It is concluded that marinating 3% of roselle or 3% of lime gives the best effect on taste, tenderness, TPC, and TBARS values of se’i

Improving Feed Intake, Digestibility, Rumen Fermentation, and Blood Profiles in Kacang Goats through Pueraria phaseoloides Supplementation in Kume Grass Hay Diets

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of supplementing Pueraria phaseoloides on feed intake, nutrient digestibility, rumen fermentation, and blood profiles in male Kacang goats fed Kume grass hay as a basal diet. Twelve male Kacang goats aged between 6 and 8 months with a mean body weight of 13.63 ± 1.40 kg were randomly assigned to four dietary treatments (three goats per treatment) in a 3x4 incomplete Latin square design. The treatments consist of a control group (P0) receiving grass hay and concentrate and three groups supplemented with 10% (P10), 20% (P20), and 30% (P30) P. phaseoloides of protein requirement on a dry matter basis. The data obtained in this study were statistically analyzed using the GLM procedure following ANOVA in SPSS Statistics for Windows, version 22. The results indicated that P. phaseoloides significantly (p<0.05) increased feed intake, with goats receiving P. phaseoloides consuming more dry matter compared to the control group (P0). Furthermore, nutrient digestibility improved (p<0.05) with P. phaseoloides supplementation. However, rumen fermentation characteristics, including NH3-N concentration, VFA concentration, and ruminal pH, did not differ significantly among the dietary treatments. Additionally, there were no significant differences in blood profiles among the Kacang goats under different dietary treatments. In conclusion, supplementation of P. phaseoloides in male Kacang goats fed Kume grass hay as a basal diet improved feed intake and nutrient digestibility but had no significant effect on rumen fermentation or blood profiles. Therefore, P. phaseoloides can be used as a feed supplement for ruminants consuming low-quality grass

Improving calf survival and performance by supplementation in Bali cattle

An on-farm experiment was conducted in several villages in the district of Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT), Indonesia from June to October 2007. The experiment investigated the efficacy of a supplementation strategy to improve calf survival and performance during the dry season. A total of 258 Bali (Banteng, Bos javanicus) cow-calf pairs were used in the experiment. Calves from the 190 cow-calf pairs in the treatment groups were allocated grass hay + concentrate supplementation as follows: 1% (n = 98), 2% (n = 56) and 3% (n = 42) of calf bodyweight. There were 62 cow-calf pairs in the unsupplemented control group. The supplement consisted of grass hay and concentrate (rice bran, cornmeal, leucaena leaf and fish meal) containing 18% crude protein. The supplement was introduced to calves in the morning while confined to calf pens when the dams were grazing. Calves were reunited with the cows during the night. Parameters measured were calf mortality, calf and cow daily gain, and milk production. Supplementation tended to reduce calf mortality (P = 0.094) from 6.4% in control to 0% in calves receiving 2% and 3% supplement. Levels of supplementation significantly (P < 0.001) improved calf daily weight gain. Bodyweight changes and milk production of cows were unaffected by calf supplementation. It can be concluded that supplementation at 2% calf bodyweight reduces calf mortality and improves calf weight gain