Application of Technology for Processing Rice Straw as Feed for Beef Cattle

Abstract

The objective of this study was to apply the processing of technology for rice straw as cattle feed at smallholder beef cattle farms in supporting the integration between beef cattle and paddy. The study was conducted in smallholder beef cattle farmer groups, in Makkawaru Village, Mattirobulu Sub-District, Pinrang Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. In general, the application of rice straw fermentation technology showed an increase in the quality of rice straw. Quality of crude protein of fermented rice straw was increased in comparison to unfermented one, and it was followed by a decrease in crude fiber content after fermentatio