Feed is the highest cost component in livestock farming. Limited land availability results in insufficient forage production for continuous animal feeding, especially during the dry season. Cassava pulp, a by-product of tapioca flour production, has great potential as an alternative livestock feed after being fermented into silage. The addition of fine bran in silage production can accelerate f…
Broiler chickens are a type of chicken that is often specifically raised by breeders to produce meat in a relatively short period. To accelerate growth and increase meat production, acidifiers can be administered in combination with probiotics. Citric acid is able to maintain the pH of the digestive tract and stimulate enzyme activity. This study aimed to determine the effect of using acidifier…
The demand for animal protein, particularly from broiler chicken meat, continues to increase, requiring efforts to optimize broiler productivity. One of the efforts commonly applied is the addition of antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) to feed. However, the use of AGP has been increasingly abandoned due to concerns regarding residue accumulation and the potential for antimicrobial resistance. As…
Broiler chickens are fast-growing poultry with high nutritional needs to achieve optimal productivity. One effort to support digestive health and efficiency in broilers is through the use of feed additives. Additives such as probiotics and natural acidifiers derived from citrus waste can be used as alternatives to antibiotics in the diet, aiming to maintain gut health and reduce the workload on…
Produksi ternak sangat bergantung pada pakan berkualitas, salah satunya melalui pemanfaatan limbah pertanian seperti onggok. Onggok merupakan limbah pengolahan tepung tapioka, memiliki potensi untuk dimanfaatkan sebagai pakan alternatif setelah melalui proses fermentasi menjadi silase. Penambahan dedak menambahkan bakan kering, membuat suasana asam pada silase, mempercepat proses ensilase, mera…
Jeremia Felix Hutapea. The Effect of Addition of Local Microorganism Activators from Banana Stem on Dry Matter, Organic Matter and Ash Content Of Termite Bento Grass Silage (Supervised by Riswandi) Swamplands have the potential to be a source of green fodder for livestock, various types of greens that grow in swamps. One example of greens is bento grass (Leersia hexandra). Bento Grass is also o…
Termite bento grass (Leersia hexandra) is a species of freshwater grass that has a higher nutritional content and nutritional value than other marsh grasses, this grass is generally not available all the time, to ensure the availability of this grass requires silage processing technology, silage technology is animal feed made through the fermentation process of forage materials (such as grass, …
One of the characteristics of digestion in ruminants is the presence of microbial activity and fermentation processes in the rumen. The rumen is one of the digestive organs that has a major influence on the productivity of ruminants which has a diverse bacterial community consisting of bacteria, protozoa, and fungi. that Pakchong grass is a hybrid type of grass from Elephant Grass (Pennisetum g…
The process of preserving and storing sperm is called cryopreservation process. The success of the sperm cryopreservation process is determined by several factors including extender material, fisiological solution and freezing rates. One of the extender ingredients that can be used is honey. Honey contains antioxidants and has the ability to increase extracellular osmotic activity which helps p…
Broiler chickens are poultry characterized by rapid growth and high feed conversion efficiency. However, they are sensitive to infections, have low adaptability, and require intensive management. Disease susceptibility is a major challenge in broiler production, as it can reduce performance and productivity. Feed additives such as Antibiotic Growth Promoters (AGPs) are commonly used to enhance …
Broiler productivity is strongly influenced by the quality of feed provided. Feed that contains complete and balanced nutrition is required to support optimal growth and production. Absorption of nutrients in feed requires good internal organ function to optimize the digestive process. Synbiotics are a combination of probiotics and prebiotics, one of which can be used is pineapple peel and indi…
ABEL VIVALDI, Fiber Fraction Composition (NDF and ADF) and Calculated Method Apparent Digestiness of Pakchong Grass-Pollard TMR silage with EM-4 inoculant (Supervised by ARFAN ABRAR) The Ruminant farming is inseparable from the factor of quality feed, which plays a very important role in the success of farming. One alternative feed is Total Mixed Ration (TMR) silage, which is affordable and eas…
Eggs are a nutritious food source rich in high-quality protein, especially duck eggs. However, eggs are perishable, so they need to be preserved to extend their shelf life Egg preservation can be done with safe natural methods, such as using papaya leaf extract which contains tannins, flavonoids, and other bioactive compounds. Tannins function to coagulate proteins on the eggshell surface, clos…
Salted eggs are preserved eggs made by soaking them in a salt solution or covering them with a mixture of salt and other materials such as ash or clay, however the preservation process can alter the chemical properties of salted eggs. The salting process can lead to an increase in fat content, the formation of free fatty acids, and changes in the pH of the eggs. The addition of natural bioactiv…
Goats are small ruminant livestock that also play a role in meeting the animal protein needs of the community. The community's demand for meat increases every year, in line with the increase in goat production in Indonesia. In efforts to enhance productivity and meet the needs of the goat population, the quality of Etawa crossbred goat semen is a crucial aspect. This semen quality can be improv…
The limitations of the productivity level of local chickens pose a unique challenge in meeting the demand for poultry products. An alternative solution that is considered potentially applicable to local chickens is the use of local lemon extract as an acidifier. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of adding local lemon extract to drinking water on the performance of local chicke…
MUHAMMAD RIZKI ARDIANSYAH, Potential Accumulation Of Heavy Metals Cadmium (Cd) And Lead (Pb) In Broiler Chickens And Ducks In Swamp Land In Palembang City (Supervised by ASEP INDRA MUNAWAR ALI) Cadmium (Cd) and Lead (Pb) are heavy metals that are toxic to the body and are commonly found in swampy areas and waste dumps, which can also contaminate livestock such as Broiler Chickens and Ducks. The…
This research aims to study the effect of the addition of banana pomace MOL activator on the physical quality of termite bento grass silage. This research was conducted from October to November 2024 at the Animal Nutrition and Food Laboratory of the Animal Husbandry Technology and Industry Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University. This method uses a completely randomized desi…
Goats are small ruminants that also play a role in meeting the needs of animal protein for the community. People's demand for meat is getting higher from year to year. However, there is a decline in the goat population in Indonesia, it is necessary to improve the performance of productivity in goats which refers to growth so that meat production is met by utilizing technology in the form of hor…
This research is based on the importance of utilizing potential animal feed ingredients such as king grass combined with lamtoro to meet the nutritional needs of livestock. The use of silage as a forage preservation method is a solution in overcoming feed shortages during the dry season. In addition, innovative MOSI (Modified Silo) techniques were developed to improve the efficiency and quality…
Effect of Addition Local Microorganism Activator (MOL) Banana Weevil on Crude Protein, Crude Fiber, and Crude Fat Content in Termite Bento Grass (Leersia hexandra). (Supervised by RISWANDI). High ruminant livestock productivity can be achieved by maintaining health and nutritional balance, because optimal utilization of feed nutrients will increase production efficiency and livestock health. On…
The Penjemuran River has experienced a decrease in water quality due to the discharge of leachate from the Sukawinatan landfill, affecting the surrounding aquaculture. Analysis of the effect of discharge variation on the effectiveness of pollutant reduction in constructed wetland type free water surface is the purpose of this study. Tests were conducted using a laboratory-scale design with dime…
There are various types of swamp greens that can be used as animal feed, one of which is bento grass (Leersia hexandra). Bento grass is a swamp green that has the potential to be a source of quality fiber for ruminant livestock. Bento grass is not available all year round, to ensure its availability, silage technology is needed. Silage is the preservation of greens by fermentation methods under…
The livestock sector in Indonesia has shown significant progress, especially in goat farming from year to year. This growth is utilized to meet the community’s demand for meat as one of the sources of animal protein. Blood profile is an important physiological parameter that can be used to assess the health status of livestock through blood analysis. The physiological condition of the body ca…
The use of liquid smoke as a natural preservative is believed to be able to extend the shelf life of fish meatballs. This study aimed to determine the effect of different liquid smoke on the characteristics of cork fish meatballs. This study used a Completely Randomized Factorial Design (RALF. Two factors were investigated, namely liquid smoke addition (0, 1, 2 and 3%) and the storage time (0 a…
Analog meatballs made from ear mushroom with the addition of soybean flour have the potential to be an alternative ready to eat food that can meet protein needs and is suitable for consumption by vegetarians who want processed products in the form of meatballs. This study aimed to determine the physical, chemical and sensory characteristics of analog meatballs made from ear mushroom with the ad…
To meet the increasing demand for meat due to population growth, broiler chicken meat is one of the livestock commodities needed. However, the increasing demand has not been in line with the increasing quality of the meat produced. The quality of this meat is a determining factor in the value of food ingredients. The quality of this meat can be seen through good physical parameters, including m…
Duck eggs are a livestock product that has high nutritional value and is widely favored by the public, however of the many advantages of duck eggs, there is a disadvantage in the limited shelf life because the pores in the shell are quite large compared to other eggs. Natural preservation using papaya leaf extract can be a solution to increase the shelf life and maintain the nutritional value o…
The aim of this research was to study the effect of giving local lemon extract (Citrus limon L. Burm. f) of the weight percentage of internal organs (liver, pancreas, spleen, bile and gizzard) in drinking water to KUB chickens. The research was conducted from October 2024 to January 2025 at the Poultry Experimental Cage and Animal Nutrition and Feed Laboratory of the Animal Husbandry Study Prog…