Behavioral and Hematological in Kacang Goats with Different Levels of Feed
Behavioral and Hematological in Kacang Goats with Different Levels of Feed
Rafika Febriani Putri1, Chairdin Dwi Nugraha2, Ari Ardiantoro3, Irida Novianti1, Irisa Trianti4, Wike Andre Septian1, Ahmad Furqon5, Kuswati Kuswati1, Nashi Widodo6, Suyadi Suyadi1*
ABSTRACT
Restricted feeding or below the total livestock requirement is known to trigger stress. The aim of this research is to evaluating various feeding levels can effect on the body weight, goat behavior, and how these changes are reflected in blood parameters. In the context of this study, specific behavioral and hematological parameters might be indicators of stress in Kacang goats. 15 male Kacang goats aged 12-19 months were used in this research. The 4% feed level group had the highest average body weight. The 2% level group showed the lowest average body weight results among all groups. The group of goats given the 2% feed level (Group I) lay down more, and their drinking frequency increased compared to other groups of goats (P<0.05). Feeding levels provided significant improvements (P<0.05) in MCV and PLT parameters. Low feed consumption caused a decrease in MCH in Kacang goats, but it was not significant (P>0.05). In conclusion, when evaluated in terms of animal welfare, the results of the current study may indicate that Kacang goats had a high ability to manage restricted feeding.
Keywords | Kacang goat, Stress, Nutritional stress, Restricted feeding, Diet, Body weight
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