Impact of Various Fiber Sources in Ration Formulas on Feedlot Performance of Sheep in Indonesia
Impact of Various Fiber Sources in Ration Formulas on Feedlot Performance of Sheep in Indonesia
Efi Rokana1, Iin Rohmatul Fatimah1, Brilian Desca Dianingtyas1, Niswatin Hasanah2, Wulandari3, Zein Ahmad Baihaqi1,3*
ABSTRACT
The phenomenon of feed ingredients to support fattening has become increasingly expensive in recent years. One potential breakthrough is utilizing waste from various agricultural fiber sources in remote villages. This study aimed to investigate the impact of feeding different types of forage in the ration formula on sheep feedlot performance. Twenty-seven female local sheep (fat tailed) were utilized as research subjects. The study involved sheep rations comprising various ingredients, with three distinct research factors: elephant grass, corn plants, and rice straw. Employing a completely randomized design (CRD) with three treatments and nine replications, the research examined dry matter intake, body weight gain, feed efficiency, and income over feed cost (IOFC). Results indicated that feeding with different types of forage did not significantly impact dry matter intake (P>0.05) but significantly affected body weight gain, feed conversion, feed efficiency (P<0.05), and IOFC (P<0.01). The ration formula containing corn plants (T2) emerged as the optimal treatment, exhibiting average values for body weight gain, feed conversion, feed efficiency, and IOFC of 25.1 ± 4.93 g/head/day, 15.71 ± 2.85, 53.02% ± 9.33, and IDR 217,716.29 ± 57,883.87 respectively. The study results show that including corn crop waste in the ration formula can effectively improve the performance of sheep feedlots.
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