Level of the Use of Salvinia Molesta (Kiambang) as an Eco-Friendly Duck Feed in Indonesia
Level of the Use of Salvinia Molesta (Kiambang) as an Eco-Friendly Duck Feed in Indonesia
Tertia Delia Nova1*, Yulia Yelita2, Rizky Machicula1
ABSTRACT
The study discusses how the Kiambang (Salvinia molesta) affects the productivity of duck feed. The purpose is to propose an alternative duck feed that is affordable and environmentally friendly. Aquatic plants belong to the duckweed family which can be found in swamps, lakes, and rice fields. This feed is classified as an unconventional feed that can be used as an alternative feed ingredient for fibrous protein sources. In addition, it contains several minerals, xanthophyll pigments and -carotene which are important nutrients for ducks. However, the practical use of this plant has not been fully studied. This experimental study used a Randomized Block Design with a Split Plot pattern. The ducks were divided into three groups. Each group is further classified into three weight classes. The variables observed were the number of erythrocytes, hemoglobin levels, hematocrit percentage, the number of lymphocytes, monocytes, heterophils, eosinophils, and basophils. Three treatments of 5%, 10%, and 15% levels of kiambang flour in feed were ready. The variables measured were also ration consumption, weight gain and conversion as well as carcass, and abdominal fat during growth. The experimental results showed that the average feed consumption ranged from 4034.89 to 4207.40 g/head, weight gain was 710.22–889.84 g/head, and conversion was 4.8–5.9. The highest carotid weight was 0.09 m2/head with an average weight of 561.67 g and the lowest carotid weight was 0.05 m2/head with an average weight of 392 g. In addition, the carcass ratio was 55.7%-67.96% with 0.3% belly fat.
Keywords | Duck performance, Salvania molesta (Kiambang), Eco-Friendly duck feed
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October 2022
Vol. 10, Iss. 10, Pages 2090-2274
