Performa Kambing yang Diberi Kulit Buah Kakao Terfermentasi
Abstract: Utilization of cocoa
pod husk (CPH) as feedstuff needs pretreatment to increase its nutrients
availability. Bioconversion with Phanerochaete chrysosporium changes its
structure by breaking down the linkage between lignin and structural
carbohydrates. This experiment was aimed to evaluate the quality of fermented
CPH biomass as feed for goats. The experimental treatments i.e.: A= 30% of fresh napier grass (RG) + 50% of
dried RG + 20% of concentrate; B= 30% of fresh RG + 30% of dried RG + 40% of
concentrate; C= 30% of fresh RG + 30% of CPH + 40% of concentrate; D= 30% of
fresh RG + 30% of fermented CPH + 40% of concentrate and E= 30% of fresh RG +
50% of fermented CPH + 20% of concentrate.
The treatments were allocated in a randomized block design with three
replications. Feed intake, body weight
gain and ration efficiency were measured. The use of fermented CPH at the level
of 30% had higher (P < 0.05) feed intake (560.33 g day-1), body weight gain
(101.79 g head-1 day-1), and feed conversion (5.50) compared to other
treatments. In conclusion that the use of 30% fermented CPH in the ration
showed the best body weight gain and feed efficiency.
Penulis: Suparjo, K G
Wiryawan, E B Laconi, D Mangunwidjaja
Kode Jurnal: jppeternakandd110217
