Animal Husbandry Department, Faculty of Agriculture Gorontalo State University
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FEED CONSUMPTION AND PREFERENCES OF MALE ANOAS (Bubalus spp.) AT THE ANOA BREEDING CENTER IN MANADO
This study aims to measure the consumption level and analyze the feed preferences of male anoa (Bubalus spp.) kept at the Anoa Breeding Center Manado. The study was conducted for 15 days using two adult male anoa aged 7 and 11 years as research objects. The type of feed provided consisted of green fodder in the form of Pennisetum purpureum and Paspalum dilatatum and additional feed in the form of bananas, sweet potatoes, carrots and long beans with a cafeteria feeding system. Consumption data was obtained from the difference between the feed provided and the remaining feed each day, then analyzed descriptively to determine fresh consumption, dry matter consumption and organic matter consumption, while feed preferences were analyzed using Neu's Index based on dry matter consumption. The results showed that the average fresh consumption was 8729,00 and 9962,27 g/day/head, with dry matter consumption of 1293.61 and 1549.43 g/day/head, respectively, and organic matter consumption of 1188,03 and 1402,87 g/day/head. Pennisetum purpureum was the forage with the highest consumption level, although nutritionally Paspalum dilatatum had a higher dry matter content. Neu's Index value showed that supplementary feed had the highest preference (1.00), followed by Pennisetum purpureum (0.74–0.83) and Paspalum dilatatum (0.50–0.65), which was supported by the order of consumption where male anoa first chose Pennisetum purpureum in forage and hibiscus banana in supplementary feed as the most preferred feed. The results of the study showed that the physiological needs of male anoa were met with Pennisetum purpureum being preferred over Paspalum dilatatum and bananas as the most preferred supplemental feed.
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PROFIT ANALYSIS OF PIG FARMING BUSINESS IN LANSOT VILLAGE, SOUTH TOMOHON DISTRICT (Case Study)
This research aims to evaluate the financial viability of Deglothy Farm, a pig farming enteIDRrise located in Lansot Village, South Tomohon District. The study utilized surveys and interviews, drawing on both primary and secondary data sources. The analysis focused on calculating revenues and expenses over a one-year period, from April 2024 to March 2025. Findings indicate that Deglothy Farm operates with a high level of efficiency. The total annual operational expenses amounted to IDR 557,993,952, comprising fixed costs of IDR 56,811,952 and variable costs of IDR 501,182,000. During the same period, the farm generated total revenue of IDR 1,344,250,000, resulting in a net annual profit of IDR 786,256,048. In summary, Deglothy Farm’s pig farming business proves to be economically profitable and sustainable.
THE USE OF PROBIOTICS IN FEED ON THE PERFORMANCE OF KAMPUNG UNGGUL BALITBANGTAN (KUB) CHIKENS IN THE STARTER PHASE (A CASE STUDY)
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of probiotic supplementation in feed on the performance of Kampung Unggul Balitbangtan (KUB) chickens during the starter phase. The research was conducted at Tokatindung Reference Integrated Ecofarming Development (TRIED) Farm of PT MSM–TTN, Pinenek Village, East Likupang District, North Minahasa Regency, over a four-week rearing period. A total of 100 day-old KUB chickens were used in this study. Variables including feed intake, body weight gain, and feed conversion ratio. Liquid probiotics are administered through feed at a level of 2% v/w. Data were using Microsoft Excel. The results showed that the average feed intake of KUB chickens was 23 ± 13.52 g/bird/day, body weight gain was 12.12 ± 0.57 g/bird/day, and the feed conversion ratio was 1.89. These values are still within the standard performance range of KUB chickens in the starter phase, so it can be concluded that the use of probiotics in feed in this study has not had an effect on improving the performance of KUB chickens in the starter phase.
Qualitative and Quantitative Characteristics of Local Goats in Bangai Laut Regency
The purpose of this study was to determine the existence of local goat characteristics in Banggai Laut Regency. Research was conducted in June 2025 on Banggai Island, Banggai Laut Regency, Central Sulawesi Province. The research subjects were local goats, male and female, aged 1-2 years, from Banggai Island. Observation and interviews were used to determine the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of local goats. The variables studied included animal age, sex, body weight, and body measurements, including shoulder height, hip height, hip width, body length, chest width, chest depth, chest circumference, ear length, and ear width. The result show The qualitative characteristics of Kacang goats in Banggai Tengah District, Banggai Laut Regency, partly show the characteristics of a dominant brown coat color, a combination of color patterns often appears compared to a single color, one of which is black and white, ears are predominantly half hanging, have horns, a flat face line, a concave back line, and the majority are beardless. The average body weight of male goats is 20.83 ± 10.68 kg, shoulder height 53.48 ± 9.90 cm, hip height 54.75 ± 9.95 cm, body length 50.23 ± 7.62 cm, chest width 14.95 ± 3.28 cm, chest depth 25.64 ± 4.99 cm, chest circumference 64.57 ± 12.13 cm, hip width 16.07 ± 3.32 cm, ear length 14.41 ± 2.30 cm, and ear width 6.70 ± 0.91 cm. The average body weight of female goats is 19.23 ± 5.18 cm, shoulder height 50.82 ± 3.99 cm, hip height 52.31 ± 4.42 cm, body length 50.94 ± 4.88 cm, chest width 14.78 ± 1.92 cm, chest depth 24.45 ± 2.23 cm, chest circumference 63.43 ± 6.65 cm, hip width 16.42 ± 1.66 cm, ear length 13.52 ± 1.76 cm, and ear width 6.27 ± 0.71 cm. The body and morphometric size of Kacang goats in Banggai Laut vary, with males generally having larger body sizes than females, not significantly different from Kacang goat populations from various other regions in Indonesia.