THE EFFECT OF SUBSTITUTION OF COCOA POD ON GRASS FEED TO BLIGON GOAT PERFORMANCE
Engkus Ainul Yakin, Ali Mursyid Wahyu Mulyono, Sri Sukaryani

Universitas Veteran Bangun Nusantara

Abstract

This experiment was aimed to evaluate the effect of cocoa pod fermented as feed for Bligon goats. Sixteen Bligon goat with a body weight of 11-13 kg were put into individual cages which were equipped with feed and drink containers. The study design uses a completely randomized design in a unidirectional pattern with four treatments and four replications. Cocoa pod fermented used Phanerochaete chrysosporium. The experimental treatments were T1= 30% of fresh king grass + 50% of dried king grass + 20% of concentrate- T2= 30% of fresh king grass + 30% of dried king grass + 40% of concentrate- T3= 30% of fresh king grass + 30% of cocoa pod + 40% of concentrate- and T4= 30% of fresh king grass + 30% of cocoa pod fermented + 40% of concentrate. Observed variables were feed intake, average daily gain and feed convertion. The result showed that cocoa pod fermented at the level of 30% had higher (P<0.05) feed intake (560.33 g day-1), average convertion gain (101.79 g head-1day-1), and feed conversion (5.50) compared to other treatments. The conclusion of this study was the use of 30% cocoa pod fermented in the ration showed the best average daily gain and feed convertion on Bligon goat performance.

Keywords: bioconversion- bligon goat- cocoa pod- king grass- Phanerochaete chrysosporium

Topic: Feed Resources and Technology