Forages in swamp area consist of grass and legumes that have good productivity and nutrient quality. This research was aimed to evaluate the potency of swamp forage on digestibility and performance of goats. There were 24 local male goats aged 10-12 months with initial body weight of 13.10±1.55 kg, allocated into 6 treatments. Those were control (R0): 60% grass and 40% legumes; (R1): 60% swamp forages and 40% concentrate; (R2): 100% swamp forages; (R3): 100% swamp forage hay; (R4): 100% swamp forage silage; (R5): 100% haylage swamp forages. Results showed that silage treatment significantly increased (P<0.05) consumption and digestibility. Swamp forages could be utilized well by preservation (silage, hay, and haylage). Ensilage of swamp forages increased protein content from 13.72% to 14.02%, protein intake (74.62 g/d), dry matter intake (532.11 g/d), nitrogen free extract intake (257.39 g/d), with total body weight gain (3.5 kg) in eight weeks and average daily gain (62.60 g/d). It is concluded that ensilage of swamp forages (R4) is very potential to be utilized as forage source for ruminants such as goats.

Duck feed ingredients are currently still expensive and less affordable for breeders, it is necessary to have alternative quality feed ingredients originating from potential superior swamp plants. The activity aims to provide concentrate preparations from swamp forage as feed ingredients for ducks to reduce feed prices, improve ration quality and income (IOFC) for laying ducks. The activity partner is the Keraton duck group in the Martapura sub-district, Banjar Regency. The activity lasts months. The results of this activity are identification of superior forage originating from swamps that have the potential to be used as feed for laying ducks including Kayapu (Azolla pinnata, aquatic algae (Azolla microphylla, duckweed (Lemna minor), water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica Forsk), water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), taro leaves (Colocasia esculenta L.), genjer (Limnocharis flava), kiambang (Salvinia molesta ) and antanan (Centella asiatica (L.) Urban).There are only four forage concentrates that have a nutrient content of more than 20%, namely kayapu , aquatic algae (azolla microphylla), duckweed (Lemna minor) and water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica Forsk), until they are packaged as swamp forage concentrate products .Feeding trial application of alternative feed ingredients, 30% swamp forage concentrate in duck rations can improve the quality of the main duck ration protein (PK), which resulted in an increase in the number of egg production and the percentage of egg production from 67% to 69.3%, as well as a decrease in ration prices from the price before the activity is IDR 5,630/kg to IDR 4,035/kg after the activity. Feed conversion (FCR) was improved from FCR 6.0 improved to 4.6, egg yolk color increased from 8-9 to 10-11, and IOFC increased from Rp 5.8 million/month to Rp 6.3 million/month. The conclusion shows that the activity of making concentrate preparations is very helpful for farmers increase business profits. Keywords: egg production, forage concentrate, iofc, ration price, swamp forage   Abstrak Bahan pakan itik saat ini masih mahal dan kurang terjangkau peternak, perlu alternatif bahan pakan yang berkualitas asal tanaman potensial unggulan rawa. Kegiatan bertujuan untuk menyediaan sediaan konsentrat asal hijauan rawa sebagai bahan pakan itik untuk menurunkan harga pakan, memperbaiki kualitas ransum dan pendapatan (IOFC) usaha itik petelur. Mitra kegiatan adalah kelompok itik Keraton di kecamatan martapura Kabupaten Banjar. Kegiatan berlangsung dua bulan.  Hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan adalah Identifikasi hijauan unggulan asal rawa yang potensial sebagai pakan itik petelur ada sembilan meliputi kayapu (azolla pinnata, ganggang air (azolla microphylla, duckweed (Lemna minor), kangkung air (Ipomoea aquatica Forsk), eceng gondok (Eichhornia crassipes), daun talas (Colocasia esculenta L.), genjer (Limnocharis flava), kiambang (Salvinia molesta ) dan antanan (Centella asiatica (L.) Urban). Pembuatan konsentrat hijauan hanya ada empat hijauan rawa yang memiliki kadar nutrisi di atas 20% yaitu kayapu, ganggang air (azolla microphylla), duckweed (Lemna minor) dan kangkung air (Ipomoea aquatica Forsk), hingga dikemas sebagai produk konsentrat hijauan rawa.  Feeding trial penerapan bahan pakan alternatif konsentrat hijauan rawa 30% dalam ransum itik mampu memperbaiki kualitas ransum itik utamanya protein (PK), yang berdampak pada peningkatan jumlah produksi telur dan prosentase produksi telur dari 67% menjadi 69,3%, serta penurunan harga ransum dari harga sebelum kegiatan sebesar Rp 5.630/kg menjadi Rp 4.035/kg setelah kegiatan. Konversi pakan (FCR) diperbaiki dari FCR 6,0 membaik menjadi 4,6,  warna kuning telur meningkat dari 8-9 menjadi 10-11, dan IOFC naik dari Rp 5,8 juta/bln menjadi Rp 6,3 juta/bln.  Kesimpulan menunjukkan kegiatan pembuatan sediaan konsentrat sangat membantu peternak meningkatkan keuntungan usaha itik petelur. Kata kunci: harga ransum,  hijauan rawa, iofc, konsentrat hijauan, produksi telur

The purpose of this study was to analyze the different combinations of intensity and color of LED monochrome lamps for optimal productivity, as well as the internal and external quality of Alabio duck eggs. The study was carried out for 4 weeks period of raising which was devided in 2 stages. In the first stage, it was used a completely randomized factorial design of 4 light colors x 3 light intensities with 4 replications with 5 ducks of each replicate, totaling 240 laying Alabio ducks. The light color was 4 colors consisted of yellow, red, blue, and green, alongside with intensity levels of 10 lux, 15 lux, and 20 lux. The irradiation method of layer ducks was 18 hours light and 10 hours dark (18L: 10D of ahemeral method). The variables observed were laying age, egg production and the total weight of eggs, mortality, feed consumption, FCR, and income over feed cost (IOFC). In the second stage, it was selected 3 best combination treatments from the first phase. The experimental method was based on a completely randomized design, encompassing the best treatments as P1, P2, and P3, with 5 replications with 10 duck per replicate, totaling 150 laying Alabio ducks. The variables were egg internal quality, which consisted of haugh unit egg, yolk index (EYI), egg albumin index, and yolk color. The external egg quality observed were egg weight, shell thickness, shape index, and specific gravity. The results of the first phase showed the best productivity was achieved in blue color with an intensity of 15 lux on all measured variables. The results in the second stage showed the best treatment is blue light color treatment with a light intensity of 15 lux, on the internal qualities of duck eggs include HU (95.11±2.39), EYI (0.421±0.63), EAI (0.121±0.12), egg yolk color (8.36±0.31), and also the best in terms of external quality, with the highest egg weight (66.76±5.21 g). It was concluded that the combination of blue light color with an intensity of 15 lux significantly increased the egg production and performance of Alabio duck from Kalimantan.

Analysis of forage vegetation of fodder in an integrated and non integrated area of palm oil plantation has been conducted. The purpose of this study aimed to determine the forage vegetation under an integrated palm oil plant that is not integrated with livestock.. This study used purposive sampling observation method and analyzed by T or T-Test. The results showed that there were ten types of plants in the area of integrated and non-integrated of palm oil plantation. Paspalum conjugatum had the highest relative frequency, the highest density and the Important Value Index (INP) compared to other forages both in the integration and nonintegration areas. The results showed that the forage vegetation of fodder in the integration of oil palm showed higher yields. It was concluded that the integration of oil palm cattle could increase animal feed forage production.

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