Effect of Moringa oleifera (Moringa) Supplementation via Urea Molasses Multi-nutrient Moringa Block (UM3B) on Nutrient Intake and Utilization in Bali Cattle

Abstract

The objective of the study was to determine the effect of Moringa oleifera supplementation via Urea Molasses Multi-nutrient moringa Block (UM3B) on consumption and digestibility of dry matter and organic matter in the Bali cattle. A total of 16 Bali cattle aged 2-4 years, of same sex ratio, body weight around 200-250kg was used in this study. The cows were allotted to four equal groups that were placed in individual cages rendered to the distribution of treatment groups. The feed was given in the form of field grass and concentrate. The treatment in the first group (P0) was given UMMB (Urea Molasses Multi-nutrient Block) without moringa, while the second (P1), third (P2) and fourth (P3) groups were given UM3B with 5, 10 and 15% of moringa respectively. The consumption of dry matter and organic matter in the Bali cattle was not significantly different (P>0.05) between control (P0) and all treatment groups. Whereas, the percentage of digestibility of organic matter, as well as, percentage of digestibility of dry matter were significantly different (P<0.05) between control (P0) and treatments of P2 or P3.It is concluded that the consumption, as well as the digestibility of dry matter and organic matter were improved by supplementation of moringa and the best results were obtained at 15% inclusion of moringa in UM3B.

The Supplementation of Urea Molasses Multi-nutrient Moringa Block (UM3B) on the Diameter and Total Follicle in Balinese Cows

“…The second group was control, consisted of 5 cows that were not given UM3B. The composition/formulation and nutritional content of UM3B were adopted from [3]. The basic feed given to all livestock was in the form of forage feed from field grass and elephant grass feed of about 10% of body weight, additional feed in the form of bran 1 kg/head/day.…”

“…The addition of Moringa in UMMB becomes Urea Molasses Multi-nutrient Moringa Block (UM3B). Furthermore, [3] reported that the addition of UM3B supplement had an effect on the consumption and digestibility of Balinese cattle.…”

The use of Moringa oleifera in ruminant feeding and its contribution to climate change mitigation

“…Complete replacement of Berseem hay in the ration of lactating cows with 20% M. oleifera stems showed the best feed conversion and nutrient digestibility, leading to superior milk yield and composition (El-Esawy et al, 2018). Malik et al (2019) concluded that the consumption and digestibility of dry matter and organic matter were improved by supplementation with M. oleifera in Bali cows. Shankhpal et al (2019) found a similar tendency, and stated that cows fed 15 kg Moringa green fodder had higher milk yields, significantly more milk fat, lactose, and b-Carotene, but reduced cholesterol content compared to the control group (Figure 1).…”