Growth and economic value of goat rations supplemented with ground corn gelatinization product with urea

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the growth of goats and the economic value of rations by using ground corn gelatinization products with urea as slow-release urea in ration supplements. The experiment was conducted on twelve male local goats, aged 1-1.5 years with a body weight of 12.839 ± 0.496kg. The ration was prepared with a 60:40 ratio of forage to concentrate. The basal feed was made of Gamal leaves, while the concentrate consisted of soybean meal, ground corn, rice bran, coconut meal, and ground corn gelatinization product with urea. The experimental method used in this study was a 4x3 completely randomized design (CRD) with four treatments. The treatments applied were T0 (control), T1, T2, and T3. T0 was the basal feed + concentrate without ground corn gelatinization product with urea, while T1, T2, and T3 were the basal feed + concentrate with 1.5%, 2.5%, and 3.75% ground corn gelatinization product with urea, respectively. The data collected were statistically analyzed using analysis of variance and Duncan's multiple range test. The results showed that the treatment had a significant effect (P <0.05) on total dry matter consumption, ration utilization efficiency, and economic value of rations. In conclusion, the study found that the use of ground corn gelatinization products with urea is a viable option for enhancing the quality of goat rations.