Goats’ responses to silage of Brachiaria mutica and Gliricida sepium and urea palms sugar block Available to Purchase

This study was aimed to measure the goats’ responses to silage of local forage (Brachiaria mutica and Gliricidia sepium) and urea palm sugar block (UPSB) supplementation. Importance of this study was to obtain the best goat’s feed formulation in order to ensure the goat’s productivity. We conducted this study in three months, and involved 16 local 12-months-male goats, with an average weight of 25 kg. The treatment rations were arranged as follows: R0 = control (B.mutica), R1 = silage (80% B.mutica + 20% G.sepium) + 300 grams UPSB, R3 = silage (70% B.mutica + 30% G.sepium) + 300 grams of UPSB and R4 = silage (60% B.mutica + 40% G.sepium) + 300 grams of UPSB. Parameters observed were dry matter intake (DMI), average daily gain (ADG) and blood metabolic status. All data were presented in tabular form using completely randomized design (CRD) with four treatments and four replications. We analyzed results using covariance analysis. If there was a significant or very significant difference among treatments, Duncan’s multiple range tests was applied. Analysis of covariance showed the administration of silage (B. mutica and G.sepium) and UPSB supplementation had a very significant effect (p <0.01) on DMI. Post hoc analysis showed the R3 treatment was significantly different (p < 0.01) compared to other treatments (R0, R1 and R2). This study showed the ADG ranged rom 42.20 to 110.18 gram/head/day. Administration of silage (B. mutica and G. sepium) and UPSB supplements in goat showed a very significant effect (p<0.01) on ADG. Post hoc analysis showed the R3 treatment was significantly different (p < 0.01) compared to other treatments. Analysis of variance showed that the administration of silage (B. mutica and G. sepium) and UPSB supplementation had a very significant effect (p<0.01) on the blood metabolic status of goats. R3 treatment was significantly different in post-hoc analysis compared to other treatments (R0, R1 and R2). We concluded that the goats response optimally to the administration of silage (B. mutica 60%+G.sepium 40%) + 300 grams of UPSB.