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Nutrient Content of Axonopus compressus Grass and Palm Leaf Midribs as a Source of Forage in North Luwu Regency
Sukma R.S.
Aip Conference Proceedings
Abstract
The provision of fermented palm leaf midrib in feed provides economic value and increases the profit of fattening beef cattle. This research was conducted in Baebunta Village, Baebunta District, North Luwu Regency. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the nutritional content of Axonopus compressus grass and oil palm leaf midrib as a source of forage in the North Luwu Regency. The study used a completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of 3 treatments and four replications. The treatment composition is rations A1 = Axonopus compressus grass (control), A2 = oil palm leaf midrib without fermentation, and A3 = fermented palm leaf midrib. The results showed that the nutritional content of Axonopus compressus grass, fermented, and unfermented palm leaf midrib had a significant effect (P<0.05) on crude protein (CP), fat level, NDF, ADF levels, and did not affect ash content (P>0.05). Average nutrient content of A1 (CP 13.65%, fat level 2.29%, NDF 61.56%, ADF 37.45% and Ash 14.01%); A2(CP 9.48%, fat level 3.06%, NDF 52.52%, ADF 44.40% and Ash 14.27%); and A3 (CP 9.95%, fat level 2.94%, NDF 59.55%, ADF 51.14% and Ash 13.82%). This study concludes that Axonopus compressus grass is better than fermented oil palm midrib and unfermented oil palm midrib.