Effects of Moringa Leaf and Fruit Powder Supplementation on Hematological Parameters and Growth Performance in Kacang Goats

Abstract

Livestock producers are currently facing challenges such as scarcity and high prices of concentrate feed, which significantly impact livestock productivity.Therefore, this research aimed to assess the impact of supplementing moringa leaf and fruit powder on hematological parameters, cholesterol levels, weight gain, and carcass weight in female Kacang goats.To conduct the analysis, a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three treatments was adopted, each repeated four times as groups.The treatments included P0: Concentrate without moringa leaf and fruit powder, P1: Concentrate with the addition of 20% moringa fruit powder, and P2: Concentrate with the addition of 20% moringa leaf powder.The experimental livestock comprised 12 female Kacang goats aged 10-12 months, weighing between 8 kg to 12.5 kg.The observed variables included weight gain, dry matter intake, feed efficiency, leukocyte count, erythrocyte count, hemoglobin levels, hematocrit levels, High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL), Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL), Triglyceride (TG) levels, carcass weight, and carcass percentage.The analysis of variance (ANOVA) indicated significant effects of supplementing concentrate with moringa leaf and fruit powder on weight gain, HDL, LDL, and TG levels, carcass weight, and carcass percentage in female Kacang goats.These results showed that adding moringa leaf and fruit powder into concentrate could effectively reduce cholesterol levels in goats meat.Additionally, the 20% addition of the powder to concentrate enhanced protein contribution, thereby accelerating livestock weight gain.

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