Abstract
This study aimed to determine the effect of raw materials Legetan in the form of fresh and hay on the physical quality of pellets. Legetan (Synedrella nodiflora) was used as main ingredient, in the form of fresh and hay. The research method used a Randomized Completely Block Design (RCBD). Then, if there was a significant difference, it will be analyzed further using Duncan multiple range test (DMRT). The treatments consisted of P1 = 10% rice bran + 90% fresh Legetan; P2 = 20% rice bran + 80% fresh Legetan; P3 = 10% rice bran + 90% hay Legetan; P4 = 20% rice bran + 80% hay Legetan. The variables measured were rendement, color, texture, and price. The results showed that the utilization of Legetan forage as raw material, both hay and fresh with the proportions of rice bran either 10:90 or 20:80, had no significant effect on the physical quality of Legetan forage pellets. However, the higher the portions of Legetan forage in the forage pellets, the more affordable the pellet price will be.
Highlights
Feed plays an important role for livestock, namely for the maintenance of basic life, production, activity and health [1]
Forage pellet manufacture usually uses raw materials in dry form, but by utilizing abundant local resources, forage pellets possible to be made with fresh ingredients or hay
The materials used in this study were forage Legetan weed, rice bran which functions as an additional nutrient as well as a binder and water
Summary
Feed plays an important role for livestock, namely for the maintenance of basic life, production, activity and health [1]. Making pellets can be done by processing of forage feed that is available and abundant around. Legetan (Synedrella nodiflora) is often found wild in open locations, such as in pasture land, fields and gardens, and is more defined as a weed or nuisance plant. This forage bush with the local name Legetan, has a high crude fiber of 23.27% so it is very good if given to livestock. Forage pellet manufacture usually uses raw materials in dry form, but by utilizing abundant local resources, forage pellets possible to be made with fresh ingredients or hay. As well as by making pellets from Legetan, it is expected to get information the quality of each different proportion by observing the physical properties of the pellet
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