Kacang Goats Research Articles

Macroanatomy, Histomorphometry, and Androgen Receptor Expression in the Epididymis of Kacang Goats Aged 4, 8, and 12 Months

The epididymis is a crucial component of the goat's reproductive structure. The epididymis is responsible for the transportation, concentration, and maturation of sperm. This study aimed to examine the differences in the structure of macro and microanatomy, tissue composition, and the existence of androgen receptors in the epididymis of Kacang goats aged 4, 8, and 12 months. The assessment of macroscopic organ growth was done immediately after sampling, whereas microscopic measurements were carried out following histological preparations using hematoxylin-eosin (HE) and immunohistochemical (IHC) procedures. The results on the macroscopic anatomy of the epididymis indicated a significant association between age with the width of the caput dexter and sinister and the circumference of the right cauda. However, no significant relationship was found between age with the corpus length and the left cauda's circumference. Significant variations were observed in the diameter and concentration of the agglutinated spermatozoa in the lumen during histomorphometry of the epididymis in three age groups of Kacang goats. There were no statistically significant variations in the expression of androgen receptors among the three age groups. This study showed that the correlation coefficient test reveals a positive relationship between age and the caput width and corpus length dimensions, indicating that these measurements tend to grow as age increases. On the other hand, the diameter of the agglutinated spermatozoa in the epididymal lumen exhibits significant variations between the ages of 4 months, with the ages of 8 months and 12 months, suggesting that the sperm becomes fully matured by the age of 8 months.

The Effect of Feeding Native Grass, Jackfruit Leaves and Leguminosa on Daily Weight Increase and Body Sizes of Goats

The use of foliage and legumes in goat diet is essential to serve protein sources for maintenance and productivity. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of providing native grass, jackfruit leaves (Artocarpus heterophyllus), and different legumes such as Leucaena leucocephala and Asystasia gangetica (L.) T. Anderson on average daily gain (ADG) and weekly increased body measurements) of four female Kacang goats (5-7 months old; average body weight 6.98?± 1.44 kg) kept in individual pens (1 m x 1.2 m × 1.2m (length x width x height) with a soil base. A 4 x 4 latin square design with four treatments: T0 (100% natural grass), T1 (100% lamtoro leaves), T2 (100% jackfruit leaves), and T3 (100% spinach) were used. The data obtained were analyzed using analysis of variance. The results showed that feeding goats with different type of forages had a significant effect (P<0.05) on ADG, in which the goats fed jackfruit leaves showed the highest ADG value (142.85 ± 15.43 gr/head/day) (p<0.05). Meanwhile, the ADG of goats fed native grass, L. leucocephala, and A. gangetica leaves were not significantly different (P>0.05). The results also showed that different forages had no significant effect (P>0.05) on the weekly increase in body size measurements, including body length, shoulder height and chest girth. It can be concluded that giving jackfruit leaves can increase the ADG of Kacang goats. The use of jackfruit leaves solely can be recommended to increase the growth of goats.

Intake of NFE, Crude Fibre and Extract Eter of Male Kacang Goats in the Realimentation Phase after Experiencing Different Levels of Feed Restriction

This study aims to determine the intake of nitrogen free extract (NFE), crude fiber (CF), and extract eter (EE) of male Kacang goats in the realimentation phase after experiencing different levels of feed restriction. This study used the experimental method Completely Randomized Design (CRD) which consisted of 3 treatments and 5 replications that is T0 livestock without feed restrictions, T1: livestock are limited to 100% of basic life, T2: livestock are limited to 50% of basic life. Variables observed included NFE, crude fiber, and crude fat intake. The results showed that the NFE, CF and EE of male kacang goats in the realimentation phase of the 3 group were not different/ or significant (P > 0.05). The intake of NFE each treatment is a T0 treatment 222,63±18,17; T1 210,12±29,79, and T2 186,72±34,89. The intake of CF (g/e/h) in treatment T0 56,32±2,47; T1 51,94±9,20; and T2 was 49,82±8,79. The intake of EE (g/e/h) in treatment T0 treatment of 10,19±1,10; T1 9,68±1,37; and T2 8,41±1,64. It can be concluded that the intake of NFE, CF and EE in the realimentation phase of livestock restricted feed 100% according to basic life and 50% below the main life is not much different from the Kacang goats which are given normal feed according to their needs.

The effect of feeding level on protein and energy utilization in young and mature Kacang goats

Abstract A study was conducted to evaluate the amount of feeding on nutrient utilization of Kacang goats. This study used 16 heads, consisting of 8 young Kacang goats (5-6 months old), weighing 12.75 kg (CV = 2.4%), and 8 mature Kacang goats (12-15 months old), weighing 17.34 kg (CV = 2.7%). The diet was in the form of pellets, consisting of 25% wheat straw, 32% soybean meal, 39% rice bran, 3% sugarcane molasses, and 1% minerals. This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) in a nested structure. The main factor (the nest) was the age of the goat, i.e. young and mature, while the second factor (the nested factor) was feeding level, i.e. low (maintenance level) and high (twice maintenance level). The parameters were dry matter intake (DMI), dry matter digestibility (DMD), protein and energy intake, protein and energy digestibility, protein and energy retention, body weight gain (BWG), and feed conversion. The results showed the goat of high feeding level had higher DMI (P<0.05) than that of low feeding level, both in the young goat (243 g/d vs 466 g/d) and the mature goat (303g/d vs 657). There was no significant difference (P>0.05) in DMD between feeding levels and between age of goats (averaged 73.67%). The goats of high level had higher (P<0.01) nutrients retention in goats and the mature goats. The goats of high feeding level had significantly higher (P<0.05) BWG than that of low feeding level (14.64 g/d vs 41.95 g/d in the young goat and 18.35 g/d vs 58.77 g/d in the mature goat). The high feeding level resulted in lower FCR (P<0.01) than the lower feeding level, both in the young goats (16.40 vs 11.44) and in the mature goats (16.47 vs 11.47). It can be concluded that young and mature Kacang goats had similar abilities in feed digestion. The higher feeding level resulted in the better utilization of dietary protein and energy, and productivity of the goat.

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

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

The Study Examines the Marketing Strategies of Goat and Sheep Farming Businesses in CV. Fajar Randu

The livestock sector has a very broad and systematic scope. Within the livestock business, the marketing function plays a crucial role. Marketing is based on the basic marketing code and is designed to emulate or function as part of a marketing system. Goat and sheep farming businesses are in great demand, both for daily needs and for religious celebrations. CV Fajar Randu's goat and sheep farming business is a farm that provides goat and sheep buying and selling, aqiqah, and qurban services.The types of goats and sheep raised here are local kacang goats and sheep, with varying prices offered. This research aims to identify the marketing and financial channels of CV Fajar Randu. The research was carried out in August-April 2023. The methods used in collecting data were interviews, observation, and questionnaires, while determining the research sample used a purposive sampling technique. The research results show that there are two marketing channels that occur, namely level I channels and level II channels and the marketing functions carried out by CV Fajar Randu are the exchange function and the physical supply function. Level I marketing channels have the smallest marketing margin, the largest farmer's share, and the most efficient marketing channel. The SWOT analysis results indicate that CV Fajar Randu is in quadrant I. The research results also show that the environmental conditions of CV Fajar Randu are good. According to the research findings, the CV Fajar Randu farm can employ SO as an alternative strategy. In conclusion Level I marketing channels is the most efficient ones

Grading system to support the Kacang goat breeding program

This study aims to make it easier for breeders to determine which Kacang goats have advantages based on the phenotypic parameters (chest diameter). This study used a survey method using questionnaires and morphometric measurements as the basis for grading. The results showed that male Kacang goats aged 1.5 and 2 years had an average chest diameter of 63.52 ± 5.82 cm and 67.4 ± 2.8 cm, respectively, with coefficients of variance of 10.92% and 24.07%. The mean chest diameter of female Kacang goats aged 1.5 and 2 years were 70.10 ± 6.12 cm and 72.6 ± 1.85 cm, respectively, with coefficients of variance of 11.45% and 39.14%. The best chest diameters based on SNI on males aged 1.5 and 2 years were 8 and 2, respectively. Females aged 1.5 and 2 years were 20 and 5, respectively, from the total recorded data.

The head and body morphometrics of semi-intensively managed Kacang goats in the Talawi district, Sawahlunto, Indonesia

The head and body morphometrics of semi-intensively managed Kacang goats in the Talawi district, Sawahlunto, Indonesia

The effect of mangrove leaf (Rhizophora apiculata) based diet and fermented tithonia (Tithonia diversifolia) on the metabolite status of kacang goats

Mangrove leaves are coastal plants that can be utilized as livestock feed. To enhance their nutritional content and shelf life, appropriate technologies such as hay production are employed. Fermented Tithonia is used as a protein source in the diet of Kacang goats. This study aimed to optimize the performance of Kacang goats through a combination of mangrove leaf hay and fermented Tithonia. The formulation was designed to minimize the use of concentrates in the diet. A total of 16 male Kacang goats, aged 1 year, the following were used in this research. A Replicated Complete Goup Design was employed, with four diet treatments and four groups based on goats weight. The treatments consisted of : (T1; 35% mangrove leaf + 5% Tithonia diversifolia + 60% Concentrate, T2; 30% mangrove leaf + 10% Tithonia diversifolia + 60% concentrate, T3; 25% mangrove leaf + 15% Tithonia diversifolia + 60% Concentrate, T4; 20% mangrove leaf + 20% Tithonia diversifolia + 60% Concentrate). Parameters measured included blood cholesterol, High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL), and Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL). Results indicated that treatment P4 provided the best blood metabolite profile, with a cholesterol value of 61.95 mg/dl, HDL value of 54.27 mg/dl, and LDL value of 32.44 mg/dl. This proves that treatment T4 combination of 20% mangrove leaves, 20% Tithonia and 60% concentrate produces low cholesterol kacang goats that are good for human consumption.

Effect of feeding durian fruit peel in kacang goats on production performance and physiological parameters

The durian fruit (Durio zibethinus Murr.) peels can be used as animal feed. This study aimed to determine the effect of feeding durian fruit peel on body weight, feed conversion ratio and physiological parameters and reproduction performance of female kacang goats. The research method uses the 3 x 3 factorial randomized block design (RBD). The main components were dose D1 = ASP dose of 100 g/liter of water; D2 = ASP dose of 200 g/liter of water, and D3 = ASP dose of 300 g/liter of water, and the next variable is the soaking time, namely: P1 = Soaking durian rind for 24 hours; P2 = Soaking durian rind for 48 hours; and P3 = Soaking durian rind for 72 hours and each repeated four times as a group. The analysis of variance showed that giving durian fruit peels soaked in rice husk ash filtrate solution at different doses did not give a significant difference (p>0.05) in body weight gain, use of dry matter and the effectiveness of using proportions, breath waves and heartbeat waves of female kacang goats, but had a significant effect (p<0.05) on the edible carcass weight and very significant (p<0.01) on the non-edible carcass level of female kacang goat giving durian fruit peels by immersing rice husk ash filtrate solution with different soaking time variations had a significant effect (p<0.05) on body weight gain and productivity using the proportion of female kacang goats, did not have a large effect (p>0.05) on physiological parameters. Durian skin waste has the potential to be used as animal feed, has nutritional content, and can increase the body weight of kacang goats, but requires further processing such as soaking in a solution of rice husk ash filtrate.

Reproductive performance of local goats in Municipality of Liquica

One of the small ruminants with a lot of promise and popularity in the Municipality of Liquica are kacang goats. The purpose of this study is to determine how well the local goats in Liquica Municipality reproduce. In this study, a quantitative approach was taken. The research location was chosen using the purposive sampling method. The criterion of having at least three goats and five years of experience with them were used to choose the responders for this study. Solvin's formula was employed to ascertain the sample size. The variables that were observed were the kidding interval, size of the litter, length of pregnancy, and age at puberty. The findings demonstrated that the local goats in Tibar Village had good reproductive performance. Of the 71 respondents, they reported that the average age at puberty was 6.51 ± 0.65, the average gestation period was 5.08 ± 0.28, the average litter size was 1.08 ± 0.36, and the average calving interval was 8.86±0.59. Ulmera Village respondents, numbering seventy, stated that the local goats' puberty age was 7.84 ± 0.93, their gestation period was 5.09 ± 0.28, their litter size was 1.6 ± 0.48, and their calving interval was 8.56 ± 0.53. In Liquisa Municipality, the reproductive performance of Javanese goats is deemed satisfactory despite farmers' continued adherence to customary rearing practices.

Increasing The Ability And Adoption Of Goat Breeding Technology In Mitra Sepakat Farmer Group Kabupaten Sijunjung

Goat rearing in Kenagarian Palaluar Kecamatan Koto VII Kabupaten Sijunjung is carried out extensively with field grass feed. This causes the potency of goat kacang is not optimal. There are no practical and health-qualified livestock cages, forage cultivation gardens, feed preservation, handling of sick livestock, or untapped livestock waste to reduce pollution. If the potential of kacang goat farming can be optimized, it can improve the economy of farmers. The purpose of this activity is to improve the ability of goat farming Mitra Sepakat farmer group through the adoption of technology and goat farming management. This activity began in 2020 starting with: the selection and cultivation of forage animal feed, demonstration plots of effective goat cages and selection breed goats; in 2021, feed management, fermentation feed manufacturing, concentrate manufacturing, reproduction management, and business analysis; in 2022, this was continued by the activity of making fermented feed, managing goat livestock waste into manure and evaluating the application of goat breeding science and technology that had been given. Based on the evaluation of the implementation of service activities that have been carried out from two years ago have been: a) changes in goat breeding patterns from (15 people) 100% extensive to 8 people (53) % intensive and intensive breeding patterns have been able to implement 100% transfer of Science and technology provided. The results of the evaluation conducted still found some problems faced by farmers such as the calf mortality rate being quite high, which became the plan for the next service for the next service activities.

Study Efisiensi Reproduksi Kambing Kacang dan Hasil Persilangannya Dengan Kambing Boer (Boerka) di Lombok

This research was carried out with the aim of determining the reproductive efficiency of Kacang goats and goats resulting from crosses with Boer goats (Boerka goats). This research was carried out in the area of ​​development of the Kacang goat and a cross between the Kacang goat and the Boer goat (Boerka) in Lombok with the aim of determining the level of reproductive efficiency of the Boerka goat and the Kacang goat in the people's breeding business. The variables observed include: An Estrus Post Partum, Open Days, service per conception, service period and kid interval, litter size and first mating after giving birth. Location determination was carried out using purposive sampling based on the breed of goats being kept. Livestock samples were taken randomly from 60 mother goats (30 Kacang mother goats and 30 Boerka mother goats). The observation data was tabulated using the Excel program and then analyzed using the t-test. Data analysis activities use Genstat software. Goat race/breed has no significant effect (P > 0.05) on the first estrus after giving birth, service conception and number of offspring per birth, but has a significant effect (P < 0.05) on service period, days open and calving interval (kid interval). The calving interval for the mother Kacang goat is longer, namely 253.00 ± 14.87 days (8.4 months) compared to the mother Boerka goat, namely 234.86 ± 07.09 days (7.8 months).

Improving Feed Intake, Digestibility, Rumen Fermentation, and Blood Profiles in Kacang Goats through Pueraria phaseoloides Supplementation in Kume Grass Hay Diets

Improving Feed Intake, Digestibility, Rumen Fermentation, and Blood Profiles in Kacang Goats through Pueraria phaseoloides Supplementation in Kume Grass Hay Diets

Nutrient Digestibility, N Balance, Performance, and Blood Parameters of Kacang Goats Differing in GDF9 Genotype Fed Different Sources of Dietary Fiber

Nutrient Digestibility, N Balance, Performance, and Blood Parameters of Kacang Goats Differing in GDF9 Genotype Fed Different Sources of Dietary Fiber

Goat Performance of Peanut Goat with Supplementation of Feed Wafers Containing Lamtoro Taramba Leaves at Sumbawa Global Farm

Wafer feed is a form of compacted feed to reduce storage space. The ingredients used consist of lamtoro leaves, bran, molasses which are formulated according to the nutritional needs of the feed. This study aims to determine the best level of feed wafers made from lamtoro leaves given to kacang goats. The experimental design used a completely randomized design (CRD) with 3 treatments 4 replicates P1 = 10% feed containing lamtoro leaves, P2 = 12% feed containing lamtoro leaves, P3 = 14% feed containing lamtoro leaves. The results showed that the production performance of kacang goats had a significant effect (P<0.05) on increasing ADG, feed consumption, feed efficiency for kacang goats. It was concluded that the level of giving lamtoro leaf wafers of 12% was the best level

Penggunaan Bobot Potong dan Bobot Karkas sebagai Penduga Yield Grade dan Luas Urat Daging Mata Rusuk Kambing Kacang

The aim of this research is to determine the shape and closeness of the relationship between slaughter weight and carcass weight with yield grade and rib eye muscle area in kacang goats. The material used in the research was 30 male kacang goats at the Mat Beken livestock business with 15 age groups I2 (2 -2,5years), and 15 I3 (3 -3,5 years). The tools used are knives, machetes, ropes, "WeiHeng" hanging scales with a capacity of 50 kg with an accuracy of 0.01 kg, digital cake scales with a capacity of 10 kg with an accuracy of 0.001 kg, transparent plastic, grid paper, number label paper, latex gloves. , calipers with an accuracy of 0.01 mm and writing tools. The variables observed were slaughter weight, carcass weight, rib eye muscle area, fat depok percentage, back fat thickness. Data analysis was carried out using correlation and regression analysis. To determine the form of relationship between slaughter weight and carcass weight (Independent Variables) with yield grade and rib eye muscle area (Dependent Variables) in kacang goats. Multiple linear regression was used, while to determine the relationship between slaughter weight and carcass weight with yield grade and rib eye muscle area, simple linear regression was used. To determine the accuracy of the regression formula in estimating yield grade and rib eye muscle area, the deviation percentage is used. The results of a simple correlation analysis showed that there was a very significant relationship (P<0.01) between slaughter weight and yield grade and rib eye muscle area for I2-aged Kacang goats, while the age of I3-aged Kacang goats for slaughter weight and yield grade had a correlation. significant (P<0.05), there was a very significant relationship between carcass weight and yield grade and rib eye muscle area for I2 and I3 goat ages (P<0.01). The results of multiple analysis showed that slaughter weight and carcass weight with yield grade and rib muscle area for I2 and I3 age goats had a very significant relationship (P<0.01). Based on the results and discussion it could be concluded that slaughter weight and carcass weight can be used as an estimate of yield grade and rib muscle area of kacang goats.

Behavioral and Hematological in Kacang Goats with Different Levels of Feed

Behavioral and Hematological in Kacang Goats with Different Levels of Feed

Optimizing Equilibration Protocols through Ubiquinone Supplementation in Goat Frozen Semen Diluent

The equilibration period is essential for sperm to adjust to the diluent, thereby preventing severe damage during cryopreservation. The elevation of lipid peroxidation during equilibration, indicating potential oxidative stress involvement, underscores the importance of optimizing equilibration protocols to minimize the detrimental effects of free radical production on sperm quality. This study aims to investigate the supplementation effect of adding ubiquinone to semen diluent on the membrane integrity, motility, and survivability of goat spermatozoa following an hour of equilibration. Ubiquinone supplementation was administered at varying doses: Group 2 (B) received 5 mg/dL, Group 3 (C) received 10 mg/dL, Group 4 (D) received 15 mg/dL, Group 5 (E) received 20 mg/dL, and Group 6 (F) received 25 mg/dL. Group A served as the negative control. Following one-way ANOVA examination of the research data, additional Duncan tests were conducted. The study results revealed that ubiquinone addition significantly (p<0.05) affected the percentage of motility, viability, and membrane integrity of Kacang goat spermatozoa after one hour of equilibration. According to statistical analysis, the optimal concentration of ubiquinone in egg yolk skim milk to sustain motility is 12.5 mg/dL. Conversely, the most effective concentration for preserving the viability and membrane integrity of Kacang goat spermatozoa following equilibration is 25 mg/dL. In conclusion, the addition of ubiquinone to the frozen semen diluent maintains the stability of Kacang goat spermatozoa quality after equilibration.

Rumen Fluid Profile, Methane Emission and Nitrogen Excretion of Young and Mature Kacang Goats Under Different Feeding Levels

Rumen Fluid Profile, Methane Emission and Nitrogen Excretion of Young and Mature Kacang Goats Under Different Feeding Levels