Local Goats Research Articles

Compositional features, microbial quality, and sensory evaluation of milk and cheese obtained from Oases autochthonous Arbi goat

The purpose of this study was to assess the compositional features and microbiological quality of the milk produced by the autochthonous oasis goat in order to evaluate its suitability for cheesemaking. To attain this, two fresh cheeses with and without basil flavor were prepared and evaluated. One hundred milk samples were collected from multiparous lactating Arbi goats reared in the continental oasis region of Tunisia and processed into unflavored and basil-flavored cheese according to a traditional recipe. Milk samples were subjected to physical, chemical, and microbial analyses. The basic composition, mineral content, and bacterial profile of the cheeses were determined. In addition, the cheeses were subjected to organoleptic evaluation. The physical parameters of the analyzed milk were 6.54, 15.64, and 1030.89 for pH, acidity, and density, respectively. For the chemical properties of the milk, the results showed a respectable level of nutritional quality with a noteworthy content of dry matter, fat, protein, casein, and minerals, especially potassium, calcium, and phosphorous. With an average yield of 25%, the assessment of both cheeses illustrated good hygienic quality for all microflora examined, except total coliforms; a very noticeable organoleptic quality, as judged by all jury members; and satisfactory nutritional quality, with a significant protein and lipid level and a richness of mineral elements, particularly high levels of calcium and phosphorus. Basil-flavored cheese had the best aroma and taste, making it highly desirable to consumers. With the exception of coliforms and E. coli, the products bacteriological quality was acceptable and met legal requirements. The total absence of dangerous Salmonella and sulfite-reducing Clostridium strictly met the legal standards. The findings revealed the substantial chemical and nutritional value of milk and cheese made from local goats. However, additional studies are required to improve the microbial quality of the studied products.

Effect of dietary utilization of a mixture of tropical tree foliage leaves on growth performance, nutrient utilization, blood biochemistry, and immune status of goats.

The global goat population continues to grow, and simultaneously, fodder demand is increasing, despite the fact that feed resources are limited, and thus, new unconventional feed resources should be explored. The present study focuses on the nutrient utilization of ten top feeds viz. Acacia nilotica, Celtis australis, Ficus palmata, Ficus religiosa, Grewia optiva, Melia azadarach, Morus alba, Quercus incana, Salix alba and Zizyphus jujuba. Twelve adult, non-descript local male goats (27.02 ± 2.93kg, 14 ± 2months old) were randomly assigned to two equal groups. The control group was fed a conventional concentrate mixture (CON), while the treatment group received a leaf meal-based concentrate mixture (LMM). Both groups were provided ad libitum access to wheat straw as forage. The outcome of body weight changes revealed non-significant (P > 0.05) variations between groups. The dry matter intake (DMI), organic matter intake (OMI), and balance of nutrients (viz. calcium, phosphorus and nitrogen) showed non-significant differences (P > 0.05) between groups. The digestibility of all the nutrients were similar between groups. All the blood biochemicals were within normal physiological range without any significant difference (P > 0.05) between dietary treatments. The animals provided with LMM based rations showed better humoral immune response, however, cell-mediated immune (CMI) response was similar (P > 0.05) among both groups. So, it can be concluded that leaf meal mixture can be incorporated up to 15% level in the concentrate mixture of adult goats without affecting their nutrient intake, nutrient digestibility, blood-biochemical profile, and cell-mediated immune response, with better humoral immune response.

Study Effect of Breed on Milk Production Traits and their Regression on Weight in Local and Cypriot Goats

Study Effect of Breed on Milk Production Traits and their Regression on Weight in Local and Cypriot Goats

Improvement of reproductive and growth characteristics of local hair goats raised in extensive system in Kahramanmaraş province

This study aims to ensure the profitability of the enterprise and the sustainability of production by increasing the number of populations with high breeding value in Hair goat farms producing under extensive conditions. For this purpose, the reproductive criteria for the goats were determined and data on growth performance and survival rate of the kids were recorded on an annual basis. The current study was started in 2018 with 5175 female goats and 257 male goats with the voluntary participation of 26 breeders of hair goats in Dulkadiroğlu district of Kahramanmaraş province and was conducted over five years. The morphological characteristics of the hair goat breed and the birth and weaning weights of the kids were taken into account when selecting the breeding stock to be included in the herd each year. Approximately 10% of the male kids and 50% of the female kids with the best growth and breeding characteristics were selected for breeding. At the end of the study, the birth rate was found to be between 49.77 and 63.75%, the twinning rate was between 18.33 and 25.98%, prolificacy was between 58.90 and 80.08% and the litter size was between 1.18 and 1.26. The birth weight of the kids was found to be between 2.97 kg and 3.11 kg, the weaning weight were between 11.30 kg and 14.96 kg, the daily body weight gain to weaning age were between 92.54 and 131.64 g and the survival rate was between 91.89% and 95.68%. Based on these results, it was found that the differences in the growth traits of the kids according to year were significant (P<0.001). It was also found that the growth performance of male and single-born kids were significantly higher than those of female and twin-born kids depending on sex and birth type (P<0.001). As a result, it was found that keeping records based on some performance values in production with local genetic resources grown in an extensive system and keeping offspring with high breeding value in the herd based on these records helps to increase production performance due to the improvement of genetic structure.

Relationship of genetic polymorphism of β-lactoglobulin gene with some milk production traits and its components in local goats

Relationship of genetic polymorphism of β-lactoglobulin gene with some milk production traits and its components in local goats

The digestibility, ruminal fermentation and methane product of Cajanus cajan forage as a concentrate substitute in goats

Sixteen local goats (9.3 kg bodyweight) were assigned to different groups based on a 21-day com-pletely randomized design and fed with Cajanus cajan forage. The objectives of the study were to eval-uate digestibility, ruminal fermentation and estimation of methane production of C. cajan forage as a concentrate substitute in goats. Four treatments were used in the feeding trial: T0CC = 100% concen-trate; T25CC = 75% concentrate + 25% C. cajan forage; T75CC = 25% concentrate + 75% C. cajan forage; and T100CC = 100% C. cajan forage. Ruminal fluid was collected during the last week of the experiment after feeding and used to determine pH, ammonia, partial VFA, and methane gas produc-tion. Dry matter intake, nutrient digestibility, and total body weight gain were not significantly differ-ent (P>0.05) between goats fed with T0CC and T25CC. The addition of C. cajan forage to the diet did not significantly (P>0.05) affect pH, ammonia content, and total VFA but influenced acetate, propio-nate, butyrate, AP, and estimated CH4 produced. Hence, C. cajan forage may replace 25% of concen-trates in a rice straw-based diet for goats.

Typology of Red Maradi goat farming systems in Benin based on farmers’ survey

Goat farming contributes to the family economy, sustainable livelihoods and reduces poverty in rural households in Sub-Sahara areas. Also called “Poor man's cow”, Red Maradi goat is a Niger-originated dairy goat introduced in Benin by the West African Agricultural Productivity Project-Benin for improving local goat productivity. In order to assess the farming systems put in place by the farmers, a field survey was conducted between August and September 2019. It involved 56 Red Maradi goat farms from selected among the program's beneficiaries from Kandi, Ségbana, Banikoara and Malanville. Data were collected on both farmers' profile and the Red Maradi goats farming practices using structured questionnaire, and were subjected to both descriptive and inferential analysis using SPSS version 25. The results showed that Red Maradi goat farmers were mainly women (67.86 %) with low educational background (80.3 %). Red Maradi goats were raised under the same housing systems and feeding patterns, and received similar health care as local goats. Reproduction was free and females average ages at conception and first kidding were respectively 9.56 ± 0.87 and 14.35 ± 1.87 months; with 1.71 ± 0.51 kids/kidding. Red Maradi goats were not vaccinated (73.21 %) but were dewormed in almost all farms using chemical drugs. Animal health management (75.26 %), animal feeding (62.74 %) and animal housing (45.81 %) related problems were the major challenges faced by Red Maradi goat farms. Based on the farming practices, two (02) major groups of Red Maradi goat farming were identified: group 1 defined as “Semi-improved Red Maradi goat farming” met in Malanville and Banikoara, then group 2 “Wandering Red Maradi goats farming” met in Kandi and Ségbana. Whatever the group, there has been no investment aid and little technical support for the development of goat farming. These findings could guide in designing future actions to support the program's results for improving Red Maradi goat performance in Benin.

Pengaruh Pemberian Pakan Komplit Berbasis Silase Campuran Sorghum dan Daun Gamal Pada Level yang Berbeda Terhadap Kadar Kolestrol Darah Trigliserida dan Hemoglobin Ternak Kambing Lokal Betina

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of giving complete feed based on silage mixed with sorghum and gamal leaves at different levels on blood cholesterol, triglyceride and hemoglobin levels in female local goats. In this study, 4 female local goats aged 6-8 months were used with a body weight range of 11-15 kg with an average of 12.88 kg and a coefficient of variation of 6.74%. The experimental method used the Latin Square Design (RBSL) with 4 treatments and 4 periods as repetition consisting of P0 = 80% silage + 20% concentrate, P1 = 70% silage + 30% concentrate, P2 = 60% silage + 40% concentrate , P3 = 50% silage + 50% concentrate. Parameters observed were blood cholesterol, triglyceride and hemoglobin levels of livestock. The results of this study indicated that the effect of complete feeding based on silage mixed with sorghum and gamal leaves at different levels on blood cholesterol, triglyceride and hemoglobin levels of female local goats had no significant effect (P>0.05) on blood cholesterol, blood triglyceride levels, blood hemoglobin levels of local female goats. The conclusion from the complete feeding based on silage mixed with sorghum and gamal leaves at different levels has no significant effect on blood cholesterol, triglyceride and hemoglobin levels.

Utilization of Nutrition and Performance of Local Male Goats Given Concentrate Containing Fermented Cow Rumen Content Waste

The aim of the research was to determine the effect of feeding concentrates containing fermented cow rumen waste on the consumption and digestibility of dry matter, organic matter, nitrogen, NDF and ADF of local male goats. This research was conducted for 5 months using 20 local male goats aged 8-10 months with an average body weight of 11.71 kg and CV 12%. This experimental research used a completely randomized design with 4 treatments and 5 replications. The treatment is as follows P0: Kume grass 70% + concentrate 30% (without fermented cow rumen contents); P10: kume grass 70% + concentrate 30% (concentrate contains fermented cow rumen contents); P20: kume grass 70% + concentrate 30% (concentrate contains 20% contents of fermented cow rumen); P30: kume grass 70% + concentrate 30% (concentrate contains 30% contents of fermented cow rumen). The results of the variance analysis showed that the treatment had no significant effect of p>0.05 on the consumption and digestibility of dry matter, organic matter, nitrogen, NDF and ADF in local male goats. The conclusion of this research is that concentrate supplementation containing fermented cow rumen waste up to a level of 30% gives relatively the same effect between each treatment on the consumption and digestibility of dry matter, organic matter, nitrogen, NDF and ADF of local male goats.

Revealing caprine schistosomiasis and its One Health importance in Malawi: A molecular epidemiological investigation augmented with a praziquantel treatment and GPS animal tracking pilot sub-study

To shed first light on caprine schistosomiasis and its zoonotic potential in Malawi, we conducted a molecular epidemiological investigation, sampling goats (n = 230) across three districts, using faecal miracidia hatching test. Molecular genotyping of miracidia later revealed the prevalence of Schistosoma mattheei to be 0.0 % in Nsanje District (n = 30), 16.7 % in Chikwawa District (n = 30) and 25.3 % in Mangochi District (n = 170). Notably, a miracidium of Schistosoma haematobium was observed from a single goat in Chikwawa. Inspection of carcasses (n = 51) at two local abattoirs in Mangochi District did not find any evidence of caprine schistosomiasis where only a single herd, at Mangochi 3, was infected. Here, despite sampling several other herds nearby, the prevalence was 87.7 % (n = 49), with an animal found excreting 1000 miracidia per 5 g of faeces. At this location, our praziquantel treatment (n = 14) and GPS animal tracking (n = 2) pilot sub-study compared two local goat herds over a three-month period. The daily foraging ranges across a 10 km2 area were recorded, alongside targeted schistosome surveillance within local freshwater intermediate snail hosts. Analysis of GPS data revealed only one herd (infected) to have regular daily water contact with Lake Malawi whereas the other herd (not infected) totally avoided the lake. One week after praziquantel treatment administered at 40 mg/kg, anthelminthic cure rate was 92.3 % while at three months approximately a third of treated animals were shedding schistosome miracidia. Cercariae from several field-caught snails locally were genotyped, inclusive of finding a Schistosoma haematobium-mattheei hybrid. Our findings reveal the focalized nature of caprine schistosomiasis, signposting a novel alert for S. haematobium transmission, and highlight where zoonotic transmission can be intense. To better address zoonotic spill-over from S. mattheei (and/or S. haematobium), the national control programme for schistosomiasis should formally develop targeted surveillance of caprine schistosomiasis and where appropriate, attempt an integrated One Health intervention in future.

Growth performance, carcass characteristics, fatty acid profile, and meat quality of male goat kids supplemented by alternative feed resources: bitter vetch and sorghum grains

Abstract. Bitter vetch and sorghum grains are alternative local feed resources that are underutilized in the southern Mediterranean area. This study aimed to assess the effects of incorporating these grains into the diet of local goat breeds on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality. Twenty-four goat kids were divided into three groups. The control group received a conventional diet consisting of oat hay, barley, and fava beans. In the first group, fava beans were replaced with bitter vetch, and in the second group, barley was replaced with sorghum. At the end of the trial, the animals were slaughtered and carcass characteristics and meat fatty acid profiles of the longissimus dorsi (LD) muscle were determined. Alternative grain incorporation had no significant effect on the growth parameters. Still, it significantly affected carcass characteristics, especially in the sorghum group compared to the control group, where mesenteric fat was lower (266 vs. 437 g). The back color was lighter (L*=55.1 vs. 59.1) and less yellow (a*=-1.29 vs. 2.22). The diet also influenced the meat's chemical composition, with less protein and ash in the chevrons of animals receiving bitter vetch and sorghum grains, respectively. Regarding the fatty acid (FA) profile, sorghum grains had decreased C18:2 n-6 and polyunsaturated FA (PUFA), whereas bitter vetch grains had increased C18:3 n-3, elongase activity, and nutritive value index (NVI). The control group exhibited intermediate results for C15:0, C16:0, C16:1, C20:3 n-3, n-3, health promoting index (HPI), and thrombogenic index (TI). No significant effects were reported for saturated FA (SFA) and monounsaturated FA (MUFA). Bitter vetch and sorghum grains can be safely incorporated into fattening diets of goat kids.

Performance and Physiological Responses of Pre-Weaning Peranakan Etawa Goats Fed Milk Replacer with Maggot Flour

Pre-weaning growth is crucial for achieving high weaning weights, which are expected to positively correlate with the overall performance of does/ewes. Milk replacer, designed to meet the nutritional needs of pre-weaning kids, offers a solution to this challenge. This study aimed to analyze and evaluate the impact of incorporating maggot flour into milk replacer on the performance of pre-weaned Peranakan Etawa (PE) crossbreed goats. The parameters observed included milk replacer intake, nutrient consumption, body weight gain, weaning weight, rectal temperature, respiratory rate, and feed cost per gain. The study involved 10 two-week-old local pre-weaned PE goats, each with an average body weight of 5.33 ± 0.93 kg, divided into two treatment groups with five replicates each. The treatments included a commercial milk replacer (P0) and a milk replacer containing maggot flour (P1). Data were analyzed using an independent t-test at a 5% significance level. The results showed that daily body weight gain in pre-weaned PE goats fed milk replacer containing maggot flour did not differ significantly (P0.05) from those fed the commercial milk replacer. The physiological responses of the pre-weaned goats, including rectal temperature and respiratory rate, were similar between treatments and did not negatively affect their physiological status. The lowest feed cost per gain was observed in the group fed the maggot flour-based milk replacer (P1), indicating its potential economic advantage.

Thermal response in Boer goats differing in coat colour

Context The coat is the first defense layer protecting animals from direct sunlight, influencing radiant-heat absorption and loss. Dark coat colour may increase animal heat impact because of higher absorption of solar radiation. Aims We investigated the impact of pigmentation intensity on the heads of animals and their thermal responses to solar radiation. Furthermore, we compared the thermal responses between dark and light brown-coloured animals, to determine whether the duration of sun and shade exposure (3 h each) is sufficient to differentiate the heat gain and losses between the two groups. Methods The effect of coat colour on rectal and surface temperatures in Boer goats, classified according to their head pigmentation pattern as dark (DB, N = 11) or light brown (LB, N = 11), exposed to sun and shade, was evaluated. The animals’ body and head surface temperatures were measured the same day before, during, and after sun exposure by using infrared thermography. Individual thermographic images were analysed by body regions (rump, leg, neck) and head areas (eye, ear, upper and lower part of the head, and the muzzle). Key results During solar radiation, all measured variables increased. In the shade, the rump, leg, and neck surfaces remained elevated, whereas the head area cooled down faster, with the highest temperature changes measured for the ear of about 10%. Most surface cooling occurred within 30 min after returning to the shade. Coat colour groups differed only in higher overall muzzle temperature of DB than that of LB goats (P = 0.048). Correlations between rectal and surface temperatures were low to medium, ranging from −0.02 (eye) to 0.31 (muzzle). Conclusions The head area is suggested as the important thermal window for heat dissipation and selective brain cooling. Light brown-headed animals were more efficient in eliminating the heat gained from solar radiation when returned to shade. Implications The colouration of the animal’s head may play an important role for its heat tolerance. As an easy-to-recognise characteristic, coat colour can serve as a selection trait for local goat populations. In view of global warming, selection for lighter coat colour in domestic ruminants may also become important even under temperate climates.

Environmental contamination of arsenic: pathway analysis through water-soil-feed-livestock in Nadia District (India) and potential human health risk.

This study investigated arsenic (As) concentrations in diverse environmental components and their potential impact on the health risks faced by residents of the arsenic (As)-contaminated Nadia district in West Bengal, India. A random selection of 182 cattle and 255 goats from 40 livestock farmers in the district revealed that both animals and humans were naturally exposed to elevated arsenic levels through contaminated drinking water, foods, grasses, concentrate feeds, various fodder tree leaves, and other food/feed resources. The mean As concentration in roughages (483.18µg/kg DM) was significantly higher (p < 0.001) than in tree leaves (391.53µg/kg DM), and concentrate feed/ingredients (186.66µg/kg DM). Pond water exhibited higher arsenic levels (106.11µg/L) compared to shallow tube well water (47.96µg/L) and deep tube well water/tap water (10.64µg/L and 10.04µg/L, respectively). The mean arsenic concentration in soils DM of fodder fields, crop fields, and grassland was 10.25, 10.58, and 10.20mg/kg, respectively. It was observed that protein-rich feeds had lower levels of arsenic accumulation (p < 0.048), while fiber-rich feeds containing more cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin had higher arsenic levels (p < 0.017). Goats consumed 73.46% more arsenic per kg body weight compared to dairy cows. Although chronic and sub-chronic arsenic exposure in the district did not typically manifest symptoms or visible signs in ruminant animals, concentrations in the hair and feces of both cattle and goats exceeded normal values. Cattle feces had significantly higher arsenic (410.43µg/kg DM) levels (p < 0.001) than goat feces (227.00µg/kg DM), and arsenic concentration in cattle hair (1917.74µg/kg DM) was also significantly greater (p < 0.001) than goat hair (1435.74µg/kg DM). Arsenic levels in milk samples from both species were below 10µg/kg. Liver (356.02µg/kg DM) and kidney (317.22µg/kg DM) contained significantly higher (p < 0.001) levels of arsenic compared to muscle (204.23µg/kg DM), and bone (161.98µg/kg DM) in local meat-type adult male goats. The skin accumulated the highest amount of arsenic (576.24µg/kg DM) among the non-edible parts of the goat carcass. The cumulative cancer risk value for adults was 4.96 × 10-3, exceeding the threshold value (1 × 10-6). This suggests a significant risk of cancer development for the population in arsenic-affected areas. Non-cancer risks (hazard indexes) were estimated at 11.01 for adults. Our observations revealed that the highest bioaccumulation of arsenic occurred in the hair of cows, and goats in the examined localities. The biotransformation factor (BTF) for hair was much higher compared to other excreted samples from both species. The calculated BTF followed the order: hair > feces > milk for cows and goats. Livestock farmers in Nadia district are advised to carefully select feed resources, prioritizing those high in crude protein and low in neutral detergent fiber, and they should provide drinking water from deep aquifers to ensure the safety of milk and meat for human consumption.

PHYLOGENETIC (DENDROGRAM) ANALYSIS OF THREE INDIGENOUS BREEDS OF GOAT IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

Phylogenetic (Dendrogram) Analysis of three indigenous breeds of goat in northern Nigeria namely Red Sokoto, Borno White and West African Dwarf goats (40 animals each) were evaluated using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) marker. This study was conducted in three states of northern Nigeria namely Jigawa, Yobe and Nasarawa States. Ten RAPD markers were initially used for the analysis, 1 of the 10 markers was discarded based on the band pattern quality. The Laboratory analysis was conducted at the Molecular Laboratory, National Institute of Trypanosomiasis Research (NITR), Kaduna. Results were analyzed using GenALEX 6.5 software. Phylogenetic tree constructed using the boostrapped data and neighbor-joining method grouped all the three breeds into two clusters indicating an agreement with phenotypic similarities. The result indicated that West African dwarf goat is most genetically distant from Red Sokoto and Borno white. The information obtained indicates that these breeds are genetically different which provide a good background about the breeds for genetic improvement and conservation of our local goat breed in the feature. The present study suggests that RAPD-PCR can effectively be used to determine the Phylogenetic relationship among the goat breeds.

Histological and histochemical studies on the heart of prepubertal and adult local goat

Histological and histochemical studies on the heart of prepubertal and adult local goat

Prolactin Modulates the Proliferation and Secretion of Goat Mammary Epithelial Cells via Regulating Sodium-Coupled Neutral Amino Acid Transporter 1 and 2.

The prolactin (PRL) hormone is a major regulator of mammary gland development and lactation. However, it remains unclear whether and how PRL contributes to mammary epithelial cell proliferation and secretion. The Boer and Macheng black crossbred goats are superior in reproduction, meat, and milk, and are popular in Hubei province. To elucidate the mechanisms of PRL on mammary growth and lactation, to improve the local goat economic trade, we have performed studies on these crossbred goats during pregnancy and early lactation, and in goat mammary epithelial cells (GMECs). Here, we first found that the amino acid transporters of SNAT1 and SNAT2 expression in vivo and in vitro were closely associated with PRL levels, the proliferation and secretion of GMECs; knockdown and over-expression of SNAT1/2 demonstrated that PRL modulated the proliferation and lactation of GMECs through regulating SNAT1/2 expression. Transcriptome sequencing and qPCR assays demonstrated the effect of PRL on the transcriptional regulation of SNAT1 and SNAT2 in GMECs. Dual-luciferase reporter gene assays further verified that the binding of the potential PRL response element in the SNAT1/2 promoter regions activated SNAT1/2 transcription after PRL stimulation. Additionally, silencing of either PRLR or STAT5 nearly abolished PRL-stimulated SNAT1/2 promoter activity, suggesting PRLR-STAT5 signaling is involved in the regulation of PRL on the transcriptional activation of SNAT1/2. These results illustrated that PRL modulates the proliferation and secretion of GMECs via PRLR-STAT5-mediated regulation of the SNAT1/2 pathway. This study provides new insights into how PRL affects ruminant mammary development and lactation through regulation of amino acid transporters.

Evaluación económica de un esquema de alimentación complementaria continua en cabras locales en pastoreo

Objective. To evaluate the economic viability of incorporating a long term-supplementary feeding scheme in grazing local goats from the last third of gestation and throughout lactation. Materials and methods. Twenty-four local goats were utilized: control group (CG, n=12) and supplemented group (SG; n=12). Daily milk production (DMP) was recorded in goats, per lactation (MPLT), and per lactation stage [early (MPEL) middle (MPML), and late lactation (MPLL)], duration of lactation (DL; days), final live weight (FLW), and final body condition (FBC). In kids, birth weight (BW), weight at sale (WS), age at sale (AS), and mortality rate were recorded. The economic analysis considered the costs of daily supplementation, labor for handling and care of the animals, and sale prices of milk and kids. Results. The best productive behavior and the highest incomes were obtained in SG (p&lt;0.05) for all variables, except AS and mortality rate. The highest values in CG (p&lt;0.05) were obtained in AS and economic profit in almost all the considered variables, Except in MPEL. Positive profits were obtained in SG in early and middle lactation, and negative in late lactation for SG, but with higher FBC. Conclusions. A long-term supplementary feeding is economically viable to increase income and profits from kids and milk sales and improves the body condition of the dams, which will benefit the productivity of the herd.

Pemanfaatan Kulit Singkong Sebagai Pakan Alternatif Ternak Kambing di Desa Lolotuara Kecamatan Lakor Kabupaten Maluku Barat Daya

Lakor Island is one of the islands located in Southwest Maluku Regency (MBD). Lakor Island also has local livestock plasma nurfah that has been recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, the local livestock plasma nurfah is Lakor goats. Lakor goats are one of the local goat groups whose base is on Lakor Island, Southwest Maluku Regency, Maluku Province, and have been determined through the Decree of the Minister of Agriculture Number 2912 / Kpts / OT.140 / 6/2011 dated June 17, 2011. Therefore, the livestock must be maintained and its population preserved so that it does not become extinct and run out, but the problem often faced by farmers on Lakor Island is the lack of feed in the dry season, to answer this problem in this community service will try to utilize agricultural waste, namely cassava skin as an alternative feed for goats on Lakor Island. The problem raised in this community service program is that the community does not utilize cassava skin waste as animal feed because they do not have knowledge about the utilization of cassava skin waste as animal feed. cassava peel is known as waste from cassava or cassava that has been peeled. cassava peel can be used as animal feed. the purpose of this community service is to utilize cassava peel waste as goat feed. Related to the main problems that have been mentioned, this community service program will offer a solution that is expected to be new information or knowledge to the community on Lakor Island about the use of cassava peel waste as animal feed. The hope of this community service program is that the community on Lakor Island will have new knowledge so that they can utilize cassava peel waste as animal feed, so that it can be an alternative feed that can be given to goats.

Experimental Study on the Application of Bioactive Xenogeneic Porcine Cancellous Bone for Cervical Intervertebral Fusion in Goats.

An experimental study in a cervical intervertebral fusion goat model. To investigate the effect of bioactive xenogeneic porcine cancellous bone applied to the intervertebral fusion of goat cervical vertebrae. Although autogenous bone achieves satisfied outcome in cervical intervertebral fusion, it is limited and cause several complications. The application of xenogeneic bone has potential to solve these problems. Thirty local goats were randomly divided into 3 groups: group A (12 goats): autogenous tricortical iliac bone group; group B (6 goats): polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cage with autologous bone; and group C (12 goats): PEEK cage with bioactive xenogeneic porcine cancellous bone. C3-C4 discectomy was performed in each group and the above bone graft and bone graft substitutes were implanted. Lateral cervical spine x-rays were taken at preoperative; immediately postoperative; and 4, 8, 12, and 24 weeks postoperatively every goat. Disc space heights (DSHs) were measured on lateral x-rays. CT examination was performed at 12 and 24 weeks after surgery for the fusion score. After 4 and 8 weeks after surgery, 3 goats were euthanized in both groups A and C to evaluate the immune rejection response through histology. At 12 and 24 weeks after surgery, 3 goats were euthanized in each group. The cervical implants fusion outcome was evaluated through specimen histology observation. As time extended, the immune rejection of bioactive xenogeneic porcine cancellous bone gradually subsided. Radiology, specimen observation, and histology manifested that the C3-4 vertebral bodies of goats in each group gradually fused. All the goats in each group achieved bony fusion at 24 weeks after surgery. In terms of preventing intervertebral space collapse, the PEEK cage could achieve better results. There was no significant difference in the remaining experimental data (P>0.05). Bioactive xenogeneic porcine cancellous bone can obtain satisfied fusion outcomes in cervical intervertebral fusion and is an ideal intervertebral fusion material in goats.