Feed Intake and Milk Production Performance of Local Sultra Ettawa Crossbreed Goats Fed Ration Containing Soybean Oil Calcium Soap

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of using soybean oil calcium soap (CaS-soy) in the ration on the Ettawa crossbreed feed consumption performance. This study used 4 lactating Ettawa crossbreed goats from Southeast Sulawesi with weight ranging from 24-33 kg. The experimental design used was the Latin Square Design (LSD) with 4 treatments and 4 replications and held for 6 months. The treatments consisted of P1 (without CaS-soy (Control), P2 (concentrate containing 1.5% CaS-soy), P3 (concentrate containing 3.0% CaS-soy), and P4 (concentrate containing 4.5% CaS-soy. Parameters observed were; dry matter intake (DMI), organic matter intake (OMI), milk production and feed efficiency. The data obtained were analyzed using analysis of variance and continued with Duncan's Multiple Range Test on treatments that had a significant effect. The results showed that the provision of CaS-soy had a significant effect (P<0.05) on DMI, OMI, milk production and feed efficiency. The use of 1.5-4.5% CaS-soy can increase milk production. The conclusion of this study was that the supplementation of 4.5% CaS-soy showed better milk production and feed efficiency.