Performa Dan Respon Fisiologis Pedet Sapi Brahman Cross Betina Lepas Sapih Dengan Pemberian Pakan Starter

Abstract

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengevaluasi pengaruh pakan starter terhadap performa dan respon fisiologis pedet sapi Brahman Cross betina lepas sapih. Sepuluh ekor pedet dengan bobot badan awal 156 ± 4,05 kg dibagi menjadi 2 perlakuan (P1 = 30% rumput pakchong + 70% konsentrat KPT Maju Sejahtera, P2 = 30% Rumput Pakchong + 70% konsentrat starter) dan 5 ulangan. Pedet dipelihara selama 42 hari dan diberi pakan sebanyak 3% bobot badan. Parameter yang diamati meliputi konsumsi nutrien, pertambahan bobot badan harian, efisiensi penggunaan pakan, income over feed cost, dan respon fisiologis. Data dianalisis menggunakan Independent T-Test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pemberian pakan starter berpengaruh signifikan dalam meningkatkan (P<0,05) konsumsi protein kasar, bahan ekstrak tanpa nitrogen, abu, pertambahan bobot badan harian, efisiensi penggunaan pakan, income over feed cost, serta menurunkan konsumsi bahan kering dan serat kasar. Namun, tidak berpengaruh signifikan (P>0,05) terhadap respon fisiologis pedet sapi Brahman Cross betina lepas sapih. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa, penggunaan pakan starter efektif meningkatkan performa tanpa mempengaruhi respon fisiologis pedet sapi betina Brahman Cross lepas sapih.

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of providing starter feed on the performance and physiological response of weaned female Brahman cross calves. Ten female calves (BW 156 ± 4.05 kg) were divided into 2 treatments (P1 = 30% Pakchong grass + 70% KPT Maju Sejahtera concentrate, P2 = 30% Pakchong grass + 70% starter concentrate) and 5 replications. The calves were kept for 42 days and fed at 3% of body weight. Parameters observed were nutrient intake, daily body weight gain, feed efficiency, income over feed cost, and physiological response. Data were analyzed using the Independent Sample T-Test. The results showed that starter concentrate significantly increased (P<0.05) nutrient intake (crude protein, crude fat, nitrogen-free extract, ash), daily body weight gain, and feed efficiency. Starter concentrate significantly decreased (P<0.05) nutrient intake (dry matter, crude fiber). However, it had no significant effect (P>0.05) on the physiological responses of the weaned female Brahman Cross calves. It can be concluded that the use of starter concentrate is effective in improving the performance without affecting the physiological responses of weaned female Brahman Cross calves.