Pemanfaatan Limbah Ikan Patin dan Batang Pisang sebagai Formulasi Pakan Ternak Sapi

Abstract

Penelitian ini mengkaji pemanfaatan limbah ikan patin dan batang pisang (Musa paradisiaca L.) sebagai bahan alternatif dalam formulasi pakan ternak sapi. Limbah ikan patin kaya protein kasar namun tinggi lemak, sedangkan batang pisang mengandung serat dan mineral tinggi tetapi rendah protein. Fermentasi digunakan untuk menyeimbangkan kandungan nutrisi sekaligus mengurangi limbah organik. Penelitian dilaksanakan Februari–Juni 2025 di IPB University dengan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) empat formulasi dan dua ulangan. Analisis proksimat dilakukan terhadap kadar air, abu, lemak, protein kasar, dan serat kasar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan perlakuan P1 dan P2 menghasilkan kualitas terbaik, dengan kadar protein masing-masing 13,65% dan 17,05% serta serat kasar 10,15% dan 10,49%, sesuai standar nasional pakan konsentrat, tetapi kadar air (28–29%) dan lemak (12–15%) masih melebihi ambang batas. Penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa limbah ikan patin dan batang pisang berpotensi menjadi pakan alternatif yang berkelanjutan dan ramah lingkungan

This study examines the use of catfish and banana stem (Musa paradisiaca L.) waste as alternative ingredients in cattle feed formulations. Catfish waste is rich in crude protein but high in fat, while banana stem waste contains high fiber and minerals but low in protein. Fermentation is used to balance the nutritional content while reducing organic waste. The study was conducted from February to June 2025 at IPB University using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with four formulations and two replications. Proximate analysis was performed on moisture, ash, fat, crude protein, and crude fiber content. The results showed that treatments P1 and P2 produced the best quality, with protein content of 13.65% and 17.05%, respectively, and crude fiber of 10.15% and 10.49%, respectively, according to national standards for concentrate feed. However, the moisture content (28–29%) and fat content (12–15%) still exceeded the threshold. This study proves that the combination of catfish waste and banana stem waste has the potential to be a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative feed.