Physical Characteristic and Palatability Test of Biscuit Feed for Sheep

Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the physical characteristic and palatability of corn plant waste after formed as a biscuit feed. Experimental design used in this research was Completely Randomized Design with 6 treatments and 3 replications. The treatment were : R1(100% field grass), R2(50% field grass + 50% corn leaf), R3(100% corn leaf), R4(50% field grass + 50% corn husk), R5(50% corn leaf + 50% corn husk) and R6(100% corn husk). The results were subjected to ANOVA and Contrast Orthogonal Test (Steel and Torrie, 1991). Biscuits feed variables measured were moisture, water activity, water absorption, density, and palatability. The results of this research indicated that the treatment of biscuit feed made from field grass and corn plant waste gave highly significant effect (P<0,01) on water content. According to SNI (2000) water content of feed should not be more than 14%. Water content in this study ranged from 11-12%. Thus, biscuit is more durable and can storage for long period. The treatments was significant effect (P<0,05) on water absorption,but was not significant effect on water activity, density and palatability. Biscuits containing field grass and corn leaf was preferred by sheep.