Animal Production (E-Journal, JAP)
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In Vitro Motility, Velocity and Capacitation Status of Merino Ram Spermatozoa
Get PDFThe objective of the present study was to determine the effects of Merino rams on the in vitro motility, velocity and capacitation status of ram spermatozoa. Four rams of proven fertility were used in this study. Semen was collected by electro ejaculation. The fresh semen was diluted at four dilutions in Hepes buffered synthetic oviduct fluid. A sample of semen was collected and the motility, velocity and capacitation status of spermatozoa determined and analyzed. The results study showed that motility and velocity of Merino rams spermatozoa were not significantly different. The mean average path velocity (VAP), straight-line velocity (VSL) and curvilinear velocity (VCL) were 91.2 µm/s, 72.2 µm/s and 134 µm/s, respectively. Amplitude of lateral head displacement (ALH), beat cross frequency (BCF) and linearity (LIN) was 5.5 µm, 19.5 Hz, and 54.7%, respectively. During the incubation time, progressively more spermatozoa became capacitated such that at the end of the incubation, 40.9±0.9% was capacitated acrosome-intact and 29±2.5% was capacitated acrosome-reacted. In conclusion, the motility and velocity of Merino spermatozoa were similar among rams. There were differences among rams in the capacitation profile; however there was no significant effect of incubation time and dilution rate on the capacitation status. Keywords: Merino rams, spermatozoa, motility, velocity, capacitation in vitro Animal Production 14(2):104-11
Utilization of Cow Milk Enriched with Conjugated Linoleic Acid to Decrease Body Weight, Cholesterol, Low Density Lipoprotein and to Increase Blood High Density Lipoprotein
Get PDFAn experiment to investigate the ability of cow milk enriched with conjugated linoleic acid to decrease body weight, total cholesterol, blood Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL), and to increase blood High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) has been conducted using in vivo experimental method. Research material consisted of 40 8-week-old white female rats (Rattus norvegicus) of Wistar strain (as an animal model). The method used was an experimental method with a Completely Randomized Design. The treatments tested were P1 = high-fat ration containing 27.66% fat (HF), P2 = HF + 5 ml of milk/head/day, P3 = HF + 10 ml of milk/head/day, P4 = low-fat ration containing 5% fat (LF). Each treatment was repeated five times to make 20 experiment units, each consisted of two rats. Body weight gain, total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol were observed. The data obtained were then analyzed using analysis of variance followed by orthogonal contrast test. Orthogonal polynomials tests was applied to evaluate the response variables. The results showed that 10 ml/head/day of cow milk was needed to decrease body weight of hypercholesterolemic rats and 5 ml/head/day of cow milk was needed to decrease total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and to increase blood HDL-cholesterol of hypercholesterolemic rats.Keywords: cow milk, conjugated linoleic acid, body weight gain, cholesterol. Animal Production 14(2):70-7
Simulation Analysis Impact of Transaction Cost on Economic Behavior of Cattle-Coconut Farmers’ Household in Bolaang Mongondow
Get PDFBeef cattle farming in Bolaang Mongondow are the source of household income which is in fact still run traditionally and hiring family members. The problem faced is the price received by the farmers is less than the selling price minus transaction cost. This research aimed to analyze the impact of transaction cost, input and output prices on economic behavior of cattle-coconut farmers’ household. This research applied survey method and the collected data were data cross section and data time series. Purposive sampling and simple random sampling were used to determine the research location and respondents (233 households), respectively.  Data analysis was simulation analysis using SAS 9.0 program, served in 6 scenarios with combination of transaction cost, output price, input price and wage. Model validation was done prior to the simulation to find the correct model. The result showed that the model applicable for long term was scenario 4.  Broker cost, copra shipping cost combined with output price also decline of cow shipping cost, administration cost, retribution and copra shipping cost combined with output price gave significant impact towards income and welfare of cattle-coconut farmers’ household in Bolaang Mongondow. Keywords: simulation analysis, transaction cost, beef cattle farming, coconut Animal Production 14(2):123-13
The Use of Ammoniated Zeolite to Improve Rumen Metabolism in Ruminant
Get PDFObjective of this research was to study the effects of graded level supplementation of ammoniated zeolite on rumen metabolism parameters. This in vivo experiment was conducted in a 4x4 latine square design (LSD) with 4 treatments in 4 periods, using 4 crossbreed etawa male goats.  The treatments were T1 = basal diet + 0% ammoniated zeolite, T2 = basal diet + 2% ammoniated zeolite, T3 = basal diet + 4% ammoniated zeolite, and T4 = basal diet + 6% ammoniated zeolite. Level of ammoniated zeolite supplementation is based on dietary dry matter basis. The basal diet consists of 70% Napir grass and 30% concentrate. Each period of experiment consist of 2 weeks for adjustment, 1 week for preliminary, and 10 days for total collection. Result of the experiment showed that ammoniated zeolite supplementation significantly increased the total volatile fatty acids concentration and total organic acids concentration in the rumen. Improved total volatile fatty acids concentration in the rumen could be used as a good indicator for improving rumen metabolism. However, even the concentrations of ammonia in the rumen tend to increased by ammoniated zeolite supplementation the increasing is still not statistically significant. Ruminal pH measurement in this experiment revealed that the use of ammoniated zeolite not significantly affects the ruminal pH.Key Words:  ruminant, ammoniated zeolite, ruminal ammonia, volatile fatty acids, organic acidsAnimal Production 13(3):138-142 (2011
Isolation and Effect of Al-Tolerant Phosphate Solubilizing Microorganism for Production and Phosphate Absorption of Grasses and Phosphour Dissolution Mechanism
Get PDFAbstract. The objective of this research was to study the isolation and effect of Al-tolerant phosphate solubilizing microorganisms to growth, production of grasses and phosphate dissolution mechanism. The planting materials used were S. splendida and C. gayana pols. The treatment consisted of four selected isolates, namely Po = without phosphate solubilizing bacteria(PSB), P1 = RJM.30.2, P2 = FT.3.2, P3 = FT.3.4, P4 = B8016495, P5 = B8016498, P6 = the mixture from four isolates P2-P5. Observed variables were pH, shoot and root dry weight, and P absorption. The best phosphate solubilizing microorganism on acid soil were FP.3.2, FP.3.3, B8016495 and B8016498. Phosphate solubilizing microorganism could not yet increase shoot and root dry weight production on grasses S. splendida and C. gayana, but had shown increasing P shoot and root content and P uptake. On grass S. splendida the best isolate to increase P shoot and root of shoot and root, organic acid. The best phosphate solubilizing microorganism on acid soil content and P uptake was FT.3.3. On grass C gayana the best isolate to increase P shoot and root content and P uptake were RJM.30.2. and FT.3.3. Organic acid exudated by FT.3.3. were oxalic and acetic acid as phosphate dissolution mechanism. Keywords: phosphate solubilizing microorganism, acid soil, forage grasses, Setaria splendida, Chloris gayanaAnimal Production 14(1):13-22, January 201
Different Haematological Condition, Immune System and Comfort of Muscovy Duck and Local Duck Reared in Dry and Wet Seasons
Get PDFMuscovy and local duck belong to Indonesian local waterfowl a meat and egg production purpose, whose physiological condition is strongly affected by genetic and environmental factors in which physiological condition determines duck productivity. Due to the global climate change including in Indonesia this study is important. This research aimed to study the different haematological condition, immune system and comfort of muscovy and local duck reared in dry and wet seasons. 128 muscovy and local ducks of one-day old of male and female were involved in this study with Completely Randomized Factorial Design (2x2x2). Two factors : breed of ducks (muscovy and local), sex (male and female) and season (dry and wet). The variables included the amount of erythrocyte, leukocyte, differential leukocyte, heterophile-lymphocyte ratio, hemoglobin level, hematocrit value, and total plasma protein. Data were analyzed using Analysis of Variance followed by Duncan test for any different treatment shown in the variables. The result showed that interaction among the duck order, sex and seasons significantly influenced the heamatological condition and welfare of the ducks. Muscovy duck and local duck reared in wet season had a higher haematological status than those of dry season. Leukocyte amount was higher in Muscovy duck than local duck, while Muscovy duck had a lower heterophile-lymphocyte ratio than that of local duck. In conclusion, haematological condition in wet season and dry season was different, the most influential immune system was heterophile and Muscovy duck and local duck were more in comfort in wet season. Keywords: muscovy duck, haematological, immune system, comfort, dry season, wet season Animal Production 14(2):111-11
Litter Size and Lamb Survivability of Batur Sheep in Upland Areas of Banjarnegara Regency, Indonesia
Get PDFAbstract. The objective of the current study was to find out the litter size and lamb survivability of Batur sheep, and also to identify the effects of ewe parities on litter size and lamb survivability; and the effects of birth type on lamb survivability of Batur sheep. The study was conducted at the Batur sheep Farming Group in the upland areas of Banjarnegara regency, Central Java province of Indonesia.  Data from 311 records of lambing of Batur sheep at the village breeding centre for Batur sheep were analyzed. Least squares procedure by the General Linear Model was used to identify the effect of parity on litter size at birth and at weaning. Preweaning survivability was analyzed using the Chi-squares. Results showed that average litter size at birth and at weaning, and lambs survivability till weaning were 1.55±0.03 and 1.36±0.03 lambs; and 88.42%, respectively. Litter size at weaning and lambs survivability was significantly different among ewe parities, and increased by advancing ewes parities. Its indicating that age of ewe was important factor for the success in early stage for producing lamb. Survivability of single lamb (93.62%) was significantly higher that twins (84.11%). Increased care for twins by providing proper management might lead to a recognizable increase in lamb survival and flock productivity of Batur sheep.Key words: Batur sheep, litter size, lamb survivability, parity, preweaningAnimal Production 13(3):166-172 (2011
Opportunities for Change in Small Ruminant Systems in Central Java-Indonesia
Get PDFAbstract. This study evaluated sheep fattening and goat breeding innovation scenarios for small ruminant systems in Central Java. In sheep fattening scenario 1, farmers were proposed to fatten 5 male sheep two times a year, in sheep fattening scenario 2, farmers were proposed to fatten sheep in one round of 9 months up to the age of one year. In sheep fattening scenario 3, farmers were proposed to fatten male sheep in two periods, one round with 5 animals as in scenario 1, and another round with 5 animals sold at one year of age for Idul Adha. Goat breeding scenarios were based on a breeding unit with 3 does and involved reductions of kidding intervals from 278 (middle zone) and 273 (uplands) days to 240 and 220 days. The sheep fattening scenarios indicated that if farmers could start specialising in sheep fattening, the technical and economic results could be improved compared to the present sheep production system. Sheep fattening scenario 3 showed the highest net live-weight production in kg and the highest value added. When the opportunity labour costs were included in the calculations, fattening of sheep still produced a positive net return to the farmers. A goat breeding unit with 3 does produced 2.2 and 1.7 times more kids than in the real situation in the middle zone and uplands, respectively. Reducing kidding intervals resulted in an increase of kids sold by 1.2 and 1.3 respectively for kidding intervals 240 and 220 days in the middle zone; while in the uplands this was 1.1 and 1.3 times respectively. The breeding scenario calculations indicated that goat breeding could make a positive contribution to the livelihood of goat farmers, if the management of goats was improved.Keywords:Â sheep fattening, goats breeding, value added, IndonesiaAnimal Production 14(1):37-46, January 201
Analysis of Carrying Capacity of Agro-Ecosystem Coconut-Cattle in South Minahasa Regency
Get PDFAbstract. Coconut plantation is very dominating in South Minahasa regency seen from its production of 49,907.33 tons in 2010. The land under coconut trees can be used for food crops or forage. The waste from food crops is the source of animal feed, while the livestock’s manure is used to improve soil fertility under coconut tree. The research objective was to analyse the carrying capacity of the agro-ecosystem of coconut-cattle. Regency and district were determined purposively. A total of 86 farmers as respondents were determined based on the ownership of at least 2 cattle and cattle selling experience. Data were analyzed using effective potential of livestock development and land capability index (IDD). The result showed that the maximum potential of land resources (PMSL) was 30,872.94 animal unit (AU). The capacity increase in cattle population based on the soil resources was 18,208.94 AU. The maximum potential based on farmer house holds was 127,023.00 AU. The value of land capability index was 2.14. The conclusion was South Minahasa Regency was still potential for cattle development regarding land resources or workforce potentials. Development of cattle can be integrated with the coconut to maintain and improve agro-ecosystem sustainability of coconut plantation.Keywords: cattle, carrying capacity, agro-ecosystem, coconutAnimal Production 14(1):56-62, January 201
The Growth, Yield and Quality of Elephant Grass (Pennisetum purpureum) Spesific Toleran of Acid Soils by Mutagenesis with Ethylmethane Sulfonate
Get PDFThe purpose of this research was to know the effect of ethylmethane sulfonate (EMS) on the growth, yield and quality of Elephant grass. The experimental method with completely randomized design (CRD) was applied. Fifeteens plot area 2 x 3 m2 were used in this experiment. There were three treatments and five replications. The treatments consisted of R0 = Elephant grass control, R1 = Elephant grass with 0.1% EMS treatment, and R2 = Elephant grass with 0.2% EMS treatment. The variables were the development (height of plant, the number of leaf, the leaf area and ratio of stem to leaf), yield (forage/plant, forage/plot and dry matter yield and quality (dry matter, crude protein and crude fiber content) of Elephant grass. These results of variance analysis showed that the treatments significantly affected on the height of plant, the forage yield/plant and the crude protein content but not significantly affected on the number of leaf, the leaf area, ratio of stem to leaf, forage yield/plot, dry matter yield, dry matter and crude fiber content.Key words : ethylmethane sulfonate, Pennisetum purpureum, growth, yield, quality Animal Production 14(2):87-9