Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu-Ilmu Peternakan (May 2008)
Respon Pemberian Multi Mineral Blok (MMB) Terhadap Pertambahan Bobot Badan Sapi Bali
Abstract
The objective of the study was to observe response of feeding Bali cattle multi mineral block (MMB) as a feed supplement on the body weight gain of Bali cattle. Nine male Bali cattle aged between 1 – 1,5 years were allotted in the Randomized Block Design consisted of 3 treatments and 3 blocks of body weight. Parameters measured were roughage intake, absolute and relative body weight and feed efficiency. .Result of this experiment shows that feeding MMB has influence ( P < 0,05 ) on roughage intake and body weight gain ( P < 0,01 ). Duncan multiple range test shows that body weight gain of cattle feed treatment R 1 and R 2 was high than those had treatment R0. It can be concluded that feeding MMB as a supplement could increase body weight gain of Bali Cattle.