Performance Of Local Sheep by the Application of Fermented Cassava Peel With Local Microorganism (MOL)

Abstract

Cassava peel is a byproduct of the cassava processing factory. Cassava peel is very potential as an alternative feed source of energy for livestock. However, the use is not optimal because it contains anti-nutritional substances in the form of cyanide acid. Through fermentation technology, it is hoped that the anti-nutritional substances it contains can be eliminated so that the cassava peel can be utilized more optimally.This study aims to examine various doses of fermented cassava peels application with local microorganisms (MOL) on the performance of male local sheep. The study was conducted experimentally using a completely randomized design (CRD), 4 treatments with 5 replications. The treatments given were P0 (ration without fermented cassava peels), P1 (25% fermented cassava peels in rations), P2 (50% fermented cassava peels in rations), and P3 (75% fermented cassava peels in rations). The parameters observed were feed consumption, body weight gain, feed conversion, and Income over Feed Cost (IOFC). The results showed that the application of fermented cassava peels by MOL in the ration had no significant effect (P> 0.05) on feed consumption, body weight gain, and had a significant effect (P <0.05) on feed conversion. The IOFC average is: P0 = IDR 449,769.00, P1 = IDR 457,745.00, P2 = IDR 505,481.00, and P3 = IDR 430,404.00. The results showed that fermented cassava peel can be given to livestock up to a dose of 50% with a higher advantage compared to other treatments.