Economic Value of Bamboo Leaf on Nutrition Intake, Productivity, and Growth Performance on Boer Goat
DOI:
10.29303/jppipa.v10iSpecialIssue.7883Published:
2024-08-25Issue:
Vol. 10 No. SpecialIssue (2024): Science Education, Ecotourism, Health ScienceKeywords:
Bamboo leaf supplementation, Boer goats, Growth performance, Nutrition intake, ProductivityResearch Articles
Downloads
How to Cite
Downloads
Metrics
Abstract
This study investigated the effects of bamboo leaf supplementation on nutrition intake, productivity, and growth performance in Boer goats (Capra aegagrus hircus). A randomized complete block design was employed, with four treatment groups: Control (no bamboo leaf supplementation) and three experimental groups receiving Low Dose (50g/day/goat), Medium Dose (100g/day/goat), and High Dose (150g/day/goat) of bamboo leaves. Each treatment group comprised three repetitions. Thirty-six healthy Boer goats of similar age and weight were selected and housed individually with ad libitum access to water and a basal diet. Bamboo leaf supplementation was administered daily for 60 days, following which nutrition intake, productivity, and growth performance were assessed. Results revealed a dose-dependent increase in nutrition intake with higher levels of bamboo leaf supplementation, indicating improved feed consumption in supplemented groups. Productivity, measured as total weight gain per hectare, exhibited a similar trend, with the Medium and High Dose groups demonstrating higher productivity compared to the Control and Low Dose groups. Analysis of growth performance, represented by average daily gain (ADG), further supported these findings, showing higher ADG in the Medium and High Dose groups. Bamboo leaf supplementation positively influenced nutrition intake, productivity, and growth performance in Boer goats. These results suggest the potential of bamboo leaves as a valuable dietary supplement for enhancing goat farming efficiency and livelihoods, particularly in regions where bamboo is abundant.
References
Al-barakeh, F., Khashroum, A. O., Tarawneh, R. A., Al-lataifeh, F. A., Al-yacoub, A. N., Al-barakeh, F., Khashroum, A. O., Tarawneh, R. A., & Al-lataifeh, F. A. (2024). Challenges , Economics , and Sustainability of Sheep and Goat Farming in Drylands Challenges , Economics , and Sustainability of Sheep. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202403.147
Altamirano-Gutiérrez, W., Molina-Botero, I. C., Fuentes-Navarro, E., Arango, J., Salazar-Cubillas, K., Paucar, R., & Gómez-Bravo, C. (2023). Bamboo forage in Peruvian Amazon: a potential feed for cattle. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 55(5), 03703–3. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-023-03703-3
Andriarimalala, J. H., Kpomasse, C. C., Salgado, P., Ralisoa, N., & Durai, J. (2019). Nutritional potential of bamboo leaves for feeding dairy cattle. Pesquisa Agropecuaria Tropical, 49. https://doi.org/10.1590/1983-40632019v4954370
Antwi, C., Sasu, P., Partey, S., Kwaku, M., Anim-Jnr, A. S., Frimpong, Y. O., & Idan, F. (2024). Nutritional evaluation and supplementation effect of bamboo leaves on intake, growth performance, and blood indices of Djallonké sheep fed Cenchrus purpureus and Brachiaria decumbens as basal diets. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 14(1), 46–63. https://doi.org/10.4314/gjansci.v14i1.6
Daniel S, A., Samuel T, P., Michael, M., Simon, A., Sellassie, A., & Issah, S. (2022). Bamboo leaf as quality fodder supplement for goat production in the dry semi-deciduous forest zone of Ghana. Global Journal of Ecology, 7(2), 052–059. https://doi.org/10.17352/gje.000061
Erasmus, J. A. (2000). Adaptation to various environments and resistance to disease of the improved Boer goat. Small Ruminant Research, 36(2), 179–187. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0921-4488(99)00162-5
Gama, L. T., & Bressan, M. C. (2011). Biotechnology applications for the sustainable management of goat genetic resources. Small Ruminant Research, 98(1–3), 133–146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2011.03.031
Gootwine, E. (2019). Genetics and breeding of sheep and goats. In Animal Agriculture: Sustainability, Challenges and Innovations (pp. 183–198). https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-817052-6.00010-0
Halvorson, J. J., Cassida, K. A., Turner, K. E., & Belesky, D. P. (2011). Nutritive value of bamboo as browse for livestock. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, 26(2), 161–170. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1742170510000566
Hänke, H. (2016). Livelihoods on the edge: farming household income, food security and resilience in southwestern Madagascar [Georg-August-University Göttingen]. https://doi.org/10.53846/goediss-5652
Jo, S. U., Lee, S. J., Kim, H. S., Eom, J. S., Choi, Y., Lee, Y., & Lee, S. S. (2022). Dose–Response Effects of Bamboo Leaves on Rumen Methane Production, Fermentation Characteristics, and Microbial Abundance In Vitro. Animals, 12(17), 2222. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12172222
Kawasaki, K., Wada, K., Sato, A., Zhao, J., Takao, N., Sato, M., Ban, T., & Yano, K. (2022). Effects of dietary bamboo ( Phyllostachys pubescens Mazel) culm powder on blood properties and intestinal environment of rabbits. Animal Science Journal, 93(1). https://doi.org/10.1111/asj.13774
Lata, M., & Mondal, B. C. (2021). Uses of tree leaves as alternative feed resources for ruminant animals. ~ 2239 ~ Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 9(1), 2239–2247. Retrieved from http://www.entomoljournal.com
Li, M. (2024). Effects of Bamboo Leaf Extract on the Growth Performance, Blood Biochemistry, and Cecal Microbiota of Growing Rabbits. Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 8100232. https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/20230808100232
Liu, Z., Li, N., Zhou, X., Zheng, Z., Zhang, C., Liang, S., Li, Y., Yan, J., Li, Q., & Mu, S. (2022). Effects of Fermented Bamboo Powder Supplementation on Serum Biochemical Parameters, Immune Indices, and Fecal Microbial Composition in Growing–Finishing Pigs. Animals, 12(22), 3127. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12223127
McCoard, S. A., Stevens, D. R., & Whitney, T. R. (2019). Sustainable sheep and goat production through strategic nutritional management and advanced technologies. In Animal Agriculture: Sustainability, Challenges and Innovations (pp. 231–246). https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-817052-6.00013-6
Nampanzira, D. K., Katongole, C. B., & Asizua, D. (2020). Effect of soaking of Ficus natalensis Hochst. leaves in different solutions on intake, digestibility and nitrogen balance in goats. Agroforestry Systems, 94(2), 607–613. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10457-019-00432-1
Naskar, S., Gowane, G. R., Chopra, A., Paswan, C., & Prince, L. L. L. (2012). Genetic Adaptability of Livestock to Environmental Stresses. In Environmental Stress and Amelioration in Livestock Production (pp. 317–378). Springer Berlin Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-29205-7_13
Oloruntola, O. D., Agbede, J. O., Ayodele, S. O., & Oloruntola, D. A. (2019). Neem, pawpaw and bamboo leaf meal dietary supplementation in broiler chickens: Effect on performance and health status. Journal of Food Biochemistry, 43(2), e12723. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfbc.12723
Salem, H. Ben. (2010). Nutritional management to improve sheep and goat performances in semiarid regions. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, 39(suppl spe), 337–347. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1516-35982010001300037
Sasu, P., Attoh-Kotoku, V., Anim-Jnr, A. S., Osman, A., Adjei, O., Adjei-Mensah, B., Edinam Aku Akoli, D., Adjima Tankouano, R., Kwaku, M., & Obloni Kweitsu, D. (2023). Comparative nutritional evaluation of the leaves of selected plants from the Poaceae family (bamboos and grasses) for sustainable livestock production in Ghana. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1087197
Simões, J., Abecia, J. A., Cannas, A., Delgadillo, J. A., Lacasta, D., Voigt, K., & Chemineau, P. (2021). Review: Managing sheep and goats for sustainable high yield production. Animal, 15, 100293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.animal.2021.100293
Van, D. T. T., Mui, N. T., & Ledin, I. (2006). Effect of method of processing foliage of Acacia mangium and inclusion of bamboo charcoal in the diet on performance of growing goats. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 130(3–4), 242–256. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2006.01.008
Wang, B., Yan, S., Gao, W., Kang, X., Yu, B., Liu, P., Guo, L., Cui, B., & Abd El-Aty, A. M. (2021). Antibacterial activity, optical, and functional properties of corn starch-based films impregnated with bamboo leaf volatile oil. Food Chemistry, 357, 129743. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129743
Yu, G., Ji, S., Yun, Y., Cheng, K., Zhang, H., Jia, P., Wang, T., & Zhang, L. (2022). Effects of bamboo leaf extract intervention on the growth performance, antioxidant capacity, and hepatic apoptosis in suckling piglets. Journal of Animal Science, 100(7). https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac201
Zhang, X., Zhong, Z., Gai, X., Ying, J., Li, W., Du, X., Bian, F., & Yang, C. (2019). Leaf-Associated Shifts in Bacterial and Fungal Communities in Response to Chicken Rearing Under Moso Bamboo Forests in Subtropical China. Forests, 10(3), 216. https://doi.org/10.3390/f10030216
Author Biography
Moh Zali, Madura University
License
Copyright (c) 2024 Moh Zali
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Authors who publish with Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA, agree to the following terms:
- Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY License). This license allows authors to use all articles, data sets, graphics, and appendices in data mining applications, search engines, web sites, blogs, and other platforms by providing an appropriate reference. The journal allows the author(s) to hold the copyright without restrictions and will retain publishing rights without restrictions.
- Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA.
- Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work (See The Effect of Open Access).
