Molasses Multinutrient Soft (MMS): A Supplement for Ruminants Derived from Urea Molasses Multinutrient Block (UMMB)

Syarifuddin*, Ahmad Muchlis, Andi Syahraeni and Lisnawati

This research was conducted to evaluate the effects of adding UMMB and MMS on feed consumption, weight gain, feed conversion and digestibility of crude fiber in Bali cattle (Bos javanicus). This study used 12 male Bali cattle (Bos javanicus) aged between 2 to 3 years, weighing between 150250 kg. The cattle were intensively reared using a completely randomized design, divided into 3 treatments with 4 replications each. The feed provided to the research animals consisted of forage, UMMB, and MMS. Parameters measured included feed consumption, weight gain, feed conversion and digestibility of crude fiber. The data obtained were then analyzed using ANOVA with the assistance of SPSS software Ver. 23. The results of the research showed Bali cattle (Bos javanicus) supplemented with MMS (P2) tended to have a higher consumption rate of 17.98 ± 5.48 kg/head/day compared to the control and those supplemented with UMMB (P1). Bali cattle (Bos javanicus) supplemented with MMS (P2) tended to have a higher daily weight gain of 0.39 ± 0.06 kg/head/day compared to the UMMB treatment (P1). The treatment with MMS supplementation (P2) demonstrated the highest feed efficiency compared to the other treatments, because only 47.93 kg of feed was required to produce 1 kg of meat. Nevertheless, Supplementation of UMMB and MMS showed no significant difference (p > 0.05) in terms of weight gain, feed intake, and feed conversion ratio in Bali cattle (Bos javanicus). However, there is a significant difference (p < 0.05) in the parameter of crude fiber digestibility. 

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Published on: May 28, 2025 Pages: 5-9

Full Text PDF Full Text HTML DOI: 10.17352/ijvsr.000152
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