Optimising cattle body weight with terubuk waste feed for sustainable agriculture

Abstract

Purpose. This research aimed to predict the increase in cow weight through the use of terubuk (Saccharum edule Hassk) waste feed technology based on pH content, silage water content (KA), silage dry weight (BK), and silage fermentation value (NF) on daily increase in cow weight.

Results. The results showed that an optimal increase in cow weight by using terubuk waste silage is achievable when silage formula is at pH value of 4.15, KA 74.1, BK 36.6, NF 85.4, and protein 11.2. The values produced the most optimum weight increase during daily observations, namely 1.03 kg/day. These results show that the use of feed technology through terubuk waste silage as an alternative feed based on predictions proved to be very effective in increasing cow weight. Consequently, the development of cow farming businesses could be more efficient based on predictions of weight increase based on input variables contained in waste silage used as feed. The feasibility of implementing innovations in the field of using terubuk waste as an alternative feed is substantiated.

Scientific novelty. Utilising terubuk waste feed technology as an alternative feed processed into silage, is a new sustainable solution in the livestock industry. A prediction model for increasing cow weight based on the content of crushed waste silage was created. Other scientific values obtained also show that based on predictions through its utilisation, it can increase production efficiency in the era of sustainable agricultural systems.

Practical value. Increasing optimal cattle weight is a goal that every farmer wants to achieve in running their livestock business. Use of terubuk waste as feed can be an alternative solution in overcoming the problem of food scarcity and increasing production efficiency in the era of sustainable agricultural systems.