Evaluation of Nutrition and In Vitro Digestibility of Leersia hexandra Swartz as a Feed Source for Beef Cattle in the Cattle Corporation Village

Hamdi Mayulu; Dewi Eka Nur Anisa; Taufan Purwakusumaning Daru

doi:10.30872/jtpc.v10i1.370

Authors

Hamdi Mayulu Department of Animal Husbandry, Faculty of Agriculture, Mulawarman University, Samarinda Author
Dewi Eka Nur Anisa Humid Tropical Agriculture Study Program, Magister of Agriculture Program, Mulawarman University Samarinda Author
Taufan Purwakusumaning Daru Department of Animal Husbandry, Faculty of Agriculture, Mulawarman University, Samarinda Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30872/jtpc.v10i1.370

Keywords:

carrying capacity; digestibility; Leersia hexandra Swartz; feed, beef cattle

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the nutritional quality and digestibility of dry matter, organic matter, crude protein, and crude fiber in Leersia hexandra as a feed option for beef cattle in the Cattle Corporation Village, located in the Babulu Subdistrict, Penajam Paser Utara Regency. Conducted from November 2024 to April 2025, the research employed a survey method with direct observation to evaluate natural grazing pasture conditions. The research locations were selected through purposive sampling, involving five farmer groups that represent the grazing ecosystem characteristics in the area. The study analyzed parameters such as forage nutrient content, biomass productivity, land carrying capacity, and in vitro digestibility to gauge the feed utilization efficiency. The findings revealed that Leersia hexandra Swartz comprised 86.532% dry matter, 13.468% moisture, 10.296% ash, 3.702% crude fat, 28.962% crude fiber, and 7.330% crude protein. The average digestibility rates were 48.834% for dry matter, 50.400% for organic matter, 77.040% for crude fiber, and 84.664% for crude protein. The substantial chemical composition and digestibility indicate that Leersia hexandra Swartz (kolomento) can sufficiently supply energy and protein to fulfill the nutritional requirements of beef cattle. These results highlight the potential of Leersia hexandra Swartz as an excellent local forage, well-suited to humid tropical climates and ideal for sustainable feed systems in the Cattle Corporation Village.

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