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The Effect of Moringa Multi-Nutrient Block Supplementation on the Blood Biochemical Profile of Etawah Crossbred Goats Exhibiting Delayed Estrus and Repeated Mating

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The Effect of Moringa Multi-Nutrient Block Supplementation on the Blood Biochemical Profile of Etawah Crossbred Goats Exhibiting Delayed Estrus and Repeated Mating Syarifuddin, NA; Rizal, M; Habibah, H This study investigated the impact of Moringa Multi-Nutrient Block (MMNB) supplementation on the blood biochemical profiles of Etawah crossbred (EC) goats experiencing delayed estrus and repeated mating. Fifty EC goats at the Pelaihari Breeding Centre were divided into three groups based on reproductive status: does with normal estrus cycles, doeling goats with delayed estrus, and repeat-breeder does. Each group was further subdivided to receive either MMNB supplementation or a commercial mineral block (Calphos Block, Royal®) as a control. Blood samples were collected before and after eight weeks of supplementation to assess blood urea nitrogen (BUN), glucose, and cholesterol levels. The results showed that BUN, glucose, and cholesterol values remained within normal ranges for goats, with no significant differences among groups. However, the MMNB-supplemented groups tended to have improved blood biochemical profiles compared to controls, likely due to the more balanced nutritional content of the MMNB, which includes protein, fat, minerals, and vitamins sourced from Moringa oleifera and other ingredients. These findings suggest that MMNB supplementation can help maintain optimal metabolic status and may support reproductive health in EC goats experiencing reproductive disorders. This study provides practical insights for goat breeders on the potential benefits of natural multi-nutrient supplementation to enhance animal health and productivity.

Application of pre-Terra Preta to enhance soil fertility and productivity of marginal land cultivated with Pennisetum purpureum cv. Mott

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Application of pre-Terra Preta to enhance soil fertility and productivity of marginal land cultivated with Pennisetum purpureum cv. Mott Nasution, DP; Kasi, UM; Razie, F; Syarifuddin, NA; Neina, D Indonesia’s national agriculture production is increasingly constrained by the expansion of marginal lands with low productivity, many of which have undergone severe degradation from mining and other land uses. These lands are characterized by low soil fertility and acidic pH, posing a challenge for sustainable forage production. This study investigates the application of pre-Terra Preta - a soil amendment composed of biochar, organic matter, animal manure, topsoil, and fermented microorganisms—to enhance the productivity of marginal land, using Pennisetum purpureum cv. Mott (Dwarf elephant grass) as a forage crop. The field experiment was conducted in Swarangan Village, Tanah Laut Regency, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. Soil chemical properties were analyzed before and after planting. A total of 36 plots (5 × 5 m) were treated with four levels of pre-Terra Preta biochar composition (0%, 20%, 40%, and 60%) and three application rates (10, 20, and 30 t ha⁻¹). The results showed significant improvements in soil chemical properties, including total N (↑ 73.47%), organic C (↑ 35.20%), K₂O (↑ 33.64%), and pH (↑ 148.89%). The optimal treatment—30 t ha⁻¹ with 60% biochar—yielded the highest plant height (16.875 cm), number of leaves (12.900), and number of tillers (3.791). These differences were significant (p < 0.05), confirming the effectiveness of both biochar levels and application rates. Pre-Terra Preta offers a sustainable, cost-effective strategy for rehabilitating marginal lands in tropical regions. Further studies are recommended to assess long-term soil health, economic viability, forage quality, and livestock performance.

Comparative Metabolomic Analysis of Lactating Saanen Goats with Different Milk Production Levels

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Comparative Metabolomic Analysis of Lactating Saanen Goats with Different Milk Production Levels Syarifuddin, NA; Rizal, M; Habibah, H; Rahmat, R; Diansyah, AM; Nurlatifah, A; Priyatno, L; Herdis, H; Churriyah, AN Variation in milk yield among dairy goats maintained under identical feeding and management conditions suggests underlying differences in metabolic organization and nutrient utilization efficiency. This study aimed to evaluate the precision of nutritional status in lactating Saanen dairy goats classified by milk production level by integrating productive performance, energy metabolic biomarkers, hormonal profiling, and untargeted serum metabolomics. Twenty multiparous goats were categorized into high production (HP; n = 10) and low production (LP; n = 10) groups based on average daily milk yield. Circulating non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA), insulin, cortisol, and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) were measured, and serum metabolomic profiling was performed using LC–HRMS followed by multivariate and pathway enrichment analyses. HP goats produced significantly more milk (3.93 ± 0.35 L/day) than LP goats (2.55 ± 0.19 L/day) and exhibited lower NEFA, BHBA, and cortisol concentrations, indicating greater metabolic efficiency and reduced stress-associated burden. Untargeted metabolomics identified 54 annotated metabolites, of which 25 were significantly altered between groups. Multivariate analysis demonstrated clear metabolic separation, and pathway enrichment highlighted tryptophan metabolism, one-carbon metabolism, riboflavin metabolism, and carbohydrate-related pathways as key differentiating routes. HP goats were characterized by higher uridine diphosphate glucose, riboflavin, S-adenosylmethionine, and betaine, whereas LP goats showed increased kynurenine, L-formylkynurenine, 1-methylhistidine, cortisone, and methylmalonic acid. Nine metabolites exhibited strong discriminative performance (AUC > 0.8), supporting their potential as biomarker candidates. These findings indicate that milk production divergence in Saanen dairy goats reflects coordinated differences in systemic metabolic remodeling, defining distinct precision nutritional status phenotypes associated with metabolic efficiency and stress–energy adaptation.

Impact of Urea Moringa Molasses Multi-Nutrient Block Supplementation on Liquid Semen Quality and Fertility in Etawah Crossbreed Goats

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Impact of Urea Moringa Molasses Multi-Nutrient Block Supplementation on Liquid Semen Quality and Fertility in Etawah Crossbreed Goats Syarifuddin, NA; Rizal, M; Riyadhi, M; Wahdi, A; Habibah, H; Diansyah, AM; Churriyah, AN; Rahmat, R This research was conducted to assess the quality and fertility of liquid semen from Etawah Crossbreed (EC) goats fed with a urea moringa molasses multi-nutrient block (UMMMB) supplement. Eight male goats were divided into two groups: four received the urea molasses multi-nutrient block (UMMB) as a control, while the other four were given the UMMMB as the treatment. Semen samples were collected weekly from weeks 4 to 8 of the feeding trial. At the same time, 21 adult female goats were artificially inseminated with semen from the control group, and 43 females were inseminated with semen from the treatment group. All did undergo estrus synchronisation using Lutalyse® before insemination. Results showed that sperm motility, viability, and the percentage of sperm with intact plasma membranes in the treatment group were significantly (p < 0.05) higher than those in the control group on days 2, 4, and 5 of storage, respectively (45.94% vs. 41.33%; 80.38% vs. 78.44%; and 50.50% vs. 42.25%). Additionally, the conception rate was substantially greater (p < 0.05) in the treatment group compared to the control (65% vs. 29%). The study concluded that supplementing EC goats with UMMMB improves the quality and conception rate of their liquid semen during storage at 3–5°C for up to four days. -