Evaluasi Kandungan Nutrisi Biskuit Berbasis Silase Limbah Tanaman Singkong (Manihot esculenta) menggunakan Bioaktivator Mikroorganisme Lokal (MOL) sebagai Pakan Ternak

Abstract

Livestock biscuits are a form of compact complete feed designed to facilitate feed administration, extend shelf life, and improve nutrient efficiency in livestock. Cassava plant waste, including leaves, stems, and peel, has potential as an alternative animal feed ingredient due to its fiber and energy content; however, in its fresh form, it is highly perishable and experiences rapid nutrient degradation due to biological processes. This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional content of biscuits made from cassava plant waste silage. A Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was used with five treatments and four replications: P0 (biscuits containing 30% cassava plant waste); P1 (biscuits containing 30% cassava plant waste silage without MOL); P2 (biscuits containing 30% cassava plant waste silage with 1% MOL); P3 (biscuits containing 30% cassava plant waste silage with 3% MOL); and P5 (biscuits containing 30% cassava plant waste silage with 5% MOL). The observed parameters included dry matter, crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber, and ash content. The results showed that the use of cassava plant waste silage in biscuits had a highly significant effect (P<0.01) on dry matter, crude protein, and crude fiber, but no significant effect (P>0.05) on crude fat and ash content. The best biscuit formulation was obtained from treatment P2 (biscuits made with cassava plant waste silage and 1% MOL).