Uji Palatabilitas UMMB (Urea Molasses Multinutrient Block) Berbasis Kulit Buah Kakao yang Difermentasi dengan Mol (Mikroorganisme Lokal) pada Domba

Abstract

This study aims to determine the benefits of giving UMMB (Urea Molasses Multinutrient Block) based on cocoa fruit peels fermented by local microorganisms (Mol) on palatability, consumption, feed conversion, and body weight growth. The research was conducted at Dompet dhuafa farm, Bulu Cina village, Hamparan perak district, Deli Serdang. This research lasted for 2 months which was carried out from November to December 2022. The research was conducted using a completely randomized design (CRD) with 3 treatments and 3 replicates. The three treatments are: K1 = UMMB containing 10% unfermented cocoa pods; K2 = UMMB containing 10% fermented cocoa pods; and K3 = UMMB containing 15% fermented cocoa pods. Parameters observed were palatability, feed consumption, feed conversion, and body weight gain. The results showed that UMMB (Urea Molasses Multinutrient Block) based on fermented cocoa fruit peel with MOL did not give a significantly different effect (P>0.05) on UMMB palatability, feed consumption, body weight gain and feed conversion of local sheep.