<p class="MDPI17abstract"><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to investigate effects of Molasses replacement with Vinasse-molasses in ration on the blood metabolite profiles and mRNA expression of <em>Growth Hormone 1</em> (<em>GH1)</em> of finishing Peranakan Ongole (PO) Cattle.</p><p class="MDPI17abstract"><strong>Methods: </strong>Ten male PO cattle in averaged 209 ± 21 kg of body weight were equally allocated to receive either molasses or Vinasse-molasses dietary treatments. The concentrate diet was contained of either 15% of molasses (control) or Vinasse-molasses. This study observed the nutrient intake, percentage of weight gain, blood metabolite profiles and <em>GH1</em> mRNA expression of PO cattle.<strong></strong></p><p class="MDPI17abstract"><strong>Results: </strong>The result showed that replacing molasses with vinasse-molasses reduced (P<0.05) dry matter intake (DMI) and intakes of crude protein (CP), ether extract (EE), crude fiber (CF), and total digestible nutrient (TDN). Nevertheless, Vinasse-molasses inclusion did not change (P>0.05) percentage of weight gain. Vinasse-molasses increased (P<0.05) the blood urea nitrogen level, while it did not affect (P>0.05) the <em>GH1 </em>mRNA levels.</p><p class="MDPI17abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> It can be concluded that replacing molasses with vinasse-molasses does not change blood metabolite profile, <em>GH1</em> mRNA expression and performance of PO cattle. Vinasse-molasses could be applied as energy sources ingredient to replace molasses in finishing cattle feed.<strong></strong></p>
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