The Effect of Fresh and Hay Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) Supplementation on Carcass Quality of Hybrid Duck

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the effect of alfalfa fresh or hay supplementation in the diets on the meat quality of hybrid duck. 75 hybrid ducks with 3 treatments and 5 replications were used in this study. Each replication consisted of 5 ducks. The diets were used in the trial consisted of P0 = Basal diets without alfalfa supplementation, P1 = Basal diets + 6% fresh alfalfa supplementation and P2 = Basal diets + 6% alfalfa hay supplementation. Either fresh or hay alfalfa was computed based on dry matter. Drinking water was given in ad libitum. Parameters observed were live weight, carcass weight, carcass percentage, and income. This study was designed with Completely Randomized Design. Data collected were analyzed (Anova) with Statistical Product for Service Solution version 22. Duncan’s new Multiple Range Test was used in the analysis with significant results. Supplementation of 6% fresh and hay alfalfa did not increase live weight, carcass weight and carcass percentage of hybrid duck until the age of 35 days. However, supplementation of alfalfa (fresh or hay) can reduce the feed cost, thus giving impact to income. The highest income was earned from the duck with 6% alfalfa hay supplementation followed by 6% alfalfa fresh and control. It is recommended to sell the live weight of 35 days harvested duck instead of the carcass to raise the income.

The profile of tropical alfalfa in Indonesia: A review

“…Additionally, alfalfa contains large quantities of dietary fiber, which could help to lower cholesterol levels. The use of tropical alfalfa (Kacang Ratu BW) in ducks (35 days) from 3% up to a level of 10 % did not affect the production performance of ducks, but reduced FCR ( Suwignyo et al, 2020a , Suwignyo et al, 2020b , Suwignyo et al, 2020c , Suwignyo et al, 2020d , Suwignyo et al, 2021c , Suwignyo et al, 2021d ) reduced cholesterol from 66.5 to 34.8 mg/100 g ( Samur et al, 2020 ) from 177.7 to 116.2 mg/100g (in the liver), 162.9 to 134 mg/100 (in the blood) and reduced LDL from 83.70 to 68.0 mg/dL but increased HDL from 54.6 to 71.96 mg/dL ( Suwignyo et al, 2022 ). The use of 2 % tropical alfalfa in laying hens (hyline 50 weeks old) produced eggs with higher levels of Fe, Zn, beta carotene, vitamin A and antioxidants than controls, respectively 5.6 vs 4.9 mg/100 g, 3.4 vs 1 mg/100 g, 1818.1 vs 1512.7 µg/100 g, 4934.9 vs 4382.9 µg/100 g, 4.9 vs 15.8 %, making it good for nutritional intervention for stunting eradication programs, that are still high in several developing countries, including Indonesia ( Suwignyo and Indartono, 2022 ).…”

“…Research on alfalfa has been conducted for agriculture, animal husbandry, healthcare, and food industries. In the fields of agriculture and animal husbandry, research has been conducted using various developmental models at the laboratory scale ( Suwignyo et al, 2017 , Suwignyo et al, 2020a , Suwignyo et al, 2020b , Suwignyo et al, 2020c , Suwignyo et al, 2020d , Suwignyo et al, 2021a , Suwignyo et al, 2021b , Suwignyo et al, 2021c , Suwignyo et al, 2022 , Suwignyo and Sasongko, 2019 ). In animal husbandry, alfalfa is used as highly nutritious forage for both ruminant and non-ruminant animals to increase livestock production and improve the nutrient content of the meat, eggs, and milk produced.…”

“…The research on tropical alfalfa by Bambang Suwignyo has progressed significantly since 2010 (e.g., Suwignyo et al, 2020a , Suwignyo et al, 2020b , Suwignyo et al, 2020c , Suwignyo et al, 2020d , Suwignyo et al, 2021a , Suwignyo et al, 2021b , Suwignyo et al, 2021c , Suwignyo et al, 2021d , Suwignyo et al, 2022 , Suwignyo and Sasongko, 2019 , Suwignyo et al, 2017 ). Some alfalfa varieties/species have been used as study materials for cross-breeding studies using specific treatments such asthe use of dolomit fertilizer, and by varying the duration and wavelength of lightduring cultivation.…”

“…A study by Suwignyo et al (2017) reported the production of fertile alfalfa seeds, which confirmed that the plant had the potential to be cultivated in tropical areas. These plants have shown vegetative development with a high nutrient profile when compared to those from subtropical areas ( Suwignyo et al, 2020a , Suwignyo et al, 2020b , Suwignyo et al, 2020c , Suwignyo et al, 2020d ); this presents new hope for alfalfa cultivation in Indonesia and a potential categorization of the stock as a new strain/variety, namely tropical alfalfa ( Suwignyo et al, 2021a , Suwignyo et al, 2021b ). Tropical alfalfa already recognized by Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) as new variety with local name Kacang Ratu BW which Bambang Suwignyo as an inventor who developed alfalfa became tropical alfalfa with registered number 929/PVHP/2021 released by Center for Plant Variety Protection and Agricultural Licensing (PPVT) of the Ministry of Agriculture RI.…”

Effect of Cichorium intybus on production performance, carcass quality and blood lipid profile of hybrid duck

“…The study of Ouyang et al [ 4 ] through feed manipulation with supplementation alfalfa flavonoids at 5, 10, 15 mg/kg showed decreased the total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels and increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Another study, supplementation 3% fresh alfalfa in the diet showed an increase feed consumption and body weight gain, but supplemented at 6% did not increase live weight, carcass weight, and carcass percentage of hybrid duck [ 5 , 6 ]. The application of forage as a feed supplement in duck not only will benefit gastrointestinal development, but also will economize traditional ingredients which are becoming costly or less available.…”