Investigating the Impact of Supplementation with Urea Molasses Multi-Nutrient Block (UMMB) Containing Organic Adhesives on the Performance, Milk Quality and Blood Metabolic Profile of Holstein Friesian Cows
Investigating the Impact of Supplementation with Urea Molasses Multi-Nutrient Block (UMMB) Containing Organic Adhesives on the Performance, Milk Quality and Blood Metabolic Profile of Holstein Friesian Cows
R.F. Utamy1*, A. Ako1, H. Hasbi1, Z. Ramadan2, R. Mufliha2, A. Mutfaidah2, A. F. Nurbina2, I. D. A. Mahayani3, A. A. R. Hakim2,4
ABSTRACT
Urea molasses multi-nutrient block (UMMB) supplementation is a method employed to enhance the performance of Holstein Friesian dairy cows. However, many UMMBs use cement adhesive as a key component. Some concerns are that using cement as an adhesive could adversely affect the health of dairy cows if consumed over an extended period. Therefore, it is necessary to find organic materials to replace cement as an adhesive component for UMMBs. One potential organic alternative for adhesive feed material is tapioca meal. Tapioca meal possesses gelatinization properties, making it suitable as a natural adhesive for UMMBs. This study investigated the impact of substituting tapioca meal as a natural organic for UMMBs on Holstein Friesian dairy cows’ production performance, milk quality, and blood metabolic profile. The study involved 20 Holstein Friesian dairy cows, which were divided into five groups: 0% tapioca meal, 100% cement (T0); 25% tapioca meal, 75% cement (T1); 50% tapioca meal, 50% cement (T2); 75% tapioca meal, 25% cement (T3); and 100% tapioca meal, 0% cement (T4). The results indicated that substituting tapioca meal as a natural adhesive significantly affected (p<0.01) the calcium and iron mineral content of milk. However, the treatment did not significantly (p>0.05) impact milk production, feed consumption, feed consumption efficiency, physical quality of milk, phosphorus mineral content, hematological values, and blood metabolic profile. The substitution of 50% cement with tapioca meal as an organic adhesive showed the most positive results regarding milk quality and performance. Nevertheless, tapioca meal as a substitute for cement can be considered up to the 100% level, as it exhibited normal blood metabolically.
Keywords | Cement, Dairy cows, Holstein friesian, Organic adhesive, Tapioca meal, UMMB
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