Effects of feeding tropical herbal fortified Urea Molasses Block (UMB) on feed consumption, digestibility and daily weight gain of beef cattle in West Sumatra - Indonesia

摘要

To accelerate the Beef Self-Sufficiency Programmes in Indonesia requires the development of livestock feed which is directed at the use of locally available feedstuffs derived from agricultural and industrial waste. The use of herbal fortified Urea Molasses Block (UMB) in rations of local beef cattle can increase feed consumption, digestibility of dry matter, organic matter, crude protein and daily weight gain.