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The Potential of Centella asiatica as a Feed Additive: Effects on Feed Intake and Growth Performance in Livestock Citra Nurma Yunita; Reza Fahlevi; Sari Dewi; Amirah Inas Widiawati; Negrita Rizki Anggraini
AgriMalS Vol 6 No 1 (2026): Volume 6 Nomor 1 Tahun 2026
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Kotabumi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47637/agrimals.v6i1.2336

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Optimal livestock productivity is highly dependent on feed efficiency and the maintained animal health status. The use of Antibiotic Growth Promoters (AGPs) has been strictly limited due to the risk of antimicrobial resistance, making natural alternatives crucial for the modern livestock industry. Centella asiatica, a medicinal plant widely recognized for its bioactive compounds, offers significant potential for application in animal nutrition. This plant is rich in triterpenoids, saponins, and flavonoids, which possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties that collectively influence livestock metabolism and performance. This study aims to evaluate the potential and effectiveness of Centella asiatica as a feed additive in enhancing feed intake and growth performance across various livestock species. A systematic review was conducted on scientific publications from 2016 to 2026, accessed through online databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect, focusing on the effects of Centella asiatica supplementation on livestock productivity parameters. The results of this review indicate that the inclusion of Centella asiatica in feed rations can improve feed intake, enhance nutrient utilization, and boost growth performance. Furthermore, its bioactive compounds contribute to improved gut health and immune response, which indirectly support superior growth outcomes. Several studies reported that the inclusion of Centella asiatica at optimal levels results in increased body weight gain and improved feed efficiency. In conclusion, Centella asiatica represents an effective natural approach to enhancing growth performance and feed efficiency, making it a highly relevant application in sustainable and antibiotic-free livestock production systems.
PENDAMPINGAN INSEMINASI BUATAN DAN KESEHATAN HEWAN DI DESA SAWOJAJAR KABUPATEN LAMPUNG UTARA REZA FAHLEVI
Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Cendekia Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Cendekia
Publisher : Sentra Kekayaan Intelektual dan Publikasi Ilmiah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47637/pkmcendekia.v5i1.2293

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This service activity is an effort to optimize community empowerment and contribute to providing knowledge and information through assistance with artificial insemination and animal health in Sawojajar village, North Lampung Regency. Members of the group in Sawojajar village make a living by farming and animal husbandry, with the main commodities being vegetables and cattle breeding. Due to the lack of public knowledge about animal health and artificial insemination, the community hopes for assistance from the government for a cattle breeding program that includes improving maintenance management. and the provision of superior males. This service activity is carried out through evaluation, preparation and implementation stages. Direct training, information and discussion methods are used in its implementation. The results of this service activity for the community, the majority of which are smallholder farmers, are very good, namely enthusiastic participation in this assistance until this activity is completed. Participants also asked a lot about the health of their livestock, how to deal with diseases experienced by their livestock, such as diseases from bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Farmers in Sawojajar village with this service know both traditional and modern ways of handling special care management in animal health.