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The Effect of Cooling Pad Spacing in Closed Cages on Broiler Chicken Performance Fitri , Khayla Nur Aisya; Mulyono, Ali Mursyid Wahyu; Husein, Muhammad
Jurnal Biologi Tropis Vol. 26 No. 2 (2026): April - Juni
Publisher : Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jbt.v26i2.11759

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Optimizing cooling pad placement in closed house systems is critical to ensuring uniform thermal distribution and preventing heat stress, yet the effect of cooling pad distance on broiler performance during the starter phase remains insufficiently studied. Objective: This study investigated the effect of three cooling pad distances (6 m, 12 m, and 18 m) on feed intake (FI), body weight gain (BWG), and feed conversion ratio (FCR) of broiler chickens during the starter phase. Methods: A completely randomized design (CRD) was applied with three treatments (P1, P2, P3) and four replications (5 birds/replication; 60 birds total) over 14 days at a commercial broiler farm in Jenawi, Karanganyar. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Duncan's Multiple Range Test. Results: Cooling pad distance had no significant effect (P>0.05) on FI, BWG, or FCR, with all FCR values remaining within the normal commercial range. The evaporative cooling pad effectively distributed cool air uniformly up to 18 m, demonstrating that the full capacity of the closed house can be utilized without compromising production efficiency. These findings contribute scientific evidence that proper cooling pad installation eliminates thermal gradients across house zones, providing a basis for optimizing housing design and management in tropical broiler production.
The Effect of Adding Molasses to Avocado Seed Flour (Persea americana) Silage on Physical and Chemical Quality Yakin, Engkus Ainul; Mulyono, Ali Mursyid Wahyu; Purwati, Catur Suci; Sukaryani, Sri
Jurnal Biologi Tropis Vol. 26 No. 2 (2026): April - Juni
Publisher : Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jbt.v26i2.11807

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Avocado seed meal, a part of the avocado plant that is rich in antioxidants and various other nutrients and non-nutrient substances, has great potential to be used as an herbal additive in animal feed. This study aims to determine the effect of molasses addition on the nutrient profile and quality of avocado seed meal silage. The control treatment (P1) used plain avocado seed flour, while the experimental treatments (P2, P3, and P4) incorporated increasing molasses concentrations of 1%, 2%, and 3% of dry matter, respectively. All treatments were stored for 21 days at ambient temperature. The metrics assessed included nutrient composition, physical characteristics, and fresh silage quality. The data collected were evaluated using analysis of variance, and differences in parameter values among treatments were additionally examined with DMRT at a significance level of 5%. Findings showed that molasses notably improved the silage's nutrient composition and fresh quality (P<0.05), but had no significant effect on physical quality (P>0.05). The conclusion of this study suggests that adding 3% molasses can produce the highest-quality avocado seed meal silage as an optimal feed for livestock.
Increasing the Empowerment of Ngesti Utomo Farmer Groups through Business Management Training Ariyani Wahyu Wijayanti; Ali Mursyid Wahyu Mulyono; Ludfia Windyasmara; Muhammad Husein; Made Wedaswari; Anis Sri Hastuti; Angella Giri Anjani
IJECS: Indonesian Journal of Empowerment and Community Services Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): IJECS: Indonesian Journal of Empowerment and Community Services
Publisher : Universitas Veteran Bangun Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32585/ijecs.v7i1.7873

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ABSTRACT Improving farm business management capacity is an important effort to support the sustainability of farming activities and farmer welfare. This community service program aimed to improve the business management capacity of the Ngesti Utomo Farmer Group in Wonogiri Regency through farm business management training. The partner farmer group faced major problems related to weak managerial practices in farm business management, particularly in business planning, business legality, cost of production determination, and marketing. The activity involved 25 members of the farmer group. The implementation method used a group capacity building training approach through interactive lectures and participatory discussions. The training materials covered business motivation, business legality, cost of production determination, business initiation and planning, as well as marketing. Program evaluation was conducted using pre-test and post-test methods to measure changes in participants’ understanding before and after the training. The results showed an increase in scores across all training aspects, indicating improved managerial capacity among participants. The training also encouraged changes in participants’ perspectives toward viewing farming as an economic activity that should be managed in a more planned and sustainable manner. Follow-up activities are directed toward assisting the implementation of farm business management practices to support the sustainability of the farmer group’s business. Keywords: business management, community empowerment, farmer group, training