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The Impact of an Anti-Weight Loss Booster with Ascorbic Acid and GABA on Thin-Tailed Sheep Following Transportation Husnu, G.; Panjaitan, I; Sofiana, A
ABEC Indonesia Vol. 12 (2024): 12th Applied Business and Engineering Conference
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis

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This study investigates the effects of ascorbic acid and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) supplementationon the physiological responses of thin-tailed sheep subjected to transportation stress. The research was conducted inLakaran Village, Wonosobo District, Tanggamus, Lampung, involving 20 male thin-tailed sheep divided into fourtreatment groups: control (R0), ascorbic acid 100 mg/kg (R1), GABA 0.3 g/head (R2), and a combination of ascorbicacid 100 mg/kg + GABA 0.3 g/head (R3). The results indicate that the combination of ascorbic acid and GABA (R3)significantly reduced body weight loss, demonstrating a synergistic effect in alleviating stress compared to single or nosupplementation. The respiratory rates in the supplemented groups (R1, R2, R3) showed better stabilization than thecontrol group, with R3 approaching normal levels. Although all treatment groups exhibited increased heart rates andrectal temperatures due to the stressful transport environment, the combination approach proved to be more effective inmanaging stress. Overall, this study highlights the potential of ascorbic acid and GABA as suplement strategies toenhance livestock welfare during transportation, contributing to better farming practices.