<![CDATA[Browse, namely leaves from trees and shrubs, is an important forage source for goats, especially as a protein source. This study aimed to determine the effect of various types of browse on dry matter intake, average daily gain (ADG), and feed conversion of Peranakan Etawa (PE) goats. The study used 16 male PE goats aged 8–10 months with an average initial body weight of 17.8 kg, arranged in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 4 treatments and 4 replications. The treatments were P0 (100% elephant grass as control), P1 (50% elephant grass + 50% calliandra), P2 (50% elephant grass + 50% gliricidia), and P3 (50% elephant grass + 50% leucaena); all animals also received concentrate at 1% of body weight. The study lasted 10 weeks. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance followed by Duncan's multiple range test. The results showed that browse supplementation significantly affected (P]]>
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