Weight Gain of Broilers Given Fermented Palm Kernel Cake to Replace Part of Commercial Rations

Authors

  • Thalia Marcelina Universitas Jambi, Indonesia
  • Mairizal Universitas Jambi, Indonesia
  • Yusrizal Universitas Jambi, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31850/jgt.v15i1.1399

Keywords:

palm kernel meal, fermentation, crude fiber, commercial feed

Abstract

Palm kernel meal is a byproduct of the palm oil industry that possesses good nutritional potential but is limited by its high crude fiber content. Fermentation using the bacterium Bacillus cereus V9 can serve as a solution to reduce crude fiber and enhance the nutritional value of palm kernel meal, thereby potentially replacing a portion of commercial feed. This study aims to determine the optimal level of commercial feed replacement with fermented palm kernel meal (BISF) on broiler body weight gain. This study employed a completely randomized design (CRD) with 5 treatments and 4 replicates. The treatments tested were levels of commercial feed replacement with FPK, namely: P0 (100% Commercial Feed), P1 (95% Commercial Feed + 5% FPK), P2 (90% Commercial Feed + 10% BISF), P3 (85% Commercial Feed + 15% BISF), and P4 (80% Commercial Feed + 20% BISF). The parameters observed included feed intake, body weight gain, and feed conversion ratio. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance. The results showed that the use of BISF to partially replace commercial rations did not affect (P>0.05) feed consumption, body weight gain, and feed conversion in broilers. It was concluded that BISF administration up to 20% can partially replace commercial rations without affecting broiler body weight gain.

Author Biographies

Thalia Marcelina, Universitas Jambi

Program Studi Peternakan, Fakultas Peternakan, Universitas Jambi

Mairizal, Universitas Jambi

Program Studi Peternakan, Fakultas Peternakan, Universitas Jambi

Yusrizal, Universitas Jambi

Program Studi Peternakan, Fakultas Peternakan, Universitas Jambi

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Published

30-04-2026

How to Cite

Marcelina, T., Mairizal, & Yusrizal. (2026). Weight Gain of Broilers Given Fermented Palm Kernel Cake to Replace Part of Commercial Rations. Journal Galung Tropika, 15(1), 63–73. https://doi.org/10.31850/jgt.v15i1.1399

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