Batang sagu sebagai sumber makanan ternakan

• Main Author: Mohd. Sukri Idris (Author)
• Format: Manuscript Book
• Language: Malay
• Published: Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Agriculture Research and Development Institute (MARDI) 1992
• Series: Laporan MARDI
• Subjects: Animal Feeding; Feeds; Sago Palm
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 The book discusses sago, a palm plant abundant in the eastern part of Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia's Johor, Sarawak, Melaka, and Perak regions. However, the sago crop size in Peninsular Malaysia has decreased since 1978 due to the shift towards cultivating other crops like oil palm, cocoa, and fruits after repairing drainage systems. In contrast, other Southeast Asian countries, such as Maluku, Irian Jaya, and Papua New Guinea, maintained larger sago crops in the early 1980s. Mil and hampas sago are traditionally used as feed for livestock due to their high carbohydrate content, comparable to tapioca. These sago varieties, being fibrous and solid, are effective in feed mixtures, addressing physical issues and increasing feed intake. Studies suggest that mil sago can replace corn up to 30% in laying hen rations without affecting egg production or quality, and it's also suitable for pig breeding. Sago flour and seed sago are similar to other cassava products and are difficult to distinguish physically.