Jurnal Agro Veteriner

The effect of binder mycotoxins on the histopathology of broiler kidneys exposed to a combination of mycotoxins

2025-06-10T14:20:01+07:00

This study was made to know the histopathological changes of kidney in broiler chicken fed by mix mycotoxin (aflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A) contaminated feed. A total of 20 chickens aged DOC to 35 days was divided into 4 groups (K-, K+, P1 and P2) each group consisted of 5 chickens. Group K- as a control without the addition of the mix mycotoxin to the fed. Group K+ feed was added with 0.1 mg/kg of aflatoxin B1 and 0.1 mg/kg of ochratoxin A. Group P1 and P2 feed were added mix mycotoxin with the same dose with addition of 1.1 g/kg mycotoxin binder in P1 group and 1.6 g/kg of mycotoxin binder in P2 group. Treatment of contaminated feed has been given for 28 days from day 8 until day 35. At the end of the treatment period (day 35), chickens were euthanized, and histopathological examination was carried out. Kruskal-Wallis test showed a significant difference (p<0.05) on the mean rank of the kidney cell necrosis, cell degeneration, inflammatory cell infiltration, and haemorrhage. The conclusion of this study is that the administration of mycotoxin binder has an effect in preventing and reducing the necrosis, degeneration, inflammatory cell infiltration, and kidney haemorrhage.

Milk quality test using lactose, specific gravity and fat test approaches at the Kertajaya Village Cooperative Unit, Kediri

2025-06-10T14:59:10+07:00

The quality of fresh milk based on SNI 2011 regarding fresh milk requirements includes physical, chemical and the number of microorganisms. One of the physical properties of milk can be seen from the density test. The chemical properties of milk can be seen from the lactose and fat rate. The lactose test is by means of titration of the filtrate resulting from filtering milk which is free from any content other than lactose. Density test using a lactodensimeter. Fat test using the Gerber method. From the results of research on the quality of cow's milk which was carried out using the lactose test approach, density and fat obtain average results of 3.98% of lactose rate, 1.0259 g/ml of density and 2.7% of the at rate in VUC Kertajaya is good and close to the criteria according to SNI 2011. This can affect the selling price of milk from farmers in VUC Kertajaya.

Potential of meniran extract (Phyllanthus niruri Linn) on the economic value of feed and income over feed cost in Texel sheep

2025-02-21T09:26:58+07:00

The research was conducted using completely randomized design by divided 24 Texel sheeps into 4 treatments, each treatment consisted of 6 repetitions. The treatment groups consisted of: P0 (sheeps were given CMC-Na 0,5% solution), P1 (given meniran extracts at 5% concentration), P2 (given meniran extracts at 10% concentration) and P3 (given meniran extracts at 20% concentration). Administration of treatment between groups using a syringe (20 ml). The data were analyzed statistically using the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and continued with Duncan's test. The economic value of feed is obtained from the feed conversion value multiplied by the feed price, where the feed conversion is obtained from the ratio between the amount of feed consumption and body weight gain. The income over feed cost obtained through the difference between income and total feed costs, where the total feed price is obtained from the cost of Texel sheep feed plus the cost of meniran extract (Phyllanthus niruri Linn). P1 with meniran extract 5% gives the best result. It can be conclude that the addition of 5% meniran extract could reduce the economic value of feed and increase income over feed costs on Texel sheeps.

The Effect of Turmeric (Curcuma domestica) And Papaya Leaves (Carica papaya L.) As Feed Additives on Yolk Color and Yolk Index of Quail Eggs (Cortunix-cortunix japonica)

2025-06-10T19:57:11+07:00

The objective of this research was to investigate the effects of turmeric (Curcuma domestica) and papaya leaves (Carica papaya L.) on the yolk color and yolk index of quail eggs (Coturnix coturnix japonica). A total of 24 laying quails were divided into four treatment groups: P0 (standard feed), P1 (feed supplemented with 0.6% turmeric), P2 (feed supplemented with 0.25% papaya leaves), and P3 (feed supplemented with 0.6% turmeric and 0.25% papaya leaves). Yolk color and yolk index measurements were conducted by breaking open the eggs. The yolk color was assessed by comparing the egg yolk with a standardized yolk color fan to identify the closest match. The yolk index was determined by measuring the width of the yolk with calipers and the height of the yolk using a micrometer tripod. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed significant differences among the treatment groups (p < 0.05). The effects of turmeric (Curcuma domestica) and papaya leaves (Carica papaya L.) significantly increased the yolk color and yolk index of quail eggs (Coturnix coturnix japonica).

Antifungal Activity of Tithonia diversifolia Leaf Ethanol Extract Against Candida albicans: A Dose-Response Study

2025-06-11T17:35:26+07:00

This study aimed to evaluate the antifungal activity of Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A. Gray leaf ethanol extract against Candida albicans, focusing on identifying both the minimum inhibitory and maximum effective concentrations. Twelve treatments were applied using the paper disk diffusion method, including extract concentrations ranging from 10% to 100%, a positive control (ketoconazole), and a negative control (1% DMSO). Inhibition zone diameters were measured and statistically analyzed using one-way ANOVA followed by Duncan’s multiple range test. The extract exhibited antifungal activity at a 50% concentration, with the strongest inhibition observed at 90%. These findings indicate the potential of T. diversifolia as a natural antifungal agent and support the exploration of plant-based alternatives to conventional antifungal drugs. This approach contributes to improving public health through the development of accessible, affordable treatments and highlights the importance of conserving biodiversity by utilizing locally available medicinal plants in biomedical research.

The effect of ketapang leaf extract (Terminalia catappa L.) on the number and type of leukocytes in broiler chickens

2025-06-12T16:33:32+07:00

Broiler are popular meat-producing birds in Indonesia because they contain high levels of animal protein. Apart from being used in the treatment of infectious diseases, antibiotics are also used as antibiotic growth promoters (AGP). However, the use of antibiotics as feed additives has been prohibited, a natural substitute for AGP is katapang leaves (Terminalia catappa L.). This study aims to determine the effect of administering katapang leaf extract (Terminalia catappa L.) on the number and type of leukocytes in broiler. This study used 24 Cobb strain broiler which were divided into four treatment groups, each group consisting of six replications. The treatment groups were P0 = only given 1% CMC-Na solution, P1 = Katapang leaf extract solution with 5% concentration, P2 = Ketapang leaf extract solution with 10% concentration, P3 = Katapang leaf extract solution with 15% concentration. The treatment is given orally with a syringe, given to chickens aged 21–35 days. At the end of the study, 2 ml–3 ml of blood is taken from the brachial vein. Data were analyzed using Analysis of Variance and continued with Duncan's Multiple Range Test

The effect of using mycotoxin binder on daily body weight gain, protein consumption, and feed protein efficiency in broilers exposed to mycotoxins

2025-06-29T18:32:31+07:00

This research was an experimental study using completely randomized design (CRD) using 24 male broiler chickens randomized with 4 treatments with each treatment consisting of 6 broiler chickens. C was the control treatment consisting only commercial feed. P1 treatment was the addition of commercial feed, aflatox in and ochratoxin with the amout of 1 mg/kg feed for each. P2 treatment was the addition of commercial feed, aflatoxin with the amount of 1 mg/kg feed, ochratoxin 1 mg/kg feed, and and toxin binder as much as 1.1 g/kg feed. P3 treatment was the addition of commercial feed, aflatoxin with the amount of 1 mg/kg feed, ochratoxin 1 mg/kg feed, and and toxin binder as much as 1.6 g/kg feed. The result showed that P2, control and P3 treatment have the highest average daily gain. The highest to lowest protein cons umption showed in following order P1, P3, C, P2 treatment. P2 treatment have the highest protein efficiency showed by having the highest average daily gain with less production cost. Mycotoxin binder given in feed contaminated with aflatoxin and ochratoxin can help to reduce the negative effect of mycotoxin as to in creasing protein consumption and average daily gain