Research Article
Optimization of Feed Formulation to Enhance Pig Performance During Lactation And Weaning Phases In Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.13-12-2024.2355551, author={Roselin Gultom}, title={Optimization of Feed Formulation to Enhance Pig Performance During Lactation And Weaning Phases In Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Education, Humanities, Health and Agriculture, ICEHHA 2024, 13-14 December 2024, Ruteng, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICEHHA}, year={2025}, month={5}, keywords={pig farming feed formulation lactation phase weaning phase}, doi={10.4108/eai.13-12-2024.2355551} }- Roselin Gultom
Year: 2025
Optimization of Feed Formulation to Enhance Pig Performance During Lactation And Weaning Phases In Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara
ICEHHA
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.13-12-2024.2355551
Abstract
Pigs are a livestock commodity with great potential in Indonesia, especially in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), although the pig population in Manggarai Regency remains low. Pig farming in Manggarai relies on feed made from banana stems and rice bran, which do not meet the nutritional requirements, particularly during the critical lactation and weaning phases. This study aims to develop a feeding strategy to improve pig performance during these phases. The feed formulation containing ground corn, rice bran, fish meal, and concentrate showed improvements in feed quality, although analysis revealed an imbalance in nutrients, such as protein and crude fiber levels not meeting the standards. Improved feed formulation, with a more balanced nutritional profile, is expected to enhance milk production in sows and support the growth of piglets, thus boosting pig population in Manggarai.
