The effect of using milled corn tumpi in rations on profil hematological in male fat-tailed sheep

¹ Animal Science Program Study, Faculty of Animal Science, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta 57126, Indonesia
² Student of Animal Science Program Study, Faculty of Animal Science, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta 57126, Indonesia

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Abstract

Corn tumpi, a by-product of corn threshing, is abundant, inexpensive, and does not compete with human consumption, making it a potential alternative feed ingredient. This study evaluated the effects of including milled corn tumpi in sheep rations on hematological parameters such as erythrocytes, hemoglobin, hematocrit, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, leukocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes in male fat-tailed sheep. Twenty sheep were assigned to four treatments in a completely randomized design: T0 (20% elephant grass + 80% concentrate + 0% corn tumpi), T1 (20% elephant grass + 60% concentrate + 20% corn tumpi), T2 (20% elephant grass + 40% concentrate + 40% corn tumpi), and T3 (20% elephant grass + 20% concentrate + 60% corn tumpi). The trial lasted 12 weeks, and blood samples were collected in the final week. Results showed no significant differences in any hematological parameters across treatments. The inclusion of corn tumpi up to 60% in the ration did not adversely affect the hematological status of male fat-tailed sheep.