Betel Leaf (Piper betle Linn) Meal Supplementation Enhances Milk Production and Composition in Ettawa Crossbred Dairy Goats: Will be presented at Thursday, 22 May 2025, 14.20 (GMT +7)

Asep Sudarman; Muli Asia; Dwierra Evvyernie

Authors

Asep Sudarman IPB University Author
Muli Asia Author
Dwierra Evvyernie Author

Keywords:

betel leaf meal, dairy goats, milk composition, milk production, subclinical mastitis

Abstract

Subclinical mastitis (SCM), characterized by reduced milk yield, poor milk quality, udder inflammation, and increased somatic cell counts, is a major concern in dairy goat production. To mitigate the reliance on antibiotics, this study explored betel leaf (Piper betle L.) meal (BLM) as an alternative antibacterial feed additive. The effects of BLM on milk production and metabolic parameters in Ettawa Crossbred dairy goats were evaluated. Dietary treatments employed two groups (n = 6): a basal diet (T0) and the basal diet supplemented with 1.4% BLM (T1). Milk yield, milk composition (fat, protein, solid non-fat, total solids), and plasma glucose and
triglyceride levels were assessed. Independent samples t-tests revealed that dietary 1.4% BLM significantly increased milk yield (P < 0.05), milk fat (P < 0.05), and total solids (P < 0.05). In contrast, BLM supplementation did not significantly affect milk protein, solid non-fat, glucose, or triglyceride concentrations (P > 0.05). These results suggest that 1.4% BLM can enhance
milk yield and specific milk solid components in Ettawa Crossbred dairy
goats, without compromising metabolic status.