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Indonesian Universities Develop Mineral Block to Boost Sheep Productivity

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A joint team from Universitas Perjuangan Tasikmalaya (Unper) and Universitas Siliwangi (Unsil) developed a Mineral Molasses Block (MMB) innovation to improve sheep nutrition and health.
  • The MMB addresses the issue of inefficient feed and insufficient micronutrients in Indonesian sheep farming, which often relies on single green feed without supplementation.
  • This deficiency leads to 'hidden hunger' in livestock, impacting growth, reproduction, and immunity, which the MMB aims to solve by providing a solid lick block supplement.

Indonesian sheep farming faces challenges with feed efficiency and adequate micronutrition, often relying on single green feeds without proper supplementation. This leads to 'hidden hunger' in livestock, where animals appear full but suffer from acute deficiencies in essential minerals and energy.

The problem hinders optimal growth, disrupts reproductive efficiency, and weakens the immune systems of sheep. To combat this, a cross-disciplinary team from Universitas Perjuangan (Unper) and Universitas Siliwangi (Unsil) has developed an innovative technology called the Mineral Molasses Block (MMB).

Funded by a grant from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, the project supports two rural partners: Tunas Harapan Farmer Group and Roay Lestari Women Farmer Group. The MMB is designed as a solid, lickable block supplement to enhance the nutrition and health of sheep, addressing the critical need for balanced micronutrients in their diet.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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