Does the Use of a Combination of Spirulina and Indigofera Affect the Morphometric Development and Body Weight of Muscovy duck (Jumbo duck) during the Starter Phase?
Heli Tistiana1*, Eko Widodo1, and Danung Nur Adli2

1Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang 65145, Indonesia
2 Faculty of Animal Science, Smart Livestock Industry Study Programme, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang 65145, Indonesia

Abstract

This research aimed to investigate the effect of incorporating a combination of spirulina and indigofera in feed on the morphometric development and body weight of Muscovy-local duck crossbred (Jumbo duck) (Cairina moschata) during the starter phase. A total of 125 one-day-old unsexed Muscovy ducks were used in a randomised block design with five treatments of different feed ingredient combinations and five replications. Parameters observed included body weight, body length, beak length and width, head dimensions, and other body measurements. Data were analysed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) to determine the significance of treatments. The results showed that the addition of combined feed ingredients had no significant effect (P>0.05) on body weight gain and morphometric development- however, there was a tendency towards increased morphometric values and body weight in the treatment groups compared with the control. In summary, the potential use of local feed ingredient combinations that are economical and environmentally friendly for Muscovy duck (Jumbo duck).

Keywords: Indigofera, Muscovy duck, Spirulina, Water Fowl, morphometric

Topic: Animal feed and nutrition