Effect of Steaming up by Gliricidia sepium to Dairy Goats in Late Gestation on Milk Yield and Composition during the Early Lactation

Effects of steaming up by Gliricidia sepium to dairy goats in late gestation on performance during the early lactation were investigated in three experiments. Etawah crossbreds were paired towards in late gestation, first experiment was as a control, second and third experiment was steamed up by 0.4% and 0.8% DM/BW/day of Gliricidia sepium. All experiment restricted to the same basal concentrate diet 0.9% DM/BW/day and ad-libitum of Pennisetum purpureum. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance with block random design. The differences in group were analyzed followed by a Duncan Multiple Range Test. Average milk yield that steamed up by 0.8% of BW in the second and third lactation period were significantly differences than control treatment and 0.4% of BW (P<0.05). Milk fat content that steamed up by 0.8% of BW showed significant differences results compared to control treatment and 0.4% of BW (P<0.05). Milk protein and lactose content that steamed by 0.4% of BW showed the highest value, but not significantly different (P>0.05). The results showed that steaming up by Gliricidia sepium as much as 0.8% of BW in late gestation showed a low decrease in BCS values, increased initial milk production at various periods, and showed the highest fat content. No different in milk protein and lactose content.