Evaluation of the Chemical Quality of Based Rations Guinea Grass (Panicum maximum) through Combination of Different Swamp Forages

Swamp forage has the potential as an alternative feed for ruminants. This study aimed to evaluate chemical quality of Guinea grass (Panicum maximum) based rations through a combination different types swamp forage. research was conducted 3 months at Animal Feed Nutrition Laboratory, Faculty Agriculture, Sriwijaya University. The design used in this completely randomized (CRD) consisting 4 treatments and replications. consisted R0 (70% + 30% Concentrate), R1 (40% water mimosa R2 giant molesta R3 chestnut Concentrate). variables observed were dry matter (DM), organic (OM), crude protein (CP), fiber (CF), extract ether (EE), tannin saponins. results showed that treatment had significant effect (P < 0.05) on content DM, OM, CP, CF, Tannins Saponins, while no > 0.05). Furthermore, highest DM (82.45%), OM (76.96%) CP (16.35% obtained R1, CF (22.34%) R0. Tannin best concentration (1.09%) saponins (2.16%) R1. conclusion 40% concentrate could improve ration.