Additional Turmeric Powder (Curcuminoid) into Traditional Ration to Improve the Productivity of Bali Pig

Received April 5, 2016 Revised May 20, 2016 Approved May 27, 2016 Bali Pig is one of germplasm whose existence is very limited until now. This is due to the very low growth and breeding compared to other types such as Landrace pigs, Duroc, and Laghwhite. However, Bali pig has an advantage among others such as able to utilize lack quality feed so it is suitable to maintain in a rural areas. To keep the existence of Bali pig, a necessary attempt needed to avoid extinction. One of its ways is to make improved feed by adding turmeric powder (curcuminoid). The benefits of giving curcuminoid are able to increase the appetite, increase the utilization of nutrients such as fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. This research method used a Complete Randomized Design (CRD) with 4 treatments and 4 replications. The treatments were: Treatment A: swine rations that did not contain turmeric powder (extract curcuminoid), Treatment B: swine rations contained turmeric powder (extract curcuminoid), 0,02 ml/1 kilogram body weight, Treatment C: swine rations contained turmeric powder (ekstract curcuminoid 0.04 ml/1 kilogram body weight), and Treatment D: swine rations contained turmeric powder (ekstract curcuminoid). 0,06 ml/1 kilogram body weight. Observed variables included consumption, overall weight gain, daily weight gain, FCR and digestibility. The results showed that the average consumption and weight gain in treatment curcuminoid 0,04/1 kilogram bodyweight showed the highest result among the four treatments. Level FCR in 0,04 ml/1 kilogram bodyweight curcuminoid treatment showed the most efficient result and the dry matter digestibility showed significant results (P <0.01). However, organic matter digestibility, crude fiber and protein digestibility showed a non-significant (P> 0.01) result. Overall, ration treatment with curcuminoid 0,04 ml/1 kilogram bodyweight showed the best results.