Self Mixing Feed Composition

Bapak Fadli

Kebumen-Central Java

How is the composition of the ration self mixing appropriate so as to produce rations in accordance with the nutritional needs of chickens layer during production?

Answer:

Dear. Mr. Fadli, thank you for the question. In drawing up the composition of the ration self mixing exactly, there are 2 things to consider. First, the complete fulfillment of nutritional needs for chickens. Nutritional needs that need to be considered in chicken rations layer are metabolic energy, crude protein, crude fiber, crude fat, minerals (calcium and phosphorus), vitamins and amino acids. Make sure that the ration prepared is able to supply the nutrient needs of chickens in accordance with the production phase. The second thing to consider is the price of food. It would be very good if in drawing up the composition of the ration we could get the cheapest price (least cost). Do not let the nutritional needs of chickens are met but the cost of feed issued from the formulation itself (self mixing) it is higher than if we buy the finished ration from the factory.

Some things we need to know in formulating rations include:

1. Availability of raw materials it is the most important part in the formulation of rations. Raw materials must continue to be available in good quantity and quality. Try to get raw materials from supplier which is near the location of the farm. It often happens that in difficult times of raw materials such as corn, farmers get low-quality raw materials. As a result, the productivity of chickens decreases. These available raw materials should be of stable quality (not capricious), not contain toxins and have good palatability.
2. Nutritional needs the main ration nutrients include metabolic energy, crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber, minerals, vitamins and amino acids. The composition of these nutrients must be adapted to the strain, age and achievement feed intake- his. The nutritional needs between phases will be different (Table 1).

Often in the preparation of this ration less attention is paid to the adequacy of micronutrients such as amino acids, vitamins and minerals. This could be due to limited data on these nutrients. Coupled with the nature of micronutrients that are easily damaged both during the production process, storage and distribution so that levels decrease, especially for vitamins. Seeing this condition is necessary if we give the addition feed supplement, which is a complementary feed to meet the needs of these essential micronutrients.

Examples feed supplement what we can add is Mix Plus LLM23A which contains multivitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants that are important for health, overcoming free radicals, growth, and optimal egg production. In addition Mix Plus LLM3A Medion has also developed various premix products including Mineral Feed Supplement A, Top Mix, Top Mix HC, and Mix Plus others.

3. Ration consumption

The level of consumption of rations is an important guideline that affects the formulation of rations. When the ration consumption is less than the standard, the ration formulation needs to be adjusted. Nutrition rations need to be increased so that the nutritional needs for egg production remain adequate. This condition is usually caused by heat conditions (heat stress), when the chicken is sick or low palatability.

Vice versa, when chickens eat more, then the quality of the ration can be lowered so that the intake of nutrients is not excessive. Because when excess nutrient intake will cause increased nutrients that are removed in the stool. In addition, the price of rations will also be higher. And can also provoke overweight chickens. Keep a close and constant eye on the results feed intake.

4. Maximum limits on the use of raw materials ration

Observe the restrictions on the use of raw materials (Table 2). Because the use of raw materials that exceed the limit can have a negative effect on chicken performance. When the use of fish meal is more than 3-5% in the formulation of the chicken ration layer can trigger the emergence of cases of wet feces, especially if the quality control of raw materials is not optimal.