Identifikasi Hijauan Makanan Ternak di Lahan Pertanian dan Padang Penggembalaan Distrik Aimas Kabupaten Sorong

Abstract

Pastures need to be managed and their condition recorded because they are the main source of food for grazing livestock in the Aimas District. Natural grass in the pastures and agricultural land of Aimas District, Sorong Regency has various types and is the main feed consumed by ruminants. This research aims to explore the types of grass and the chemical composition of natural grass in the pastures and agricultural land of Aimas District, Sorong Regency. The research uses survey methods and direct observation in the field. Sampling was carried out at 4 points, namely Malawele Village, Malasom, Malasau, Malagusa. The natural grass samples obtained were identified using natural grass identification book references. Chemical composition testing with proximate analysis. The results of research on identification of local natural grasses are as follows: (Heteropogon insignis), (Sorghum nitidum), (Brachiaria decumbes), (Themeda triandara (Hetropogon contortus), (Ischaemun timorense), (Brachiaria humidcola), (Cynodon dacylon), (Cynodon dactylon (L) Pers.), (Digitaria ciliaris), (Echinochloa cruss-galli), (Panicum maximum), (Saccharum spontaneum). Conclusion, natural grass in Aimas District, Sorong Regency. There are 12 species, natural grass (Echinochloa cruss-galli), (Digitaria ciliaris), (Cynodon dacylon), has a better chemical composition than other natural grasses.