The Impact of Substituting Commercial Feed with Cassava Leaf Flour on Quail Production Performance

Abstract

Background - Quail is a land bird that provides both meat and eggs, serving as a vital source of animal protein.
In Indonesia, the quail population has grown significantly as awareness of nutritional needs increases.
Purpose - This research investigates the impact of cassava leaf flour in quail feed to improve productivity, an area
that has been largely unexplored.
methodology - Conducted from August to September 2024 in Situ Udik Village, Bogor Regency, the study
employed a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with four treatment levels and five replications, totaling 20
experimental units of six adult quails each. Treatments included: P0 = 100% commercial feed, P1 = 95%
commercial feed + 5% cassava leaf flour, P2 = 90% commercial feed + 10% cassava leaf flour, and P3 = 85%
commercial feed + 15% cassava leaf flour. Data were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA).
Findings - The best egg production occurred with 90% commercial feed and 10% cassava leaf flour, while the
highest average egg weight and feed conversion rate were seen with 85% commercial feed and 15% cassava leaf
flour. For optimal results, the recommended treatment is P3 (85% commercial feed + 15% cassava leaf flour).
Originality - the best feed conversion was obtained from feeding 85% commercial feed + 15% cassava leaf flour.
To obtain the best production results, it is recommended to use P3 treatment feed, namely 85% commercial feed
and 15% cassava leaf flour.