The Effects of Mineral Mix Supplementation on Reproductive Performance of Bali Bulls

Alfian, Andi Muhammad; Yusuf, Muhammad; Ako, Ambo; Toleng, Abdul Latief; Diansyah, Athhar Manabi; Amrullah, Muhammad Fajar; Rahmat, Rahmat; Hasrin, Hasrin

doi:10.21608/ejvs.2025.335655.2502

The Effects of Mineral Mix Supplementation on Reproductive Performance of Bali Bulls

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Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Post-graduated of Animal Science and Technology, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

² Departemen of Animal Production, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Hasanuddin UniversityMakassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

³ Faculty of Vocation, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

10.21608/ejvs.2025.335655.2502

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mineral mix supplementation on the reproductive performance of Bali bulls. This study used 10 Bali bulls. The Urea Molasses Multi-Nutrient Block is manufactured using two raw material formulas (T1 = non-supplementation of mineral mix and T2 = with supplementation of mineral mix). The assessment in this study was regarding testosterone hormone profiles, scrotal circumference, and libido. The evaluation of sperm quality was analysed by macroscopic (volume, pH, colour, odour, and consistency) and microscopic (motility, concentration, abnormality, and live sperm). The result showed the testosterone profile of Bali bulls that the morning testosterone profile in T1 was significantly (p < 0.05) lower than in T2. However, the daytime testosterone profile in the T1 did not differ significantly (p > 0.05) from T2. The scrotum circumference of Bali in T1 did not differ significantly (p > 0.05) from T2. However, the libido of Bali bulls T1 was significantly (p < 0.05) lower than in T2. The quality of sperms of Bali bulls, in terms of color, odor, and consistency, showed the same results. The volume of Bali bulls in T1 did not differ significantly (p > 0.05) from T2. However, pH in T1 was significantly (p < 0.05) higher than in T2. The motility in T1 was significantly (p < 0.05) lower than in T2. Likewise, live sperm, concentration, and abnormality did differ significantly between the two treatments (p < 0.05). Based on the results of the study, mineral mix supplementation can improve the reproductive performance of Bali bulls. Furthermore, the increase is due to the content of mineral mix supplemented in UMMB. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the reproductive ability and reproductive performance of Bali bulls.

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