Organoleptic and Palatability Test of Ration Wafers on Goats (Capra Aegagrus Hircus)

Abstract

This study aims to determine the organoleptic and palatability tests of ration wafers as alternative feed for goats. Organoleptic tests were carried out by panelists on the parameters of color, aroma, texture, and the presence of fungi, while palatability tests were carried out by observing feed consumption by goats in each treatment. The research design used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 3 (three) different wafer formulation treatments and 3 (three) replications. The results of the study showed thatThe results of the organoleptic test of the provision of goat ration wafers did not have a significant effect (P˃0.05) on the color, texture, aroma/smell and presence of fungi in this study, but had a significant effect (P˂0.05) on the palatability level of goat ration wafers in increasing the consumption of ration wafers in the research goats.