Efektivitas Suplementasi Probiotik dalam Meningkatkan Produksi Susu pada Sapi Perah

Abstract

Dairy milk production is one of the primary indicators of success in dairy farming enterprises. Efforts to enhance milk productivity continue to be implemented through improvements in feed management, animal health, and the application of nutritional technologies such as probiotic supplementation. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of probiotic supplementation in increasing dairy cow milk production and to evaluate its impact on milk quality and the physiological condition of the livestock. The study employed an experimental method using a completely randomized design (CRD) involving lactating dairy cows divided into two groups: a control group without probiotic supplementation and a treatment group receiving probiotics added to the daily feed ration. The observed parameters included daily milk production, milk fat content, milk protein content, and animal health conditions measured through digestive performance and appetite indicators. The findings demonstrated that probiotic supplementation had a significant positive effect on increasing dairy cow milk production. The treatment group exhibited higher milk yield compared to the control group. In addition, the quality of milk produced also improved, particularly in terms of protein content and milk fat stability. Probiotic supplementation further contributed to improved digestive tract health in dairy cows, as indicated by enhanced feed efficiency and more stable fecal conditions. Therefore, it can be concluded that probiotic supplementation is effective in improving both the productivity and quality of dairy cow milk. The implementation of probiotics in dairy cattle management systems may serve as an economical and sustainable alternative strategy to improve livestock production outcomes.