1Western Philippines University, Palawan, Philippines.
2Samar State University, Catbalogan City, 6700Samar, Philippines.
Corresponding Author: Marcos Erram Bollido, Western Philippines University, Palawan, Philippines. Email: marcos.bollido@wpu.edu.ph
This study aims to validate Leguminous Plants Enzyme Based Formulated Feeds (LPEBFF) nutrient content; comparative analysis of LPEBFF versus Commercial Feeds (CF); growth performance of hogs; cost of feeds; meat quality and to determine the significant difference among hogs in terms of growth performance, quality of meat and cost using the LPEBFF and commercial feeds.
The study utilized an experimental and descriptive research design using a quantitative research method. T0 with 100% CF, T1 50% CF and 50% LPEBFF and T2 100% LPEBFF. Nine heads of hog were allocated in the study.
T2 displayed a significant crude protein content while a gradual decrease in its crude fiber content occurred subsequently. In T0 hogs achieved the highest mean weight of 60.32 kg, followed by T1 36.44 kg and T2 19.31 kg. T0 with 100% CF, shows the highest total expenses, amounting to 11,452.66, as compared to T1 8,956.33 and T2 6,463.33. Positive profit for T2 740.84, with potential financial benefit. In contrast, both T0 and T1 show negative profits, indicating financial losses. General acceptability of meat quality consistently rises from T0 to T2, culminating in the mean score of 5.96 in T2 signifying a favorable result in the overall evaluation. Meat quality on appearance and thickness between CF and LPEBFF <0.001 was obtained and the correlation is significant <0.05 favorable in T2.
Commercial feeds, Enzyme, Hog industry, Leguminous plant, Meat quality
