Zaenal Bachruddin

The Effect of Vitamin E Addition in the Diet on Blood Profile of Female Bligon Goat

This research aimed to determine the effect of vitamin E addition level in the diet on blood profile of female Bligon goat. Twelve-month-old female Bligon goats were used in this research and divided into three groups, namely, R0 = diet without addition of vitamin E as a control (basal diet), R1 = basal diet +0.75 g (17 IU) dl-α-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), and R2 = basal diet +1.125 g (20 IU) dl-α-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E). Feed was given ad libitum twice a day. Blood collection was performed from vena jugularis of the goats after 3 months diet adaptation. The observed variables were feed nutrient consumption including dry matter, organic matter, crude protein, crude fiber, extract ether, and nitrogen-free extract; blood profile including hemoglobin, packed cell volume, leukocyte, and erythrocyte; blood indices; and differential leukocyte count. Data were examined by analysis of variance using completely randomized design with one-way ANOVA followed by Duncan’s multiple range test (DMRT). Result showed that vitamin E addition as much as 17 IU and 20 IU had no effect on blood profile of Bligon goat. It could be concluded that addition of vitamin E to the complete feed diet was not required to maintain the normal blood profile of Bligon goat.