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Ambo Ako

Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Animal Science, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Research ArticleOpen accessEconomic Feasibility and Growth Performance of Holstein Friesian Calves Fed Whey-Dangke Fortified Green Calf StarterZyahrul Ramadan, Renny Fatmyah Utamy, Hasbi Hasbi et al.This research evaluated the impact of feeding green calf starter fortified with whey-dangke on Holstein Friesian dairy calves' economic feasibility, growth performance, and health parameters. Experimental diets were applied to 18 Holstein Friesian dairy calves using a randomized complete factorial design with two factors: type of calf starter and level fortification of whey-dangke. The results showed that calves fed different … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 2 · 9 Jul 2025 · 3,296 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessThe Study of Seasonal Patterns in Vegetation Diversity and Forage Yield DynamicsSema, Jasmal Ahmari Syamsu et al.This study examines the seasonal dynamics of vegetation diversity, forage yield, and nutrient quality in Tarabbi Village, Malili District, East Luwu Regency, conducted from July 2023 to July 2024. Using a survey approach and field measurements, data were collected through the Estimated Actual Weight method and Summed Dominance Ratio (SDR), complemented by Geographic Information System (GIS) technology for analysis. Principal … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 3 · 7 Jul 2025 · 3,288 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEco-Friendly Eggshell Meal on Milk Yield and Quality of Holstein Friesian CowsAmbo Ako, Renny Fatmyah Utamy, Hasbi Hasbi et al.Aditya, S., Stephen, J., & Radhakrishnan, M. (2021). Utilization of Eggshell Waste in Calcium-Fortified Foods and other Industrial Applications: A Review. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 115, 422–432. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2021.06.047 Ahmed, T. A. E., Wu, L., Younes, M., & Hincke, M. (2021). Biotechnological Applications of Eggshell: Recent Advances. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 9, 675364. https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2021.675364 Aminah, S., & Meikawati, … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 2 · 26 May 2024 · 7,730 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEffect of Cocoa Pulp Level Mixed With Feed Concentrate on Performance and Blood Metabolite Profiles of Dry-Lot Fattening Bali SteersRenny Fatmyah Utamy, Yasuyuki Ishii, Ambo Ako et al.Aim of this study is to evaluate the utilization of cocoa pulp as an alternative feedstuff source for the performance and blood metabolite profiles of dry-lot fattening Bali steers. Nine fattening Bali steers were randomly assigned to experimental diets, composed of three levels of cocoa pulp of 0, 5 and 10% with reducing levels of milled corn composition at 20, … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 4 · 30 Nov 2021 · 6,750 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessHeavy Metal Contents in Beef Cattle Grazing in Landfill of Makassar City, IndonesiaAmbo Ako, Renny Fatmyah Utamy, Syamsuddin Nompo et al.The study analyzed heavy metal contents found in the beef cattle grazing in Landfill of Makassar City, Indonesia. The experiments samples were obtained from two different periods of grazing. One period was 2- and the other was 5-year-grazing with a total of 15 cattle, grazing in the landfill. Blood, feces, meat and liver were sampled to measure lead and cadmium … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 9 Feb 2019 · 8,116 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEffect of Complete Feed Silage Made from Agricultural Waste on Milk Yield and Quality of Dairy CowsAmbo Ako, Syahdar Baba, Fatma et al.The problem facing dairy cow producers in tropical area is the low availability of proper nutrition, especially during the dry season. One solution to overcome this problem is to utilize technology of Complete Feed (CF) silage using ensiled several local abundant ingredients from agricultural wastes. This study aimed to find a formulation of CF silage from agricultural wastes as forage … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 4 · 17 Nov 2016 · 7,502 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvaluation of Tropical Grasses on Mine Revegetation for Herbage Supply to Bali Cattle in Sorowako, South Sulawesi, IndonesiaSyamsuddin Hasan, Asmuddin Natsir, Ambo Ako et al.The aim of this study was to evaluate forage quality and absorption of heavy metals in grasses of grazing lands in mine revegetation area. Grazing land was dominated by Brachiaria decumbens (BD), which occupied about 87% in the pasture’ syielding ability of 14.8 Mg DM/ha/year, followed by Centrocema pubescens (CP), Calopogonium mucunoides (CM) and Imperata cylindrica (IC) at 6, 4 … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 2 · 18 May 2016 · 7,479 accessesView PDF Cite