Effect of Cinnamon Powder on Protein Balance, and Blood Profile of Etawa Crossbreed Goats

The use of formaldehyde in protein protection results in the formation of a strong bond, making it challenging for rumen microbes to break down the protein. An alternative natural material that can be used for protection is the sinamaldehyde compound. This compound is a secondary metabolite derived from cinnamon plants. This research aimed to investigate effect of cinnamon powder on protein balance, and blood profile of etawah crossbreed goats. A total of 15 goats with an average initial body weight of 15–23 kg and age 8–12 months, were used in the study with completely randomised design (CRD) consisting of three treatments and six replications. The three treatments tested were as follows: A: without adding cinnamon powder (0 g/kg feed DM); treatment B: Concentrate with cinnamon powder addition (30 g/kg feed DM); treatment C: Concentrate with cinnamon powder addition (60 g/kg feed DM). Protein balance and blood metabolic profile measured. The results showed that the goats that were treated B had the highest protein in feces up to 3, 37 g/head/day, but it was not significantly different from other treatments. Cinnamon powder added at 30 g/kg feed DM reduced protein in faeces, which protected feed protein and had no negative effects on protein consumption, amount of digestible protein, protein urine, protein retention, BV, NNU, Glucose, total protein, total cholesterol, BUN, and phosphate. © (2024), (ResearchersLinks Ltd). All rights reserved.