The Influence of Season and Topography on Manganese (Mn) Status of Grazing Java Thin-tailed Sheep in the Agriculture Area in Mijen of Semarang-Central Java

摘要: The research was aimed to study the manganese (Mn) status of grazing in Java thin-tailed sheep (JTTS),its interrelation with Mn forages and soil, influence seasonal factors landtopography upon respected mineral. Twenty male JTTS about 6 months old 2paddocks field grass vegetation were used research. Treatment factor I topographynamely plain slope, while treatment II season, namely dry season rainy season. Thenumber experimental divided into 4 groups 5 heads for replication eachgroup had been grazed 2 months. measured variables soil pH, content soil,forage, feces, blood plasma. collected data processed using analysis variance withfactorial pattern X completely randomized design. level plasma sheepgrazed on slope paddocks 0.62 0.61 mg/l, respectively, whereas inrainy 0.68 0.52 respectively. Topography did not inblood Level lowest area, whereasin area highest (P<0.05). Manganese forage, feces ofexperimental showed adequate status.