Inadequate management of solid organic waste can lead to the spread of diseases and negatively affects the environment. Fermentation and vermicomposting of organic waste could have dual benefits by generating earthworm biomass for a source of animal feed protein, and, at the same time, turning the organic waste into readily used compost. This study investigated the effect of an organic waste source (as a sole source or blended with others) totaling 24 media for the cultivation of the earthworm Eisenia foetida. Eight media sources were applied, namely cow manure, horse manure, goat manure, broiler chicken manure, market organic waste, household organic waste, rice straw, and beef rumen content. E. foetida was cultivated for 40 days, then the number of cocoons, earthworms, and the total biomass weight were measured at the end of the cultivation. Results demonstrated that the media source affected E. foetida earthworm cultivation. The most effective media were those containing horse manure that led to the production of the highest earthworms and the highest biomass. The produced cocoons and earthworms were poorly correlated with an r-value of 0.26 and p-value of 0.21. Meanwhile, the number and weight of the earthworms correlated well with an r-value of 0.784 and p-value of <0.01. However, the average numbers and weights of the produced earthworms in the media containing horse manure, cow manure, goat manure, and non-blended organic waste were insignificant. Overall results suggest that blended organic wastes can undergo composting to produce nutrient-rich earthworm biomass while turning the solid organic waste into readily used compost.

One of the Indonesian government’s policies to achieve national beef self-sufficiency is the 1000 beef village program. The program was piloted in many cattle-farming centers involving the operation of a feed bank to supply animal feed to tackle the challenge of feed limitation during the dry season. This study evaluates the sustainability status of an ongoing feed bank program and its development strategy based on the current progress of a feed bank used to serve five groups of farmers. Ninety sustainability attributes were derived based on six dimensions. The attributes were compiled from the primary data collected using a questionnaire. Expert opinions from practitioners were also considered in evaluating the attributes. The feed bank’s sustainability status and development strategy were determined using the multi-dimensional scaling method with the rapid appraisal approach. It was found that the overall sustainability status of the feed bank was less sustainable, with an overall score of 49.55. The individual dimensions of (A) policy and government support, (B) raw material, (C) facilities and infrastructure, (D) feed bank management, (D) human resource management, (E) price, production, and (F) distribution systems posed sustainability scores of 48.48, 60.33, 48.57, 47.89, 48.76, and 44.64, respectively. Among the 90 predefined attributes, 21 were identified as highly sensitive through both the root mean square and expert opinion. Those attributes led to five main recommended development strategies: (1) strengthening the institution, (2) intensifying training, (3) increasing human resources (4) partnership developments, and (5) increasing the role of multi-stakeholders.

Increasing the production potential of quail requires better rearing management, especially in the selection of feed ingredients. A feed ingredient that has great potential to be used as a source of energy and fat is used cooking oil. Used cooking oil or waste cooking oil is waste oil that comes from various types of cooking oil, such as corn oil, vegetable oil, ghee, and so on. This oil is used oil for general household use, and can be reused for culinary purposes or even as an alternative feed ingredient for livestock. The aim of this research was to determine the performance of male Coturnix coturnix japonica broiler quail in the final phase (finisher) which received additional feed ingredients in their rations in the form of used cooking oil. This research used 5 different types of feed treatments with 4 repetitions, so that 20 male quail were distributed in 20 experimental unit cages. The five types of treatment are P0 = 98% basal feed, 2% filler, 0% used cooking oil, P1 = 98% basal feed, 1.5% filler, 0.5% used cooking oil, P2 = 98% basal feed, 1% filler , 1% used cooking oil, P3 = 98% basal feed, 0.5% filler, 1.5% used cooking oil, and P4 = 98% basal feed, 0% filler, 2% used cooking oil. The parameters tested in this study were body weight gain, slaughter weight, feed consumption and feed conversion (FCR). All data obtained were analyzed statistically using a complete random design test with a unidirectional pattern, as well as variance ANOVA via SPSS, and if there were differences, they were further tested with the Duncan test. The results of statistical analysis showed that the addition of used cooking oil to commercial feed for male quail had a significant effect on body weight gain and feed consumption P > 0.05, but had no significant effect on slaughter weight and feed conversion value (FCR).

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perilaku peternak sapi potong pada peternakan rakyat di Era New Normal Covid-19. Penelitian dilakukan di 10 Kabupaten/Kota di Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat pada bulan Maret - Mei 2021. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah survei melalui wawancara menggunakan questioner yang dikirim melalui Whatsapp mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan Undikma yang sedang berada di desa masing - masing pada program work from home. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dengan menggunakan tabel distribusi frekuensi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa berdasarkan indikator pernyataan sikap, norma subyektif dan kontrol perilaku peternak sapi potong pada peternakan rakyat di Era New Normal Covid-19 di Nusa Tenggara Barat terhadap penerapan biosekuriti memperoleh nilai 3.301 yang berada pada interval 3.063 - 3.783. Berdasarkan nilai tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa peternak sapi potong pada peternakan rakyat di Nusa Tenggara Barat setuju terhadap penerapan biosekuriti pada peternakan rakyat sapi potong di Era New Normal Covid-19.

Tujuan gelar teknologi pembuatan Urea Molases Mineral Garam Blok (UMMGB) untuk meningkatkan motivasi peternak muda dalam bidang agribisnis sapi potong di Pulau Lombok. Mitra dalam pelaksanaan gelar teknologi adalah kelompok milenial calon wirausaha agribisnis sapi potong di Pulau Lombok. Metode yang digunakan dalam pelaksanaan pengabdian kepada masyarakat adalah gelar teknologi yang dikombinasi dengan kegiatan penyuluhan tatap muka langsung dan penyebaran lembaran informasi pembuatan UMMGB. Hasil pengabdian kepada masyarakat melalui gelar teknologi menunjukkan tingkat pengetahuan peserta gelar meningkat sangat nyata dari 13,79% menjadi 91,38%. Jumlah peserta yang terampil dalam membuat UMMGB juga meningkat dari 12,07% meningkat menjadi 86,21%, bahkan seluruh peserta gelar mau membuat UMMGB setelah mengikuti kegiatan gelar teknologi. Simpulannya gelar teknologi merupakan metode diseminasi teknologi baru yang sangat efektif untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan, keterampilan dan sikap/minat milenial calon wirausaha agribisnis sapi potong dalam pembuatan Urea Molases Mineral Garam Blok (UMMGB) sebagai pakan tambahan sapi potong. Pelaksanaan gelar teknologi pembuatan UMMGB direkomendasi untuk disebarluaskan sebagai teknologi baru untuk meningkatkan kualiatas pakan sapi potong Showcase Technology for Making Urea Mineral Molasses Salt Block for Millennial Candidates for Beef Cattle Agribusiness Entrepreneurs on Lombok Island The purpose of the showcase technology for making Urea Molasses Mineral Salt Block (UMMGB) is to increase the motivation of young farmers in the field of beef cattle agribusiness on the island of Lombok. Partners in implementing the showcase technology are millennial groups of prospective beef cattle agribusiness entrepreneurs on the island of Lombok. The method used in the implementation of community service is a show case technology combined with direct face-to-face extension activities and the dissemination of information sheets for making UMMGB. The results of community service through showcase technology show that the level of knowledge of the participants has increased significantly from 13.79% to 91.38%. The number of skilled participants in making UMMGB also increased from 12.07% to 86.21%, even all degree participants wanted to make UMMGB after participating in technology degree activities. In conclusion, the technology degree is a very effective method of disseminating new technology to increase the knowledge, skills, and attitudes/interests of millennial prospective beef cattle agribusiness entrepreneurs in the manufacture of Urea Molasses Mineral Salt Block (UMMGB) as additional feed for beef cattle. The implementation of the UMMGB manufacturing technology degree is recommended to be disseminated as a new technology to improve the quality of beef cattle feed