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Evaluation of buffaloes reproductive performance in Akabiluru Subdistrict, West Sumatra Reswati; Salam Ningsih Aritonang
Agrivet : Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Pertanian dan Peternakan (Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Veteriner) Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): Juni
Publisher : Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Majalengka

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31949/agrivet.v13i1.14097

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This study aimed to evaluate the reproductive performance of adult female buffaloes on smallholder farms in Akabiluru Subdistrict, Lima Puluh Kota Regency, West Sumatra. The method used was a survey through direct observation and structured interviews using questionnaires. Respondents were selected by purposive sampling, namely farmers with adult female buffaloes that have given birth at least twice, with 66 people with 71 female buffaloes.  The parameters observed included age at first mating, service per conception (S/C), age at first calving, and calving interval. Data were analyzed descriptively by calculating the average, standard deviation, and percent. The results showed that the age at first mating (33.17±7.84 months) and S/C (1.62±0.85) were within the optimal range. However, the age at first calving (46.17±10.36 months) and calving interval (23.46±7.03 months) were not optimal. Efforts are needed to improve farmers' reproductive management skills, feed quality, and technical training to improve buffalo reproductive performance and farmer welfare in Akabiluru Subdistrict.
Chest Girth, Body Weight, and Body Condition Score of Female Swamp Buffaloes at Different Altitudes in West Sumatra, Indonesia Reswati; Salam Ningsih Aritonang
Agrivet : Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Pertanian dan Peternakan (Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Veteriner) Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): Desember
Publisher : Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Majalengka

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31949/agrivet.v13i2.17090

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The purpose of this study is to analyze the variation of chest girth, body weight, and body condition score (BCS) of female swamp buffaloes raised in areas with different altitudes in West Sumatra. Factors such as temperature humidity index (THI) and forage quality were also analyzed as supporting factors. This study was conducted using a survey method at three regions: lowland (Lubuk Basung Regency, Agam Regency, 26–46 m above sea level), moderate land (Akabiluru Regency, Lima Puluh Kota Regency, 570–632 m above sea level), and highland (Matur Regency, Agam Regency, 851–1190 m above sea level). The study sample comprises 104 adult, non-pregnant female buffaloes, selected using purposive sampling. The results showed that chest girth, body weight, and BCS differed significantly among the three regions (p<0.05). Water buffalo reared in moderate land performed the highest chest girth (187.45 cm), body weight (522.6 kg), and BCS (3.16), followed by buffalo reared in highland and lowland areas. Better body performance in the moderate land was supported by more comfortable environmental conditions and relatively higher forage quality in that area. In conclusion, environmental altitude influences variations in chest girth, body weight, and BCS in female swamp buffalo, with moderate and highland areas providing the most favorable conditions for optimal body performance.
Co-Authors Reswati, Reswati