Journal of Animal Husbandry
Vol. 1 No. 1: Journal of Animal Husbandry, September 2025

Analisis Kualitas Susu Sapi Perah Berdasarkan Variasi Sistem Pemeliharaan di Daerah Tropis

Ahmad Zulhandi (Program Studi Peternakan, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Warmadewa, Denpasar, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Sep 2025

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the quality of dairy cow milk under different rearing systems in tropical regions. The research background is based on the fact that tropical climates create unique challenges in dairy farming, such as heat stress, feed availability, and disease prevalence, which directly affect milk production and quality. The study was conducted using a comparative observational method on three rearing systems: intensive, semi-intensive, and extensive. Data were collected from 90 dairy cows divided evenly across the systems, and milk samples were analyzed for fat content, protein, lactose, total solids, and microbial counts. The results showed that milk from intensive systems had significantly higher protein and fat content, while semi-intensive systems produced milk with a more balanced nutrient profile. Extensive systems showed lower milk quality, particularly in terms of microbial contamination. The findings highlight that the choice of rearing system significantly influences milk quality in tropical conditions. The study suggests that semi-intensive systems may provide the best balance between productivity and sustainability. These results can be used as a reference for developing dairy farming strategies in tropical regions to ensure milk quality and safety.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

joah

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry

Description

Journal of Animal Husbandry (JOAH) is a peer-reviewed open-access journal published by Lembaga Penelitian dan Pendidikan (LPP) Kalibra with registered number of e-ISSN 3110-4479 This journal aims to serve as an academic forum for researchers, lecturers, students, and practitioners in the field of ...