RABIT: Jurnal Teknologi dan Sistem Informasi Univrab
Vol 11 No 1 (2026): Januari

EXPERT SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING POULTRY FEED NUTRITION USING THE BACKWARD CHAINING METHOD

Setiyowati (Universitas Tiga Serangkai)
Hasman Budiadi (Universitas Tiga Serangkai)
Sri Siswanti (Universitas Tiga Serangkai)
Ahmad Muhariya (Universitas Tiga Serangkai)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Jan 2026

Abstract

Nutritional fulfillment in poultry feed is a critical factor in supporting optimal livestock growth, yet many farmers still face significant challenges due to limited knowledge regarding appropriate feed compositions for various growth phases. To address this gap, this study develops a web-based expert system designed to provide precise nutritional recommendations for various poultry types, including laying hens, ducks, quail, and broiler chickens. The system utilizes the Backward Chaining method as its inference engine, operating through a knowledge base structured with 13 nutritional goals and 8 distinct symptom/phase indicators. The system was subjected to rigorous evaluation through Black Box testing to ensure full functional integrity. Furthermore, diagnostic accuracy was assessed using 15 comparative test cases between the system's output and expert assessments. The results demonstrate that the expert system achieves an 80% accuracy rate in determining the optimal nutritional composition of poultry feed. This research concludes that the application of a backward chaining-based expert system can effectively assist both novice and experienced farmers in optimizing livestock productivity and reducing the risk of nutritional errors.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

rabit

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Engineering

Description

This journal is called RABIT, where the name comes from two words namely, RAB which means Abdurrab University and IT which means information technology, it can be interpreted as a journal of this journal Journal of Informatics Engineering Study Program Pekanbaru Abdurrab University. This RABIT ...