Community Service Through Improving Farmers' Skills in Cage Management and Feed Efficiency
Keywords:
Community Service, Cage Management, Feed Efficiency, Livestock Breeders, Appropriate TechnologyAbstract
This community service activity was carried out by a team from Ngudi Waluyo University with the aim of improving livestock farmers' skills in aspects of barn management and feed efficiency. The main problems faced by partners included unhygienic barn conditions, inadequate ventilation systems, unmanaged waste disposal, and traditional and inefficient feeding patterns. To address these issues, the community service team provided solutions through training, mentoring, and the application of appropriate technology in the form of a feed shredder and guidance in preparing balanced feeds. The implementation method included initial observation, outreach, barn management training, practical use of the feed shredder, and evaluation through tests and direct mentoring in the field. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in the skills and knowledge of livestock farmers. Field observations revealed changes in behavior in maintaining barn cleanliness, improving air circulation, and implementing more measured and efficient feeding patterns. The evaluation through tests also confirmed the finding that the level of farmers' understanding of the principles of barn management and feed efficiency had increased significantly. This community service activity successfully had a positive impact on partners, both in terms of knowledge and livestock business practices. In the future, it is hoped that the results of this activity can be expanded through the formation of fostered livestock groups and the development of local feed innovations to create sustainable, healthier, more efficient, and more productive smallholder livestock businesses.
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