The Faculty of Animal Science in UGM receives a comparative study from the Faculty of Animal Science and Fisheries in the University of West Sulawesi (Fapetkan Unsulbar) on Thursday (4/12). The visit was led by the Dean, Prof. Dr. Ir. Sitti Nurani Sirajuddin S.Pt., M.Si., IPU., ASEAN.Eng., as an effort to strengthen educational quality through benchmarking and exploring academic collaborations.

Prof. Sitti Nurani stated that the Faculty of Animal Science and Fisheries in the University of West Sulawesi is relatively new, only 13 years old, and therefore requires significant learning from more established universities. She hopes this visit will be the first step in encouraging lecturers to pursue doctoral studies and opening up opportunities for collaboration, such as public lectures and other academic exchange programs. read more

The Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM) has once again contributed to the development of innovative learning through its participation in the Incentive Program for the Development of Micro-Credential Modules on Online Platforms, organized by the Directorate of Academic Studies and Innovation or Direktorat Kajian dan Invovasi Akademik Universitas Gadjah Mada (DKIA UGM).

One of the modules that has been developed was from the Laboratory of Dairy Livestock and Dairy Industry of Fapet UGM. The laboratorium assistant, Muhammad Rio Rafif, S.Pt., proposed a module entitled “Urban Farming: Urban-Based Pet Goat and Pet Poultry Farming” (“Urban Farming: Beternak Kambing Hias dan Unggas Hias Berbasis Perkotaan”). This module is prepared to provide a practical guide for raising pet animals in a simple and adaptive manner in urban environments. read more

The Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM) held its annual Eid al-Adha sacrificial slaughter by processing four cattle and five sheep on campus on Friday (29/5). The event involved faculty members, students, administrative staff, and the Eid al-Adha organizing committee, who worked together throughout the slaughtering process and the distribution of the meat to the Fapet UGM community.

Chair of the Fapet UGM Eid al-Adha Committee, Dr. Ir. Agussalim, S.Pt., M.Sc., IPM., ASEAN Eng., explained that this year’s event served not only as an act of worship but also as an educational opportunity to demonstrate proper halal slaughter practices and humane animal handling. read more

The Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM) continues to promote higher standards for Eid al-Adha sacrificial practices by educating the public on proper animal handling and the hygienic management of sacrificial meat in accordance with the principles of halal, safety, ihsan, and hygiene.

Ir. Cuk Tri Noviandi, S.Pt., M.Anim.St., Ph.D., IPM., ASEAN Eng., a lecturer at Fapet UGM, explained that the act of qurban is more than simply slaughtering an animal. Rather, it is an act of worship that reflects devotion to Allah SWT and must be carried out responsibly and in accordance with Islamic principles. Therefore, sacrificial animals must meet both religious and health requirements, including the appropriate species, age, physical condition, and freedom from zoonotic diseases. read more

The Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM) once again organized a blood donation drive in collaboration with Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI) on Monday (25/5) at Salesa Hall, Fapet UGM. Initiated by Caravan, the event ran smoothly and attracted enthusiastic participation.

The blood donors included not only members of the faculty community, such as students and administrative staff, but also members of the general public from outside Fapet UGM.

Of the 39 registered participants, 23 successfully passed the health screening and donated blood. The event served as a meaningful expression of social responsibility while contributing to maintaining local blood supplies. read more