Centre for Livestock Development Studies (PKPP) Faculty of Animal Science UGM organised the 2024 Small Scale Commercial Cattle Business Management Training programme. The training was held in Yogyakarta from 21 – 23 April 2024. The target participants in this training are farmers throughout Indonesia who have or are still planning commercially oriented cattle farms.

The registration process started from 25 March – 5 April 2024. The total number of applicants for this training came from 10 provinces in Indonesia. The overall series of selection activities included registration, administrative selection, and then the announcement of training participants. A total of 13 people were selected as participants with a composition of 11 men and 2 women. All participants attended a series of trainings delivered by academics and practitioners who are competent in their fields. read more

137 Students from SMAN 10 Bogor Visit the UGM Faculty of Animal Science

A total of 137 students from SMAN 10 Bogor visited the Faculty of Animal Science on Tuesday (14/5). They were welcomed at the drh. R. Soepardjo Auditorium. Accompanied by six teachers, the students enthusiastically participated in the event, asking questions about admission procedures and tips for getting accepted into UGM.

Yusni Eka Meilani, one of the accompanying teachers, stated that the visit to the UGM Faculty of Animal Science was part of a campus orientation program designed to broaden the students’ horizons and knowledge regarding higher education, specifically at UGM. UGM is a university that attracts significant interest from high school students looking to pursue higher education and receive a quality education. read more

Three students from the International Undergraduate Program (IUP) in Animal Science and Industry at the UGM Faculty of Animal Science, specifically from the Class of 2021, participated in an MBKM internship program at the Sumiyoshi Livestock Station, Miyazaki University, Japan, from mid-May to mid-August 2024. The students are Alma Zhahira Elvaretta Wibawa, Radedya Wardhana Putra, and Muhammad Yazida Rizky.

Before their departure on May 14, they received a briefing on Monday (13/5) from the Dean of the Faculty of Animal Science, Prof. Ir. Budi Guntoro, M.Sc., Ph.D., I.P.U., ASEAN Eng.; the Head of the Animal Science and Industry Study Program, Ir. Tri Satya Mastuti Widi, S.Pt., MP., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPM., ASEAN Eng.; the Secretary of the Study Program, Ir. Muhlisin, S.Pt., M.Agri., Ph.D., IPP.; and the Faculty’s Domestic Cooperation Coordinator, Ir. Yogi Sidik Prasojo, S.Pt., M.Agr., Ph.D., IPP. read more

Standardizing slaughterers remains an ongoing challenge, including for those who slaughter sacrificial animals. Instances of slaughter, whether at mosques or other locations, that fail to meet established requirements regarding syaria guidelines, hygiene and sanitation, and animal welfare are still frequently encountered.

In response to this situation, JULEHA Yogyakarta, in collaboration with the Faculty of Animal Science at UGM, organized a Halal Slaughterer (JULEHA) training program.

Ir. Cuk Tri Noviandi, S.Pt., M.Anim.St., Ph.D., IPM., ASEAN.Eng., the head of the JULEHA training program at the Faculty, stated that the training aims to prepare halal slaughterers in accordance with the 10 competencies established by the government under SKKNI (Indonesian National Work Competency Standards) No. 147 of 2022. read more

A total of 47 students were admitted to the postgraduate program at the UGM Faculty of Animal Science on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the Drh. R. Soepardjo Auditorium. Of these, 34 students were accepted into the Master’s (S2) program, and 13 were accepted into the Doctoral (S3) program.

In his remarks, the Dean of the Faculty of Animal Science, Prof. Ir. Budi Guntoro, S.Pt., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU., ASEAN Eng., encouraged the students to pursue their studies successfully. Although the academic schedule would be demanding, Prof. Budi advised them to remain social and build networks with their colleagues, expressing the hope that academic and social activities could be balanced effectively. read more