Graduate Student Asssociation (HMP) of Faculty of Animal Science (FAS) UGM trains the Ngudi Mulyo Livestock Group, Prambanan, to make mineral blocks on Sunday (2/9). This training is based on the complaints of farmers that their livestock are difficult to fat and require artificial insemination for several times to get pregnant.

“In general, farmers still use commercial minerals that are given only at certain times. The use of commercial minerals is less efficient because of its smooth and light shape, so it is easily carried away by the wind,” Ir. Nafiatul Umami, S.Pt., MP., Ph.D., IPM said as the supervisor of the community service program. read more

To celebrate its 49th anniversary, Faculty of Animal Sciences UGM in collaboration with sheep and goat breeders have launched the Cooperatives of Goat and Sheep Breeders Association Yogyakarta (PPKDY). Dean of Faculty of Animal Sciences, Prof. Dr. Ir. Ali Agus., DAA., DEA., IPU, launched the organisation at the Auditorium of the faculty on Tuesday(19/9).

According to Ali Agus, the cooperatives was a form of synergy between the Faculty and breeders in the development of goat and sheep industry. The Faculty gives support in terms of science and  technology for breeding, which was a challenge to breeders. read more

Due to the national level achievement in the karate, M. Ismail Sholeh successfully entered the Faculty of Animal Science (FAS) UGM in the 2018/2019 academic year through the Penelusuran Bibit Unggul Berprestasi (PBUB) in the Karate branch sports group. Ismail won second place in the karate national championship in Gunung Kidul in 2016.

“Thanks God I was able to be the student of FAS UGM to continue my studies and develop my hobby as a farmer. Livestock has good prospects so I chose FAS UGM to study, “said Ismail. read more

As a form of concern for others, the Faculty of Animal Science (FAS) UGM sent donation to earthquake victims in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, on Friday (31/8). Total donation of Rp56,532,600.00 was realized in the form of staple foods, new clothes and tarpaulin. Goods donations are new and appropriate clothing, bags, food, and others.

“Thank you to the donors, both from individuals and organizations. Hopefully it can ease the burden of our brothers in Lombok. The assistance will be distributed through the academic community of the Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Mataram,” the Dean of FAS UGM said, Prof. Dr. Ir. Ali Agus, DAA., DEA., IPU when releasing donation which will be sent directly by the staff of FAS UGM. read more

Faculty of Animal Science (FAS) UGM received 46 Rekognisi Pembelajaran Lampau (RPL) participants of Engineer Study Program on Monday (27/8) at the FAS UGM campus. The RPL participants came from the faculty of animal science of some universities namely UGM, UNS, Universitas Brawijaya, Universitas Kanjuruhan, Universitas Halu Oleo, UNPAD, and private institutions.

“Currently, the livestock industry has developed rapidly which involves other professions. In the production process, engineering is needed and this is where supporting gaps occur. With this engineering profession program, it is hoped that it can help overcome this gap,” the Dean of FAS UGM said, Prof. Dr. Ir. Ali Agus, DAA., DEA., IPU, when giving a remark at the reception ceremony of RPL participants. read more