The Faculty of Animal Science in UGM held a webinar titled “Balanced Nutrition to Support Personal Health and Productivity” on Wednesday (26/11). The webinar featured Rini Wuri Astuti, S.Si.T., M.Gizi, a dietitian and lecturer in the Nutrition Department at the Health Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health, Yogyakarta.

In her presentation, Rini highlighted the triple burden of malnutrition that Indonesia still faces: undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies. The 2023 Indonesian Child Health Survey data show that 1 in 5 toddlers suffers from stunting, while obesity cases in adults are increasing, especially among women. Rini explained that nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining productivity, as the brain consumes approximately 20% of the body’s total energy. read more

Waste management and usage is a responsibility of the livestock farming industry to conduct a business establishment that is not only profit-oriented, but also sided with the community and environment. Coming from that, a number of UGM researchers conducted research showing that bio-slurry as the liquid waste from biogas production could be used optimally as a medium for Euglena sp. IDN 22 microalgae that has a potential to be raw material for various industries.

The team that was led by a professor at the Faculty of Animal Science of UGM (Fapet UGM), Prof. Ir. Ambar Pertiwiningrum, M.Si., Ph.D., IPM., ASEAN Eng., and is consisted of Prof. Ir. Nanung Agus Fitriyanto, S.Pt., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPM., Dhomas Indiwara Prana Jhouhanggir (doctoral student at Fapet UGM), and Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, S.Si., M.App.Sc. (lecturer and researcher, Faculty of Biology UGM). The research was published in the Journal of Ecological Engineering in the 2025 edition. read more

The Faculty of Animal Science at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) participated in the 12th International Conference on Asia Agriculture and Animal (ICAAA 2025), held from January 17 to 19, 2025, in Osaka, Japan. This prestigious conference brought together scientists, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to exchange knowledge and broaden perspectives in the fields of Asian agriculture and animal husbandry.

Fapet UGM sent several representatives as oral presenters to showcase their research findings. Among them were Yogi Sidik Prasojo, a faculty lecturer, along with doctoral students Zakia Ulfah and Nur Hidayah, and Master’s student Sri Widiastuti. Zakia Ulfah and Sri Widiastuti are recipients of the LPDP Scholarship, while Nur Hidayah is funded by the Indonesian Education Scholarship (BPI). Their participation in the conference was supported by their respective scholarship providers. The UGM representatives successfully presented their research to an international academic audience, further enhancing the Faculty’s global reputation. “ICAAA 2025 welcomed participants from numerous countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, China, Saudi Arabia, India, Chile, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and others. The conference serves as a platform for fostering collaboration among scientists and advancing research in Asian agriculture and animal husbandry,” said Nur Hidayah on Friday (January 24).

Since its inception in Hong Kong in 2011, ICAAA has been a recognized platform for sharing agricultural and livestock research. Now in its 12th edition, the conference addressed various themes such as Animal Agriculture in the Globe, Agricultural Biotechnology, Bio-machine Systems, Environmental Constraints to Animal Agriculture, Food Science and Technology, Food Traceability and Safety, Livestock Production, Meat and Allied Industries, Power and Machinery in Agriculture, and Soil and Water Engineering. These topics aim to support advancements in agriculture and livestock industries. All accepted papers will be published in BIO Web of Conferences, an open-access proceedings series indexed by Scopus, CPCI (Web of Science), DOAJ, Google Scholar, and other databases. The Faculty’s participation in ICAAA 2025 not only highlighted its research excellence but also marked a strategic step toward building international collaborations in the fields of animal husbandry and agriculture.

Source: Fapet Cooperation Office

Editor: Satria

Translator: Rima

The 2022 batch Team 2 from the Faculty of Animal Science at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has achieved an impressive milestone by securing first place in the National Essay Competition organized by the University of Indonesia. The event, held on January 18, 2025, saw participation from dozens of teams representing various universities across Indonesia.

Team 2 of Fapet UGM captivated the judges with their essay titled “ECOBRIT: Innovation of Biocharcoal Briquettes from Broiler Litter as an Environmentally Friendly Fuel to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emission.” This groundbreaking work introduced ECOBRIT, an innovative biocharcoal briquette made from broiler litter waste. read more

The Dean of the Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Prof. Ir. Budi Guntoro, S.Pt., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU, ASEAN Eng., officially conferred degrees to 12 new postgraduate graduates for the 2024/2025 academic year during a ceremony held on Thursday (January 23). The graduates comprised eight master’s degree recipients and four doctoral degree recipients. Head of the Doctoral Programme, Prof. Ir. Ambar Pertiwiningrum, M.Si., Ph.D., IPM, ASEAN Eng., highlighted that with this graduation, the Faculty has produced a total of 1,004 master’s graduates and 163 doctoral graduates as of December 2024. The average GPA of the master’s programme graduates was an impressive 3.91, while the doctoral programme graduates achieved an even higher average of 3.99. The typical study duration for master’s students was one year and eight months, while doctoral candidates averaged three years and eight months. The best graduate of this cohort was Muhammad Nidhomun Ni’am, S.Pt., M.Sc., who achieved a remarkable GPA of 3.97 and completed his studies in just one year, four months, and four days.

In his address, Prof. Ir. Budi Guntoro encouraged the graduates to swiftly integrate into society and apply the knowledge they have acquired. He emphasized the challenges awaiting them, including contributing to the success of community welfare programs like the free nutritious meal initiative.

“Learning not only requires academic excellence but also emotional intelligence and adaptability,” Prof. Budi remarked.

He further urged the graduates to tackle pressing issues, such as addressing the scarcity of raw materials for meat and milk production, overcoming land and climate change constraints, and contributing to efforts to control outbreaks like Foot and Mouth Disease. The ceremony underscored the Faculty’s commitment to producing graduates capable of making meaningful contributions to society and addressing global challenges.

Author: Satria

Photo: Margiyono

Translator: Rima