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

The Faculty of Animal Science in UGM is once again participating internationally. One of its lecturers, Dr. Ir. Endy Triyannanto, S.Pt., M.Eng., IPM., ASEAN Eng., had the opportunity to serve as a reviewer and presenter at the 51ˢᵗ International Congress on Science, Technology, and Technology-based Innovation (STT51), held from November 11ᵗʰ – 13ᵗʰ, 2025, at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.

Themed “Collaboration Across Frontiers: From Quantum and Cosmos to Global Biodiversity”, this event served as a platform for collaboration between global scientists in various fields, including Food Science and Technology. STT51 featured keynote lectures, plenary sessions, and oral and poster presentations from international researchers. read more

The government’s planned Rp20 trillion in credit from Danantara funds to strengthen the development of chicken farming is a strategic step towards national food self-sufficiency. This policy demonstrates the government’s commitment to ensuring the supply of animal protein for the public, particularly in supporting the free nutritious meal program for schoolchildren.

“This substantial financial support is deemed appropriate because it can increase the production capacity of livestock farmers, create jobs, stabilize chicken prices in the market, and assist small businesses that have previously faced capital constraints,” explained Professor of the Faculty of Animal Science UGM, Prof. Ir. Dyah Maharani, S.Pt., M.P., Ph.D., IPM, on Monday (24/11). read more

The Integrated Health Post for Non-Communicable Disease or Pos Pembinaan Terpadu (Posbindu) of the Faculty of Animal Science UGM once again conducted health checks for approximately 94 lecturers and educational staff on Friday (22/11) at the Faculty of Animal Science’s ASLC Hall. The examinations included blood sugar, cholesterol, and uric acid levels.

Ikhwan Hadianto, S.Pt., Head of the Health Promoting University (HPU) at the Faculty, stated that this activity is both a promotional and preventative effort to prevent Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). read more

A research team from the Faculty of Animal Science in UGM participated in the Transmigration Patriot Expedition organized by the Ministry of Transmigration. The Patriot Expedition Team was tasked with exploring remote areas in West Sulawesi as part of a mission to build social harmony in transmigration areas, particularly in the Tubbi Taramanu Transmigration Area. This research combined field research, social experiments, and community service.

During the four-month expedition, The Faculty of Animal Science in UGM sent five personnel to West Sulawesi. The team was led by Dr. Moh. Sofi’ul Anam, S.Pt., M.Sc., with members Haidar Rais, Putri Safitri, Maria Hilary, and Naufal Dzaki. read more