The Dean of the Faculty of Animal Science of Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM), Prof. Ir. Budi Guntoro, S.Pt., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU., ASEAN Eng., pushes for the graduates of Fapet UGM to supervise government programs in the food sector. It was emphasized by the dean at the graduation ceremony of bachelors and applied bachelors in the ASLC Hall, Fapet UGM, Wednesday, May 28th 2025.

“In the next five years the government will be focused on the food sector. For that I hope that you all can take part in supervising programs regarding food security,” said Budi Guntoro. read more

The Faculty of Animal Science of Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM) and Toros Farm officially hold a strategic cooperation deal with the signing of Memorandum of Understanding on Thursday, May 28th 2025. The two party MoU aimed to increase the human resources capacity in the livestock product production sector. This cooperation emphasized on the synergy between academicians and the industry, namely in the organizing of technical training and certification of professional halal butcher.

The Dean of Fapet UGM, Prof. Ir. Budi Guntoro, S.Pt., M.Sc., Ph.D., ASEAN Eng., said that the faculty will give assistance in the form of professional and field supervisor in every training session. “We will prepare lecturers and experienced instructors to ensure that the participants receive adequate theories and practices,” said him. On the other hand, Toros Farm will prepare an on site training facility in order to give a direct and real life working environment for the participants. read more

Weeds in pastures have long been considered detrimental to livestock productivity, whether directly or indirectly. Typically, pasture weeds are unpalatable, woody, and/or toxic plants. Legetan is one such example. Known scientifically as Synedrella nodiflora, it goes by various local names, including Babadotan Lalaki, jukut berak kambing, jukut gendreng, bruwan, gletang warak, krasuk, serunen, and gofumakeang.

However, according to Prof. Ir. Bambang Suwignyo, S.Pt., MP., Ph.D., IPM., ASEAN Eng., a lecturer at the UGM Faculty of Animal Science, legetan is a beneficial weed for livestock feed because of its high nutritional value. read more

The Animal Science Study Program at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jember (Unej), is exploring a collaboration with the Faculty of Animal Science at UGM. This initiative was marked by a visit from several lecturers from the University of Jember’s Animal Science program to the Faculty of Animal Science at UGM on Monday (27/5). The delegation was led by Dr. Ir. Nur Widodo, S.Pt., M.Sc., Chair of the Guidance Commission for the Animal Science Study Program, and was received by the Dean of the Faculty of Animal Science, Prof. Ir. Budi Guntoro, S.Pt., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU., ASEAN Eng., along with other faculty leadership members. 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