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

On Monday, February 19, 2024, 43 students were admitted to the Animal Science Professional Engineer Program at the UGM Faculty of Animal Science in the Drh. R. Soepardjo Auditorium. Of these, 34 students were admitted via the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway, while 19 were admitted through the regular pathway. Consequently, the program currently has a total of 57 active students.

In his remarks, the Dean of the UGM 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 while also socializing and networking with their colleagues. He expressed the hope that academic and social activities would go hand in hand. (Secretariat/Prisil) read more