The three-day JULEHA (Juru Sembelih Halal or Halal Slaughterer) Competency Certification program at the Competency Assessment Center (Tempat Uji Kompetensi, or TUK) of the Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM) officially concluded on Sunday (17/5). The final day marked the decisive stage of the certification process, during which participants were required to demonstrate their practical skills through a comprehensive hands-on competency assessment.

Beginning at 6:30 a.m., the practical examination was conducted at Toros Farm, Pleret, Bantul, under the close supervision of a team of certified assessors. Throughout the field assessment, each participant was individually evaluated on a range of competencies, including pre-slaughter animal handling, the proper application of humane restraint techniques in accordance with animal welfare principles, and the accuracy and efficiency of slaughter procedures performed in compliance with Islamic law (Sharia). read more

A master’s student at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), the Netherlands, Siep Jossi Missaar, shared his firsthand experience in organic dairy farming and artisanal cheesemaking during a sharing session attended by laboratory assistants and lecturers at the Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM), on Monday (11/5).

The session brought together lecturers and assistants from the Laboratory of Beef Cattle, Draught Animals, and Companion Animals, as well as the Laboratory of Dairy Science and Milk Industry. read more

The Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM) once again reaffirmed its growing international presence during the Graduate School Commencement Ceremony held on Thursday (23/4). Beyond celebrating outstanding academic achievements, this year’s ceremony also recognized three high-achieving international students who completed their studies with remarkable accomplishments.

The international graduates included two doctoral graduates from Vietnam: Nguyen Hoang Qui and Nguyen Thi Anh Thu, and one master’s graduate from Tanzania: Mathew Mgogo. read more

Graduates of the Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM) are expected to become thought leaders while upholding the values of public service, integrity, academic ethics, and dedication to society. This message was delivered by the Dean of Fapet UGM, Prof. Ir. Budi Guntoro, S.Pt., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU., ASEAN Eng., during the graduation ceremony for the Graduate School’s Period III of the 2025/2026 Academic Year, held at the Fapet UGM Auditorium.

“As UGM alumni, these are the values you must uphold throughout your careers and in the years ahead,” Prof. Budi said on Thursday (23/4). read more

Dean of the Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM), Prof. Ir. Budi Guntoro, S.Pt., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU., ASEAN Eng., emphasized the importance of effective website and social media management in strengthening the institution’s reputation. He delivered this message during the opening of the Workshop on Enhancing Website and Social Media Management on Wednesday (23/4).

Prof. Budi reminded participants that every member of the Fapet UGM community, including lecturers, administrative staff, students, and alumni, serves as a representative of the faculty’s public relations efforts. read more