Student of Faculty of Animal Science (FAS) UGM, Muhammad Khoerul Fadhli, presented his scientific paper on a conference in Germany on April 26—28, 2018. An event entitled The 3rd ICONIC 2018 (International Conference of Integrated Intellectual Community) with the theme “Science and Technology for Sustainability Development” invited Minister of Research, Technology, dan Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia as the keynote speaker.
“The scientific paper that I presented entitled Milk Production in the First Lactation and its Correlation with Mammary Gland Size of Etawah Grade Goat in BBPTU-HPT Baturraden, Indonesia. I selected this title because dairy goat production in Indonesia is still very low,” said the 2015 student. Under the supervision of FAS UGM lecturer, Dr. Ir. Adiarto, M.Sc., he created a selection method for goat breeds with high productivity through udder measurement. “The result is that the circumference and length of udder has a significant effect towards dairy goat productivity,” he explained when being interviewed at FAS campus, Wednesday (6/6).
The conference that was held in Leibniz University, Hannover, Germany was attended by lecturers and students from many countries. “It is an honor for me to meet academics from America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Besides presented my paper, I got some tips on how to study abroad, especially in Europe. So, this kind of activity is highly recommended for undergraduate, master, dan doctorate program students here,” he said. Besides attended the conference, he also had the chance to visit Hannover Messe, a technology exhibition with the theme Industry 4.0. (Nadia)