In a corner of Kebonagung Village, Rengel District, Tuban Regency, the distinctive scent of livestock barns blends with the sounds of goats and sheep, becoming part of the daily life of a young woman named Mila Arlinda. The 2021 graduate of the Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM) has successfully built a modern livestock business called Kerabat Ternak 1-3, which has now gained recognition across various parts of East Java.

Amid the perception that livestock farming is predominantly a man’s profession and offers limited prospects for prosperity, Mila has proven otherwise. Together with her husband, Sahroni, she has developed a goat and sheep business with various lines of operation, ranging from fattening and breeding to dairy farming and the sale of livestock production supplies (sapronak). read more

The Faculty of Animal Science in UGM held a Poultry Farming Discussion Forum on Saturday (22/11) at the drh. R. Soepardjo Auditorium. This event brought together academics, practitioners, professional organizations, government officials, and civil society to discuss the theme “National Poultry Farming Transformation: Optimizing 20 Trillion Rupiah Funds Towards Food Independence”.

The Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Ir. Budi Guntoro, S.Pt., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU., ASEAN Eng., said the workshop was attended by 125 participants from various backgrounds, ranging from farmers, bureaucrats, academics, and poultry industry players. The goal of the workshop was to identify opportunities from the budget-based chicken farming integration plan and to unravel the structural challenges that the government and industry need to anticipate. read more

The Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM) has once again contributed to the development of innovative learning through its participation in the Incentive Program for the Development of Micro-Credential Modules on Online Platforms, organized by the Directorate of Academic Studies and Innovation or Direktorat Kajian dan Invovasi Akademik Universitas Gadjah Mada (DKIA UGM).

One of the modules that has been developed was from the Laboratory of Dairy Livestock and Dairy Industry of Fapet UGM. The laboratorium assistant, Muhammad Rio Rafif, S.Pt., proposed a module entitled “Urban Farming: Urban-Based Pet Goat and Pet Poultry Farming” (“Urban Farming: Beternak Kambing Hias dan Unggas Hias Berbasis Perkotaan”). This module is prepared to provide a practical guide for raising pet animals in a simple and adaptive manner in urban environments. read more

The Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM) continues to promote higher standards for Eid al-Adha sacrificial practices by educating the public on proper animal handling and the hygienic management of sacrificial meat in accordance with the principles of halal, safety, ihsan, and hygiene.

Ir. Cuk Tri Noviandi, S.Pt., M.Anim.St., Ph.D., IPM., ASEAN Eng., a lecturer at Fapet UGM, explained that the act of qurban is more than simply slaughtering an animal. Rather, it is an act of worship that reflects devotion to Allah SWT and must be carried out responsibly and in accordance with Islamic principles. Therefore, sacrificial animals must meet both religious and health requirements, including the appropriate species, age, physical condition, and freedom from zoonotic diseases. read more

Keluarga Maahasiswa Katolik (Catholic Student Association, or KMK) and Persekutuan Mahasiswa Kristen (Christian Student Fellowship, or PMK) of the Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM), jointly organized a community outreach program titled Kristen Berbagi (Krisber) on April 11, 2026, at Tresna Werda Nursing Home. Held during the Easter season, the initiative reflected the students’ commitment to sharing love, compassion, and joy with others.

The program began with a donation drive that welcomed contributions from people of all religious backgrounds. Through this initiative, the organizing committee aimed to foster a spirit of generosity while strengthening the relationship between the student organizations and the wider community. read more