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

The SMART-MEAT team from Universitas Gadjah Mada achieved outstanding success with futuristic innovation by winning First Place in the National Scientific Paper Competition (Lomba Karya Tulis Ilmiah or LKTI) and Third Place in the Poster Competition at the SEMARAC, held as part of the 3rd Anniversary of the Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS).

Using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach, the interdisciplinary team, comprising Siti Anisah and Feni Indah Nugrahaeni Christianto from the Faculty of Animal Science, along with Setyo Nurcahyani from Agro-Industrial Product Development Program Vocational School, developed an innovative solution to address food safety challenges in Indonesia. Under the supervision of Dr. Fahrizal Yusuf Affandi, S.T.P., M.Sc., the team presented a paper titled “Design of Active-Intelligent Bioplastic Packaging Based on Java Plum (Syzygium cumini) Peel with Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) Extract as a Beef Freshness Monitoring System”. 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

Nowadays, one of the challenges in the farming industry is finding high-production, high nutrient forage at an affordable price. Fortunately, the Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM) has addressed this issue. Through the Laboratorium Hijauan Makanan Ternak dan Pastura (HMTP), the Faculty has successfully contributed by providing livestock feed that meets specific needs, such as tropical alfalfa iegume (Medicago sativa cv Kacang Ratu BW) with PVT number 929/PPVT/2021, napler grass (Pennisetum purpureum cv Gama Umami) with PVT number 889/PVHP/2020 and chicory (Cichorium intybus) which is still in the process of being submitted for PVT. read more

The Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM) with Prof. Dr. Ir. Tri Satya Mastuti Widi, S.Pt., M.P., M.Sc., IPM., ASEAN Eng., conducted a research entitled “Development of a Sustainable Buffalo Production System Based on Local Wisdom for National Food Self-Sufficiency )Kerbau untuk Indonesia/KuI)”.

The research was conducted from May to November 2024 in production system of Gayo Buffalo at Gayo Lues Regency, Province of Aceh; Tapanuli buffalo at Toba and Samosir Regency, Province of North Sumatra; and Kalang Buffalo at Hulu Sungai and Hulu Sungai Selatan, Province of South Kalimantan. The research is a collaboration under the katalis scheme (Strategic research Collaboration), which involved Universitas Malikussaleh, Aceh; Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan; and Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarbaru, Kalimantan Selatan.  read more