Happy’s spirit, determination, and hard work have finally paid off. Despite coming from a low-income family and having a father who is ill, Happy’s enthusiasm for learning and achieving has not waned.

“Don’t give up easily, strive to the fullest, get closer to Allah, seek blessings and be kind, especially to your parents because Allah’s pleasure is in the pleasure of your parents. Study earnestly, Bismillah. Kun fayakun,” said Happy, recalling her journey before being accepted at UGM, Friday (7/26). read more

The Postgraduate Student Association (HMP) of Faculty of Animal Science UGM held a joint public lecture with students from the Faculty of Animal Science IPB University on Saturday (7/20). The event was attended by 30 students from Faculty of Animal Science UGM and 23 students from Faculty of Animal Science IPB University, including international students from Malaysia and the Philippines. This first-time event focused on the main topic of dairy nutrition. It was part of the 8th Summer Course program organized by Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology Faculty of Animal Science IPB University, in collaboration with Postgraduate Student Association Faculty of Animal Science UGM. read more

The world today is abuzz with the term “global boiling” due to the drastic increase in average temperatures in various parts of the world. Methane emissions are one of the causes of global boiling. The Global Monitoring Laboratory states that methane emissions have been rising since 1980, from 1,620 ppb to 1,933.46 ppb in October 2023. These emissions have the potential to increase global temperatures 28 times more than CO2. About 20-25% of total methane emissions come from livestock activities, specifically through enteric fermentation in the rumen of livestock, which produces methane gas that is then released through feces and burping. read more

In broiler chicken production, the health of the small intestine is crucial for optimal growth. Pathogenic microbes in the small intestine can infect the digestive tract, causing inflammation and nutrient absorption issues, leading to suboptimal growth.

In recent decades, antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) have been used by farmers to enhance broiler chicken growth performance, administered through feed or drinking water. However, in 2018, the Indonesian government officially banned the use of AGP as additives in livestock due to concerns about AGP residues in chicken meat, which could increase bacterial resistance and cause allergic reactions in humans. read more

Five students of Universitas Gadjah Mada are assisting the Mitra Karya Sejahtera Disability Empowerment Group (KPD) in Gunungkidul with stingless bee farming. This initiative aims to tackle unemployment caused by low self-esteem and limited job accessibility for the disabled community. Stingless bee farming is well-suited for the KPD Mitra Karya Sejahtera as it requires low investment, minimal physical activity, and is safe for people with disabilities.

The group of students participating in this Student Creativity Program (PKM) are from Faculty of Animal Science: Aliya Rahmawati Nurkhasanah, Desta Lovefiyana Nurpita, and Satriya Putra Pratama. They joined with Muhammad Fahmi Rafsanjani from the Faculty of Cultural Sciences  UGM and Paras Ardina Aya Shopya from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences UGM. The team is supervised by Moh. Sofi’ul Anam, S.Pt., M.Sc., lecturer from Faculty of Animal Science UGM. Recognizing the importance of empowering the disabled to enhance their skills and support their income sources, the team not only provides assistance but also trains the participants in stingless bee farming, specifically with the klanceng bee (Trigona sp.). read more