A master’s student from the Faculty of Animal Science in UGM has once again achieved distinction on the international stage. Dimas Fakhruddin, S.Pt., received both a Student Travel Award and a Certificate of Excellence at the prestigious 2025 Pacific Rim Scientific Conference, organized by the Poultry Science Association and held from October 13 to 16, 2025, in Macau, China.

During the Student Competition session focused on “Metabolism and Nutrition: General Nutrition”, Dimas presented his research findings titled “Fermented Palm Kernel Meal Modulates Gut Barrier and Inflammatory Gene Expression via Short-Chain Fatty Acid Production in Broilers”. read more

The Faculty of Animal Science at UGM hosted a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on Tuesday (15/10) regarding the drafting of revisions to the Law on Animal Husbandry and Animal Health (UU PKH). The event was attended by various associations and professional organizations in the fields of animal husbandry and animal health, as well as representatives from academia and industry practitioners from various relevant institutions.

The event opened with remarks from the General Chairman of ISPI (Indonesian Society of Animal Science Professionals), Dr. Ir. H. Audy Joinaldy, S.Pt, M.Sc., M.M., IPU., M.I.P., ASEAN.Eng., who emphasized the importance of synergy among academia, the government, and industry players to produce regulations relevant to the challenges of modern animal husbandry. He noted that various issues regarding livestock management in the country persist, ultimately hindering the achievement of food self-sufficiency. read more

The Faculty of Animal Science at Universitas Gadjah Mada, in collaboration with the Gadjah Mada Animal Science Alumni Association (KAPGAMA), participated in ILDEX Indonesia 2025, held at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) in BSD City, Jakarta, from September 17 to 19, 2025. This collaboration served as a pivotal event for strengthening ties among academics, alumni, industry players, and stakeholders within the national livestock sector.

Led by the Faculty’s UGM ILDEX Team Chair, Ir. Rochijan, S.Pt., M.Sc., IPM., and the KAPGAMA ILDEX Team Chair, Ir. Achmad Dawami, the event featured a range of activities, including discussions, experience-sharing sessions, and cross-sector networking initiatives, as well as the proposal and reinforcement of the KAPGAMA Alumni Scholarship program. Furthermore, the event included a group photo session involving alumni, faculty members, students, researchers, and industry professionals, symbolizing the spirit of togetherness and intergenerational collaboration within the UGM animal science community. read more

Waste management and usage is a responsibility of the livestock farming industry to conduct a business establishment that is not only profit-oriented, but also sided with the community and environment. Coming from that, a number of UGM researchers conducted research showing that bio-slurry as the liquid waste from biogas production could be used optimally as a medium for Euglena sp. IDN 22 microalgae that has a potential to be raw material for various industries.

The team that was led by a professor at the Faculty of Animal Science of UGM (Fapet UGM), Prof. Ir. Ambar Pertiwiningrum, M.Si., Ph.D., IPM., ASEAN Eng., and is consisted of Prof. Ir. Nanung Agus Fitriyanto, S.Pt., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPM., Dhomas Indiwara Prana Jhouhanggir (doctoral student at Fapet UGM), and Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, S.Si., M.App.Sc. (lecturer and researcher, Faculty of Biology UGM). The research was published in the Journal of Ecological Engineering in the 2025 edition. 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