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 In this study to see how small to medium-scale farmers face problems when developing beef cattle farming businesses in Perbaungan District, North Sumatra. The research utilised a descriptive survey to collect data through field observations, structured interviews and desk research. The research involved beef cattle farmers from various business scales. Livestock production, feed use and capital constraints were included in the quantitative and descriptive analyses.The results showed that low-quality feed, capital availability and technical knowledge affected livestock productivity in the area. Large-scale farmers use commercial feed to get better results, while small-scale farmers rely more on natural feed. Improved access to high-quality feed, technical training and low-interest business credit are some of the development plans. Thus, to achieve sustainability of the sector, beef cattle enterprise development requires a holistic approach with government support, continuous training and cooperation with relevant institutions.

Indonesia, based on natural resource potential, has great potential to achieve beef self-sufficiency. The contribution of this sector is not only limited to meeting food needs in the form of beef, but also includes economic aspects such as providing employment opportunities, industrial raw materials, and increasing the income of local farmers. This shows that the development of this sector has great potential in supporting food security and improving community welfare. Therefore, research was conducted on performance indicators that could influence the performance of the cattle farming sector in Indonesia in 2022 using cluster analysis. Cluster analysis is a statistical method that identifies groups of samples based on similar characteristics. Cluster analysis has two methods, namely hierarchical and non-hierarchical. This research focuses on classifying regions in Indonesia into groups based on similar characteristics. In this research, cluster analysis assumptions will be tested, namely the multivariate normal distribution test, conducting cluster analysis using hierarchical and non-hierarchical methods, characterizing the data in each cluster, then drawing conclusions and suggestions from the research results. Based on the research results obtained on data characteristics, it was found that variables tend to have a variety of data. Hierarchical cluster analysis uses the single linkage method which has an optimum number of clusters of 4. The highest number of cluster members is in cluster 1. Then cluster 1 shows the highest performance in the cattle farming sector. In non-hierarchical cluster analysis using the k-means method which has an optimum number of clusters of 5. The highest number of cluster members is in cluster 4. Then clusters 2, 3 and 4 show higher performance in the cattle farming sector compared to clusters 1 and 5 .

This community service program aims to increase the use of abundant milk from dairy cows in Sereng Hamlet, Kemiri Village, Puspo District, Pasuruan Regency, through training in making sucked pudding or pudot. The local community, which previously only sold raw milk to collectors with low economic value, is trained to process milk into value-added products that are more attractive to consumers using direct practical methods to facilitate community understanding and skills at every stage, starting from socialization, training theoretically, hands-on practice, to digital marketing. The results of the activity showed that participants not only mastered the technique of processing pudot with various flavors, but also utilized digital platforms to reach a wider market. Apart from improving technical and economic skills, this program motivates communities to innovate and be independent in managing local products. With ongoing support and evaluation, it is hoped that the people of Sereng Hamlet can create new, sustainable business opportunities and strengthen the village economy through diversifying dairy products. This program is expected to become a model for rural economic development that can significantly improve the quality of life of local communities

Indonesia's nature has quite high biodiversity, especially plants and is a cultural heritage in utilizing medicinal plants to treat various diseases. This makes many farmers utilize local medicinal plants to be mixed into traditional medicines called livestock herbal medicine. The Community Service Program (PKM) carried out by PSDKU lecturers in the Animal Husbandry Study Program at Pattimura University in West Maluku Regency in collaboration with KKN students through training in making traditional herbal medicine for livestock carried out in Kiera Hamlet, Tounwawan Village, West Maluku Regency. The purpose of implementing this service is to introduce, practice and motivate livestock communities to mix livestock herbal medicine using simple tools and materials available in the surrounding environment. As well as obtaining economic potential in the form of increased income and welfare of livestock communities. The results obtained from this PKM activity were that all participants were very enthusiastic in participating in the intended activity because it was in accordance with the needs of livestock farmers.

Semeru Farm is a company operating in the chicken farming sector. The main challenge faced by this company is financial management using manual methods with financial recording and reporting through excel applications. This requires accurate calculations in preparing profit and loss reports. In addition, the company also faces obstacles related to egg stock inventory management to ensure freshness and availability when customers buy. To overcome this problem, an accounting information system is needed that integrates stock management using the FIFO (first in first out) method, so that financial recording and reporting can be done efficiently and on time. This study aims to develop an accounting information system that manages egg stock using the FIFO method. This project includes three main phases: analysis, design, and implementation. The results include 38 database tables, transactions covering 5 accounting cycles, and various financial reports such as cash in and out reports, general journals, and final balance sheets.    

Most dairy farmers in our country still rely on human labor to monitor the condition of their farm areas. The current problem is the manual security system for barns, meaning that the barns need to be constantly checked around the area at all times. This is especially risky at night, when livestock theft is more likely to occur. This research implements PIR sensor technology to monitor movements around the barn, MC-38 magnetic sensors for gate security, and utilizes Android smartphones as devices to display barn data processing results, allowing real-time monitoring of barn security. The research is conducted using the Research and Development (R&D) method by Borg & Gall, encompassing only six steps. The results of the system evaluation by experts show a score of 3, falling between 2.1 – 3.0, categorized as Valid. User validation results show a score of 27.2, also falling between 2.1 – 3.0, categorized as Effective.

Thesis at the Wira Wacana Christian University Sumba Animal Husbandry Study Program involves the stages of submitting a title, registering for a proposal exam, and a thesis exam. This process currently uses Google Forms, with result announcements via WhatsApp, creating inconsistencies and taking a long time. Changing the thesis title requires additional steps, such as students having to come to campus to remove the old title after it is rejected. Challenges also arise in tracking the frequency of tutoring, especially with large student numbers. This research aims to develop an effective solution by applying the Extreme Programming (XP) method in developing web-based applications. Based on the System Usability Scale (SUS) test, this application received a usability score of 80.2%, making it suitable for use. The successful implementation of this web application makes a positive contribution in improving the quality and efficiency of thesis management in the Wira Wacana Christian University Sumba Animal Husbandry Study Program.

The background to this research is due to the response of the public who feel disturbed by the existence of this layer chicken farming business due to the strong smell of farm waste, the presence of large numbers of fly insects and the noise coming from the breeder's cage. The focus of this research is what the community's response is to the existence of a layer chicken farm in Tambakrejo Village, Sumbergempol District, Tulungagung Regency and what the social impact of the community is with the existence of a layer chicken farm in Tambakrejo Village, Sumbergempol District, Tulungagung Regency. The aim of this research is to find out what the community's response is to the layer chicken farming business in Tambakrejo Village, Sumbergempol District, Tulungagung Regency. To find out what social impacts are felt by the community towards the layer chicken farming business in Tambakrejo Village, Sumbergempol District, Tulungagung Regency. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods with data collection techniques carried out by observation, interviews and documentation. The research location was carried out in Tambakrejo Village with the research subjects being the people of Tambakrejo Village whose houses were close to a layer chicken farm. The results of this research show that the responses given by the community are positive and negative. The community's positive response is that the community supports the existence of this farm. The negative response given by the community was that the community objected to the existence of this livestock business by giving responses that were indifferent and less concerned. The social impact felt by the community with the existence of a layer chicken farm in Tambakrejo Village, Sumbergempol District, Tulungagung Regency, is seen from a negative aspect. The community feels disturbed by the strong smell that comes from the manure of the layer chicken farm. Apart from that, flies coming to people's homes also make people feel uncomfortable because of the large number of flies. The community also complains about the water they use every day because the water digging is close to the farm, which has an impact on the smell of the water in the digging. Viewed from a positive aspect, people can easily buy or order eggs from breeders at much cheaper prices, besides that breeder owners often distribute eggs to local communities, especially during the month of Ramadan.

The purpose of this study is to examine the profitability, income, and viability of laying hen farms in Lamongan Regency's Mantup District. Lamongan Regency's Mantup District. There were six informants who owned laying hen farms for this research. In this study, total costs, revenues, income, and business viability were the data analysis types used. The average total cost from six informants of IDR 755,812,161/Production Period is the result of this study. IDR 1,581,968,000 is the average revenue received per production period. During the production period, the average income obtained was IDR 826,155,833. Six laying hen breeder informants in Mantup District, Lamongan Regency, had their three business feasibility metrics calculated. The average R/C ratio value was 2.07, the average B/C ratio was 1.07, and the average ROI value was 92.50%. Therefore, it is viable to operate and grow the laying chicken farming company in Mantup District, Lamongan Regency, according to the calculation results.

This research aims to analyze the acceptance, profit and feasibility of diary farming in Ngabab Village, Pujon District, Malang Regency. In this study, 6 dairy farm owners in Ngabab Village, Pujon District, Malang Regency were used as informants. This research uses descriptive qualitative research. Data was collected through interviews, and the analytical methods used in this research were fixed costs, variable costs, total costs, revenues, profits and business feasibility in this research using the calculation of Revenue Cost Ratio (R/C), Benefit Cost Ratio (B/C), and Return On Investment (ROI). The results obtained from this research were by using calculations of Revenue Cost Ratio (R/C), Benefit Cost Ratio (B/C), and Return On Investment (ROI), resulting in high numbers obtained in R/C Ratio, B/C Ratio, and ROI exceed the figures or values that have been determined so that it can be concluded that based on the calculation results the dairy farming busuness in Ngabab Village, Pujon District, Malang Regency is worthy of cultivation and development.

Penelitian ini menyoroti tantangan dalam perhitungan panen ikan molly secara manual, yang menghambat efisiensi dan profitabilitas peternakan ikan. Kurangnya penelitian komprehensif tentang penerapan teknologi pemrosesan citra digital di Indonesia mendorong eksplorasi algoritma BLOB dan filter HSV. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan tingkat akurasi yang memuaskan hingga 98,14%, meskipun dengan tantangan terkait identifikasi objek yang bertumpuk. Diperlukan penyesuaian parameter yang cermat untuk meningkatkan efektivitas deteksi.

Susu UHT atau Ultra High Temperature merupakan salah satu jenis susu yang paling sering dikonsumsi masyarakat. Susu UHT diolah dalam waktu yang singkat dengan teknologi pemanasan tingkat tinggi.  PT. Ultrajaya Milk Industry and Trading Company, Tbk adalah salah satu perusahaan yang memproduksi berbagai jenis minuman. Salah satu produk peternakan yang diproduksi oleh perusahaan ini adalah susu UHT, yang sering disebut juga sebagai Ultra Milk. Ultra Milk melakukan campaign promosi dengan kolaborasi bersama grup K-Pop. Kolaborasi yang sedang dilakukan saat ini adalah kolaborasi dengan grup K-Pop Stray Kids. Penelitian terhadap Pengaruh Pembelian dan Konsumsi Susu UHT Ultra Milk Kolaborasi dengan Grup K-Pop Stray Kids ini dilakukan pengumpulan data kuesioner. Meningkatnya pembelian dan konsumsi susu UHT Ultra Milk kolaborasi dengan Stray Kids ini didukung oleh adanya hadiah setiap pembelian produk susu UHT Ultra Milk. Pemasaran yang dilakukan adalah pembelian di gerai Alfagroup yang sangat mudah dijangkau oleh masyarakat. Kolaborasi Ultra Milk dengan Stray Kids menjadi bentuk promosi yang sangat baik untuk brand Ultra Milk sendiri.

Layout has an important role in improving the quality of life and productivity of cows. Placing the right layout of space or facilities can make it easier to carry out daily maintenance and upkeep activities. This research was conducted to analyze the layout of facilities at Sapi Juara Farm. Sapi Juara Farm is a privately owned dairy farm located in Kec. Pamijahan, Bogor Regency, West Java. This farm provides fresh cow's milk to meet the demands of the cow's milk processing industry and the community's demand for milk. The layout of this farm needs to be reviewed in order to increase operational efficiency and optimal milk yield. This research aims to investigate and analyze the layout of facilities at Sapi Juara Farm using the Activity Relationship Chart (ARC) and Total Closeness Rating (TCR) methods. The results of the analysis of the two methods showed that the highest score was in the feed warehouse with a total score of 331 and the lowest score was in the owner's house with a total score of 15. The equipment warehouse underwent changes to be placed adjacent to the sterilization room to make it easier to clean the equipment and the process of transporting the milk out.    

Community service activities aim to provide training for local chicken farmers about herbal concoctions in the form of a mixture of lemongrass stalks, ginger, turmeric, galangal, garlic and brown sugar to improve the health of local chickens which will later support the growth and maintain the immunity of the local chickens. The method of implementing community service carried out to the local chicken farmer group in Werwaru Village, Southwest Maluku Regency is by using lecture methods, discussions and direct practice on making and using herbal concoctions that are given directly to local chickens. The results of the implementation of this community service are able to increase the knowledge of farmers, especially in making herbal concoctions to maintain the stamina and immunity of local chicken health. The conclusion of this community service is that training in making herbal concoctions in the form of a mixture of lemongrass stalks, galangal, ginger, brown sugar, garlic for local chickens is very interesting and of interest to farmers and increases farmers' understanding of the importance of using herbal ingredients that are around the farmer's environment to support the health of livestock, both local chickens and other livestock that are kept.

Banyuwangi Regency has an area of ​​5,782.5 km2, which is divided into 25 sub-districts and 217 villages/sub-districts with a population in 2021 reaching approximately 1,718,462 people. Based on BPS data from Banyuwangi Regency in 2020, it shows that the total livestock population is 3,130,769. These types of livestock consist of four-legged animals such as cows, buffalo, horses, goats, sheep, pigs and poultry such as chickens. The aim of this research is to find out the potential electrical energy obtained from livestock manure and to measure and identify the potential electrical energy from waste processing which is developed into a biomass power plant in Banyuwangi Regency. The research method in writing this article is descriptive quantitative, the data was obtained from literature studies. Biogas potential from the livestock sector in Banyuwangi Regency is considered high with a total of 297,680 m3 of biogas that can be produced. Meanwhile, the total weight of waste generated in Banyuwangi Regency is 572,261 kg/day. So it was found that the total bioenergy produced from livestock manure in Banyuwangi Regency reached 297,681 m3, while the total electrical energy produced from organic waste in Banyuwangi Regency reached 414,061 kWh per day.  

Begitu pentingnya air bersih bagi kehidupan manusia, sehingga memungkinkan penyediaan menjadi terbatas apabila pemanfaatannya tidak diatur dengan baik, sehingga harus dibuat suatu jaringan perpipaan yang tertata baik untuk mendistribusikan air bersih secara merata agar dapat optimal pemanfaatannya. Pengembangan dan pengelolan sistem irigasi, yang merupakan salah satu komponen pendukung keberhasilan pengembangan sistem pengairan yang mempunyai peran sangat penting dan strategis. Berkaitan dengan pengembangan kebun alam regeneratif sekolah alam Ar ridho sebagai media belajar tentang pertanian, perkebunan dan peternakan yang sangat membutuhkan air bersih untuk pengairan, penyiraman tanaman dan penyediaan air minum ternak.Masalah yang sering dihadapi oleh masyarakat yaitu tingginya kadar kekeruahan, kegiatan peningkatan kualitas air bersih meliputi pengamanan dan penetapan kualitas fisik air  (bebas dari warna, bau, kekeruhan dan rasa), bebas dari bahan kimia berbahaya, bebas dari sinar radioaktif maupun bakteriologis (mikroorganisme patogen). Sistem transmisi merupakan sistem pengangkutan air dari bangunan pengambilan air baku ke area yang dituju sehingga menjadi penghubungan antara sistem pengumpulan dengan sistem distribusi EPANET yang secara luas melakukan periode simulasi dari hidrolika dan kualitas air dalam jaringan pipa bertekanan. EPANET juga dapat mensimulasikan konsentrasi zat kimia yang ditambahkan pada suatu jaringan, umur air dan pola outflow dari sumber air.

Social capital is an important factor for farmers because it can support the management of livestock businesses in Indonesia. Especially because Indonesian culture still relies heavily on group activities in society. Research on the influence of social capital on the performance of goat breeders in the Besowo Village area aims to describe the characteristics of social capital (Trust, Norm, Network, Reciprocity) by identifying the level of social capital of breeders in Besowo Village, Kepung subdistrict on the performance of the livestock. The research was carried out on 1-28 September 2023 using the Systematic Random Sampling method, namely determining the initial sample randomly using the Slovin formula to obtain 82 respondents in all hamlets in Besowo Village. The results of this research show that social capital has an important role in people's livestock by utilizing the existing social patterns of society.

Tulungagung Regency was chosen to implement the YESS program because the majority of its people rely on the agricultural sector as their main livelihood and raising livestock as a side business. Geographically, the location of the Tulungagung Regency area is also quite strategic with abundant natural resources, thus supporting it as a target for implementing the Program. This research was carried out for 1 month from March 10 2023 to April 15 2023. In this research primary data and secondary data were obtained. Primary data was obtained from interviews and observations of 7 breeders who received benefits from competitive grants from the YESS Program in 2022, goat breeders as key informants in Gondang District, Tulungagung Regency and Expert Informants who came from YESS Program implementers from the Tulungagung Agriculture Service and program facilitators. Secondary data was obtained from literature. From the research, the results showed that the YESS program was considered successful in improving livestock farmers' skills, facilitating market access, increasing access to financing and activating institutional policies and media for youth involvement in rural areas. The suggestion for this research is that it is necessary to carry out further analysis regarding the obstacles that occur in implementing the YESS program.

The Bolotomo cattle breeder group in Wingkosigromulyo Village, Nkombol District, Purworejo Regency, has been established since 2010 with the help of subsidies from the local Livestock Service. Initially, they focused on producing organic fertilizer, but switched to the feeder cattle and meat business because the selling price of fertilizer was low. Livestock management is still traditional, and concentrate feed is rarely used because it is expensive and difficult to obtain. In the dry season, food availability is limited, and rice straw and field grass are the main food sources. The service activity by Tidar University students aims to help farmer groups overcome the feed crisis with technology for making pellets from local materials. Demonstration of making pellets using a mixture of calliandra leaf flour, rice bran, pineapple peel, molasses and tapioca flour. Pellets have the advantage of improving feed quality, consumption efficiency and shelf life. Farmers also shared their experiences and expressed the need for processing livestock waste, such as biogas plants, to reduce pollution and increase income. Integration between the agriculture, fisheries and livestock sectors is the focus for sustainable development.

The goal and main issues discussed in this research are how the Organizational Structure influences Performance in the Livestock Farming Area of Al Amin Science and Industrial Park (Living Lab) Glugur Rimbun. This study uses a qualitative associative method, conducting a review of theories and literature, as well as surveys and observations, and collecting opinions from academic community members, especially professors specializing in Human Resources. The research results state that organizational structure is a framework or arrangement that regulates relationships, responsibilities, and authorities within an organization. In management, organizational structure can be considered the foundation or operational framework of an organization. It is a fundamental element that forms the basis for organizing and directing organizational activities. There are several types of organizational structures that can be applied, and the selection of such a structure depends on the organization's goals, size, complexity, and needs. The choice of organizational structure should consider the organization's strategic goals, size, external environment, and the culture to be established. Moreover, organizations can change their structure over time to adapt to changing needs and business dynamics. The importance of organizational structure is reflected in its operational efficiency. By systematically mapping tasks and responsibilities, the structure creates a regular workflow, avoids unnecessary overlap, and establishes a foundation for optimal efficiency.