Aminah Hajah Thaha, Jumriah Syam, Muhammad Arsan Jamili, Suci Ananda, Syamsinar Sidik, Sartika Sartika, Mawar Anwar, Andi Anisa Nisda, Agung Utama

Identifikasi keanekaragaman lalat pada peternakan unggas pedaging (Studi kasus: Teaching farm UIN Alauddin Makassar)

Introduction

Identifikasi keanekaragaman lalat pada peternakan unggas pedaging (studi kasus: teaching farm uin alauddin makassar). Identifikasi keanekaragaman lalat (Haematobia, Musca, Tachinid, Stomoxys) di peternakan unggas pedaging UIN Alauddin Makassar. Kunci pencegahan lalat sebagai vektor penyakit hewan.

Abstract

Lalat memiliki peranan yang penting dalam penyebaran penyakit hewan menular pada ternak yaitu sebagai vektor mekanik yang mampu memindahkan mikroorganisme pathogen dari ternak yang sakit ke ternak yang sehat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi keanekaragaman lalat pada peternakan unggas pedaging yang berada pada area Teaching Farm UIN Alauddin Makassar, yang diharapkan dapat dijadikan acuan dalam pencegahan lalat sebagai vektor penyebaran penyakit pada peternakan unggas pedaging. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hasil identifikasi dan keanekaragaman lalat ditemukan Genus Haematobia di dalam kandang unggas, Genus Musca di luar kandang unggas, Genus Musca pada feses, Genus Tachinid pada pohon sekitar kandang, dan Genus Stomoxys di tempat sampah.

Review

This study addresses a critically important topic concerning animal health and biosecurity in poultry farming: the role of flies as mechanical vectors for disease transmission. The clear objective of identifying fly diversity within a specific broiler poultry farm at the UIN Alauddin Makassar Teaching Farm is highly relevant. Such baseline ecological data is essential for developing targeted and effective fly control strategies, which ultimately contributes to minimizing disease spread and improving the overall health and productivity of livestock operations. The potential of this research to serve as a practical reference for prevention makes it a valuable contribution to veterinary entomology and poultry management. The methodology, while briefly outlined, appears to involve direct identification and assessment of fly diversity within the specified farm environment. The findings are particularly insightful, revealing the presence and habitat preferences of several significant fly genera across distinct microhabitats. Specifically, the identification of *Haematobia* inside the poultry house, *Musca* both outside the house and on feces, *Tachinid* on surrounding trees, and *Stomoxys* in trash bins provides a preliminary but crucial ecological map of potential vector presence. This differentiated spatial distribution of genera highlights the complex nature of fly infestations and offers initial clues for targeted intervention points. While this study successfully establishes the diversity and habitat distribution of key fly genera, its practical utility could be further enhanced by future investigations. Moving beyond genus-level identification to species-level would provide a more precise understanding of vector potential. Furthermore, quantifying the abundance of each identified group, investigating seasonal variations, and potentially linking fly populations to specific disease outbreaks would add considerable depth. This foundational research serves as an excellent starting point, offering valuable initial data for developing more comprehensive integrated pest management programs aimed at reducing the vector competence of fly populations in broiler farms.

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