Rahmawati, M. Asad Imaduddin, Jufrin Jufrin, Bulqis Bulqis, Dopu Teibang

Pengembangan Alat Pencacah Pakan Ternak Serbaguna untuk Meningkatkan Produktivitas Peternakan di Desa Lido Kecamatan Belo Kabupaten Bima

Introduction

Pengembangan alat pencacah pakan ternak serbaguna untuk meningkatkan produktivitas peternakan di desa lido kecamatan belo kabupaten bima. Pengembangan alat pencacah pakan serbaguna dan mixer pupuk untuk tingkatkan produktivitas peternakan di Desa Lido, Bima. Solusi efektif atasi limbah dan tingkatkan pendapatan petani.

Abstract

Purpose: Livestock waste can pollute the environment and produce methane gas, contributing to climate change and spreading diseases if not properly managed. Effective waste management is crucial for safety and health in livestock environments and nearby communities. Cattle farming in Lido Belo Village has substantial economic potential, offering a value chain that includes raising livestock, producing organic fertilizer, and marketing products to boost local income. It also supports food security and economic diversification, creating jobs, enhancing skills, and improving community welfare. Methodology: The community service program uses field visits to understand the conditions and challenges faced by local livestock groups. Findings:The 'Talaga Na'e' cattle group struggles with converting cow dung into economical manure, addressed by creating a manure mixer to improve waste processing and income. The 'Mandiri' cattle group faces feed chopping inefficiencies, resolved by developing a feed chopper to enhance productivity and focus on livestock care.

Review

This paper introduces a valuable community service initiative focused on enhancing livestock farming practices in Desa Lido, Bima. The title, "Pengembangan Alat Pencacah Pakan Ternak Serbaguna," clearly indicates the development of a multipurpose feed chopper, aligning with the abstract's discussion of improving productivity. The abstract effectively highlights critical issues, specifically the environmental and health concerns associated with unmanaged livestock waste and the economic potential of cattle farming in the region. By linking waste management to climate change and disease prevention, and framing cattle farming within a value chain for local economic development, the authors establish a compelling rationale for their intervention. The strength of this work lies in its practical, needs-based approach. The methodology, though briefly described as "field visits," successfully identified distinct challenges faced by two specific cattle groups: 'Talaga Na'e' and 'Mandiri'. For 'Talaga Na'e', the focus on converting cow dung into economical manure via a developed mixer addresses both environmental concerns and income generation. Similarly, for the 'Mandiri' group, the development of a feed chopper directly tackles the inefficiency in feed preparation, promising to boost productivity and allow farmers more time for livestock care. This targeted problem-solving for specific community needs demonstrates a direct and tangible impact on local farming operations. While the abstract provides a promising overview of the initiative's purpose and findings, a more detailed presentation of the methodology and results would significantly strengthen its academic contribution. Future reporting should elaborate on the design and engineering aspects of both the manure mixer and the feed chopper, including materials used, manufacturing process, and any testing protocols. Crucially, specific quantitative data on the impact of these tools – such as increases in feed processing efficiency, manure production capacity, time saved for farmers, or subsequent improvements in livestock productivity and farmer income – would provide robust evidence of their effectiveness. Incorporating such details would transform this commendable community service report into a more comprehensive and transferable study for others working in similar contexts.

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