The Efficiency of Cattle Reproductive Technology that is Recorded Using A System APINAS to Support Food Security
Nurcholis(a*), Lilik Sumaryanti (b) Apri Irianto (c)

a,c) Department of Animal Husbandry, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Musamus, Merauke 99611, Indonesia

* nurcholis[at]unmus.ac.id

b) Department of Informatics, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Musamus, 99611, Indonesia

Abstract

Genetic quality improvement can be done quickly with the help of reproductive technology. Several reproductive technologies that can be used include artificial insemination (AI), Embryo Transfer (TE), and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). In Merauke, the technology that is widely used is artificial insemination and several experiments with embryo transfer. Recording system support for artificial insemination programs needs to be developed to facilitate the recording process for cattle breeding programs. The purposive sampling method was used to determine 291 breeders. A total of 120 AI data, 75 natural mating data, and 96 TE data were spread over 5 districts, secondary data were obtained from inseminator officers and the health office. AI results recording using an artificial insemination recording application (APINAS). 47% births to AI, 51.7% births to natural copulation, and 0.3% births to TE. The results of the study showed an increase in breeders applying AI because it was more efficient in using bulls. The success rate of AI can contribute to the production of genetically superior quality cattle, and contribute to increasing animal protein-based food security

Keywords: Cattle, Reproductive Technology, APINAS-system, Breeding Programs

Topic: Agriculture Productivity