Application of APINAS to the Artificial Insemination program on cattle in Merauke
Nurcholis 1, L Sumaryanti 2 , S Nugraha 2

1 Department of Animal Husbandry, Universitas Musamus, Merauke, 99611, Indonesia
2 Department of Informatics, Universitas Musamus, Merauke, 99611, Indonesia

Abstract

The implementation of artificial insemination (AI) technology in Merauke has been carried out since 2018. However, until now, many livestock have not had their crossbreeding status detected, making it difficult for breeders to know their pedigree. The application of the APINAS digital system helps in the process of recording livestock pedigrees, so that selection can be carried out in a targeted manner. A total of 291 breeders were interviewed using purposive sampling, and 615 data on AI matings, 75 natural cow matings. Recording AI results using the AI recording application (APINAS) showed that there were 84.51% AI results. Data were analyzed using the t test. The results of this recording will be stored and can be reviewed periodically. The results of this research show that less than 10% of the community breeds cows naturally, due to the absence of AI officers and low knowledge of AI. The success rate of AI can contribute to the production of cattle with genetically superior quality and increase food security based on animal protein.

Keywords: reproductive technology, APINAS, Cattle, Artificial Insemination

Topic: Agricultural Production