Comparative Analysis of Production Performance and Economic Efficiency between Open and Closed House Broiler Systems under a Partnership Model in Malang Regency, Indonesia
Nanang Febrianto, Nabila Nur Hidayati, Muhammad Helmi, Puji Akhiroh, Priyo Sugeng Winarto, Budi Hartono*

Department of Socio-Economic, Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang 65145 Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to compare the production performance and production costs of broiler farms using open house and closed house systems under a partnership (kemitraan) model in Malang Regency, East Java. Data were collected through a case study approach using farm records, financial reports, direct interviews with farm managers, and field observations. Key performance indicators evaluated included Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR), Body Weight (BW), depletion rate, and Production Index (IP). Economic analysis was conducted based on total fixed and variable costs.

The results showed that the closed house system demonstrated superior production performance compared to the open house system. The closed house achieved a lower FCR of 1.51 compared to 1.62 in the open house, and a higher final BW of 2.10 kg versus 2.06 kg. The depletion rate was lower in the closed house (3.1%) than in the open house (3.6%), while the Production Index reached 421.13, exceeding the open house IP of 350.24. Production cost analysis revealed total fixed costs of Rp14,032,082 and variable costs of Rp549,900,000, resulting in a total cost of Rp563,932,082. Feed accounted for the largest portion of variable expenses (72.54%), followed by DOC (21.15%).

In conclusion, the closed house broiler farming system under a partnership model in Malang Regency demonstrated better technical efficiency and economic feasibility than the open house system. Enhanced environmental control in closed housing contributed to improved growth performance, reduced mortality, and optimized feed utilization, making it a more profitable and sustainable option for commercial broiler production.

Keywords: Broiler, Closed house, Partnership, Production performance

Topic: Animal Agribusiness and Related Subjects