As part of an effort to expand the international cooperation network, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya (FKH UB) is implementing a community service program in Malaysia. This program is held in collaboration with MyTernak Trading, led by drh. Fakar Fariz, and the Kampung Rinching Hulu Livestock Group, led by Tuan Haji Samsuddin Bin Zainal, M.Sc. This activity is expected to be the first step in developing a livestock program, especially for Arab chicken and dairy goat commodities, as well as strengthening research collaboration between Indonesia and Malaysia.
The activity, which took place at the Community Activity Center, Kampung Rinching Hulu, Semenyih, Selangor, was attended by 30 participants consisting of local farmers and community members. The event began with remarks by the Dean of FKH, drh. Dyah Ayu Oktavianie A.P., M.Biotech and the Head of Expert Council of Kampung Rinching Hulu Tuan Mohd Zulkifli Ridzwan.
In this activity, participants received counseling delivered by Prof. Dr. Dra. Med. Vet. Herawati, MP, with the topic “Management of Arab Chicken Cultivation for Optimal Productivity”, which was continued with material from drh. Analis Wisnu Wardhana, M.Biomed., who discussed “Management of Arab Chicken and Dairy Goat Farming Business”.
This session was guided by drh. Ajeng Erika PH., M.Sc. as the moderator. Through this counseling, participants gained knowledge about optimal strategies in increasing livestock productivity, both from the technical aspects of cultivation and the managerial aspects of the livestock business.
Discussion and question and answer sessions also enriched the activity. In this activity, participants actively dialogued about the challenges and opportunities faced in managing Arab chicken and dairy goat farms. Important issues such as efficient housing systems, the use of herbal nutrition to increase livestock weight, and the application of technology to support the efficiency of livestock businesses became the main topics of discussion.
As the highlight of the event, the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between FKH UB and Malaysia’s strategic partners, namely MyTernak Trading, represented by drh. Fakar Fariz, the Kampung Rinching Hulu Livestock Group, represented by Tuan Haji Samsuddin Bin Zainal, M.Sc., and Kayle Maju Resources, represented by Haji Mohamad Jamil Bin Hussin.
Through the Implementation Agreement (IA) that was signed, this collaboration focuses on livestock development, the application of best practices in cultivating Arabian chickens and dairy goats, and the exchange of knowledge related to livestock business management.
With this collaboration, it is hoped that there will be a significant increase in the productivity and welfare of livestock farmers in Malaysia. In addition, this collaboration is also expected to strengthen FKH UB’s international network in the fields of education and research.
This activity not only opens up opportunities for livestock development in Malaysia, but also becomes a strategic step in strengthening academic and research relations between FKH UB and international partners, which will have an impact on improving the quality of education and the academic capacity of lecturers and students at the global level. (*/UB PR/ Trans. Iir).
