Evaluation of Reproductive Efficiency in Local Goat Livestock based on Mating Management

Abstract

Reproductive efficiency is one of the important factors that determine the success of the goat farming business, especially in the people's livestock system that still implements traditional maintenance management. Suboptimal mating management can lead to low pregnancy rates, increased birth intervals, and decreased productivity of local goat livestock. This study aims to evaluate the reproductive efficiency of local goats based on mating management applied by breeders. The research was carried out using survey methods and direct observation on people's goat farms. The data collected included the first age of marriage, service per conception (S/C), conception rate (CR), and kidding interval (KI). Data was obtained through interviews using questionnaires as well as observations of livestock reproductive records owned by farmers. The collected data was then analyzed descriptively to describe the level of reproductive efficiency of local goat livestock. The results showed that the first age of mating of female goats ranged from 8–12 months, the service value per conception ranged from 1.4–1.8, the conception rate reached 70–80%, and the kidding interval was in the range of 8–10 months. These results show that the reproductive efficiency of local goats in smallholder farms is quite good, although there are still some obstacles in the implementation of mating management and recording of livestock reproduction. Improving reproductive efficiency can be done through improved mating management, more precise estrus detection, and the implementation of a better reproductive recording system by farmers. With the implementation of more optimal reproductive management, it is hoped that the productivity of local goats can increase and provide greater profits for farmers.