System application of artificial insemination technology to the welfare level of cattle breeders in Merauke

Abstract

The potential for developing cattle in Merauke requires a touch of technology to increase its population and production. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of artificial insemination technology (AI) on improving the welfare of cattle breeders. The method in retrieving data is divided into data types ie qualitative and quantitative data, as well as primary and secondary data. This research was conducted in 3 districts in the district of Merauke, the data were processed statistically using descriptive analysis in the form of averages and standard deviations. Sampling is done by purposive sampling using 90 cattle breeders. The results showed that AI process carried out on average more than 1 time and the level of breeders' satisfaction with the AI was good, the use of AI was able to increase the population, production and selling value of livestock and the welfare of breeders. The highest increase in breeder welfare occurs in the Semangga, Tanah miring, and Kurik region with an average value of 12% - 15% with AI technology utilization rates reaching 78%.