Analysis of Reproductive Performance of Female Peranakan Etawa Goats in Toari District, Kolaka Regency

Abstract

The Peranakan Etawa Goat, a type of livestock highly sought after in Indonesia, particularly in the region of Southeast Sulawesi, is renowned for its ability to reproduce and adapt to the local environment. This research was conducted between April and July 2023 in the Toari District, Kolaka Regency, deliberately chosen as one of the centers of Peranakan Etawa Goat production. The population under study consisted of female Peranakan Etawa Goats owned by farmers in the villages of Ranojaya, Wonua Raya, and Rahabite. Data collection was carried out through direct interviews with respondents and secondary data collection from relevant agencies. The observed variables included the Reproductive Performance of the Peranakan Etawa Goats, such as Estrus Signs, Puberty, Mating (S/C), and Birth (litter size), which were then organized and presented in percentage form. Descriptive analysis was conducted to depict the characteristics and findings of the data. The findings indicate that the reproductive performance of Peranakan Etawa Goats in the Toari District is suboptimal, with puberty achieved at the age of 8-9 months and the duration of estrus ranging from 24-36 hours