Application of reproduction and production technology of goat livestock to improve living standards of the people of Dayow Village, Pinolosian Timur Subdistrict, Bolaang Mongondow Selatan Regency

Abstract

Dayow Village has abundant and potential local resources (such as livestock and agricultural plantations) but has not sufficiently increased the income and welfare of the community due to the isolation of the region which has implications for the limited variety of accessibility of community life. A Community Service Program, The Application of Appropriate Technology Program (PPTTG) scheme has been held in Dayow Village with the aim to 1) increase community knowledge and skills in mastering the technology of reproduction and production of goat livestock, and in processing livestock waste into solid and liquid organic fertilizer; and 2) increase community economic income. The method used as a form of community empowerment in Dayow Village is a combination of methods of application of sciences and appropriate technology of superovulation to improve the reproduction of goats. The results of this activity show that the superovulation technology products, which are the results of research and development of the implementation team, can be applied to meet the needs of the people of Dayow Village. This activity can increase regional potential and community participation.