Current Status and Problems of the Management of Javan Deer Captive Breeding in Java Island, Indonesia

Abstract

The current Javan deer breeding development has shown encouraging results. Some obstacles are still encountered in developing captive Javan deer. Information about the management and the problem of Javan deer captive breeding still needs to be improved. This research is aimed to provide the variations in the management of captive Javan deer and to obtain various problems encountered in managing captive Javan deer. The research will be carried out in several captive Javan deer, namely the Javan deer captivity Maliran, KPH Blitar, and KPH Ngawi (Perhutani). Bunder Javan deer captive breeding (BKSDA Yogyakarta) and CV. Bahtera Satwa (Private javan deer captive breeding). The data collection method used a triangulation method which collects secondary data, interviews, and field observations. Secondary data includes documents related to deer population regulation and management. The interview was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire. Field Observation is intended to verify and obtain more detailed information about the verifier to be assessed. The result showed captive design and breeding facilities already have the appropriate equipment. Recording of logbook/studbook data has been done. Population management indicates the development of the population, which has increased from the initial population. The feed given, on average, is already a combination of forage and supplementary feed. Only one captive Javan deer has utilized the results of captive breeding. The constraints and problems faced are the population problems such as frequent deaths, low productivity, and the sex ratio that is close to not ideal. Human resources and the new system still need to improve digitization efforts in recording and reporting. The permit application system must adapt to the newly introduced One Single Submission (OSS). Management operational costs are still limited. There are variations in the management of captive Javan deer that have been carried out. Some constraints and problems are often encountered in managing captive Javan deer. Some problems can then be sought for solutions through innovations in captive management.