Empowering Cattle Farms By Improving Feed Quality By Processing Fermented Feed Made From Straw, Grass And Corn Cob in Bendo, Ngentakrejo, Kulon Progo

Abstract

Abstract. This community service aims to empower cattle farming by improving feed quality by processing fermented feed made from straw, grass and corn kernels in Bendo Hamlet, Ngentakrejo, Kulon Progo. The use of conventional animal feed such as grass and straw causes a lack of livestock quality in Bendo Hamlet which is characterized by thin and malnourished animals and the difficulty of finding feed during the dry season. Based on this, this empowerment conceptualized the program as a follow-up to solve the problems faced by the Bendo Hamlet livestock group through training in making fermented feed. The implementation method was carried out through five stages including problem identification, conceptualization, success indicators, validation, and application. The final results showed the understanding and knowledge of the Bendo Hamlet livestock group in improving the quality of livestock through fermented feed processing.