Profile and population dynamics of Aceh cattle in livestock breeding and forage centre, Indrapuri

Abstract

This study aims to determine the profile and population dynamics of Aceh cattle in Livestock Breeding and Forage Center (BPTU-HPT), Indrapuri. On the Aceh cattle profile, qualitative data consisting of the colour and form of the horns and quantitative data consisting of the weight and body size were used. The data for population dynamics was the livestock recording data, which includes population structure of Aceh cattle, death, births, expenditure and animal input data for five years (2015 to 2019). Population dynamics have been predicted by time series analysis. The results showed Aceh cattle in BPTU-HPT Indrapuri have a predominantly brick red colour, with a lower body weight and size compared to other local Indonesian cattle. Furthermore, it was projected that the population dynamics of Aceh cattle will increase by an average of 65 heads or 6.02 per cent from 2020 to 2024. In conclusion, Aceh cattle have different profile from other local Indonesian cattle, with a smaller phenotype in particular, but a strong resistance to bad environments. Furthermore, based on the estimates of population dynamics analysis, it has the potential to continue evolving as breeding stock source in BPTU-HPT, Indrapuri.