Sustainability: Management of Raising Peranakan Etawa Goats in Toari District, Kolaka Regency, Indonesia

Abstract

The sustainability of livestock farming plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological and economic balance in a region. The primary focus in this context is the management of Peranakan Etawa Goat farming, which is the main subject of this article. The aim is to delve into the practices of Peranakan Etawa Goat husbandry management and its impact on the sustainability of farming in the Toari District, Kolaka Regency. This research was conducted in the villages of Ranojaya, Wonua Raya, and Rahabite, Kolaka Regency, from April to July 2023, with location selection adapted through purposive sampling. The observed variables include the management of Peranakan Etawa Goat husbandry, covering aspects such as breeding, feeding, housing, and husbandry systems. The collected data are presented in tables and percentages and analyzed descriptively. Findings indicate that the practices of Peranakan Etawa Goat husbandry management in the Toari District tend to involve purchasing breeding stock, feeding with foliage, and utilizing elevated pens with intensive husbandry systems