Development Of Beef Cattle Research Articles

Role of vitamin E on bovine skeletal-muscle-derived cells from Korean native cattle under heat treatment.

Our study aimed to evaluate the dualistic effect of heat stress on muscle differentiation at different temperatures, and whether vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, could offset any negative effects, using bovine skeletal-muscle-derived cells (BSMCs) with myogenic properties. The BSMCs were extracted from the skeletal muscle of thirty-month-old Korean native cattle and subjected to myogenic differentiation under three heat exposure conditions: 37°C (control; CON), 39°C (mild heat stress; MHS), and 41°C (severe heat stress; SHS) for 24h with or without vitamin E treatment (NE or VE). After 24h treatments, the cells were returned to 37°C incubators and differentiated until day 6. On day 1, because of the heat exposure, the gene expression of MYOG was the highest in MHS (P = 0.047), suggesting a promotive effect of mild heat stress on myogenic differentiation, while on day 6, compared to CON and MHS, MYOD (P = 0.013) and MYOG (P = 0.029) were the lowest in SHS. Vitamin E treatment also lowered MYOG (P = 0.097), regardless of heat exposure. On day 1, HSPB1 (P = 0.001) and HSP70 (P < 0.001) were the highest in SHS, and an interaction between heat exposure and vitamin E treatment was found on day 6 (P < 0.027). BCL-2 was also the highest on day 1 in SHS (P = 0.05), and an interaction of heat exposure and vitamin E treatment was found on day 1 on BAX expression (P = 0.038). For antioxidant genes, SOD1 (P = 0.002) and GPX1 (P < 0.001) were affected by heat exposure, with the highest levels being observed in SHS, and on day 6, GPX1 was still the highest in SHS (P = 0.027). The fusion index was also affected by heat exposure, showing a decrease in SHS and an increase in MHS compared to CON (P < 0.001). Significant effects were noted from heat exposure (P < 0.001), vitamin E treatment (P < 0.001), and the interaction of heat exposure and vitamin E treatment (P = 0.002) on the protein content. Taken together, our findings provide evidence that vitamin E could ameliorate the harmful effects of heat exposure by modulating heat shock proteins and apoptosis regulators, improving the protein synthesis of BSMCs during myogenic differentiation. These results suggest that vitamin E supplementation could potentially protect muscle development in beef cattle under summer heat stress.

Influence of commercial inactivated or modified-live virus vaccination at time of AI on corpus luteum development and function in beef cattle

Our objective was to evaluate the effect of vaccination with an inactivated virus vaccine (IVV) or modified-live virus (MLV) vaccine on the corpus luteum (CL). On d0, synchronized beef cows were treated with MLV (n = 70; BoviShield Gold FP5VL5), IVV (n = 16; ViraShield 6VL5HB), or were unvaccinated controls (n = 5). Plasma was collected from treated animals on d0 and every other day through d22. Plasma was analyzed for concentrations of progesterone and 15 cytokines. Between d10 and d13, selected females (n = 13) were ovariectomized; controls were slaughtered on d15/16 to obtain CL for histological evaluation. There were reduced numbers of large luteal cells (LLC) in MLV compared to IVV and controls (P < 0.0001), but IVV were similar to controls (P = 0.11). MLV had decreased LLC percentage compared to controls, and IVV were intermediate (P < 0.0001, MLV: 1.57 ± 0.33 %, IVV: 2.99 ± 0.30 %, Control: 6.45 ± 0.33 %). Based on progesterone concentrations, 24 % MLV and 0 % IVV had an abnormal cycle following vaccination. Overall, MLV had reduced progesterone concentrations (P = 0.02; MLV: 3.61 ± 0.22; IVV: 4.81 ± 0.46 ng/mL). The new CL that formed following an abnormal cycle in MLV had the greatest percentage (35.56 ± 5.5 %) of apoptotic cells. Treatment by cycle status interaction, and time significantly affected IFN-γ, IP-10, MIP-1β, and MCP-1 (P < 0.03), with several time points having elevated concentrations in abnormally cycling MLV animals. Collectively, this demonstrates MLV vaccination around estrus negatively influenced LLC, progesterone, and increased luteal apoptosis and pro-inflammatory cytokines.

Factors Affecting the Innovation of Crop-Livestock Integration System (SITT) Adoption in North Minahasa Regency

The adoption of beef cattle crop-livestock integration system (SITT) innovations in North Minahasa Regency still faces various obstacles. As a result, beef cattle development tends to experience a decline in population, productivity, and competitiveness. The purpose of the study was to determine the factors influencing farmers' attitudes and adoption of SITT technology innovations for beef cattle in North Minahasa Regency. Mixed-method research was conducted from March to May 2024, where 25 extension agents and cattle farmers were selected purposively. The variables used were farmer characteristics, extension worker performance, nature of innovation, communication channels, attitudes, and farmer adoption of SITT. Data analysis used the Spearman rank method. The study revealed a strong correlation between extension worker performance and the nature of innovation on farmers' attitudes and SITT adoption. In contrast, communication behavior exhibited a negligible impact. These findings underscore the critical role of extension agents in facilitating technology adoption. To maximize the effectiveness of extension programs, efforts should focus on enhancing extension worker capabilities and creating innovative solutions tailored to farmers' needs.

Mother-offspring bonding revisited: A blueprint for the future of beef cattle farming

This review summarizes the status of the art of cow-calf relationships at birth and during lactation, including the physiological mechanisms throughout suckling/nursing and weaning which can impact on productive and reproductive parameters, social behaviour across the mother-offspring pairs, and the required positive cow-calf welfare approach in beef cattle. The time spent close to the calf after birth, latency to nurse, nursing time, grooming and vocalisations can be considered fair proxies of oxytocin release and maternal care during the neonatal period. Besides, maternal contact during the first days after parturition will be crucial to guarantee the adequate establishment of mother-offspring bonding and the correct social and emotional development of young calf in beef cattle. During lactation, restricted nursing systems have been demonstrated as cost-effective management alternatives to improve reproductive herd performance. As artificial weaning of calves is considered a significant stressor in the lives of beef cattle, the use of a fence-line or the two-step weaning have been proposed, although no clear benefits in reducing cow-calf distress have been found. Modelling the perspective from a productive to a welfare approach in a beef cattle system is required. The ability of cows and calves to engage in voluntary, self-generated and goal-directed behaviour must be considered in the design of tailored management practices that maintain the trade-off between animal performance, cow-calf interactions, and positive mental state. Likewise, social interactions may be considered as part of environmental optimization to provide cow-calf pairs with opportunities for positive experiences and improve cattle welfare. The Five Domains Model is proposed to develop welfare-orientated management strategies considering aspects such as maternal deprivation, behavioural stress and socio-emotional development in beef cattle. This holistic approach of mother-offspring bonding focused on nutrition (Domain 1), physical environment (Domain 2), health (Domain 3), behavioural interactions (Domain 4) and animal’s mental state (Domain 5) will help to improve management decisions and cow-calf welfare state. Some management recommendations and opportunities for future studies to deeply enlarge the welfare perspective in the dyad are discussed.

Diversification of Rice System: A Sustainable Livelihood for Rice Farming Households in Indramayu District, West Java, Indonesia

Agricultural development is a challenge and a way for sustainable livelihoods considering that increasingly narrow agricultural land causes agricultural productivity to decline. The rice diversification system is a solution to the potential byproducts of rice and cattle. The purpose of this research is to explain rice system diversification in increasing farming productivity as an alternative solution. There were two secondary dataused. Rice production and beef cattle production were from the Central Statistics Agency in West Java Province and Indramayu district (2013-2017). The development of beef cattle was supported by the Organic Fertilizer Processing Unit program (2013-2017). The secondary data were analyzed descriptively. The results of this study were positive beef cattle population growth of 18.43 percent during the period 2013-2017, the average number of beef cattle per year as much as 11,012 tails, the average amount of beef cattle manure per year in solid form as much as 116,943,192 tons and liquid as much as 55,894,882 liters and the population of beef cattle still needs to be increased because the amount of solid manure of freshly available beef cattle could be absorbed as much as 3.35 percent for increased productivity of rice fields. Indonesian government assistance was very much needed by rice farmers groups in carrying out a rice diversification system through the Organic Fertilizer Processing Unit program. Furthermore, the potential for rice straw and cattle livestock to become additional income and new sustainable livelihoods for rural farming households.. KEYWORDS :Diversification, Farming productivity, Rice system, Livelihood sustainability, Farmer household.

Disharmony of policy laws and regulations in the effort to develop beef cattle production in Indonesia

Disharmony of policy laws and regulations in the effort to develop beef cattle production in Indonesia

Beef Cattle Production and Market of Beef Cattle Farmer in Lamphun Province

The objectives of this research were to study: 1) beef cattle production of farmers, 2) beef cattle markets in Lamphun province, and 3) problems and recommendations on beef cattle production in Lamphun province. The research samples consisted of two groups. Group 1, for quantitative research, were 210 beef cattle farmers in Lamphun province who had more than 21 head of beef cattle each. The data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed by descriptive statistics as percentage, mean, maximum, minimum and standard deviation. Group 2, for qualitative research, were 13 key informants who were representatives of beef cattle farmers and stakeholders in beef cattle production and market in Lamphun province. The data were collected by in-depth interview and analyzed by content analysis. The results showed that: 1) Most of farmer were male (about 93.33 %) with average ages of 42±34.58 years. Approximately 43.81 % were educated at primary level and had 35±26.15 years of experience in beef cattle production. Lamphun province had two types of beef cattle production which were 95.24% independent beef cattle farmers and 4.76% beef cattle community enterprise members. Farmers raised 4 types of beef cattle which were purebred beef cattle (50.71%), fattening beef cattle (31.44%), culled beef cattle (13.31%) and fattening quality beef cattle (4.54%). 2) Beef cattle markets in Lamphun province included beef cattle markets and beef markets. Beef cattle were sold at the farms, at beef cattle and buffalo markets and beef cattle fattening market, while butchered beef was sold through local markets in Lamphun province. And 3) the problems in beef cattle production were in beef cattle breeds, feed and farm management. The recommendations for beef cattle production were that beef cattle farmers should establish collaborative groups to develop beef cattle fattening quality production, and relevant agencies should advise and help farmers in farm management, implementing standard slaughterhouse and sources for selling beef cattle.

Promoting beef cattle raising in the concentrated farming areas of Hanoi city

The study was conducted in concentrated beef cattle farming areas of Hanoi city. The authors used the quantitative research method by taking steps such as directly investigating information through questionnaires in 6 communes and 210 beef cattle raising households in concentrated farming areas, processing information by Excel software, analysing information using descriptive statistical and comparative methods. The research results showed that although the number of beef cattle has not increased, the output, quality, and structure of the beef cattle herd have been significantly improved. However, beef cattle farming in concentrated areas of Hanoi city still has many inadequacies in scale, technical process, linkage, supply, and consumption. That leads to uncontrolled quality, no biosafety certification, and planned slaughterhouses not buying cows from Hanoi farmers. In order to promote beef cattle farming in concentrated areas of Hanoi city, the study recommends the following: increase the scale of livestock production associated with the development of high-quality beef cattle; promote biosecurity in beef farming; develop links between raising and consuming beef cattle; increase support from the city’ budget for beef cattle farming.

Pengembangan Kapasitas Agribisnis Sapi Potong melalui Bimbingan Teknis Kelembagaan dalam Upaya Inisiasi Terciptanya Sekolah Peternakan Rakyat di Kabupaten Blora

The development of beef cattle is one of the pillars of the people's economy in the Blora Regency. This activity aims to transfer knowledge and technology to develop the capacity of beef cattle farming agribusinesses to manage livestock reproduction and health, feed, breeding, fattening, management, and social, economic, and network development. This activity was carried out through observation, technical guidance (Bimtek), and mentoring. The Bimtek was divided into six themes, and the assistance was carried out for two months. Sixty breeders carried out the activity from two villages, namely Pengkolrejo Village and Palon Village. From the evaluation results, the Bimtek participants absorbed more than 50 percent of the material. It indicated that all participants experienced increased knowledge and skills of livestock management regarding partnerships and collective business, management, social, economic, and network development, animal reproduction and health, forage and concentrate feed banks, breeding and fattening techniques, and waste management.

Immunization against inhibin DNA vaccine as an alternative therapeutic for improving follicle development and reproductive performance in beef cattle.

The objective of the present study was to investigate the potential role of immunization against INH on follicular development, serum reproductive hormone (FSH, E2, and P4) concentrations, and reproductive performance in beef cattle. A total of 196 non-lactating female beef cattle (4-5 years old) with identical calving records (3 records) were immunized with 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 mg [(T1, n = 58), (T2, n = 46), (T3, n = 42) and (T4, n = 36), respectively] of the pcISI plasmid. The control (C) group (n = 14) was immunized with 1.0 mL 0.9% saline. At 21d after primary immunization, all beef cattle were boosted with half of the primary immunization dose. On day 10 after primary immunization, the beef cattle immunized with INH DNA vaccine evidently induced anti-INH antibody except for the T1 group. The T3 group had the greatest P/N value peak among all the groups. The anti-INH antibody positive rates in T2, T3 and T4 groups were significantly higher than that in C and T1 groups. RIA results indicated that serum FSH concentration in T2 group increased markedly on day 45 after booster immunization; the E2 amount in T3 group was significantly increased on day 10 after primary immunization, and the levels of E2 also improved in T2 and T3 groups after booster immunization; the P4 concentration in T2 group was significantly improved on day 21 after primary immunization. Ultrasonography results revealed that the follicles with different diameter sizes were increased, meanwhile, the diameter and growth speed of ovulatory follicle were significantly increased. Furthermore, the rates of estrous, ovulation, conception, and twinning rate were also significantly enhanced. These findings clearly illustrated that INH DNA vaccine was capable of promoting the follicle development, thereby improving the behavioral of estrous and ovulation, eventually leading to an augment in the conception rates and twinning rate of beef cattle.

Transcriptional modulation of heat shock proteins and adipogenic regulators in bovine adipocytes following heat exposure

This research endeavored to elucidate the transcriptional modulation of heat shock proteins and adipogenic regulators in bovine subcutaneous adipocytes following thermal exposure. Post-differentiation, mature adipocytes were subjected to three treatments of control (CON), moderate (MHS), and extreme (EHS) heat stress. These treatments consist of thermal conditions at temperatures of 38 °C (CON), 39.5 °C (MHS), or 41 °C (EHS) along with of 3 or 12 h. There was no statistically significant variations observed in the gene expressions of HSP27 and HSP70 when comparing CON with MHS across both exposures. Contrastingly, when comparing CON with EHS, an upregulation (P < 0.01) in HSP27 gene expression was evident for both 3 and 12 h of incubation, while HSP70 gene expression exhibited elevation (P < 0.01) at the 3-h mark, with no change observed at 12 h. Protein quantification, however, revealed an elevation (P < 0.01) in HSP27 and HSP70 for both CON vs. MHS and CON vs. EHS at the 12-h exposure. This trend in protein level mirrored (P < 0.05) that of proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPARγ). Elevated (P < 0.05) protein levels of fatty acid synthase (FAS) were exclusively discernible in the CON vs. MHS. Increased (P < 0.01) transcriptional activity of PPARγ, CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein alpha (C/EBPα), stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD), and FAS was evident in the CON vs. EHS comparison. Complementary to these molecular findings, an augmented lipid droplet accumulation was observed (P < 0.01) in EHS-exposed adipocytes progressively from day 6 through day 9. Our current study highlights how different levels and lengths of heat stress can impact the activity of important heat-related proteins and factors that play a role in fat development in beef cattle. These findings can help guide strategies to manage how beef cattle are exposed to heat, which can affect fat storage and ultimately the quality of the meat's marbling.

Fetal programming effect of rumen-protected methionine on primiparous Angus × Simmental offspring's performance and skeletal muscle gene expression.

Primiparous Angus × Simmental dams (n = 22) with an average body weight (BW) of 449 ± 32kg of BW were divided based on two nutritional treatments: control (CTRL) and rumen-protected methionine (RPM). The control group received bermudagrass hay, corn gluten, and soybean hulls pellets supplementation (base diet); whereas the RPM group received the base diet in addition to 0.07% of DM of RPM at a fixed rate during the last trimester of gestation and the first ~80d of lactation, in which calves (n = 17) were early weaned. Only male calves were included in this study. After weaning, calves born to RPM dams also received RPM from weaning (day 1) to day 100. Blood sampling and skeletal muscle biopsies for subsequent quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis were conducted on days 1, 25, 50, and 100 on calves. Quantitative PCR data were analyzed using GLIMMIX, and blood metabolites concentrations, BW, and body condition score (BCS) were analyzed using the MIXED procedure of SAS. There was no difference in maternal BW and BCS between treatments. Glucose and blood metabolites that served as biomarkers for liver health (e.g., aspartate transaminase, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, and alanine transaminase) were in the normal levels for all calves (P > 0.40). Calves in the RPM group had a greater expression of adipogenic genes (e.g., PPARG, LPL, and CEBPD) at day 100 compared with CTRL (P < 0.01). In addition, DNA methylation (DNMT1) and oxidative stress-related genes (SOD2 and NOS3) in the RPM group were upregulated at day 100 compared with CTRL (P < 0.01). These results may suggest that calves born to primiparous dams exposed to RPM supplementation are more prone to develop greater adipose tissue than CTRL calves. Furthermore, RPM supplementation may improve methylation processes, as shown by the upregulation of DNMT1. The results shown in our study aim at expanding the knowledge on fetal programming and early-life growth and development of beef cattle under supplementation with RPM.

Formulating a Strategy for Development of Smallholder Beef Cattle Farming in Indonesia with the Force Field Analysis (FFA) Method

Beef cattle farming in Indonesia is dominated by smallholder farms with a micro scale, which is less than 5 (five) heads, traditionally raised with limited resources, but is sustainable. This study aims to formulate a strategy for the development of smallholder beef cattle farms. Research data was obtained by means of Focus Group Discussion (FGD), filling out questionnaires, and in-depth interviews with key speakers. Data analysis using Force Field Analysis (FFA) method which is based on driving factors (D) and inhibiting factors (H). The results of the study found that the driving factors for the development of smallholder beef cattle farming in Indonesia are consumption needs and market availability, government policies and institutional, social and cultural support of the community, availability of animal feed sources, availability of upstream and downstream industries, as well as regional carrying capacity and the use of appropriate technology, while the inhibiting factors for the development of smallholder beef cattle in Indonesia are unowned livestock Fully business-oriented, livestock cultivation is family savings, market access and long marketing chains, limited resource accessibility, poor reproductive management and low feeder availability, as well as weak protection of live cattle selling prices and tends to fluctuate. The conclusion of the study shows that the driving factor (D) has a smaller value when compared to the inhibiting factor (H), so the proposed policy recommendation is to revitalize government policies that support the development of the agribusiness sector (upstream, onfarm, and downstream) and agro-industry of smallholder beef cattle initiated by farmer institutions.

Analysis of Beef Cattle Production and Population at Manokwari West Papua, Indonesia

One important factor in determining beef cattle development policies is knowing the trend model for beef cattle production and population based on a large of data. This research aims to analyze the trend model of beef cattle production and population and predict them. The data collected from 2011 to 2020 consists of the production and population of beef cattle. Data was taken from the West Papua Province Livestock and Animal Health Service. The trend models and prediction data were analyzed using Minitab version 17. The research showed that the contribution of beef cattle production and population in Manokwari to West Papua is 0.251 and 0.354, respectively. The results of the trend model for the production and population of beef cattle are Yt = 1475291- 440243t + 47760t^2 and Yt = 21626-3t-14t^2, respectively. It can be concluded that the growth rate of the beef cattle population and production in Manokwari is -0.364% and 13%, respectively. Based on the model, in 2026 the number of beef cattle in Manokwari started to decline, and vice versa, production increased in 2025.

Study on the potential and development policy of beef cattle in Cianjur district, West Java province

The growth of beef cattle in the Cianjur district is crucial in increasing national beef production. The objective of the study was to assess the potential for beef cattle development in terms of resources, population dynamics, and development policies. This study was carried out in 2022, involving 25 beef cattle farmers and the Animal Husbandry Services of the Cianjur district as respondents. Descriptive qualitative analysis was employed. The results of the study show that (1) the agricultural land in Cianjur covers 237.5 thousand hectares (equivalent to 66% of the total land area), which has the potential to provide livestock with forage; (2) in general, beef cattle farming technology has been well developed at the farmers level; (3) in the last five years, the beef cattle population in Cianjur district increased by 2.98% annually, from 39.90 thousand heads (2018) to 44.56 thousand heads (2022), and (4) policy to increase beef cattle population in Cianjur district includes the Beef Cattle Corporate Village (BCCV) Program. This study suggests that policy is needed to support the success and development of the beef cattle business within the framework of a sustainable development program.

A review of the role of transcription factors in regulating adipogenesis and lipogenesis in beef cattle.

In the past few decades, genomic selection and other refined strategies have been used to increase the growth rate and lean meat production of beef cattle. Nevertheless, the fast growth rates of cattle breeds are often accompanied by a reduction in intramuscular fat (IMF) deposition, impairing meat quality. Transcription factors play vital roles in regulating adipogenesis and lipogenesis in beef cattle. Meanwhile, understanding the role of transcription factors in regulating adipogenesis and lipogenesis in beef cattle has gained significant attention to increase IMF deposition and meat quality. Therefore, the aim of this paper was to provide a comprehensive summary and valuable insight into the complex role of transcription factors in adipogenesis and lipogenesis in beef cattle. This review summarizes the contemporary studies in transcription factors in adipogenesis and lipogenesis, genome-wide analysis of transcription factors, epigenetic regulation of transcription factors, nutritional regulation of transcription factors, metabolic signalling pathways, functional genomics methods, transcriptomic profiling of adipose tissues, transcription factors and meat quality and comparative genomics with other livestock species. In conclusion, transcription factors play a crucial role in promoting adipocyte development and fatty acid biosynthesis in beef cattle. They control adipose tissue formation and metabolism, thereby improving meat quality and maintaining metabolic balance. Understanding the processes by which these transcription factors regulate adipose tissue deposition and lipid metabolism will simplify the development of marbling or IMF composition in beef cattle.

PSVII-18 Applying the Marbling Window Concept to Enhance Intramuscular Fat Development in Beef Cattle

Abstract The increase in marbling deposition without increasing the overall fatness of the carcass is one of the most challenge goals in meat industry. Previous studies have suggested the nutritional interventions at the neonatal stages as a strategy to enhance the commitment of muscular mesenchymal stem cells to adipogenesis, which may contribute to enhance marbling deposition at the finishing phase. As such the objective of this study was designed the evaluate the impact nutrient supplementation during the pre-weaning stage of beef calves has on intramuscular adipogenic determination. Thirty-four female calves were assigned to two experimental treatments: Control (CON, n = 17), where calves received only a mineral mixture as a supplement; Supplemented (SUP, n = 17), where calves received an energy-protein supplement (0.5 kg·100 kg of BW-1·day-1; the same mineral mixture was used in the CON supplement). Calves were supplemented from 100 to 250 days of age. Once animals reached 250 days of age, skeletal muscle tissue samples were biopsied from the 10th and 11th rib and used for identification of mesenchymal stem cells and preadipocytes through immunofluorescence, mRNA and protein abundance of adipo-fibrogenic markers, and abundance of candidate miRNA controlling expression of adipogenic commitment. Data were analyzed considering the completely randomized design of the experiment. Heifers were randomized across paddocks, and paddocks were randomized across treatments. The PROC MIXED of SAS 9.2 was used for all analyses. The average daily gain (P = 0.08) and final body weight (P = 0.07) tended to be greater in SUP than CON calves. The number of fibro-adipogenic progenitor cells (P = 0.69) did not differ between treatments, while a greater number of intramuscular pre-adipocytes were observed in SUP than CON calves (P = 0.01). The expression of miRNA-4429 (P = 0.20) did not differ between treatments, while the expression of miRNA-129-5p (P = 0.09) and miRNA-129-2-3p (P = 0.05) tended to be greater in CON than SUP calves. Our findings demonstrate that energy-protein supplementation from 100 to 250 days of age is capable to enhance intramuscular adipogenesis in beef cattle. Moreover, our results suggest that regulation of adipogenic commitment occurs by post-transcriptional regulation through miR-129 family.

Economic regional of beef cattle development Ciamis Regency

&lt;p class="MDPI17abstract"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Objective: &lt;/strong&gt;1) To identify priority areas with Ciamis Regency that have comparative and competitive advantages 2) Availability of forages in prime priority areas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MDPI17abstract"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Methods: &lt;/strong&gt;The material used cattle population data from BPS Ciamis Regency from 2016–2020. Panel data, which combines secondary data and cross-section data, were employed in this study. First, data analysis uses LQ and shift-share analysis, and two, it uses the carrying capacity of forage availability and the carrying capacity index.&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MDPI17abstract"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results: &lt;/strong&gt;Regional economic research results show that six sub-districts provide a comparative and competitive basis for superior commodities, namely Banjarsari, Lakbok, Cijeunjing, Cisaga, Rajadesa, and Baregbeg. These five sub-districts (Cimaragas, Sukadana, Panjalu, Panumbangan, and Sindangkasih) cannot be a base for cattle commodities but can be used as a base for other livestock. The study's findings indicate that forage is available, and the carrying capacity index forage availability has an IDD value of&amp;gt;2 SAFE. The Ciamis Regency has a secure green supply for expanding herds of beef cattle and can even export to other areas.&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MDPI17abstract"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusions: &lt;/strong&gt;The local government of Ciamis Regency must consider these six sub-districts an excellent commodity base, comparatively and competitively, with the carrying capacity of forage in safe conditions. The local government of Ciamis Regency must increase the number of livestock populations not only in production but also start opening up potential and conservative land for the development of grass cultivation, for example, by utilizing forest land for grass cultivation.&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Potensi Pengembangan Ternak Sapi Potong Berbasis Ketersediaan Hijauan Pakan Di Pulau Sulabesi Kabupaten Kepulauan Sula

Beef cattle have good prospects to be developed in Indonesia. Forage providing has potential to support the maintenance of beef cattle. This study aims to (1) study the characteristics of beef cattle breeders in Sulabesi island (2) identify and analyze the potential of beef cattle development and beef cattle development strategies. (3) analyze the condition of strategic areas, natural resources, and beef cattle rearing systems for the development of beef cattle, and (4) analyze opportunities, constraints, supporting factors and challenges in order to formulate a development strategy based on internal factors and external factors that can affect the development of beef cattle. This research was conducted on Sulabesi Island from October to December 2022. The characteristics of beef cattle breeders were analyzed by using descriptive statistics. The state of the region that is a sector basis non basis was analyzed by using LQ (Location Quation). Beef cattle development potential was analyzed by using KPPTR and SWOT analysis. The results shows that the farmers in the location were of productive age and had a good education. The types of forages found are very diverse. West Sulabesi, Central Sulabesi and South Sulabesi sub-districts are potential beef cattle bases with LQ values of 2.19, 1.96 and 1.38. There are two subdistricts with very good livestock capacity, namely Sanana District with 45,924 ST and North Sanana District with 32,543 ST. The score of the IFE matrix is 1.10 and the EFE is 1.11 where these two points are in quadrant 1 of the SWOT matrix. In determining the strategy, there are 3 alternative S-O strategies, 4 alternative W-O, 3 S-T and 2 W-T strategies.Key words: Forage, breeder, Sulabesi Island, Beef Cattle, LQ, KPPTR, SWOT.

150 Indomethacin infusion through multiple routes and the resulting Prostaglandin F2α metabolite production during late embryonic development in beef cattle

150 Indomethacin infusion through multiple routes and the resulting Prostaglandin F2α metabolite production during late embryonic development in beef cattle