IPB University Student Passes Pimnas 37 with Jakumen Innovation: Herbal Solution for Broiler Health

IPB University students made another achievement in the 37th National Student Scientific Week (Pimnas) with their innovation, Jakumen. Jakumen is an herbal medicine that is a combination of red ginger, turmeric, and meniran. The herb is specially designed to boost the immunity and performance of broiler chickens.

This innovation was born from the Student Creativity Program for Entrepreneurship (PKM-K) team led by Tegar Hendardityo, with members Nazwa Aulia Khasanah, Bagas Allansyah, and Putri Aulia Romadhani, and accompanying lecturer Ir Dwi Margi Suci, MS. 

Tegar explained, “Jakumen was formed as a solution to the ban on the use of antibiotic growth promoter (AGP) in broiler chickens. We are committed to providing a safe and effective alternative through herbal ingredients, known as phytobiotics.”

Since its launch, Jakumen has been successfully marketed throughout Indonesia through e-commerce platforms and social media to reach a wider range of consumers. “We offer Jakumen in two packs: a secondary pack with 20 sachets and a bottle with 50 grams, the total net weight in each pack reaches 100 grams,” Tegar added.

“It is important to remember that the use of AGP, which is prohibited by the government through MOA Number 14 of 2017, can have a negative impact on human health,” he said.

The student of the Faculty of Animal Science of IPB University said, with increasing awareness of the negative impact of consuming chicken meat containing antibiotic residues due to the use of AGP, Jakumen is expected to be a solution that contributes to reducing the use of antibiotics. 

In addition, he also hopes Jakumen can not only achieve equitable marketing across broiler farms in Indonesia, but also obtain the necessary patents and certifications. (*/Lp) (IAAS/SNI)