IPB University PVT Program Lecturers Conduct Livestock Health Data Collection and Field Observations in Mulyaharja Village
The Veterinary Paramedic (PVT) Study Program of IPB University’s Vocational School has once again conducted a Community Service Program (PPM) in Mulyaharja Village, South Bogor District, West Java, specifically in the Agro Eduwisata Organic Village of Mulyaharja, Bogor City.
This activity involved a team of PVT lecturers from IPB University, including drh Tetty Barunawati Siagian, MSi, as the activity’s person in charge (PIC), Drh. Wining Astini, and drh Miranti Fardesiana Putri, MSi, along with six students. The event was supported by Agus Faisal, a livestock extension worker from the Bogor City Livestock Department, and attended by ten farmers from the livestock group in Mulyaharja Village.
drh Tetty explained that the PVT Program at IPB University is committed to assisting farmers in Mulyaharja Village. This activity is a continuation of previous community service efforts related to identifying livestock and animal health issues.
“Based on online discussions, we were encouraged to conduct direct data collection and field observations regarding livestock and health issues in sheep and goats. By going directly to the field, we hope to better understand the health problems affecting the sheep and goats,” said drh Tetty.
drh Tetty, as she is commonly known, stated that during this field observation, samples were also taken to investigate the presence of parasites. The goal is to specifically identify any parasites infecting the sheep and goats.
“By identifying these infections, we can help with the treatment and prevention of diseases in the livestock, ensuring that the sheep and goats owned by farmers remain healthy and can produce optimally,” she explained.
The activity began with a meeting between the head of the KTD Mulyaharja farmer group and local sheep and goat farmers to discuss common diseases. The discussion revealed complaints about bloating, scabies, and the lack of a regular deworming program for the sheep and goats.
After the discussion with the farmers, the PVT lecturers from IPB University’s Vocational School conducted field visits to ten sheep and goat farmers. During these visits, the team surveyed the welfare of the livestock and collected skin scraping samples from some animals for further examination.
Field visits also uncovered suspected ectoparasite infestations, such as lice, in sheep and goats. The following day, the team collected fecal samples to check for worm infections. This sampling aimed to conduct further examinations and diagnose diseases to ensure that subsequent treatments are accurate and effective.
“These efforts are expected to increase farmers’ knowledge and improve the welfare and health of sheep and goats in Mulyaharja Village,” drh Tetty concluded. (*/Rz) (IAAS/RUM)
