World Journal of Engineering Research and Technology

I. Wayan Suarna*, Ni Nyoman Suryani and M. A. Putra Duarsa

ABSTRACT

Mud buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) is one of the leading types of livestock in Jembrana Regency which has multiple functions as a cultivator of agricultural land, as a working animal, as a meat producer, and as an object of livestock attraction Makepung. Statistical data shows that the buffalo population in Jembrana Regency in 2020 was 1155 heads, a drastic decrease from 2019 (2068 heads). The biggest component that influences livestock development is the availability of feed. This study aims to analyze the potential carrying capacity of feed for the development of buffalo livestock in Jembrana Regency. Researchusing the survey method will use samples obtained by purposive sampling of the five districts in Jembrana Regency. Tabulated data will be analyzed to determine the feed Carrying Capacity Index (CCI). The results showed that the carrying capacity of feed for the development of buffalo livestock in Jembrana Regency based on the production of fresh forage was 3,093.40 AU or 2,350.69 AU based on the total dry weight of the forage. The current population of buffaloes is = 854.75 AU. Thus the development of mud buffalo livestock in Jembrana Regency can still be increased by 72.4% or 63.6% respectively for the carrying capacity based on fresh forage and dry weight. The CCI value obtained was 2.75. The CCI value indicates the safety level of forage in an area. CCI value≤ 1 (Very critical); > 1 - 1.5 (critical); > 1.5 – 2 (prone); and >2 (safe). It can be concluded that based on carrying capacity and feed carrying capacity index, the development of mud buffalo farming in Jembrana Regency is very feasible to be developed from the aspect of feed carrying capacity.

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