Empowering Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) in Livestock through Improving the Quality of Goat Livestock in Kletekan Village, Ngawi Regency

Memperkuat Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes) di Bidang Peternakan Melalui Peningkatan Kualitas Ternak Kambing di Desa Kletekan, Kabupaten Ngawi

Abstract

This research/community service program was initiated due to the declining goat population in Kletekan Village, Ngawi Regency, caused by limited technical knowledge of farmers regarding effective feeding and management practices, especially in the fattening program. This condition hinders the potential of the Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMDes) in the goat livestock sector. The activity aims to empower the Livestock BUMDes and enhance the capacity of local farmers in goat fattening techniques, self- sufficiency in local feed provision, and the implementation of a sustainable farming system to optimize the goat livestock business as a BUMDes business unit. The activity was conducted using the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method, involving farmers, village officials, and BUMDes representatives. The focus of the activity included socialization and training on: (1) improving goat fattening skills, (2) self-sufficiency in local feed provision (e.g., silage making), and (3) implementing a sustainable farming system. The results of the activity showed a significant improvement in participants' understanding of cage management, silage making techniques, and disease prevention. The enthusiasm of the participants and their commitment to adopting new practices, such as monitoring animal health and utilizing waste for organic fertilizer, reflect the success in bridging the gap between traditional and modern practices. The program successfully strengthened the institutional capacity of BUMDes in managing the livestock business unit, contributing to the village's economic strengthening and supporting the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The empowerment of BUMDes through the improvement of goat livestock quality in Kletekan Village has proven effective. Continuous mentoring, strengthening of BUMDes institutions, and integration of waste processing technology are recommended to ensure the sustainability of the program and allow this model to be replicated in other regions.