ANALISIS POTENSI PENGEMBANGAN PETERNAKAN SAPI POTONG DI KABUPATEN PESAWARAN
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this
study was to observe the development and carrying capacity of beef cattle
livestock from several aspects such as the environment, human resources and
natural resources. The potential was calculated based on the production and
carrying capacity of agricultural residues, cattle capacities and Location
Quotient (LQ). This research was carried out at Pesawaran Regency on December
2015 until April 2016. This research used survey method with purposive
sampling. The result of this research showed that the potential of natural
resources in Pesawaran Regency were 74.234 ha of agricultural land that
supported by crop residues production 898.875.420 kg/yr. Based on carrying
capacity of crop residues production in Pesawaran regency reached until 393.855
AU with 36.65 worth the carrying capacity Index. By looking at the results of
the carrying capacity index calculations in Pesawaran regency, all areas have
the potential for the development of beef cattle. Based on the capacity of
cattle assuming the provision of rations of 30% as many as 601.385 AU have
additional opportunities of 586.107 head of cattles while the rations of 40% as
many as 451.039 AU have additional opportunities 435.684 head of cattles. Based
on the analysis of Location Quotient (LQ), Negeri Katon and Tegineneng could be
base areas of beef cattle livestock breeding.
Keywords: Agricultural
residues, Beef cattle, Carrying capacity, Location quotient, Pesawaran
Penulis: Juwita Indrya
Saputra, Liman, Yusuf Widodo
Kode Jurnal: jppeternakandd160166
