PENDAMPINGAN FORMULASI PAKAN EFISIEN DENGAN IMPLEMENTASI ADITIF ALAMI PADA KELOMPOK PETERNAK AYAM JOPER DI KECAMATAN TUREN KABUPATEN MALANG

Abstract

This Community Service Program aims to provide assistance to Joper chicken farmer groups in Turen District, Malang Regency, with a focus on improving feed efficiency, implementing natural additives, implementing Good Management Practices (GMP), post-harvest management, and marketing strategies. The methods used in this program include socialization, training, and practical assistance, and a pilot project to improve farmer skills and knowledge. Evaluation is carried out by measuring the effectiveness of the implementation of the taught methods on feed consumption, livestock health, and improving product quality and marketability. The program results show a 32% increase in farmer knowledge about efficient feed formulation, implementation of natural additives, GMP, post-harvest management, and marketing strategies. Farmer skills in formulating efficient feed, implementing natural additives and GMP increased by 87.5%. The Joper chicken raising pilot project showed an increase in production parameters; body weight, feed efficiency, reduced feed conversion, and mortality. The average body weight of 27-day-old Joper chickens was 294.6 g; feed conversion 1.71; feed efficiency 58.6%, and mortality 0.5%. This program has successfully increased the operational efficiency of Joper chicken farms and positively impacted the farmers' economy. It is recommended to continue developing the implementation of these Good Management Practices and expanding the market through digital platforms.