ABSTRAK. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan karakteristik dan komposisi plasma semen sapi aceh. Sampel semen dikoleksi dari 2 ekor sapi aceh jantan sehat berumur 3,0-3,5 tahun menggunakan vagina buatan. Koleksi semen dilakukan satu kali dalam seminggu selama enam minggu. Evaluasi karakteristik semen meliputi volume, warna, konsistensi, pH, konsentrasi spermatozoa, motilitas, viabilitas, abnormalitas spermatozoa dan komposisi kimia plasma semen. Data kualitas dan komposisi kimia plasma semen yang diperoleh dianalisa secara diskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan semen segar sapi aceh memiliki volume 3,82 ± 0,47 ml, warna krem keputihan, konsistensi kental, pH 6,84 ± 0,17, konsentrasi 1194 ± 4,80 × 106sp/ml, persentase motilitas 77,28 ± 3,17 % dan abnormalitas 5,98 ± 1,77%. Plasma seminalis semen segar sapi aceh mengandung protein total sebanyak 1,51 ± 0,21 g/100ml, Kalium 75,80 ± 22,63 mg/100 ml dan Magnesium 32,30 ± 17,64 mg/100 ml lebih tinggi, tetapi Natrium 170,00 ± 81,60 mg/100 ml; kalsium 40,00 ± 12,76 mg/100 ml, Fosfor 16,70 ± 6,17 mg/100 ml, dan Mangan 7,08 ± 2,48 mg/100 ml lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan sapi potong. Secara umum kuantitas dan komposisi plasma seminalis semen sapi aceh yang dihasilkan cukup baik, dan memenuhi syarat untuk diproses sebagai semen beku. (The characteristics of semen and chemical composition of the seminal plasma of aceh cattle maintaned in BIBD Saree Aceh Besar) ABSTRACT. This study aim were to determine characteristics and composition of semen plasma Aceh cattle. Semen samples were collected from two healthy Aceh bulls that aged from 3.0 to 3.5 year. Samples were yielded by using an artificial vagina. Samples collecting were conducted once a week for six consecutive weeks. The evaluation of semen characteristics includes volume, color, consistency, pH, sperm concentration, motility, viability, abnormal spermatozoa and seminal plasma chemical composition. Data of semen quality and chemical composition of seminal plasma were analyzed descriptively. The evaluation showed that Aceh Cattle semen had 3.82 ± 0.47 ml volume, beige whitish color, thick consistency, 6.84 ± 0.17 pH, 1194 ± 4.80×106 sp/ml sperm concentration, 77.28 ± 3.17% motility and 5.98 ± 1.77% abnormal spermatozoa. Plasma seminalis fresh semen of Aceh Cattle contained 1,51 ± 0,21 g/100ml total protein; 75,80 ± 22,63 mg/100ml potassium and 32,30 ± 17,64 mg/100ml magnesium higher than the heifer, but 170,00 ± 81,60 mg/100ml sodium; 40,00 ± 12,76 mg/100ml calcium, 16,70 ± 6,17 mg/100ml fosfor, and 7,08 ± 2,48 mg/100ml mangan lower. It was concluded that quality and composition of seminal plasma Aceh cattle semen could be made as frozen semen.

The present study reports the phenotypic variation of body weight and body size, the genetic variation of D-loop of mtDNA and microsatellite DNA allele in Aceh cattle in Indonesia within the frame of the design of a conservation programme for this indigenous species. Aceh cattle differ from Bali, Madura, Java-Ongole and Pesisir cattle, but its ancestry relates it closest to Pesisir, thus adding more information to its entry from the Indian sub-continent.

The objective of this research to study on the technical aspect management of local buffalo in Gayo Lues district. Forty local buffalo farmers located in three selected sub district of Rikit Gaib, Pantan Cuaca and Dabun Gelang in Gayo Lues were visited and data or informations were collected through interview of the farmers. Data collected included: breed and breeding performance, feed and feeding practices, rearing practices, health aspect and marketing. The data were tabulated and compared with the standard guideline of buffalo management from the Directorate General of Livestock Service (DGLS). Result showed that management practices of local buffalo applied by farmers in Gayo Lues were found very low, only 40.16% of the standard management from DGLS. Application of health (64.57%), and housing (74.78%), while application of breeding and reproduction, rearing practices and feed and feeding were 41.76%, 46.50%, and 17.67% of the standard, respectivel

Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui performans reproduksi kerbau betina lumpur (Bubalus bubalis) di Kecamatan Simeulue Barat Kabupaten Simeulue. Penelitian telah dilaksanakan pada bulan Januari 2016. Pemilihan lokasi penelitian dilakukan pada 4 desa yaitu: Desa Malasin, Lamamek, Sigulai dan Sembilan. Pemilihan lokasi penelitian ini dilakukan secara sengaja (purposive sampling). Metode penelitian yang digunakan metode survei untuk memperoleh data primer dan data sekunder. Data primer dilakukan melalui teknik wawancara langsung dengan pemilik ternak kerbau berdasarkan daftar pertanyaan yang telah disiapkan dalam bentuk kuesioner. Data sekunder diperoleh dari instansi-instansi terkait di Kabupaten Simeulue dan Kecamatan  Simeulue Barat. Materi penelitian meliputi 40 orang peternak yang berdomisili di 4 (empat) desa di Kecamatan Simeulue Barat. Penentuan peternak responden adalah dengan menggunakan metode simple random sampling, dengan ketentuan minimal peternak memelihara 2 (dua) ekor kerbau. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan umur dewasa kelamin 2,5-3,0 tahun, umur beranak pertama 3,5-4,0 tahun, lama bunting 310-330 hari, jarak antara melahirkan sampai bunting kembali 4-6 bulan, selang beranak 14-16 bulan, Angka Kelahiran 36%, sedangkan Angka perkawinan per kebuntingan dan angka kebutingan agak sulit untuk diketahui dikarenakan sistem perkawinan ternaknya bebas alami dan sistem pemeliharaannya masih ekstensif. Disimpulkan bahwa performans reproduksi ternak kerbau betina lumpur di Kecamatan Simeulue Barat belum optimal, namun mempunyai reproduksi yang baik dan berpeluang untuk dikembangkan. Reproduction Performance of Female Mud Buffalo (Bubalus Bubalis) In West Simeulue District Simeulue RegencyAbstract. This research aims to find out the reproductio performance of female mud buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) in West Simeulue District Simeulu Regency. This research was conducted in four villages: Malasin Village, Lamamek, Sigulai and Sembilan. The selection of research location was done intentionally (purposive sampling). The research method used was survey methods that is to obtain primary data and secondary data. Primary data was collected through direct interview techniques with the owner of buffaloes by a list of questions that had been prepared in the form of questionnaire. Secondary data obtained from the relevant institutions at the Simeulue Regency and West Simeulue District. The research material includes 40 (fourty) breeders who live in 4 (four) villages in the West Simeulue District. Determination of the respondent breeders by using simple random sampling method, with minimum provisions the breeders maintain 2 (two) buffaloes. The results showed the age of sexual maturity are 2.5 to 3.0 years, the age of first birth are 3.5 to 4.0 years, pregnant duration are 310-330 days, the duration between the giving birth to repegnant are 4-6 months, giving birth interval are 14-16 months, the Birth Rates are 36%, while the number of marriages per pregnancies and pregnancy rate were rather difficult to know because the mating system is naturally free and maintenance system are still extensive. In conclusion, that the reproductive performance of female mud buffaloes in the West Simeulue District still has not been optimal, but have a good reproductive and likely to be developed

Analysis of the reproductive performance of Gayo horses and Thoroughbred derivatives breeds in the Gayo highlands is important to determine the strategy for developing Gayo horses in the future. The objective of this research was to compare the reproductive performance of Gayo and Thoroughbred horses in the Gayo Lues Regency. Survey research was applied in order to collect the primary data through direct interviews with horse owners based on questionnaires that have been prepared. A total of 49 horse owners were spread over four selected sub-districts (Blangkejeren, Blangjerango, Dabun Bracelet, and Kuta Panjang District) were involved as this research respondents. Meanwhile, the fourteen villages involved included Bustanussalam Village,

The objective of this research was to analyze the reproductive performance of the Gayo horse as an animal genetic resources in Southeast Aceh. This research has conducted in Southeast Aceh. The study used a survey method. The choice of research location has done intentionally (purposive sampling). The total population of Gayo horses scattered in Southeast Aceh currently is 102 tails and the number of samples taken in this study is 24 individuals with the minimum requirement that respondents keep horses that have at least given birth 2 times. The required data in this study were the reproductive performance characteristics of Gayo horses including (1) estrus cycle, (2) length of time in estrus, (3) first mating age, (4) gestation period, (5) foaling interval and (6) postpartum mating. The data obtained from this research that the average length of estrus cycle in the range of 21-25 days with an average of 22.58±1.18 days, the length of time in estrus varied in the range of 4-17 days with an average 8.92±3.35 days, while age at first mating ranged from 24-36 months with an average of 30.25±5.15 months, furthermore gestational age had an average of 333.63±4.83 days with a range of 326-345 days, foaling interval is 470,25±11.86 days with a range of 458-480 days and postpartum mating an average of 136.63±7.03 days with a range of 122-150 days. The data obtained identified that the reproductive performance of Gayo horses in Southeast Aceh Regency is in normal condition.

The aims of this study were to describe relationship of D-loop of mtDNA Aceh cattle which is useful database for conducting conservation programme. The whole blood samples were collected (8 samples for D-loop analysis) from four locations which were Aceh Besar, Pidie, North Aceh regencies and Banda Aceh city. Out group whole blood samples were collected from two samples from Bali cattles (Bali Island), Madura cattle (Madura Island), Pesisir cattle (West Sumatera) respectively and one sample from PO cattle (West Java). Amplification of D-loop sequences of mtDNA with BIDLF and BIDLR primary have PCR product 980 bp. The Data were analyzed using Squint 1.02 and MEGA 4.0 programme. Result of analysis indicate that Aceh cattle have nearer relationship with zebu and there is items inset of genetik Bali cattle (Bos javanicus) at the end sequences start ke-354 situs up to 483, so that the origin Aceh cattle was from Bos indicus which have hybridization with Bos javanicus.

This study aimed to identify the productivity of female Gayo buffaloes in Linge Sub-District, Central Aceh District. Survey was used to obtain the primary data through direct interview techniques with buffalo owners based on a questionnaire that had been prepared previously. As many as 40 buffalo owners became the respondents in this study spread in four selected villages (Pantan Nangka, Delung Sekinel, Umang, and Gelampang Gading). The determination of respondents was done by using purposive sampling method with a minimum provision of breeders maintaining two female buffaloes that have bred at least two times and have a minimum experience of breeding for four years. The results showed that female Gayo buffalos had good reproductive productivity. Female Gayo buffalos experienced puberty at 33.8 ± 0.63 months old with the average age at first breeding was at 35.4 ± 0.67 months old, age of first calving was at 46.47 ± 4.44 months old, conception period was for 332.25 ± 26.64 days, average calving interval was at 14.82 ± 1.81 months, service period was at 3.42 ± 0.50 months, and percentage of calving rate was 67.92 %. It was concluded that female Gayo buffalos in Linge Subdistrict, Central Aceh Regency has good productivity.