Causes of low pregnancy rates in beef cattle through artificial insemination technology in Soppeng Regency (case study: performance of the 2018 UPSUS SIWAB)

Abstract

The objective of this study was to examine the causes of low pregnancy rate in beef cattle through artificial insemination in the 2018 UPSUS SIWAB program in Soppeng Regency. This type of study was exploratory by involving three informants who were considered to know clearly the causes of low pregnancy rate in beef cattle through artificial insemination in the 2018 UPSUS SIWAB program in Soppeng Regency. The informants were beef cattlle farmers, inseminator, and the staff of the animal livestock services of Soppeng Regency. The data obtained were analyzed qualitatively using the Delphi method. The results of this study showed that four main factors were obtained, i.e. the motivation of beef cattlle farmers for pregnancy diagnosis to their cows by inseminator was still low, the semi-intensive beef cattle maintenance system was not carried out well even some farmers were still maintaining an extensive maintenance system, the location of the beef cattlle farmers house was difficult to reach by inseminator, and farmers knowledge about the detection of estrous was still low and subsequently resulted low pregnancy rate through artificial insemination in the 2018 UPSUS SIWAB program in Soppeng Regency.

The implication of Artificial Insemination Technology on Farmers’ Willingness to Adopt the Beef Cattle in Soppeng Regency

“…The possession of a mobile device is also a crucial determinant factor that enables AI beneficiaries to receive prompt service from the AI technician when their cows come into heat (Abraha et al, 2020). According to research conducted by Bonewati et al (2020), a minority of farmers in Soppeng Regency showed no intention of getting their cows' pregnancy checked. Farmers have identified a lack of knowledge and awareness regarding the significance of a particular task.…”

“…The profitability of a farming enterprise is a crucial factor that motivates farmers to adopt new technologies. If a technology is perceived to be profitable, farmers are more likely to implement it in their farming practices (Bonewati et al, 2020). Profitability is a crucial driver of business success and sustainability, and farmers are no exception to this rule.…”