The Covid-19 pandemic has an impact on economic growth, one of the impacts is the disruption of cattle production in Brebes. Jabres cattle ranches are still conventionally implemented and have not gained much modern influence. The purpose of this study is to find out the factors of the empowerment strategy of jabres cattle farmers in Brebes due to the pandemic. This study uses a simple random sampling method. Data analysis uses descriptive analysis. The conclusion of this study shows that the pandemic has had no significant effect on the socio-economic growth of jabres cattle farmers. Empowerment strategy for farmers is by educating on the concept of sustainable livestock development with limited resource utilization. Empowerment includes four aspects of livestock farming, namely aspects of production, production process, marketing, and increasing the capacity of farmers. The Brebes government through livestock extension needs to further improve the attitudes, insights and skills of breeders. Good cooperation between farmers and the government is one of the steps to increase the productivity of jabres cattle, thus creating an integrated and sustainable welfare of farmers. The strategies include short-term strategies by encouraging increased participation of Jabres cattle farmers by improving the personality of breeders, labor sharing patterns, and the availability of agricultural information. Long-term strategy by increasing farmer participation, empowerment intensity, and environmental support.