Reproduction Status and Population Dynamic of Kuantan Cattle in the Kuantan Singingi Regency

Abstract

<p>The purpose of this study was to determine reproductive efficiency, population dynamics, natural increase and estimated output of the Kuantan cattle in the Kuansing Regency, Province of Riau. A total of 311 Kuantan cattle and 99 Kuantan cattle farmers were used in this study through a survey study. Respondent samples were taken from seven districts. Data sampling using purposive sampling with survey methods. Data collection was carried out by interviewing farmers and observing and was analyzed descriptively. Parameters measured were reproductive efficiency, natural increase, estimated output and population dynamics of Kuantan cattle. Results showed that the reproductive efficiency of Kuantan cattle was 1.04%, natural increase 5.14%, the balance of male and female 1: 5, the value of male NRR 50% and female NRR 100.56%, total cattle out 18.69% and total incoming cattle 18.69%, output value 48.88% and estimated population dynamics 2.85%. In conclusion, Kuantan cattle reproduction has not been efficient with the natural increase of the Kuantan cattle was very low, and the replacement stock availability for male and female cattle has not been fulfilled. It is recommended not to release Kuantan cattle in the next 5 years to maintain population balance.</p>

Reproduction performance, morphometric and structure population of Kuntu buffalo (Bubalis bubalis Merr) in Kampar District, Riau, Indonesia

“…In addition, the condition of Kuntu area is a very suitable environment for the development of buffalo cattle and buffalo cattle are accustomed to the condition of feed in the Kuntu area. Compared to the natural increase of local livestock in other regions in Indonesia, such as buffalo in Ulakan (23.66%) (Putra et al 2017), Ongole grade cattle in Kebumen (44.68%) (Rohyan et al 2016), Pasundan cattle in West Java (18.46 %) (Said et al 2017) and Kuantan cattle in Taluk Kuantan (5.14%) (Yendraliza et al 2020), Kuntu buffalo NI value is higher. Samberi et al (2010) stated that the difference in value is due to the high population of mothers who give birth compared to the calf mortality rate.…”

“…The composition of life in the population structure will determine the reproductive efficiency, needs of surrogate livestock and is useful for estimating the population in the years to come (Kathiravan et al 2011). Some research on reproductive efficiency and population structure has been conducted on local Indonesian cattle are Bali cattle (Ciptadi et al 2014), Pesisir cattle (Putra et al 2015), Ongole grade (Rohyan et al 2016), Pasundan cattle (Said et al 2017), Kuantan cattle (Yendraliza et al 2020).…”