Improving The Operational Technical Skills of Livestock Equipment at Indrapuri BPTU-HPT

Objective: BPTU -HPT Indrapuri is one of the places for refining Aceh cattle and
procuring green fodder seeds. Indrapuri BPTU-HPT also functions as a place for Field
Practice, Field trips, and student research. Along with the development of technology
and digitalization in the world of animal husbandry, it is necessary to conduct field
visits for students. These field visits aim to better understand the knowledge and use of
livestock machinery. Method: Students visited Indrapuri BPTU-HPT in order to
observe and interview officers operating livestock equipment. The methodology for
implementing field visits to the use of livestock operational machinery at Indrapuri
BPTU-HPT is carried out by holding field practicums on livestock operational
machinery. Results: The study found that Indrapuri BPTU-HPT uses various types of
livestock operational machines such as feed choppers, feed mixers, milkers, manure
vacuum cleaners, and egg incubators to support livestock activities. The machines serve
specific functions: the chopper cuts the greens, the mixer mixes the feed, the milker
facilitates hygienic milking, and the manure vacuum cleaner cleans the cage. The use of
these machines brings several advantages, including time efficiency, improved product
quality, and labor reduction. However, challenges such as high costs, maintenance, and
electricity dependence remain. These operational machines play a significant role in
increasing productivity and efficiency by enabling faster feed provision and cleaner
cages, which contribute to the improved purification of Aceh cattle and the overall
quality of livestock feed at Indrapuri BPTU-HPT. Novelty: The development of
livestock tools and machinery is advancing continuously. Therefore, students, in
addition to studying on campus, need to gain practical experience in the field of animal
husbandry. This helps them to better understand the use of tools and machinery, as well
as to gain insights into livestock feed preservation and livestock care management. This
hands-on learning through field visits provides students with valuable knowledge and
skills that will prepare them for their future careers.