PELATIHAN PENYUSUNAN RANSUM TERNAK BABI BERBASIS PAKAN LOKAL DI DESA SESO, KECAMATAN SOA, KABUPATEN NGADA

Abstract

ABSTRACT

The use of locally available feed ingredients is not always accompanied by the ability of farmers to determine their functions, weigh them, and formulate them into rations according to the animals’ nutritional needs. This condition provided the basis for conducting a training program on local feed-based ration formulation for 15 pig farmers in Seso Village, Soa Subdistrict, Ngada Regency. The activity was organized through a series of feed ingredient identification, material delivery, discussions, demonstrations, and practical exercises in formulating starter, grower, and finisher rations. Participants directly practiced weighing and mixing the ingredients, while changes in knowledge were assessed using 15 multiple-choice questions administered before and after the activity. The evaluation results revealed a notable shift in participants’ knowledge achievement. The mean score increased from 61.67 in the pre-test to 77.80 in the post-test, representing a difference of 16.13 points. In the initial assessment, 12 participants were categorized as having a sufficient level of understanding and 3 required improvement; following the activity, 10 participants reached the good category, while 5 remained in the sufficient category. These findings indicate that learning activities linking local feed resources with phase-specific ration formulation practices can strengthen farmers’ basic knowledge. Further implementation still requires continued assistance, nutritional analysis of feed ingredients, and monitoring of animal performance.

ABSTRAK

Pemanfaatan bahan pakan yang tersedia di sekitar peternak belum selalu diikuti kemampuan untuk menentukan fungsi bahan, menimbang, dan menyusunnya menjadi ransum sesuai kebutuhan ternak. Kondisi tersebut menjadi dasar pelaksanaan pelatihan penyusunan ransum ternak babi berbasis pakan lokal bagi 15 peternak di Desa Seso, Kecamatan Soa, Kabupaten Ngada. Kegiatan dikembangkan melalui rangkaian identifikasi bahan pakan, penyampaian materi, diskusi, demonstrasi, dan praktik penyusunan ransum starter, grower, dan finisher. Peserta secara langsung mempraktikkan penimbangan serta pencampuran bahan, sementara perubahan pengetahuan ditelusuri menggunakan 15 soal pilihan ganda sebelum dan sesudah kegiatan. Hasil evaluasi memperlihatkan pergeseran capaian pengetahuan yang cukup nyata. Nilai rata-rata peserta berubah dari 61,67 pada pre-test menjadi 77,80 pada post-test, dengan selisih 16,13 poin. Pada pengukuran awal, 12 peserta berada pada kategori cukup dan 3 peserta memerlukan peningkatan; setelah kegiatan, 10 peserta mencapai kategori baik dan 5 peserta berada pada kategori cukup. Temuan ini memperlihatkan bahwa pembelajaran yang menghubungkan bahan pakan lokal dengan praktik formulasi berdasarkan fase pertumbuhan dapat memperkuat pengetahuan dasar peternak. Penerapan lebih lanjut tetap memerlukan pendampingan, analisis nutrisi bahan, serta pemantauan performa ternak.