Persepsi Peternak Sapi Potong Terhadap Inseminasi Buatan (IB) di Kecamatan Panti Kabupaten Pasaman Provinsi Sumatera Barat

Abstract

Optimization of the IB Program has been encouraged because this program provides considerable added value for breeders in increasing population, livestock productivity and breeder income. Problems in the field related to the spread of artificial insemination technology can originate from weaknesses in the service system, weaknesses in the human resources of artificial insemination officers (inseminators), weaknesses in the human resources of breeders in monitoring estrus and difficulties in reaching remote areas. Apart from these weaknesses, the most important thing is the acceptance of the technology itself by breeders. Farmers' acceptance of innovation is related to their perception of the innovation, and the background of each breeder, because acceptance of innovation will be influenced by the breeder's own perception. Artificial Insemination (AI) is one part of the livestock breeding system which aims to increase livestock productivity. Artificial insemination as a technology introduced to breeders is a program aimed at increasing livestock production as well as breeder income. In this case, it means that the livestock business has utilized methods or technology that are constantly changing in a more efficient direction. This research was carried out from October to December 2023, using a survey method. Sampling was taken using purposive sampling and data analysis using a Likert scale. The research results stated that the perception of beef cattle breeders towards IB in Panti District, Pasaman Regency, West Sumatra Province was in the agree category (46.02%), namely they were interested in implementing IB. Implementing the AI ​​innovation program requires improving services to breeders in remote areas so that the reach of AI services can be wider.