DOI: 10.36347/sjavs.2018.v05i11.007

Pages: 616-623

Abstract: This study aims to analyze the potential development of buffalo in North Musi Rawas Regency and analyze the inhibiting factors of the development of buffalo in North Musi Rawas Regency. This research is qualitative descriptive. The data used are primary data and secondary data by survey method through interviews and direct observation. This research was carried out in 2 (two) stages: (1) identification and analysis of the potential for development of buffaloes in North Musi Rawas Regency, and (2) analysis of buffalo livestock business in the central area. The results showed that the North Musi Rawas Regency had the potential for future development of buffalo livestock, supported by (a) geographical location suitable for buffaloes, (b) institutional facilities supporting the development of buffaloes, (c) increasing demand for buffalo livestock products especially meat (d) a unique buffalo livestock raising system by applying local local wisdom, (e) the existence of buffalo livestock development centers in three sub-districts namely Ulu Rawas sub-district, Rupit sub-district, and Rawas Ulu sub-district, and (f) Capacity Building for Animal Development Buffalo Ruminants (KPPTR-KB) based on land resources and group workforce of 17,020.4 ST can still be maximized for the development of buffalo livestock. While the challenge of developing buffalo livestock in North Musi Rawas Regency is caused by a) conversion of farmland, b) slaughtering of productive females buffalo, c) reproductive and health problems of livestock, d) environmental security disturbances, e) semi-intensive livestock raising systems, and f) low bargaining position in selling livestock products.