I Gede Suparta Budisatria, Dynamics of small ruminant development in Central Java-Indonesia

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11 Apr 2006 16:00
Unit: Wageningen University
Location: Aula, building 362, Gen. Foulkesweg 1, Wageningen
Promotor: prof.dr. A.J. van der Zijpp (Animal Production Systems)
Co Promotor: Dr. H.M.J. Udo, Prof.dr.ir. Endang Baliarti (Gadja Madah University, Yogyakarta)

 Small ruminants are a neglected resource in developing countries. During about one century of small ruminant development in Indonesia, the role of sheep and goats has remained the same, although major changes occurred in the types of animals kept, in animal numbers and in farmer’s management.

Farmers referred to their small ruminants as a saving that provides security and helps to accumulate capital. Manure was the second main reason for keeping small ruminants. The demand for and price of small ruminants increased dramatically during the weeks before the Moslem feast of sacrifice. Farmers do not seem to profit from this increased demand. The housing of small ruminants close to the family quarters resulted in very high levels of faecal coliform bacteria and total coliform bacteria in drinking water. It is unlikely that small ruminants will become a main income earner in rural households.
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