Pelatihan Penggunaan Jamu Ternak untuk Ruminansia dalam Upaya Meningkatkan Kesehatan Domba di Al-Baroqah Fram Kecamatan Bogor Barat, Jawa Barat

Abstract

This service aims to improve the health and productivity of sheep at Al-Baroqah Farm through the use of herbal-based animal medicine as a natural alternative to antibiotics. The activity began with a survey of health conditions and maintenance management, followed by the formulation of herbal medicine using turmeric, cinnamon, pepper, sambiloto, and Indigofera, procurement of tools and materials, small-scale palatability testing, theoretical and practical training on compounding and administering herbal medicine to farmers, daily implementation in the feeding system, and periodic monitoring and evaluation of body weight, fecal condition, and disease incidence. The results of the activities included the formulation of herbal medicine and SOPs for livestock, training modules, scientific and mass media publications, as well as capacity building for 25 farmers and the routine implementation of herbal medicine for livestock in partner barns. Monitoring showed improvements in maintenance indicators in the form of increased body weight, better fecal quality, and a downward trend in minor disease cases, while reducing dependence on synthetic drugs. It was concluded that training and guidance on the use of herbal medicine effectively supports sheep health and more environmentally friendly ruminant farming at the smallholder level.