Identifying Pastoral Range for Goats as Local Feed Resources in Selayar, Indonesia

Abstract

Basically, livestock development is intended to utilize and manage natural resources such as land, feed, and the other factors. The aim of this study was to identify the potential of pastoral range as local feed resources for goats. This study was conducted in Selayar Regency, Indonesia during a period of one year; from July 2015 to June 2016. Data was classified into two; primary data and secondary data. Primary data was obtained using survey methods through direct interview to the farmers as respondents with the help of a questionnaire. Number of respondents interviewing in the present study was at least 10% of the total farmers at each location and they were randomly chosen. In addition, primary data was also collected by direct observation. Focus group discussion was performed to the farmers that related to their land, number of animals, and the characteristic of the farmers. Secondary data was obtained from related institutions as well as other supporting data such as study reports and references that related in this study. The results of this study showed that the pasture in Selayar Island is still natural, whereas in the pastoral range, the proportion of grass is relatively low in comparison to legume and other plants (11% vs. 24% and 65%). This condition is in line with the goats