Ayu Rahayu succeeded in defending her dissertation with the title “The Study of Existing Breeding, Production, and Genetical Potential of Ducks in Magelang.” This research studies the breeding condition of ducks in Magelang that is applied to farmer’s level and their potential as a national high quality duckling source.

The dissertation is aimed to compare the practice of existing breeding in the community with the Good Breeding Practices (GBP) standard, as well as to evaluate the capability of the Magelang region as the source of ducklings. Aside from that, this research also covers production analysis through the morphological approach of quantitative characteristics and between-traits correlation, and the analysis of genetic potential through a molecular approach. read more

Bella Putri Maharani, a student from Doctor of Animal Science Program, successfully defended her dissertation entitled “Nanoencapsulation Efficacy of Sungkai Leaf (Peronema Canescens Jack) Extract as a Natural Feed Additive for Broiler Chickens” in a closed dissertation examination on Friday, January 9^th 2026 at the Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada.

The research in this dissertation aimed to gather the optimal formulation of a stable sungkai leaf nanoencapsulation efficacy (NEDS), study the potential of NEDS as antibacterials, and to evaluate the in vito application of NEDS on broiler chickens. This research became one of the efforts to develop a natural feed additive that has the potential to replace synthetic antibiotics in the poultry industry. During her research, Bella Putri Maharani was supervised by Prof. Dr. Ir. Zuprizal, DEA., IPU., ASEAN Eng. as the promoter, and Ir. Nanung Danar Dono, Ph. D., IPM., ASEAN Eng. and drh. Bambang Ariyadi, M.P., Ph.D. as the co-promoters. read more

Tri Melasari successfully defended her dissertation entitled “The Effectiveness of Camara Nusantara Livestock Ship and the Implementation of Livestock Welfare Principle in Indonesian Cattle Distribution.” This research highlights the importance of the Camara Nusantara (CN) Livestock Ship to support the distribution of cattle in Indonesia.

In her research, Tri Melasari was supervised by Prof. Ir. Budi Guntoro, SPt., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU., ASEAN Eng. as the promoter and Prof. Ir. Mujtahidah Anggriani Ummul Muzayyanah, S.Pt., MP., Ph.D., IPM. as the co-promoter. The closed dissertation examination was led by Ir. R. Ahmad Romadhoni Surya Putra, S.Pt., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU., ASEAN Eng., with the examiners Prof. Dr. Ir. Ali Agus, DAA., DEA., IPU., ASEAN Eng. and Prof. Dr.Sc. Agr. Ir. Suyadi, M.S., IPU., ASEAN Eng. from the Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Brawijaya. read more

Wasir Ibrahim, student at the Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM), successfully defended his dissertation entitled “Biosynthetic Zinc Nanoparticle Research by using Neem Leaves Extract as Feed Additive in Broiler Chickens’ Drink.” This research was done as a means to find an alternative to replace antibiotic growth promoter (AGP) which usage has been banned in Indonesia through Law Number 41 Year 2014. With green synthesis method, Ibrahim utilized zinc as the precursor and neem leaf (Azadirachta indica) extract as the bio-reductor to create zinc nanoparticle (ZnNPs-Phytobiotic) which is more stable, environmentally friendly, and has the potential to increase the health and productivity of broiler chickens. read more

Two students of the Doctoral Program at Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM), Yesita Vera Saraswati and Dio Fico Felsidan Diatmono, were given the chance to be the master of ceremony (MC) on the Master to Doctoral Program for Excellent Undergraduates (PMDSU) Batch IX Student’s Preparation Agenda. Both of them were awardees of this program from previous batches, with Yesita from Batch VI and Dio from Batch VII.

The invitation to be the MC was sent directly from the Directorate of Human Resources of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek). The event was held on September 15^th through 17^th 2025 at the ballroom of Kemdiktisaintek and Mangkuluhur Artotel Suites, Jakarta. This agenda was part of the annual PMDSU’s series of activities attended by the higher officials of Kemdiktisaintek like the Secretary General Prof. Ir. Togar Mangihut Simatupang, M.Tech., Ph.D., IPU; the Director General of Higher Education Prof. Dr. Ir. Khairul Mudadi, M.Eng.; the Personal Staff of the Minister Prof. Ir. I Gede Wenten, M.Sc., Ph.D., and a number of directors, head of sub-directorates, team of promoters, reviewers, and students of Batch IX from many universities. read more

Doctoral program student of Universitas Gadjah Mada’s Faculty of Animal Science (Fapet UGM) has received an achievement at The 1^st International Conference on Animal Breeding and Reproduction (ICABRE) 2025 that carried the theme of “Sustainable livestock breeding and reproduction practices to support global protein demands.” This event was held on July 15^th through 16^th in Malang, Indonesia. Yesita Vera Saraswati, S.Pt., a student of the Doctor of Animal Science program and an awardee of the Master to Doctoral Program for Excellent Undergraduates (PMDSU) batch VI became one of the best presenters at the conference. read more

Graduate Program of Faculty of Animal Science UGM accepted new students from the Master in Animal Science Study Program. The event was on Thursday (3/2) through an online meeting. The head, the secretary, and the supporting staff of the Master in Animal Science Study Program also attended the event.

Ir. Nafiatul Umami, S.Pt., M.P., Ph.D., IPM., ASEAN. Eng, as the head of the Master in Animal Science Study Program, explained the lecture activity. The lecture starts from the even semester will be held through a mixed method. The offline or online meeting will be discussed further with the lecturers in charge of the course taken. The mixed learning method still obeys the Covid-19 protocol and the current condition of the pandemic situation. read more

Graduate Program of Faculty of Animal Science UGM held the graduation ceremony for graduate students of Master and Doctor program Period II 2021/2022 on Thursday (27/8) by mixed meeting (offline and online) at drh. R. Soepardjo Hall, Faculty of Animal Science UGM. This ceremony was attended by the heads of faculty, lecturers, and the representatives of students. There were 11 students of the Master program and one student of the Doctor program who graduated.

The graduates of the Master program from Animal Nutrition and Feed Science study interest were six students, from Animal Production System study interest two students, a student Animal Products Technology study interest, and from Tropical Animal Reproduction and Breeding two students. A graduate from the Doctor program took Animal Nutrition and Feed Science study interest. Graduate Program of Faculty of Animal Science UGM until January 2022 has graduated 863 students from the Master program and 143 students from Doctor Program. The mean of Grade Points Average (GPA) and the length of study for the Master program in Animal Science are 3,83 for the study length are two years and five months. The mean of Grade Points Average (GPA) and the study length for the Doctor program in Animal Science are 3,83 for the study length are four years and three months. The mean of Grade Points Average (GPA) and the study length for the Master program in Universitas Gadjah Mada level are 3,67 and for the study length, being two years and four months. The mean Grade Points Average (GPA) and the study length for the Doctor program in Universitas Gadjah Mada level are 3,77, and for the study length, four years and seven months. read more

Graduate Student Association of Faculty of Animal Science UGM held the election for the next leader for 2022 period. This election was on Wednesday (26/1) through online voting. Luluk Lailatun Nurjanah and Hafi Luthfi Sanjaya, the students from batch 2021, became the candidates to be selected in the election.

The students from Master in Animal Science and Doctor in Animal Science took part in the election.   The 54 students had participated in the voting. Luluk Lailatun Nurjanah got 51,9% of votes while Hafi Luthfi Sanjaya got 48,1% of votes. Thus, the winner who became the next leader was Luluk Lailatun Nurjanah. read more

In order to support the Health Promoting University program of Universitas Gadjah Mada, Faculty of Animal Science UGM organizes sports activities. These activities include Zumba and Aerobics, badminton, and tennis. The sports activities might be attended by lecturers, supporting staff, and students of the Faculty of Animal Science UGM.

Zumba activity is held every Tuesday at 4.15 pm. at the first floor of Animal Science Learning Center (ASLC) building specifically for women. Aerobic activity is routinely carried out every Friday at 07.00 am. and can be participated by both men and women. Other sports activities such as badminton and tennis are carried out with a schedule that adjusts to the Person in Charge (PIC). read more