Three heroines of the Bachelor of Animal Science Study Program Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences Universitas Diponegoro (Undip) is implementing internship and research at the Balai Embrio Ternak (BET) Bogor, West Java. The only one agency government focused on livestock breeding through embryo transfer technology. BET serves as an ideal field laboratory for studying various effecting the production of donor cattle embryos.
This activity was carried out by three Srikandi: Alya Karunia Putri, Asma Fairuz Zakiya, and Shofi Aulia Ummah. Their interest in livestock biotechnology reproduction was motivated by national urgency to meet the increasing demand for animal-based protein continues to increased reproduction technology plays a crucial role.
“We learned about embryo transfer technology, which is the second generation of biotechnology reproduction after artificial insemination (AI),” said Shofi, a member of the Undip team, “This technology is a strategy breakthrough to accelerate the improvement of genetic quality and population of superior cattle and dairy in Indonesia,” added Fairuz, another member of the Undip team.
“During the activity period, female students were directly engaged in the embryo production chain. Activities began with selection of donor livestock, in vivo and in vitro embryo production through ovum pick-up, followed by evaluation and grading of embryo quality, response rate and recovery rate in the laboratory. Production data such as the number of embryos, embryo quality, response rate, and recovery rate were systematically recorded as materials for analysis for research,” said Deasy Zamanti, S.Pt., M.Si., Head of BET Cipelang.
Farudin Darlian, S.Pt., M.Pt. as livestock breeding supervisor at BET said: “our observation shows that some factors such as feed nutrition, livestock breeding management, and the precision of treatment are critical elements that significantly impact the embryo production.” Ir. Daud Samsudewa, S.Pt., M.P., Ph.D., IPM as student’s supervisor said: “interactive discussion with expert staff at BET provided deep insights into the fact that successful embryo transfer is a synergy of best genetics, precision management, and technical expertise.” We hope the data collected will contribute to research aimed at optimizing embryo productivity in the future.
Ir. Rudy Hartanto, S.Pt., M.P., Ph.D., IPM as Head of Bachelor of Animal Science Study Program FAAS Undip said: “This program does more than just improve students technical skills, but also serves as a bridge between theory in the class and the complexities of application.” This experience aligns with our visions to produce graduates who adapt to advancements in science and technology. We hope this collab between academia and research institutions be sustained for the advancement of the Indonesian livestock industry.”
“We would like to say our deepest gratitude to the Embryo Transfer Center (BET) for the opportunity and guide provided. We are also thanks to our supervisors and Bachelor of Animal Science Study Program FAAS Undip for their support and mentorship throughout this journey”, concluded Alya, a member of the Undip Team.
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