EVALUASI KEBERHASILAN INSEMINASI BUATAN PADA SAPI ACEH DI KECAMATAN PEUREULAK BARAT KABUPATEN ACEH TIMUR PROVINSI ACEH

Abstract. local Indonesia as a native livestock has a considerable genetic diversity but proved able to adapt to tropical environmental conditions. One of the efforts that can be done to improve livestock productivity is through Artificial Insemination program. As respondents, 40 farmers and 4 Inseminators are selected in 4 selected villages: Alebu Village, Kabu Village, Paya Seungat Village and Paya Gajah Village. The research parameters are service per conception (S / C), conception rate (CR), calving interval (CI) and calving rate. The results showed that the average value of service per conception (S / C) is 1.05, conception rate (CR) of 70.28%, calving interval (CI) of 13.32 months and calving rate of 77.56% . Most of the respondent's age are in productive age, have high school education, have main job as farmer and have adequate livestock experience. Most respondents apply semi-intensive maintenance systems and understand the signs of lust well.Keywords: Local Cattle, Artificial Inseminant (AI