Growth Estimation of Madura and Limousin Cross Madura Cattle in Pamekasan District

The research was conducted to know growth estimation of Madura and Limousin cross Madura (Limura) cattle on Pamekasan district, East Java Province, Indonesia. Samples for the research were 99 Madura cattle and 63 Limura cattle which both divided into two groups (1-2 years and 3-4 years). Sampling method were purposive sampling that directly come to the farmers who hold those cattle. Body measurement was analyzed by t-test. The result showed that body measurement of Limura cattle was higher than that of Madura cattle. Body measurement of Limura cattle for first group (1-2 years): body lenght were 116.90 ± 12.75 cm, heart girth were 149.64 ± 16.13 cm, withers height were 118.40 ± 9.05 cm, height at hip were 121.19 ± 8.74 cm. Body measurement of Limura cattle for second group (3-4 years): body lenght were 130.62 ± 10.61 cm, heart girth were 165.86 ±14.68 cm, withers height were 127.67 ± 9.09 cm, height at hip were 129.24 ± 8,77. While body measurement of Madura cattle for first group (1-2 years): 108.37 ± 11.85 cm, heart girth were 137.21 ± 15.41 cm, withers height were 115.45 ± 9.83 cm, height at hip were 113.19 ± 8.02 cm. Body measurement of Madura cattle for second group (3-4 years): body lenght were 121.19 ± 10.62 cm, heart girth were 151.97 ± 16.14 cm, withers height were 122.21 ± 9.16 cm, height at hip were 118.26 ± 7.88 cm. Conclusion, growth estimation of Limousin cross Madura cattle was greater than that of Madura cattle. Body measurement of Madura cattle has increased but can not reach of body measurement according to criteria of Standar Bibit Nasional in 1982. Key Words: Growth estimation, Madura cattle, Limousin cross madura cattle, Pamekasan distric