Strengthening Breeding Stock Supply: A Study of Community-Based Duck Farming in Magelang under Good Breeding Practice Guidelines

Abstract

Breeding implementation is crucial to improve livestock productivity.  This study evaluated (1) Magelang duck breeding practices compared to Good Breeding Practice (GBP) standards, and (2) the feasibility of Magelang District as a breeding stock source.  Thirty Magelang duck farmers were selected purposively.  Data were collected through direct interviews and analyzed descriptively.  Variables observed includedbreeding stock selection, infrastructure and facilities, animal health, preservation of environmental functions, human resources, governmentassistance, and supervision.  A feasibility analysis was conducted using primary farmer data and secondary data from the Animal Husbandry Department, and assessed through scoring and SWOT analysis.  Results showed that current practices remain below GBP standards, with average scores (scale 1-5) forbreeding stock selection (2.50); infrastructure and facilities (2.85); animal health (2.67); environmental function preservation (2.16); human resources (3.33); governmentassistance and supervision (3,00).  SWOT analysis indicated Magelang has potential as a breeding stock source, with internal and external scores of 1.55 and 1.05, placing it in Quadrant I (supporting growth strategies).  In conclusion, although current practices have not fully met GBP standards, Magelang District still shows strong potential as a producer of quality duck breeding stock.