Reproduction Performance Madura Cattle in Ganding Distric and Lenteng Distric, Sumenep Regency
This research aimed to evaluate the reproductive performance of female Madura cattle in Ganding and Lenteng Districts, Sumenep Regency. The research utilized a total of 126 female Madura cattle, comprising 50 individuals from Lenteng District and 76 from Ganding District. The variables examined included breeding system, service per conception , conception rate, days open, and calving interval. The collected data were analyzed descriptively. The findings revealed that within the breeding system, 92.36% of the cows were bred through artificial insemination, while 7.49% were bred naturally with bulls. The service per conception value was recorded at 1.49, days open averaged 108.97 ± 26.89 days, and the calving interval was 388.04 ± 27.85 days. The reasearch concluded that Madura cattle in Ganding and Lenteng Districts exhibit good reproductive performance concerning service per conception. However, the extended days open and calving interval indicate the presence of prolonged intervals between calvings, suggesting areas for improvement in reproductive management.