Institutional capacity of the artificial insemination service unit and the effectiveness of artificial insemination in beef cattle (Case study in Gorontalo regency)

This study aims to analyze the institutional capacity of the Artificial Insemination Service Unit (AISU) and the effectiveness of the implementation of the Artificial Insemination (AI) program in beef cattle in Gorontalo Regency. The method used is a case study with descriptive analysis using a semantic differential scale. Determination of the sample was carried out by purposive sampling or intentionally based on the consideration of having the largest, medium and low population of breeders and being an active acceptor of AI. Samples were taken from three selected sub-districts, such as Telaga Biru, Tibawa, and Tolangohula, with a total of 92 breeders as respondents calculated using the Slovin formula. The results showed that the institutional capacity of AISU was in the very good category, with an average value of 2.74 or 91% contributing to the effectiveness of AI. The lowest value, which was 2.35, is at the breeder level in detecting pregnancy, health maintenance and the highest value is 3 at the level of recording by officers. The effectiveness of IB services is also considered optimal based on the Service per Conception (S/C) indicator of 1.8, Calving Interval (CI) of 429 days, and Days Open (DO) for 90 days.