6/5/2024. BADUNG, kanalbali.id – The Warmadewa University Community Service Team (TPM UNWAR) held an action in Balangan Village, Kuwum, Badung. The activity on Monday (6/5/2024) carried material in the form of theory and practice of using eco-enzymes in livestock pens. The material was provided by Dr. Ir. Ni Made Ayu Gemuh Rasa Astiti, MP who is also the Team Leader and Dr. Dra. and Prof. Dr. Ir. Ni Made Ayu Gemuh in her report, stated that the Community Service activities from Warmadewa University involved a team consisting of various fields of science. "Among them are animal husbandry, culture and civil engineering who are equally interested in Bali cattle cultivation and ecotourism," she said. He emphasized that the task of a lecturer is not only to teach on campus, but must also carry out the tridharma of higher education, in addition to teaching, it is mandatory to research and the results of the research are distributed to the community through community service for the welfare of the community.
This activity was carried out so that farmers in Balangan Village are able to improve the quality of cattle maintenance, especially by utilizing eco enzyme. Raising Balinese cattle is still considered very profitable because it not only produces meat and calves, but also produces manure and as a workforce. Cow dung has economic value, because it is an organic fertilizer needed by all types of plants. Cow dung can be a source of nutrients that can improve soil structure so that it becomes looser and more fertile. However, farmers must consider a number of things such as the location and preparation of facilities and infrastructure, especially regarding the provision of pens. Next is the problem of cattle maintenance where the provision of good feed is very necessary. Eco enzyme can be used to help maintain pens and prevent korangan disease in cows. After the presentation of the material, the training participants consisting of farmers were then invited to practice spraying eco enzyme in cow pens.
