https://ejournal.unisbablitar.ac.id/index.php/aves <p>Jurnal AVES diterbitkan oleh Fakultas Peternakan</p> <p>Universitas Islam Balitar (UNISBA) Blitar</p> Universitas Islam Balitar en-US AVES: Jurnal Ilmu Peternakan 1907-1914 <p>Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:<br>1. Copyright on any article is retained by the author(s).<br>2. The author grants the journal, right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work’s authorship and initial publication in this journal.<br>3. Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal’s published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal.<br>4. Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work.<br>5. The article and any associated published material is distributed under the&nbsp;<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/" rel="license">Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License</a></p> https://ejournal.unisbablitar.ac.id/index.php/aves/article/view/4083 <p>This research was conducted at one of the farms of PT. Dinamika Megatama Citra (DMC), located in Selokajang Village, Srengat District, Blitar Regency, with a broiler chicken population of 1,800. The study aimed to analyze internal factors (strengths and weaknesses) and external factors (opportunities and threats) to develop strategies for broiler chicken business growth in the village. This analysis is crucial as a foundation for business sustainability, particularly after the Covid-19 pandemic, which significantly impacted the economy and led to many broiler chicken houses becoming unused despite being in good condition. The study revealed that, in a single production cycle, the total live weight of the chickens reached 3,862 kilograms, sold at IDR 20,476 per kilogram, resulting in total sales revenue of IDR 79,006,425. Additional income from selling used cartons and sacks amounted to IDR 219,000, bringing the total revenue to IDR 79,295,425. Fixed costs incurred were IDR 1,487,200, and variable costs amounted to IDR 69,282,000, resulting in a total production cost of IDR 70,758,200. Thus, the profit earned per production cycle was IDR 8,539,225. The Return Cost Ratio (RCR) of 1.12 indicates that every IDR 1 invested in this business generates revenue of IDR 1.12, with a profit margin of IDR 0.112. Based on a SWOT analysis, the proposed development strategies for the broiler chicken business include partnership models and cage rental systems. According to the Internal-External (IE) Matrix, the broiler business with partnership and cage rental systems is positioned in Cell I, indicating a condition of growth and development with a strong position and high attractiveness.</p> widyasworo Agustina edya moelia moeis Copyright (c) 2024 AVES: Jurnal Ilmu Peternakan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2024-12-13 2024-12-13 18 2 1 9 https://ejournal.unisbablitar.ac.id/index.php/aves/article/view/4098 <p><strong>This study aimed to evaluate the effect of bioslurry and NPK fertilizer on the growth of elephant grass (<em>Pennisetum purpureum cv Thailand</em>), focusing on two key parameters: fresh weight and dry weight. The research was conducted over a period of two months, with two treatments: P1: bioslurry 75 L/ha and P2: NPK 300 kg/ha, each replicated five times. The results showed that the fresh weight of plants in the bioslurry treatment was 5.95 kg, while the NPK treatment produced 5.89 kg. For dry weight, bioslurry resulted in 1.21 kg, slightly higher than NPK, which produced 1.18 kg. Although the differences between the two treatments were minor, bioslurry showed a slightly better performance in supporting the growth of elephant grass. Bioslurry, being an organic fertilizer, not only provides essential nutrients (N, P, K) but also improves soil structure and increases water retention, which is vital for plant growth. On the other hand, NPK fertilizer provides nutrients rapidly but does not contribute to long-term soil improvement. These findings suggest that bioslurry can be a more sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers, enhancing soil quality and supporting sustainable agriculture</strong></p> alfan setya winurdana resti yuliana rahmawati muhamad khamim hanufi Copyright (c) 2024 AVES: Jurnal Ilmu Peternakan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2024-12-13 2024-12-13 18 2 10 14 10.35457/aves.v18i2.4098