Islami Wulandari, Sri Hidanah, Soeharsono

ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE ON PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS FEASIBILITY OF SAPI SONOK IN SUMENEP REGENCY

Introduction

Analysis of the impact of foot-and-mouth disease on production management and business feasibility of sapi sonok in sumenep regency. Analyzes Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) impact on Sonok cattle production management & business in Sumenep. Reveals FMD's effects on health, feed, and significant business losses.

Abstract

This study aims to determine the impact of foot and mouth disease (FMD) on production management consisting of maintenance management, cage management, health management, feed management and business analysis of sonok cattle in Potre Koning Sonok Cattle Association in Lenteng Sub-district, Sumenep District. This study used 21 respondents consisting of 20 association members and one paramedic. The primary and secondary data were obtained from the distribution of questionnaires and interviews. Questionnaire data are divided into three groups: before FMD, during FMD, and post-FMD, which were then analyzed using the Manova test and the Duncan test. The results showed significant differences in housing management, health management, feed management, and business analysis (p<0.05). Housing management showed no significant difference in the time before, during and after FMD, while business analysis during FMD suffered losses due to decreased productivity of sonok cattle. Health management is the most influential management during FMD. Farmers ignore the profitability of raising sonok cattle because sonok cattle are a hobby for farmers.

Review

The submitted abstract presents a timely and highly relevant study examining the multifaceted impact of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) on Sapi Sonok production management and business feasibility in Sumenep Regency. The clear objectives to assess FMD's influence on various management aspects (maintenance, cage, health, feed) and business analysis are well-articulated. The study's focus on a specific, culturally significant cattle breed like Sapi Sonok adds valuable context and specificity, enhancing its practical utility for local stakeholders. The application of robust statistical methods such as Manova and Duncan tests suggests a commitment to rigorous quantitative analysis in dissecting the disease's effects. The findings reveal significant disruptions across key production management areas, including housing, health, feed, and business analysis, underscoring the broad-reaching consequences of FMD. Notably, the study identifies that business operations suffered losses during the FMD period due to decreased productivity, a crucial economic insight. While the abstract notes an overall significant difference in housing management, it later states no significant difference *over time* (before, during, after FMD) for housing, which warrants clarification in the full paper to ensure coherence. Health management is appropriately highlighted as the most influential factor during the outbreak. The observation that farmers prioritize the "hobby" aspect of raising Sapi Sonok over pure profitability is a compelling socio-economic finding, offering unique insights into local livestock practices and farmer motivations. To further enhance the study's contribution, the full paper could elaborate on the specific nature of the observed "significant differences" in housing, health, and feed management, particularly detailing the practical adjustments or lack thereof made by farmers. A deeper exploration into the socio-cultural significance of Sapi Sonok and how this influences farmers' decisions to prioritize hobby over profitability would provide richer context and implications for sustainable disease management strategies and policy interventions. Despite minor points for clarification, this study offers a valuable contribution to understanding the multi-dimensional impact of FMD on specific local livestock systems, providing actionable insights for policymakers and livestock associations in addressing future outbreaks and supporting farmer resilience.

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