POTENSI KERUGIAN EKONOMI YANG DIAKIBATKAN OLEH PENYAKIT MILK FEVER PADA SAPI PERAH

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This study aims to determine the potential economic losses caused by milk fever in dairy cows in Lembang District, West Bandung Regency, West Java. The research method uses the survey method, data collection is carried out by purposive sampling with the criteria of farmers who have dairy cows have lactated as many as 50 respondents. The research data consists of primary data and secondary data. The variables analyzed were the cost of treatment and veterinary services, the selling price of sick cows, the amount of decrease in milk production and assistance subsidies for the death of dairy cows experiencing milk fever. Data analysis is carried out by qualitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that the potential economic loss caused by milk fever in dairy cows with a minimum potential loss of Rp. 1,060,000,- , and the highest potential loss of Rp. 1,970,000,- . If the cow does not recover and there is death, the potential loss reaches Rp. 14,030,000,-. It can be concluded that the potential for economic losses caused by diseases in dairy cows is quite high, so it is necessary to carry out preventive efforts properly.

 

Keywords: Dairy cow, Milk fever, Potential economic loss, Lembang