Comparison of Electronic Cow Record (REKS-EL) Feature with Recording Components Used by Dairy Farmers In Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta

Abstract

The study was conducted in 60 respondents of dairy farmers in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta from August 2020 to February 2021. The study aims to make comparison between recording in the REKS-EL version 1.0 and those in dairy farms recording, in order to improve REKS-EL features. Data of the farmers characteristics and recording components were collected by interviewed. Identification of components the dairy farmers recording was carried out using a list of questions in a table. The list containing 43 components, which were arranged based on the recording guidelines as written in the Indonesian Minister of Agriculture No. 100, 2014. The result of comparison between dairy farmers recording and REKS-EL version 1.0 feature showed differences on recording content. Software REKS-EL has more recording components than  dairy farmers recording, as much as 23 Vs. 13 (46% Vs 23% of total components). The REKS-EL feature showed advantages on data of pedigree, and reproduction but needs to be improved with the additional components derived from farmers records, namely daily and weekly milk production. In the REKS-EL feature also needs to be added feed data, BCS and calf after born.