The Characteristics of Farmers and Inseminators towards the Success of Artificial Insemination (AI) in Beef Cattle in Dompu Regency, Indonesia
This study aims to evaluate the role of human resource characteristics and technical performance in the success of the Artificial Insemination (AI) program in Dompu Regency, a primary beef cattle hub in Indonesia. A descriptive-quantitative approach was employed, involving 96 smallholder farmers selected through purposive sampling and 5 expert respondents representing the Pentahelix sectors. Data were collected through structured interviews and field observations from December 2025 to February 2026. The results indicate that while 100% of both farmers and inseminators are in the productive age range (31–40 years), a significant educational gap exists, with 48.96% of farmers having minimal formal education compared to 100% university-graduated inseminators. Technical performance analysis revealed moderate success rates, with a Service per Conception (S/C) of 1.81 and a Conception Rate (CR) of 44.81%. A high Non-Return Rate (NRR) of 70% contrasted with a low CR suggests challenges in heat detection, contributing to an extended Calving Interval (CI) of 14.8 months. The study concludes that while technical expertise is professionally certified (100%), the program’s efficiency is hindered by the communication gap and farmer-level management. Strengthening Pentahelix synergy and simplifying field-level education are essential to optimize reproductive outcomes and the regional economy.
Keywords: Artificial Insemination, Beef Cattle, Dompu Regency, Farmer Characteristics, Inseminator.
