" Pemerintah Dorong Produksi Semen Beku Sapi Unggul untuk Peningkatan Populasi dan Ekspor "
In an effort to support domestic beef cattle farmers, the government has an ambitious plan to increase the production of frozen semen from quality bulls at an affordable price. This step will also open up export opportunities to a number of partner countries. "The government is present in the community by distributing frozen semen for free and affordable, with a focus on improving quality to meet export market demand," said Deputy Minister of Agriculture Harvick Hasnul Qolbi at the Singosari Artificial Insemination Center (BBIB), Malang, East Java, on Friday (25/8). Harvick explained that the free distribution of frozen semen aims to promote the growth of the beef cattle population. Therefore, all parties are expected to be involved in overseeing government programs, starting from the frozen semen production process to the birth of calves.
"Providing frozen semen for free is part of efforts to advance the livestock sector," he said. Head of BBIB Singosari, drh. Akbar, MP, added that as of July 2023, 1.7 million doses of frozen semen worth IDR 15.3 billion had been distributed nationally. The distribution target for this year is 3.3 million doses. This frozen semen subsidy is provided by the government to support beef cattle breeders in an effort to increase the local cattle population, considering that there are still cattle imports in Indonesia. "The biggest benefit from this program is felt in East Java," he said. Akbar also explained that the actual distribution of frozen semen in 2022 would reach 3.2 million doses from the target of 3.3 million doses. Meanwhile, the frozen semen produced mainly comes from limousine and simmental cattle. Apart from these two types, BBIB Singosari also produces frozen semen from other types of cattle such as Bali cattle, FH cattle, Brahman cattle, PO cattle, and several other types of cattle. Of the total 3.3 million doses of frozen semen distributed, around 93% was used for beef cattle, 6% for dairy cows, and 1% for goats. So far, frozen cement has been exported to countries such as Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Timor Leste and Madagascar. The export process is carried out in accordance with the existing cooperation agreement. However, it is important to note that the frozen semen that is exported is not from local cattle such as Bali and Madura cattle. "The selling price of frozen cement for export is set at US$3," he added.
"Providing frozen semen for free is part of efforts to advance the livestock sector," he said. Head of BBIB Singosari, drh. Akbar, MP, added that as of July 2023, 1.7 million doses of frozen semen worth IDR 15.3 billion had been distributed nationally. The distribution target for this year is 3.3 million doses. This frozen semen subsidy is provided by the government to support beef cattle breeders in an effort to increase the local cattle population, considering that there are still cattle imports in Indonesia. "The biggest benefit from this program is felt in East Java," he said. Akbar also explained that the actual distribution of frozen semen in 2022 would reach 3.2 million doses from the target of 3.3 million doses. Meanwhile, the frozen semen produced mainly comes from limousine and simmental cattle. Apart from these two types, BBIB Singosari also produces frozen semen from other types of cattle such as Bali cattle, FH cattle, Brahman cattle, PO cattle, and several other types of cattle. Of the total 3.3 million doses of frozen semen distributed, around 93% was used for beef cattle, 6% for dairy cows, and 1% for goats. So far, frozen cement has been exported to countries such as Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Timor Leste and Madagascar. The export process is carried out in accordance with the existing cooperation agreement. However, it is important to note that the frozen semen that is exported is not from local cattle such as Bali and Madura cattle. "The selling price of frozen cement for export is set at US$3," he added.