Alpacas in Poland: health, welfare, and anti-parasitic prophylaxis

Alpacas’ population in Poland has attained 5000 individuals. From 2020 alpacas are recognized as farm animals in Poland. This ruminant is increasingly popular, but still poorly known compared to other farm animals (cattle, sheep, goats). The aim of this review is to present the specificity of alpacas in terms of adequate welfare of these animals. To provide an appropriate welfare level, the knowledge about the species’ biology and typical behaviour is needed. The basis for assessment of the animal's health status is the knowledge of basic physiological indicators, whose divergence from reference values is often the first symptom of many diseases. The health and welfare of virtually all animal species are influenced by infestations by endo- and exoparasites, which can cause many disorders and serious diseases. The growing alpaca population size necessitates investigation of this species, which will help future and current owners to breed these animals and prompt veterinarians to apply appropriate treatment of alpacas bred in Poland.

Sistem Pendukung Keputusan untuk Evaluasi Tingkat Kesejahteraan Masyarakat Menggunakan Metode PROMETHEE

Salah satu faktor tercapainya kesejahteraan masyarakat yaitu rendahnya tingkat penduduk miskin. Pemerintah berperan penting dalam mensejahterakan masyarakat dan pengentasan kemiskinan. Seleksi tingkat kesejahteraan masyarakat adalah salah satu masalah yang memerlukan keputusan yang tepat agar bantuan disalurkan kepada masyarakat yang membutuhkan tepat sesuai target. Oleh karena itu, dibangun sistem decision support menggunakan metode Promethee. Data penelitian berupa 220 data sampel keluarga dan melibatkan 15 kriteria dalam mengevaluasi tingkat kesejahteraan masyarakat bersumber pada Survei Sosial Ekonomi Nasional oleh Badan Pusat Statistik Provinsi Kalimantan Timur. Sistem yang telah dibangun memberikan output berupa urutan prioritas kesejahteraan masyarakat yang dapat dijadikan pertimbangan bagi pemerintah atau pihak terkait dalam penyaluran bantuan agar tepat sasaran Abstract One of the factors in achieving community welfare is the low poverty level. The government has an essential duty in the welfare of society and alleviating poverty. The evaluation of the welfare level is one of the problems that require the right decision so that the social assistance provided to people in need can be right on target. The study aims to deploy a system that utilizes the Promethee method for decision-makers. There is 220 family as the sample data evaluated involves 15 criteria for assessing the community welfare level sourced from the National Socio-Economic Survey by the Statistics of East Kalimantan Province. The decision support system built was able to result in priority order of community welfare level so that it could be a consideration or reference to the government or related agencies in distributing aid to make it right on target.

EFEKTIVITAS PROGRAM RASTRA DAN PROGRAM BPNT TERHADAP TINGKAT PENDAPATAN DAN KESEJAHTERAAN KELUARGA PENERIMA MANFAAT DI KELURAHAN YUKUM JAYA KECAMATAN TERBANGGI BESAR KABUPATEN LAMPUNG TENGAH

This research aimed to determine the implementation, analyze the effectiveness of the implementation, the welfare and income of beneficiaries, the relationship between effectiveness of Rastra and BPNT in addition to the level of income and welfare of beneficiary families in Yukum Jaya Village. The research was conducted by survey method, include location was determined purposively of Yukum Jaya Village. The data was analized qualitative, effectiveness analysis methods, household income, welfare according to the BKKBN and Rank Spearman test. The results showed that the distribution of Rastra and BPNT has not fully complied with the regulations set by Ministry of Social Affairs. The effectiveness of Rastra and BPNT was not effective. The highest average income of Rastra was earned by 7 entrepreneurs in which average income month was Rp5,842,105 and the lowest income was earned by a laundry worker and clothes iron Rp378,947. The highest income of BPNT was earned by 10 vegetables trader with an average income/month of Rp6,659,032 and the lowest income was a tofu trader with an average income/month of Rp587,097. The welfare level of the respondents Rastra was in the stage of prosperous family II (KS II) and prosperous family III (KS III) of BPNT was classified on prosperous family stage III (KS III). There was no positive relationship between the effectiveness of Rastra and BPNT program and the level of income and welfare of beneficiary families.Key words: BPNT, effectiveness, income, Rastra, welfare

Thirty Years of Changes and the Current State of Swedish Animal Welfare Legislation

Sweden is often seen as a leading country in animal welfare and legislation, but some recent amendments to the legislation are perceived as relaxing animal welfare requirements in order to improve the competitiveness of the relevant industry and of farmers. In this study, we analysed the suggested and actual changes in the Swedish national animal welfare regulations relating to horses, cattle and pigs between 1988 and 2019 and the consequences for the intended animal welfare level. The regulations and amendments, including the proposals, the written motivations, the stakeholders’ written responses to the proposed amendments and the final amendments, were scrutinised in detail. A sample of 77 requirements was then selected to assess whether and how the animal welfare level was affected by these legislative changes. The results indicated that the animal welfare protection level for cattle, pigs and horses increased overall during the 30-year period, but that a number of specific requirements had been relaxed to meet objectives other than animal welfare. It was more difficult to determine whether animal welfare improved in practice during the same period, due to the lack of systematic evaluations of the consequences of amending the regulations. Future evaluations are needed to evaluate the outcome of new legislative requirements and to monitor whether they serve their purpose in practice.

Update on animal welfare perception by Italian consumers: A descriptive survey

The aim of this study was to evaluate if and how the perception of animal welfare by Italian consumers and their purchasing behavior of animal-friendly foods have evolved in recent years. The research was carried out through a survey on a representative sample of Italian consumers (n=969). Responses showed that 69% of consumers declared to pay attention to animal welfare at time of purchasing, and they mostly acquired information about animal welfare through the mass media. In accordance with previous surveys, the categories perceived as having the highest welfare level were fish and dairy cows, whereas the lowest welfare level was attributed to broilers and pigs. Compared to previous surveys, Italian consumers seem to have improved their knowledge about the legislation on animal protection and increased their interest toward animal welfare issues. However, they still find it difficult to identify animalfriendly labels, together with a lack of knowledge about non-conventional (e.g. extensive and organic) farming systems.

The Aspects of Policy Determination in the Formation of Autonomous Regions in Indonesia

This article examines the aspects that are determined in the formation of autonomous regions in Indonesia. As a country that adheres to the principle of decentralization, the policy of establishing an autonomous region is important and urgent in the context of the welfare of the people. The research method used in this article uses a literature search study. The results of the research are aspects used in the formation of autonomous regions are population criteria, economic capability criteria, regional potential criteria, financial capability criteria, socio-cultural criteria, socio-political criteria, area, defense and security, community welfare level, and span of control.

Efektivitas Penyaluran Dana Zakat terhadap Tingkat Kesejahteraan Asnaf Gharimin di Masa Pandemi Covid-19

This study aims to explain how the distribution system of zakat funds in Baznas Bogor City on the welfare level of Asnaf Gharimin during the Covid-19 pandemic and how effective it is. This study uses qualitative methods with data collection techniques in the form of interviews, observations and documentations. The primary data in this study were the deputy chairman II for the utilization and distribution of the Baznas Bogor City, the head for the utilization and distribution of the Baznas Bogor City, and the head of the sub-section for the utilization of the Baznas Bogor City. The results of the study stated that the zakat fund distribution system that wa successfully distributed by the Baznas Bogor City contained 25 asnaf gharimin during the Covid-19 pandemic. For funds channeled to asnaf gharimin, it is given via transfer. The effectivveness of the distribution of zakat funds to asnaf gharimin is already quite effective. Because the community also really feels helped by the help of zakat funds, so they can meet their needs and live a better life..

Tingkat Kesejahtaraan Masyarakat Desa Sari Tani Sebagai Desa Penyangga Kawasan Suaka Margasatwa Nantu-Boliyohuto

It is essential to involve communities in the surrounding areas or buffer zones towards effective and efficient forest area management in the management of forest conservation areas. As one of the supporting villages in the Nantu-Boliyohuto Wildlife Sanctuary area, Sari Tani Village is located in the Wonosari sub-district, Boalemo Regency, which needs to be a part of a collaboration or partner in sustainable forest management. Therefore, the community's welfare in the buffer village should be a common concern as a manifestation of the vision of sustainable forest management. Accordingly, this research seeks to measure the welfare level of the community in the village. The data were generated from interviews and observations on 85 families as research samples. Those were further analyzed using descriptive, qualitative, and quantitative methods, referring to eight welfare indicator criteria based on the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS 2016) with weighting or scoring. The results indicated that the score of the welfare indicator assessment was 13. It means that the welfare level of the Sari Tani village community was in the low category number interval. Thus, it is suggested to develop the village area as the smallest government administration area and as a buffer village for the Nantu-Boliyohuto wildlife sanctuary area using an approach to indicators that affect the level of welfare, viz. education, employment, levels and patterns of consumption, and poverty.

Agricultural Households And Farmer Welfare In North Kolaka Regency

The research aims to describe the household loss of food crops, farms, and plantations as well as the welfare of farmers' households in North Kolaka Regency in January-March 2021 referring to national indicators or provisions in the processing of agricultural survey results (ST) that have been conducted by national official institutions, namely the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Southeast Sulawesi in 2013 (ST2013) and the results of the Inter-Census middle Survey 2018. The results of the analysis of household income and welfare of agricultural households in North Kolaka Regency showed that food crops in the form of rice 39.36, crops 226.71, farms 12.99, plantations -0.31, and farmers welfare level 6.22.

Agricultural Households And Farmer Welfare In North Kolaka Regency

The research aims to describe the household loss of food crops, farms, and plantations as well as the welfare of farmers' households in North Kolaka Regency in January-March 2021 referring to national indicators or provisions in the processing of agricultural survey results (ST) that have been conducted by national official institutions, namely the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Southeast Sulawesi in 2013 (ST2013) and the results of the Inter-Census middle Survey 2018. The results of the analysis of household income and welfare of agricultural households in North Kolaka Regency showed that food crops in the form of rice 39.36, crops 226.71, farms 12.99, plantations -0.31, and farmers welfare level 6.22. Keywords: Household Violence, Farmer Welfare, North Kolaka