Arief Fachrudin
Arief Fachrudin received his B.Sc. in Animal Science degree from Faculty of Animal Science – Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia. He also has work experience in the poultry industry in Indonesia.
Currently Arief is doing a Global Exhange Program of AIESEC in Chandigarh, India for environmental issues such as climate changes, green power and campaigns to save mother earth.
Latest Blogs (1-10 of 15)
Ammonia and the environment
Recently, World Poultry Science Association (WPSA) Indonesia branch invited Prof. Paul H. Patterson from the Department of Poultry Science, Pennsylvania State University, United States to give a technical seminar and I was one of the participants.
Too Complicated!
I recently received a text message from a poultry farmer who said that he was confused about which vaccine should be administered to his poultry flock to protect the birds from the H5N1 Avian Influenza virus. “Homolog or heterolog? No real differences because outbreaks still happen in my poultry flock,” he wrote in his SMS.
CAFTA and 90/10 Principle
The China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) kickoff began in early 2010. Those countries that have signed the agreement with CAFTA may enter other member countries and market their products there. There are no limitations regarding which products are included in this agreement, so poultry and eggs are therefore included.
New marketing trends for poultry
The power of technology, with particular mention to the Internet, is playing a greater and more significant role in the world today.
Ied Fitr day: Surge in poultry consumption
The first day after Ramadan month is called Ied Fitr day, which is a great day celebrated by Muslims all over the world. In Southeast Asia, particularly in countries where the majority of people are Muslims, Ied Fitr day is a day on which significant amounts of poultry are consumed. Chicken meat and eggs are often the main ingredients on the menus.
Pest management in feed mills
I recently had the opportunity to attend a Pest Control Management Seminar in Jakarta, Indonesia, held by Dr Subramanyam (Subi) from Kansas State University, US.
Campaign - eat more chicken and eggs
Poultry products, including chicken and egg products, contain high and good nutrition value and are an excellent source of nutrients essencial for human health. Additionally, chicken and egg products are cheaper than beef and pork, meaning that ever level of society can enjoy the benefits that poultry products offer.
Poultry surviving a disaster
Most of us will remember the news of the tsunami that hit Indonesia in 2004. Located in western Indonesia, Aceh was one of the places that was hit the hardest. Shortly after the disaster struck, many foreign NGOs supported the recovery processes, and many are still contributing toward the development of Aceh. This aid has been used to help the local government build houses, hospitals and education centres for the victims of the tsunami.
Election & Animal Farming (poultry sector)
In Indonesia, April 9, 2009, is the day of the election to elect the legislative candidate and party (once in 5 years). There are 38 parties. Of course, this day creates great momentum for the future of the country. Before the big day, all parties campaign and explain their programmes for the future.
Animal science - the missing link between teaching and practice
Animal science is one of well-developed sector in Indonesia, especially poultry, both its science and industry. In the poultry sector, the chicken population is varied, from traditional/small-scale poultry farmers to giant poultry players in the industry, such as feed, breeding, processing and veterinary medicine industries.
