JONAS : Journal of Nanggroe Animal Science https://ejurnalunsam.id/index.php/jonas <p>Journal of Nanggroe Animal Science (JONAS) adalah jurnal ilmiah akses terbuka (<em>open access</em>) yang berdedikasi untuk menyebarluaskan hasil penelitian berkualitas tinggi di bidang ilmu peternakan, dengan penekanan khusus pada ekosistem tropis. Jurnal ini menjadi wadah bagi para peneliti, akademisi, dan praktisi untuk mendiskusikan inovasi terkini dalam upaya memajukan peternakan tropis yang berkelanjutan melalui integrasi riset empiris dan pemodelan sistematis.</p> Program Studi Peternakan Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Samudra en-US JONAS : Journal of Nanggroe Animal Science Analisis Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Pendapatan dan Tingkat Kesejahteraan Peternak Domba (Ovis Aries) di Kecamatan Hamparan Perak Kabupaten Deli Serdang https://ejurnalunsam.id/index.php/jonas/article/view/14737 <p>Research on the factors that affect household income and welfare is compelling because both farmers and academics need to understand how much production factors influence the income and welfare level of sheep farmers. This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the income of sheep farmers and their welfare level in Hamparan Perak Sub-district. The research used a descriptive analysis method with a quantitative approach through a survey of 35 samples. The research results show that there is a significant partial effect (t-test) of feed costs (X<sub>1</sub>) at 0.000, farming experience (X<sub>2</sub>) at 0.199, number of livestock owned (X<sub>3</sub>) at 0.002, and selling price of sheep (X<sub>4</sub>) at 0.007 on the income of sheep farmers (Y) in Hamparan Perak Sub-district, Deli Serdang Regency. The simultaneous effect (F-test) of feed costs (X<sub>1</sub>), farming experience (X<sub>2</sub>), number of livestock owned (X<sub>3</sub>), and selling price of sheep (X<sub>4</sub>) shows a significant value of 0.000 (&lt; 0.05), which concludes that the independent variables have a significant simultaneous (combined) effect on the dependent variable. The study also indicates that the welfare level of the 35 sheep farmer respondents in Hamparan Perak Sub-district, falls into the prosperous category based on the criteria of the Central Statistics Agency (2014). This study concludes that feed costs, farming experience, the number of livestock owned, and the selling price of sheep have a significant partial and simultaneous effect on the income of sheep farmers in Hamparan Perak Sub-district. The welfare level of the sheep farmer respondents in Hamparan Perak Sub-district is already in the prosperous category, based on BPS (2014) criteria.</p> Susi Susanti L Gultom Copyright (c) 2026 JONAS : Journal of Nanggroe Animal Science 2026-07-22 2026-07-22 1 01 1 12 ANALISIS KELAYAKAN FINANSIAL USAHA TERNAK DOMBA (Ovis Aries) DI KECAMATAN HAMPARAN PERAK KABUPATEN DELI SERDANG ANALYSIS OF THE FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY OF THE SHEEP FARMING BUSINESS (OVIS ARIES) IN HAMPARAN PERAK DISTRICT, DELI SERDANG REGENCY https://ejurnalunsam.id/index.php/jonas/article/view/15001 <p><em>This study aims to analyze the financial feasibility of sheep farming in Hamparan Perak District, Deli Serdang Regency, using a quantitative survey method. The data collected in this study consisted of both primary and secondary data. The results showed that sheep farming in this area is financially feasible to operate at all business scales (small, medium, and large). This conclusion is based on the calculation of income and feasibility ratios.For small-scale businesses, the annual revenue reached Rp 196,300,000 with a total production cost of Rp 97,992,000, generating a net income of Rp 98,308,000 per year, with an average monthly income of Rp 910,259,26. In the medium-scale category, annual revenue amounted to Rp 443,300,000 with a total production cost of Rp 203,339,000, producing a net income of Rp 239,961,000 per year and an average monthly income of Rp 1,999,675. Meanwhile, in the large-scale category, annual revenue reached Rp 1,511,900,000 with a total production cost of Rp 664,222,520, generating a net income of Rp 847,677,480 per year and an average monthly income of Rp 6,421,799,09. Further financial feasibility analysis was supported by the R/C Ratio and B/C Ratio values, all of which were greater than 1. Small-scale businesses recorded an R/C Ratio of 2.00 and a B/C Ratio of 1.00, medium-scale businesses obtained 2.18 and 1.18, while large-scale businesses achieved 2.27 and 1.27, respectively. All indicators of R/C Ratio &gt; 1 and B/C Ratio &gt; 1 confirm that sheep farming in Hamparan Perak District is financially feasible to be developed.</em></p> Siti Khalijah Nasution Copyright (c) 2026 JONAS : Journal of Nanggroe Animal Science 2026-07-27 2026-07-27 1 01 13 27 ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI MOTIVASI PETERNAK PADA USAHA TERNAK SAPI POTONG DI KECAMATAN HAMPARAN PERAK KABUPATEN DELI SERDANG https://ejurnalunsam.id/index.php/jonas/article/view/15003 <p>This study aims to analyze the factors that influence the motivation of livestock breeders in beef cattle farming in Hamparan Perak District, Deli Serdang Regency. The sampling method used in this study uses the Non-probability Sampling method with the purposive sampling method where the sampling technique has predetermined considerations for respondents with a sample size of 31 samples. The variable indicator attributes used in this study include independent variables; age (X<sub>1</sub>), education level (X<sub>2</sub>), number of family dependents (X<sub>3</sub>), experience (X<sub>4</sub>), number of livestock (X<sub>5</sub>), and the dependent variable is the Motivation of Livestock Breeders (Y). Data analysis used in this study uses SPSS 20 Software, using several tests including; validity test, reliability test, normality test, multicollinearity test, descriptive statistics, multiple linear regression analysis test, hypothesis test, partial test (t), and simultaneous test (f). The results of this study indicate that age (X<sub>1</sub>), education level (X<sub>2</sub>), number of family members (X<sub>3</sub>), experience (X<sub>4</sub>) and number of livestock (X<sub>5</sub>) have a significant influence on the motivation of livestock farmers in the beef cattle business in Hamparan Perak District, Deli Serdang Regency (Y).</p> Agus Rianingsih Copyright (c) 2026 JONAS : Journal of Nanggroe Animal Science 2026-07-27 2026-07-27 1 01 28 39 ANALISIS POTENSI USAHA PETERNAKAN SAPI POTONG RAKYAT DI KECAMATAN HAMPARAN PERAK KABUPATEN DELI SERDANG https://ejurnalunsam.id/index.php/jonas/article/view/15064 <p><em>This study aims to analyze the potential of smallholder beef cattle farming in Klambir V Kebun Village, Hamparan Perak District, Deli Serdang Regency. The study was conducted in May–June 2024 using a mixed methods approach. Data were obtained through observation, interviews, and questionnaires with beef cattle farmers, as well as secondary data from relevant agencies. Data analysis was performed using SWOT analysis through the preparation of IFAS and EFAS matrices. The results showed that the IFAS value was 3.42 and the EFAS value was 3.22, indicating that the internal conditions of the business were strong and the external environment was relatively supportive. The main strengths of the business include its strategic location, farming experience, availability of local labor, ownership of its own barn land, and social relationships between farmers. Meanwhile, the main opportunities come from the availability of forage and agricultural waste and the increasing demand for beef cattle. Based on the SWOT matrix mapping, the smallholder beef cattle farming business is in Quadrant I (aggressive strategy), which indicates that the business has good potential for sustainable development.</em></p> Ernawati Copyright (c) 2026 JONAS : Journal of Nanggroe Animal Science 1 01 30 39