Semarang, November 24, 2025 – The Doctoral Program in Animal Science, Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Agriculture, Diponegoro University, once again held an academic activity in the form of a Postdoctoral Public Lecture with the theme “Breeding strategies to enhance growth traits through Molecular Marker Assisted Selection (MAS) in Dorper sheep.”
This activity was held online via Zoom Meeting and attended by students of the Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Animal Husbandry. This public lecture is one of the study program’s efforts to broaden students’ knowledge regarding modern breeding strategies based on molecular biotechnology.
The opening remarks were given by the Head of the Doctoral Program in Animal Husbandry, Prof. Sutaryo, S.Pt., M.P., Ph.D. In his remarks, Prof. Sutaryo emphasized the importance of understanding molecular marker-based breeding approaches as an increasingly relevant method in the era of precision animal husbandry.
This public lecture featured keynote speakers, Dr. Ir. Achiriah Febriana, S.Pt., M.Sc., IPM
(Large Animal Husbandry Training Center – BBPP Batu)
She explained how Molecular Marker Assisted Selection (MAS) can be utilized to improve the growth performance of Dorper sheep more efficiently and accurately. The MAS approach allows for early selection based on genetic markers associated with superior traits, thereby reducing costs and time in livestock breeding.
The material presented included: Basic principles of MAS in modern breeding, Identification of genetic markers that influence growth traits, Application of MAS in Dorper sheep populations, Challenges and potential applications in Indonesia.
Master’s and Doctoral students demonstrated high enthusiasm through active discussions regarding the opportunities for applying MAS in technology-based livestock development. This activity not only provided technical knowledge but also broadened students’ horizons regarding developments in genetics and livestock breeding globally.
By holding this public lecture, the UNDIP Animal Science Doctoral Program hopes that all participants can gain a deeper understanding of the application of molecular technology in improving the genetic quality of livestock, and can implement it in national livestock research and development.
