The Undergraduate Program in Animal Husbandry, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FP USU), held a Public Lecture on Pig Farm Management with the theme “Pig Farm Maintenance Standards and Business Analysis” on Monday (November 9, 2026), at the D.H. Penny Seminar Room, Faculty of Agriculture, USU. The activity featured practitioners from PT Gold Coin Indonesia Medan, namely Ira Vandwinata Tamba, S.Pt., as Swine Specialist, and Leo Octavianus Sibarani, S.Pt., as Swine Elite Team. The public lecture was moderated by Ir. Mhd Adanan Purba, S.Pt., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPM., and attended by the Head of the Undergraduate Program in Animal Husbandry, FP USU, Ir. Achmad Sadeli, S.Pt., M.Sc., IPM., ASEAN.Eng., lecturers, and students.

The Head of the Undergraduate Program in Animal Husbandry, FP USU, Ir. Achmad Sadeli, S.Pt., M.Sc., IPM., ASEAN.Eng., delivers opening remarks and guidance to students during the Public Lecture on Pig Farm Management.

In his remarks, Achmad Sadeli stated that pig farming has considerable development potential and a promising market in North Sumatra. He hoped that this activity would broaden students’ knowledge, particularly those interested in conducting research or developing businesses in the field of pig farming. “In North Sumatra, the pig farming business is developing quite well and has its own market. Through this public lecture, we hope students can take advantage of the opportunity to expand their knowledge as preparation for research and business development in the field of pig farming,” he said.

Ira Vandwinata Tamba also encouraged students to actively explore knowledge and make the most of the opportunity to learn directly from industry practitioners. “We hope you make the most of today’s lecture, take in as much knowledge as possible, and this is free,” she said.

Ira Vandwinata Tamba, S.Pt., Swine Specialist at PT Gold Coin Indonesia Medan, delivers opening remarks and encourages students to make the most of the public lecture by gaining as much knowledge and experience as possible from livestock industry practitioners.

The presentation delivered by Leo Octavianus Sibarani covered an overview of the industry, the potential and business opportunities in pig farming in Indonesia, as well as the factors contributing to successful farm management. The discussion included housing standards based on rearing stages, housing density, ventilation, sanitation, temperature and humidity regulation, as well as nutrition management and feeding according to the livestock’s growth stages.

In addition, students gained knowledge about livestock health management, an introduction to African Swine Fever (ASF), its prevention and initial response, and the implementation of biosecurity measures. The material also covered the measurement of production efficiency through the Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR), determining the appropriate harvesting time, and business analysis, including calculations of initial capital, operational costs, profits, and Break-Even Point (BEP).

Leo Octavianus Sibarani, S.Pt., as Swine Elite Team at PT Gold Coin Indonesia Medan, presents material on pig maintenance management and modern pig farming standards to students during the Public Lecture organized by the Undergraduate Program in Animal Husbandry, FP USU.

The activity was conducted interactively through a talk show session with Ira Vandwinata Tamba, discussing the development of pig farming in Sumatra, challenges related to the spread of livestock diseases, and practical experience in handling ASF. This discussion provided students with an overview of the real challenges in the livestock industry and the importance of properly implementing livestock maintenance and health management practices.

Participants of the Public Lecture organized by the Undergraduate Program in Animal Husbandry, FP USU, ask questions and share their responses during an interactive discussion session on pig maintenance management and business development.

At the end of the activity, FP USU presented certificates of appreciation and plaques to both speakers as a token of appreciation for their willingness to share their knowledge and experience with the students.

Through this public lecture, the Undergraduate Program in Animal Husbandry, FP USU, continues to encourage stronger learning through collaboration with the industrial sector so that students gain both academic and practical insights to face challenges in the livestock sector. This activity also contributes to SDG 4 (Quality Education) through the enrichment of practitioner-based learning and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) through the development of entrepreneurial knowledge and productive, competitive livestock business opportunities.

Presentation of certificates of appreciation and plaques to the speakers, Ira Vandwinata Tamba, S.Pt., and Leo Octavianus Sibarani, S.Pt., as a token of appreciation from FP USU for their willingness to share their knowledge and experience during the Public Lecture on Pig Farm Management.