The Faculty of Animal Science (FAPET) at Hasanuddin University (UNHAS) held a guest lecture delivered by Professor Hideyuki Mannen from Kobe University, Japan. The lecture focused on livestock genetic diversity. The event took place on Friday, March 8, 2024. The guest lecture was attended by faculty members and students from the Faculty of Animal Science, including those from the 2021, 2022, and 2023 cohorts. There was great enthusiasm among the students who were eager to learn about the spread of genetic diversity.
Prof. Hideyuki Mannen presented the results of his research, which he has been conducting for over 20 years and is ongoing to this day. His presentation was accompanied by Prof. Dr. Ir. Raden Roro Sri R. A. Bugiwati, M.Sc., a lecturer from the Laboratory of Genetics and Animal Breeding at the Faculty of Animal Science, Hasanuddin University. The topics provided participants with an understanding on how DNA information reveals the origins and migration of livestock, genetic diversity to aid in genetic conservation, differences in lineages to better identify animals, and assist in planning breeding programs for the future. Undoubtedly, this material is crucial for students to grasp and for the future development of Animal Science.
In addition, Prof. Hideyuki Mannen also visited Indonesia for the purpose of collecting research samples related to the topic of his guest lecture. The sample collection took place in Gorontalo Province. This research is a collaborative effort between International Collaborative Research (ICORE) and a team of researchers from the Laboratory of Genetics and Animal Breeding, Faculty of Animal Science, UNHAS. The activities involved the collection of blood samples and measurements of body dimensions of male Kacang goats, conducted in collaboration with the team from Gorontalo State University.
