Phenotype diversity of Gayo buffalo as local animal genetic resources in Aceh province.

The purpose of this study was to identify the genetic diversity of the Gayo buffalo as a genetic resource for local livestock through phenotypic analysis. The method used is a survey method by collecting data on the body size of the Gayo buffalo and collecting data on its qualitative characteristics. The buffalo's body parts measured were shoulder height, body length, chest circumference, and hip width. The samples came from three districts (Aceh Tengah, Bener Meriah, Gayo Lues). Data processing using Excel datasheet. Data analysis was tabulated according to sample locations and different age groups. Characterization of body sizes is carried out by calculating each observed trait's mean value and standard deviation. The results of the study from three districts on the shoulder height parameter for the age group <2.5 years of 113.62±6.84 cm, the age group of 3.5 years of 121.65±10.24 cm, for body length parameters, age group <2.5 years is 114.33±9.14 cm, the age group of 3.5 years is 126.85±13.86 cm, for the chest circumference parameter in the age group <2.5 years is 155.47±36, 93 cm, in the age group of 3.5 years it was 182.08±24.57 cm, for the parameter of hip width in the age group <2.5 years it was 36.83±7.83 cm, and in the age group 3.5 years 48.67±2.52 cm. The results of this study identified that the body size of the Gayo buffalo from the three sub-districts taken as samples had almost the same size and was in average condition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]