Local Wisdom of Buffalo Farming in the Gayo Community in Gayo Lues Regency, Aceh Province

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Abdullah Akhyar Nasution, Sirojuzilam, R. Hamdani Harahap, Ma’ruf Tafsin

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The raising tradition of  buffalo which has become the part of identity of many tribes now marginalized by development. In fact, there are various best practices of traditional buffalo husbandry that can identified as local wisdom. This is also found in the practice of buffalo farming by the people of Gaye Lues, Aceh Indonesia. In order to increasing buffalo population as a guarantee of local and national food security, it is necessary to study that local wisdom at that community. This is intended to provide consideration for local livestock regulations. This study uses a qualitative approach with ethnographic methods. Data were collected through observation participant and in-depth interviews  techniques. The data were analyzed using domain and taxonomic analysis. The results of the study show that the local wisdom of animal husbandry is divided into livestock systems and management patterns domains. Emically,  there are 6 patterns of livestock that are practiced. The pattern of buffalo raise is also related to the social network as management principles. There are several things from local wisdom that can be absorbed in local livestock policies, especially those concerned with the work patterns and livestock business plan by local government.

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