Status Fisiologi Dan Morfometrik Rusa Sambar Di Uptd Pembibitan Ternak Dan Hijauan Pakan Ternak

This study aimed to identify the physiological status and morphometric characteristics of Sambar deer (Cervus unicolor) to develop optimal management strategies at UPTD Breeding Center for Livestock and Forage Crops, Penajam Paser Utara Regency. The research involved 8 male and 15 female deer, examining key parameters including rectal temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, body length, hip width, head length, head width, and ear length. Data were analyzed descriptively using Microsoft Excel to calculate means and standard deviations. Results revealed the following measurements rectal temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, body length, hip width, head length, head width, ear length for males and females respectively 39,66±0,17; 94,53±2,96; 64,4±5,60; 39,66±0,17°C; 74,26±2,56; 19,27±0,84; 24,73±0,77; 11,73±0,41; 12,6±0,27 cm dan 39,55±0,11; 88,55±1,31; 56,35±4,02°C; 81,75±1,56; 20,6±0,56; 26,4±0,41; 10,95±0,19; 12,45±0,32 cm. The findings indicate elevated physiological parameters (rectal temperature, pulse and respiratory rates) coupled with relatively small morphometric measurements. These results suggest the need for improved husbandry practices and optimized management strategies to enhance deer welfare and productivity at the breeding center