WAS A DISASTER

               The wise say that when faced with a complicated problem or a tragic tragedy must be able to take advantage of the losses suffered. The phrase really gives a strong inspiration that there are many things that are still hidden, many things that must be revealed for a treasure trove of knowledge. God has given a beautiful winding road where at each intersection will meet a veil that makes people increasingly upset to get and find out about what they do not know. Leaning on what they already know they go along a beautiful winding road to step on the next winding stage. However, new turmoil arises again and so on always approaching each set of steps forward to develop a new theory.

            Damage to nature and its environment if we trace it can originate from anthropogenic activity or artificial causes and can occur due to natural factors or natural causes. Natural damage due to natural factors such as earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions is certainly very difficult to manage. Therefore the huge impact of disasters such as the eruption of Mount Agung at this time has caused huge losses for people in areas prone to eruption. In addition, many domestic animals and livestock are neglected, and many cattle are injured while transporting.

          Considering an eruption is a rare event and certainly the impact of the eruption on the growth, development and productivity of livestock is also a rare thing. Thus the impact of the eruption of Mount Agung on the behavior and development of livestock is very interesting to watch. Feed Plant Research and Development Center has sent its researchers together with several students to get information about the response of feed plants and cattle to the eruption activity of Mount Agung. Mount Agung began its eruption activity in September 2017 and until now there is no certainty that the eruption will end, although BVMKG has gradually reduced the radius of the Disaster-Prone Areas (KRB) area which currently only reaches 4 km from the summit of Mount Agung (Roni). 

It has been published in Trena newsletter no. 8, January 2019.