Profitability of Racehorses and Non-Racehorses Breeding in the Semangga District of South Papua
Abstract
Community horse farming in Semangga District, South Papua, plays an important role in supporting
the rural household economy through racing activities, transportation, labor, and savings. This study
aimed to analyze and compare the profitability of raising racehorses and non-racehorses in community
farming systems. The study used a descriptive quantitative approach and collected primary data
through field observations and structured interviews with 46 horse farmers, consisting of 21 racehorse
farmers and 25 non-racehorse farmers. Data were analyzed using descriptive comparative methods to
calculate production costs, income, profits, and profitability levels using the R/C ratio. The results
showed that racehorses contributed higher profits and profitability ratios than non-racehorses, but both
types of livestock were economically profitable. The findings confirm that the combination of racehorse
and non-racehorse husbandry represents a potential business diversification strategy to increase
income and maintain the economic stability of livestock farming households.
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