Potency of Local Duck in West Sumatera for Food Security

The aims of this research are to determine potency from three population local duck in West Sumatera (Pitalah, Kamang and Bayang), which have precious values as genetic resources that can be used for food security. Each population used 100 ducks, all data analysis by SPSS. Pitalah 12 weeks old body weight were highest, and Bayang lowest, same with FCR. Percentage Pitalah duck egg production was highest, followed by Bayang and Kamang, as well as the FCR layer period to. But, the average weight of eggs Bayang duck the highest, followed by Pitalah and Kamang. Haugh Unit value of eggs Pitalah also higher than the other two types of ducks. This experiment suggest that Pitalah duck have potential both for broiler and layer, but Bayang duck were better for layer and Kamang just for broiler, this potency plays an important role for increased productivity local duck and food security.