Purpose: This study aims to analyze the potential and effectiveness of Local Own-Source Revenue (PAD) from the Livestock and Animal Health Service Office in Mimika Regency from 2017 to 2024. The research also seeks to identify strategic efforts to optimize PAD contribution from the livestock sector, particularly through retribution on slaughterhouse services, animal health services, and livestock production.

Research/methodology:. The study employs a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative descriptive analysis with qualitative insights. Data are sourced from secondary documents and primary field observations, using potential analysis, effectiveness ratio calculations, and SWOT analysis to examine income realization and improvement strategies.

Results: The research reveals that PAD from the Livestock and Animal Health Service has strong potential, especially in pig slaughterhouses (RPB), the UPTD breeding unit, and Puskeswan. Effectiveness levels often exceed 100%, indicating very effective performance, though certain units such as RPH-U remain underutilized. The retribution potential is not yet fully maximized due to limited public awareness, regulatory gaps, and infrastructural constraints.

Conclusions: The livestock sector significantly contributes to regional income and has untapped potential. With appropriate regulatory support, infrastructure improvement, and digital system development, PAD from this sector can be optimized further. Strategic planning is essential for sustaining and expanding these gains.

Limitations: The study is limited by the availability of consistent field data and is affected by external disruptions such as disease outbreaks (e.g., ASF). Further, the generalizability may be constrained to similar regional contexts with comparable institutional frameworks.

Contribution: This research provides practical recommendations for local governments to improve fiscal independence through livestock-based revenue streams. It also contributes to regional public finance literature by demonstrating a framework for analyzing PAD potential and effectiveness.