Published Date: 2025-01-21 22:14:04 GMT
Subject: PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Indonesia (07): (JT) livestock, spread, vaccination
Archive Number: 20250121.8721534
FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE - INDONESIA (07): (JAWA TENGAH) LIVESTOCK, SPREAD, VACCINATION
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Date: Mon 20 Jan 2025
Source: Suara Merdeka [in Indonesian, machine trans., edited]
https://pekalongan.suaramerdeka.com/jawa-tengah/18114380079/pmk-di-kabupaten-sragen-mencapai-1000-lebih-kasus-lima-pasar-hewan-tutup-sementara
FMD in Sragen Regency reaches over 1000 cases, 5 animal markets temporarily closed
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The Food Security, Agriculture, and Fisheries Service (DKP3) of Sragen Regency has temporarily closed 5l local markets until 31 Jan 2025. These include animal markets in Sumberlawang, Sambirejo, Sukodono, Tanon, and Sragen districts. This closure is to prevent the spread of cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Sragen Regency, Central Java [Jawa Tengah].
Veterinary Medical Officer of DKP3 Sragen, drh Anna Margaretha, revealed that DKP3 Sragen recorded that, as of 15 Jan 2025, there were 19 new cases and 1007 active cases of FMD. As many as 225 cows were declared cured, and 57 cows died. The remaining 65 cows were slaughtered before they died.
Anna said that due to the many findings of PMK [regulations issued by the Indonesian Ministry of Finance], DKP3 took steps to temporarily close 5 animal markets starting 16 Jan 2025.
"In addition to the temporary closure of the animal market, we are also working with the Animal Husbandry and Animal Health Service of Central Java Province in monitoring animal traffic by closing the borders of Sragen Regency," explained Anna in her statement.
In addition to coordinating with the Central Java Provincial Government, DKP3 also consulted with the Directorate of Animal Health and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia (RI), and collaborated with the Wates Yogyakarta Veterinary Center in taking oral and nasal mucosal swab samples in Saren Village, Kalijambe District.
Anna added that, in order for the public to understand about FMD, DKP3 Sragen conducted information and education communication (KIE) to residents, both directly and through social media and radio. Her office also distributed and sprayed as much as 2800 liters [740 gallons] disinfectant in communal pens, animal markets, and livestock traffic areas in 20 sub-districts. Initial vaccination of 250 doses, as well as treatment and supportive therapy for sick livestock, have been carried out.
In order for FMD to be controlled, Anna appealed to residents who have cloven-hoofed livestock, such as cows, goats, buffalo, horses, and pigs, to immediately contact the hotline number 082220098080 if clinical symptoms of FMD are found -- among them, blisters on the mouth, tongue, oral cavity, and gums, so that livestock lose their appetite to eat/drink, wounds on the nasal mucosa, excessive discharge from the mouth, mucus/snot from the nose, and wounds on the hooves and legs. In severe conditions, the hooves can come off so that livestock have difficulty standing.
She reminded the public to be more careful. The reason is that the meat of animals infected with FMD, or foot-and-mouth disease, is safe to consume, except for the head, feet, and innards. Residents must also pay attention to meat processing. Referring to the nature of the virus, which dies [when held at] temperatures above 70 deg C [158 deg F] for more than 5 minutes and cannot withstand acidic conditions such as those caused by lime or disinfectants, then the meat of animals indicated to be infected with the genus _Aphthovirus_ genus Picornaviridae [family] must be washed clean, and cooked until completely cooked.
[Byline: Naela Hikmiah]
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Date: Fri 17 Jan 2025
Source: Kompas [in Indonesian, machine trans., edited]
https://regional.kompas.com/read/2025/01/17/180320778/cegah-pmk-dan-lsd-meluas-ribuan-hewan-ternak-di-kebumen-divaksin
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and lumpy skin disease (LSD), or lato-lato, are currently attacking a number of districts in Central Java.
To prevent this disease, the Kebumen Regency Government through the Agriculture and Food Service is intensively implementing a vaccination program for residents' livestock. Thousands of vaccines have been brought in to prevent the disease from entering Kebumen, Central Java.
As in Buluspesantren District on Thursday [16 Jan 2025], precisely in Ayam Putih Village, vaccination was carried out on hundreds of cows to prevent the spread of FMD and LSD.
Head of Kebumen Distapang Teguh Yuliono said that in early 2025, his party received assistance in the form of FMD and lato-lato [LSD] vaccines from the central government amounting to 1100 doses. Of this number, his party has injected cattle belonging to farmers or livestock groups (KT) in stages until the end of January 2025.
"As a preventive measure, we are currently still focusing on implementing the vaccination program. At the beginning of this year [2025], we received a total of 1100 doses of vaccine assistance from the center, and we have distributed it in stages until the end of this month," said Teguh in his official statement received by <Kompas.com> on Friday [17 Jan 2025]. He is grateful FMD cases in Kebumen until now are still zero. However, for LSD, or lato-lato, it is still relatively high. Various efforts, said Teguh, continue to be made so that this virus does not attack more widely cattle owned by farmers.
"In addition to vaccination, we provide vitamins, carry out routine monitoring with veterinarians, prohibit the purchase of cattle from outside, and urge the public to always clean their pens and livestock," he said.
Farmers asked to remain calm
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Meanwhile, veterinarian Wahyu Eri Setyawan, who is also the coordinator of the Kebumen Animal Health Center, asked the public to remain calm in dealing with the LSD and FMD disease outbreaks. He suggested that if there are sick cows, they should not be treated by themselves by giving them medicine.
However, they can be reported to the relevant parties, especially the Kebumen Distapang. "What we hope is that when a cow is sick, report it to the Animal Health Center. Don't then handle it yourself. We are ready to serve the community, 24 hours. If there is a problem that must be handled immediately, we will handle it, ready at any time. The important thing is that whenever there is an incident, it is reported. Don't handle it yourself," he said.
According to him, vaccines are still the most effective way to prevent FMD and LSD viruses. For that, he asked farmers not to hesitate to follow the government's vaccination program. In one year, vaccination must be carried out twice. "For those who have not, we hope that the public will immediately vaccinate their livestock. There is no need to be afraid, and there is no need to hesitate. Vaccines are still an effective way to prevent viruses," he said.
This virus, said Dr. Wahyu, is not transmitted to humans. "Surely all livestock farmers will be psychologically disturbed when they see cows that are lethargic, paralyzed, unwilling to eat, covered in bumps, between life and death . . . not to mention the brokers who offer low prices -- it must be a headache," he said. For this reason, his party is working together with farmers to prevent the spread of the virus.
In addition to vaccination and vitamin administration, examinations for reproductive disorders and disinfection of cow pens are also carried out, namely the process of cleaning and using disinfectant products to keep the animals clean and healthy. "We also continue to socialize the public's understanding of this virus: How it is transmitted? What are the symptoms? What are the dangers? How to handle it? The point is, we always provide assistance to the public," he said.
[Byline: Bayu Apriliano, Gloria Setyvani Putri]
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["Sragen Regency is in the eastern part of Central Java province in Indonesia. Its capital is the town of Sragen, located about 30 km [18.6 mi] to the northeast of Surakarta. Sragen is bordered by East Java Province to the east" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sragen_Regency).
"Bulus Pesantren is a sub-district in Kebumen Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia. The center of government of Bulus Pesantren Sub-district is in Setrojenar Village. Bulus Pesantren District is a junction district because it is the link between the central route of Central Java through the center of Kebumen Regency with the southern route or Daendels" (https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buluspesantren,_Kebumen).
Vaccination is a critical tool for controlling FMD outbreaks. Countries with a history of FMD often implement vaccination programs as a preventive measure. - Mod.TTM
ProMED map of Central Java, Indonesia: https://promedmail.org/promed-post?place=8721516,549]
