Kementan Allocates 151 Thousand Vaccine Doses in West Java to Control FMD

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) has allocated 151 thousand doses of vaccine to strengthen the control of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) through the acceleration of massive and measurable livestock vaccination in the West Java Province.

"This is an effort to protect livestock, reduce the risk of transmission, and maintain the sustainability of the livestock sector," said Director of Animal Health, Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture Hendra Wibawa, confirmed in Jakarta, Antara, Monday, February 9.

Overall, the Ministry of Agriculture targets the distribution of 4 million doses of FMD vaccine nationwide throughout 2026. Of the total, 80 percent is allocated for eradication zones, 15 percent for control zones, and 5 percent is prepared as a reserve stock to respond quickly if new cases appear in the area.

"For West Java, the Ministry of Agriculture has allocated 151 thousand doses of FMD vaccine in 2026," he said.

The allocation is divided into two periods, namely January-March and July-August, with each of them having 75,500 doses. In the January delivery, West Java has received 60,000 doses of vaccine, while the remaining allocation will be distributed gradually.

"Furthermore, the allocation of vaccines for districts and cities in West Java will be coordinated by the West Java Provincial Directorate of Food and Livestock," said Hendra after the collaboration and acceleration of PMK vaccination activities in Subang Regency, West Java.

This step was taken in response to the dynamics of the FMD cases found in a number of regions. Based on monitoring data until February 1, 2026, 16 cases of FMD were recorded with a total of 177 cases in West Java.

This condition places West Java as one of the priority control areas, considering the high livestock population and the intensity of livestock traffic between regions.

Hendra also reminded that vaccination must always be accompanied by the implementation of biosecurity consistently. Biosecurity plays an important role in preventing the entry and spread of the virus through humans, equipment, vehicles, and livestock traffic.

"Vaccination and biosafety are one unit in breaking the chain of transmission of FMD. Therefore, vaccination efforts must be accompanied by the implementation of disciplined and sustainable biosafety," he said.

Meanwhile, the Subang Regency Regional Secretary Asep Nuroni expressed his appreciation to the Ministry of Agriculture and farmers who actively participated in the FMD vaccination program.

He emphasized the importance of a cooperative attitude from all parties in dealing with FMD, considering that controlling this disease requires joint involvement.

According to him, the control of FMD must be carried out together, both the central government, the local government, the farmers involving the role of the private sector, livestock associations and veterinary medicine, as well as universities.

"If we are compact, I am sure West Java is able to suppress cases of FMD and protect our livestock," added Asep.

On a separate occasion, Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman said his party had allocated FMD vaccines as a concrete step to control the outbreak in various regions.

Amran emphasized that all of his staff should continue to move quickly and be on alert for the potential spread of FMD. Vigilance, he said, must continue to be maintained so that the control efforts that have been carried out remain consistent and not weakened.

Through this vaccination program, the government hopes that the spread of FMD can be significantly suppressed, while maintaining the sustainability of livestock businesses and strengthening national food security.

"The synergy between the central government, local government, field officers, and farmers is the key to making the control of FMD effective and sustainable," said Amran.