Watch the Entry of Livestock, Kaltara Function Check Point Starting Early March 2026.

TANJUNG SELOR - The North Kalimantan Agriculture and Food Security Agency (DPKP) will start operating a livestock traffic control checkpoint on March 2. The operation is carried out even though the supporting facilities and infrastructure at the location are still in the improvement phase.

Head of the North Kalimantan Agriculture and Food Security Agency (DPKP) Heri Rudiyono through the Head of the Animal Husbandry Section (Kabid), Surianto Semuel said that the check point facility which was built since 2023 was immediately operated to strengthen the supervision of the entry and exit of livestock to North Kalimantan.

"The existence of this checkpoint has a strategic role, ensuring that livestock entering Kaltara has met animal health standards and is free from infectious diseases," said Surianto, Friday, February 27.

"Its main function is to monitor livestock traffic, so that animals entering and leaving the Kaltara area are guaranteed their health," he continued.

The supervision is part of the local government's efforts to support the national program towards a disease-free mouth and nail (PMK) area.

"Administrative and animal health examinations will be carried out to minimize the risk of the spread of livestock diseases that can have an impact on the livestock sector and regional food security," he said.

Apart from the aspect of animal health, continued Surianto, the operation of the checkpoint is also related to the implementation of Regional Regulation (Perda) Number 1 of 2024 concerning Regional Taxes and Regional Retributions.

"Through this facility, the government will start implementing a mechanism for the levy of livestock entering the Kaltara area in accordance with applicable regulations," he said.

In addition, this step is a means of socialization to livestock business actors in Kaltara regarding the implementation of new regulations, including administrative and levy obligations that must be met in livestock distribution activities.

"The operation of this checkpoint can increase animal health supervision, strengthen livestock traffic management, and support the sustainability of the regional livestock sector," he said.