Outbreak, PMK In Lampung Is Increasingly Widespread City Government Is Doing This

Head of the Department of Food Security, Agriculture and Fisheries (DKP3) of Metro City Heri Wiratno/Photo: Antara

BANDAR LAMPUNG - Mouth and nail disease (FMD) in livestock in Lampung Province has spread to Metro City after the findings of eight cows and five goats that were positive for the disease. because there are 13 cases of PMK. Even though there are findings of disease, our status is still safely under control," said Head of the Department of Food Security, Agriculture and Fisheries (DKP3) of Metro City Heri Wiratno in Metro, Saturday, June 25. It was found on June 12, 2022, where one of the cows belonging to a local resident showed symptoms of not wanting to eat and hypersalivation. "In the next few days, this disease spread to several cages owned by residents in the village," he said as quoted by Antara. , currently the veterinarian in charge of the Rejomulyo Village continues to make observations and other efforts so that the spread of PMK does not expand. Every day in the sub-district, they make observations and take steps according to standard operating procedures (SOPs). For the latest information update, cows that are positive for PMK are ready to eat and are not spreading," he said.

According to him, his party has also tightened the traffic for livestock, both entering and leaving the Metro City. "Currently, every animal must have an Animal Health Certificate (SKKH). Later there will be a recommendation that animals be isolated for 14 days," he explained. He also appealed to livestock owners in Metro City who have goats and cows to maintain cleanliness of the cage, sanitation and also spraying with disinfectant regularly. "Everything must be cleaned regularly, Then it's better that one person takes care of the cattle pen, don't change it," he said. Previously in Lampung, there were four districts with FMD infected status, namely Tulang Bawang Barat, Tulang Bawang, Mesuji and East Lampung, and now one area has been added. infected with PMK, namely Metro City.