Central Java Police: 237 Livestock Indicated For Mouth And Nail Disease

Central Java Police Chief Inspector General Ahmad Luthfi. ANTARA/HO-Humas Central Java Police/am.

SEMARANG - Central Java Police noted that as many as 237 livestock spread across various regions in the province were suspected of being infected with mouth and nail disease.

"There are 122 additional cattle suspected of being infected with mouth and nail disease today," said Central Java Police Chief Inspector General Ahmad Luthfi in a written statement quoted by Antara, Saturday, May 14.

There are also a number of areas that are distribution areas for livestock infected with the mouth and nail disease, including the City of Semarang, Pemalang Regency, Batang, Cilacap, and Semarang Regency.

Meanwhile, areas that were also affected by the spread of the disease included Banjarnegara, Boyolali, Rembang, Wonosobo, Banyumas, Purbalingga, and Klaten regencies.

According to him, prevention efforts have also been carried out, among others, by issuing a telegram regarding steps to deal with oral and nail diseases for the police.

In the telegram, the Central Java Police Chief explained about the synergy between the police and relevant stakeholders, such as the agriculture and veterinary services in efforts to treat, vaccinate, and handle livestock that are positive for the disease.

Apart from that, he continued, outreach to the community and efforts to isolate livestock suspected of being infected have also been carried out.

"Data collection and monitoring, as well as spraying disinfectants into cages and slaughterhouses are also carried out," he said.