Boyolali Regency Government Sprays Disinfectant In Animal Markets To Anticipate PMK

Disnakkan Boyolali sprays disinfectant at the animal market in anticipation of PMK/Photo: Antara

BOYOLALI - The Department of Livestock and Fisheries (Disnakkan) of Boyolali Regency, Central Java, said that to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in livestock in its area, by spraying disinfectants in animal markets. , also continued to spray disinfectant at animal markets in Boyolali as a measure to anticipate the spread of the FMD virus. This was said by the Head of the Boyolali Disnakkan, Lucia Dyah Suciati, in Boyolali, Wednesday 18 May. At the same time as the livestock market in the area," said Lucia as quoted by Antara. According to Lucia, the spraying of disinfectants at the animal market is expected to be more effective in preventing the spread of the FMD virus in this area. Singosari Mojosongo and Ngenden Ampel Villages Boyolali some time ago progress was good and treatment and isolation are still being carried out. The development of cows in Singosari Mojosongo Village is already progressing It's getting better," he said. Up to now, he said, there have been no reports from officials in the area of any indications of FMD in livestock. He hoped that there would be no more PMK cases in Boyolali. It is sufficient for PMK cases in Singosari and Ngenden villages to be handled quickly.

However, his party noted that the cattle population in Boyolali this year reached 202,000 heads. Because, approaching Eid al-Adha, the community's need for sacrificial animals will increase. However, his party guarantees that the stock of cattle ahead of the Feast of Sacrifice will still meet the needs of the community. "The need for sacrificial animals specifically for cattle in Boyolali 2021 during the pandemic will reach 3,663 heads. However, with the condition of the pandemic, which is getting better, it is estimated that the need for livestock will increase. However, the stock of cattle is still safe," he said. Separately, Tumar (50), one of the cattle traders from Selo Boyolali, the price of cattle for sacrifice varies from Rp. 20 million/head, Rp. 25 million/head to Rp. 30 million/head. That price, or an increase of around Rp. 2 million compared to the Feast of Sacrifice in 2021. Tumar gave an example of the price of live cattle for sacrifice of Rp. 25 million with an average livestock weight of about 450 kg and the price of live cattle averaging around Rp. 55 thousand/kg with the price of meat. around Rp. 130 thousand/kg. Talking about cases of spreading FMD in livestock, said Tumar, traders are always careful by checking the health of livestock that will be bought or sold for the needs of sacrificial animals.