Again, One Cow Reported Positive For Mouth And Nail Disease In Kulon Progo

Illustration of a cow farm/ Photo: Antara

JAKARTA – One cow in Pandowan Village, Yogyakarta Special Region was reported as positive for nail and mouth disease (PKM). The Department of Agriculture and Food of Kulon Progo Regency, Yogyakarta said the cows have been handled intensively by officers so that they do not spread and can be cured.

Head of the Kulon Progo Agriculture and Food Service, Aris Nugraha in Kulon Progo, said that from a sample of eight cows sent to the Wates Veterinary Center, seven cows were negative and one was positive for PKM.

"Until now, in Kulon Progo there are three livestock that are positive for PKM, namely one dead sheep and two cows, as well as seven cows suspected of PKM. All of them are in Pandowan, Galur District," said Aris, quoting Between, Sunday, May 22.

He said the Kulon Progo DPP had tightened the area where livestock found positive for PKM with closed isolation. Thus, there is no longer any mobility of livestock in the Pandowan area.

Tomorrow, Monday, May 23, officers will examine cows that are positive for PKM, which may be declared cured.

"For livestock that are positive for PKM, treatment is carried out. Of the positive animals, including seven cows that are suspected of being cured. Furthermore, disinfection is also carried out throughout the Kulon Progo area," he said.

Aris said his party also intensified communication, information and education (KIE) through various media, both social media, meetings and counseling involving elements of the TNI and Polri.