Avoid FMD Outbreak, 289 Bali Cattle Sent To Jakarta By Sea After 14 Days Quarantine

PHOTO: Denpasar Agricultural Quarantine Center

DENPASAR - A total of 289 Bali cattle certified by the Denpasar Quarantine were immediately sent to Jakarta by sea. However, prior to departure, the cow was quarantined for 14 days to avoid Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).

"A total of 289 Bali cattle certified by Denpasar Quarantine headed directly to Jakarta through the working area of the Celukan Bawang Port (Buleleng Regency). Prior to departure, these cows underwent a 14-day quarantine period to ensure that there were no clinical signs of FMD," said the Head of the Quarantine Center. Agriculture Denpasar, Bali, Terunanegara, Friday, 27 May.

The FMD that attacked several districts in East Java and several districts in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) became the focus of Denpasar Agricultural Quarantine alertness to keep Bali free from FMD.

The Quarantine Center cooperates with institutions related to animal health to prevent the entry of foot and mouth disease (PMK). One of the prevention efforts is to find a solution for Bali cattle export traffic without passing through the outbreak area according to the Circular (SE) of the Minister of Agriculture No. 02/SE/PK.300/M/5/2022 concerning traffic management for vulnerable animals, animal products and carrier media. others in FMD outbreak areas.

In addition to traffic management, quarantine treatment or measures must be implemented in accordance with the Circular Letter (SE) of the Head of the Agricultural Quarantine Agency, Number 12950/KR.120/K/05/2022 concerning increasing awareness of PMK occurrences.

In addition, cattle must also meet the PMK-free requirements from the Bali Provincial Agriculture and Food Security Service, as well as spraying disinfectant on conveyances and cattle.

"By sending cattle by ship directly to destinations that are free of PMK. Quarantine, Denpasar is committed to preventing the spread of FMD to other areas that are still declared free of PMK, including Bali itself," he said.

"With early prevention efforts and the cooperation of all relevant agencies in the field of animal health, together we can keep Bali free from foot and mouth disease," continued Terunanegara.