Tangerang Supervises The Entry Of Sacrificial Animals 14 Days Before Eid To Prevent FMD

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TANGERANG - The Tangerang City Government has ensured that 14 days before Eid al-Adha celebrations, there will be no more sacrificial animals entering Tangerang City to minimize and prevent the spread of Mouth and Nail Disease (FMD). It is indicated that FMD can be immediately quarantined and treated, the recovery takes about 10 to 12 days. We also continue to ask for a health certificate from the doctor from the city of origin of the animal," said Tangerang Mayor Arief R Wismansyah at the Banten High Prosecutor's Office Hall, Serang, Tuesday, June 7. The Tangerang City Government has created a PMK handling team with a number of activities such as socializing with farmers to understand PMK and ensure that livestock are in a healthy condition. "We have also collaborated with all veterinarians in Tangerang City," he said. provides a Call Center for all emergency matters for the people of Tangerang City."K We already have a Call Center, people don't hesitate to contact us at 112 if any of their cattle are sick, the health team for livestock or animals from the Food Security Service, God willing, is ready," he said, quoted by Antara. explained that with the emergence of Mouth and Nail Disease (FMD) it is necessary to anticipate the scarcity of medicine for livestock infected with FMD. .