Prevent PMK, Regency Government Closes Two Animal Markets In Pidie

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BANDA ACEH - The Department of Agriculture and Food (Distanpang) temporarily closed two animal markets to prevent and prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in cattle in the local district.

The Head of Livestock and Animal Health, Husen in Pidie, Saturday, June 11, said the temporary closure of the animal market was based on the circular letter of the Governor of Aceh Number: 524.3/6755 dated May 7, 2022.

Husen explained that the closure will be implemented starting Saturday 11 June at the Mutiara animal market and Tuesday 14 June at the Padang Tiji animal market, Pidie Regency.

"This is only temporarily closed, when will it be opened again... there will be further notification," Husen said as quoted by Antara.

He said this temporary closure was part of the PMK prevention measure to avoid spreading the virus more widely in Pidie Regency.

Previously, Distanpang Pidie, in dealing with the PMK outbreak, had carried out socialization and technical prevention and handling of FMD to farmers.

Husen continued, not only that, his party has also checked the health of livestock entering the animal market by veterinarians and medics.

"To prevent the wider spread, we are also spraying disinfectant in the cattle pens," he said.

He added that in improving immunity and health, it is also recommended to give antibiotics and vitamins so that they are not susceptible to PMK cases. The Pidie Agriculture and Livestock Service said that the area was in the yellow zone, there were 27 cows with mouth and nail disease (FMD).