PMK Outbreak In South Sulawesi: 388 Cases, 3 Dead Cows

Cattle (ANTARA)

MAKASSAR - Mouth and nail disease (PMK) that infects cattle has also become endemic in South Sulawesi. There were 388 positive cases of cows that were infected with the PMK outbreak.

Head of the Animal Husbandry and Animal Health Service of South Sulawesi Province, Sariyanti Haruni, said that three cows belonging to residents had died as a result of being infected with PMK. Three cows that died were confirmed to have been affected by the PMK outbreak were found in Takalar Regency, South Sulawesi.

"Very low, only three deaths were confirmed to be 388 sick," he said, Thursday, January 16.

Sariyanti said that the PMK outbreak had entered South Sulawesi since December 2024 and continues to increase.

In January 202, the total number of cases of the PMK outbreak in South Sulawesi was recorded at 388 cases. The residents' cattle that were confirmed to have contracted the PMK outbreak were mostly found in Gowa Regency, with a total of 145 cows.

"The largest population in Gowa Regency is approximately 145," he said.

In order to anticipate the widespread PMK outbreak, the relevant agencies appealed to residents who have livestock while isolating and not selling livestock that are positive for PMK. In addition, the handling of drugs and vaccinations has also begun to be distributed.

"Those who have been confirmed have been isolated and then treated, and those who are healthy are vaccinated," he said regarding PMK.