Ahead Of Eid Al-Adha, 71 PMK Cases In Kudus: 4 Dead Animals And 44 Recovered

Examination of cattle by veterinarians from the Agriculture and Food Service of Kudus Regency, Central Java. (ANTARA)

A total of 44 cows and buffalo in Kudus Regency, Central Java, who contracted mouth and nail disease (PMK), after undergoing treatment, finally managed to recover, even though there were also dead livestock.

"Of the 71 PMK cases found during January-April 2025, 44 of them were declared cured. Meanwhile, four of them died and the rest were forcibly cut off," said Head of Livestock at the Kudus Regency Agriculture and Food Service, Arin Nikmah, quoted by ANTARA, Monday, May 26.

He noted that of the dozens of findings of PMK cases, cattle and buffalo were dominated, while there were also small livestock, namely two goats.

The Agriculture and Food Service of Kudus Regency also continues to boost PMK vaccinations for livestock to prevent the spread of PMK disease ahead of Eid al-Adha, which usually increases the demand for sacrificial animals.

Moreover, currently many livestock sellers are increasing their livestock stock to deal with Eid al-Adha.

For this reason, he said, in addition to increased supervision, it also prevents the spread of disease, one of which is by boosting the vaccination of cattle and buffalo.

For the achievement of PMK vaccination from January to May 2025, 1,281 livestock, both cattle and buffalo were recorded.