Dozens Of Cows In Tangerang City Infected With PMK Virus

TANGERANG - Head of the Tangerang City Food Security Agency, Abduh Surahman said that his party had detected 13 beef cattle infected with nail and mouth disease (PMK).

Abduh said, in order not to infect other livestock, the infected cows were sent to Subang, for treatment.

"Two days later they came out positive, 13. The cow was affected by PMK," Abduh said when confirmed, Friday, June 10.

Therefore, his party immediately met with farmers to carry out restrictions to prevent the spread of the disease.

"Immediately carry out treatment such as asking farmers to isolate and give vitamins and medicines," he said.

"(Results) One has recovered, the other is still under treatment. Yes, of the 13 cows," he continued

Abduh also revealed that currently his party received a report on the latest findings. But the results are under research.

"There were reports from Karang Tengah, Cipondoh and Pinang, then we surveyed those places, now the results are being studied," he concluded.