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Before Eid al-Adha, Banyuwangi Prepares Animal Disease Prevention…

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Banyuwangi – On the eve of Eid al-Adha, Banyuwangi melakukan antisipasi terhadap peredaran hewan kurban yang menderita penyakit. Among them is the emergence of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) or skin disease bumps in a number of areas.

“Kami terus memantau peredaran hewan kurban di Banyuwangi. Both those in a number of breeders or those that will be imported from outside, all must be free from disease. Especially LSD,” ujar Kepala Bidang Kesehatan Hewan dan Kesehatan Masyarakat Veteriner Dinas Pertanian dan Pangan Banyuwangi Nanang Sugianto, Tuesday (30/5/2023).

The disease caused by the virus has reportedly attacked four cows in Jember Regency. To date, This virus only attacks cattle or buffalo.

“Di Banyuwangi sendiri, no reports yet. But, as anticipation we have prepared 700 vaccine dose for this disease,said Nana.

700 the dose of vaccine provided, Nanang added, akan dibagikan kepada hewan ternak di Kabupaten Banyuwangi. Especially in the three areas viz, Licin District, Purwoharjo District, dan Kecamatan Tegaldlimo yang menjadi sentra ternak Banyuwangi.

“This is the first stage, we distribute to dairy cows. Because dairy cows are most susceptible to disease,he explained.

Livestock infected with LSD are easy to recognize from their physical appearance. Salah satu cirinya terdapat benjolan keras semacam cacar pada kulit. Usually in the abdominal area, neck and back of the animal.

"When there is a sign- signs leading to clinical symptoms similar to those of LSD, then the farmer is expected to immediately contact the local animal health officer,he asked.

As a precautionary measure, Nanang added, juga dilakukan pengecekan intensif di sejumlah pasar hewan di Banyuwangi.

“We continuously check these livestock, at the same time as the PMK vaccination is still being carried out. Exist 11 the team we went down with 28 medical staff and paramedics in it," he concluded. (*)


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