Starfruit (malangkota.go.id) – Eid al-Adha which falls on June 29, 2023 will certainly affect the increasing need for sacrificial animals in Malang City. The Malang City Food Security and Agriculture Service (Dispangtan) predicts that the need for sacrificial animals in Malang City will reach around 5.500 animals.
"This year, the predicted need is around 5.500 heads. 1.600 cows, 3.800 goats, and 100 sheep," said Head of Animal Husbandry and Animal Health, Malang City Dispangtan Drh. Anton Pramujiono, Tuesday (21/6/2023).
Anton added that to meet the needs of sacrificial animals, Malang City also brought in animals from several regions. "Of course the number of animals needed for sacrifice is greater than the population or availability. That's why there are also many who come from outside, such as Malang Regency and Madura," he continued.
Regarding animal traffic from outside the region, Anton said that there are technical requirements that have been set by the East Java Provincial Animal Husbandry Service. Sacrificial animals that will be sent must first receive a FMD vaccine at least once as evidenced by a vaccination certificate from the district of origin or Eartag QR Code. In addition, 14 days before the livestock being transported must be in healthy condition and not show clinical signs of foot and mouth disease (FMK), Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), and anthrax as evidenced by a veterinary certificate from the area of origin.
"If there are animals coming in, they must also get a recommendation from us as the destination city to later serve as the basis for issuing an animal health certificate," concluded Anton.
Regarding foot and mouth disease (FMD) and Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) that attack livestock, Anton said that currently FMD is zero. Meanwhile, until now LSD has not been detected in Malang City. (ari/yon)
