PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - The West Java Province Food Security and Livestock Service (DKPP) has taken swift action to handle cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) that have attacked livestock in the West Java region.

This disease is known as one of the infectious diseases that can have a serious impact on the health and productivity of livestock, especially cattle, buffalo, goats and sheep.

Acting Head of West Java DKPP, Siti Rochani, conveyed strategic steps to control FMD cases in West Java, namely vaccination of 449 livestock, treatment of 307 livestock, education in 73 locations, and disinfection in 94 locations, as an effort to maintain livestock health and food security.

"We continue to make various efforts to control FMD cases in West Java, one of which is by vaccinating existing livestock," said Siti, when contacted, Friday (10/1/2025).

Meanwhile, the Head of the Animal Health Division of the West Java DKPP, Supriyanto, explained that his party together with the DKPP of regencies/cities in West Java continue to monitor the development of FMD cases in each region and immediately take action if cases are found.

"The officers already understand what to do if a FMD case is found. They will immediately coordinate and take action as soon as possible," said Supriyanto.

The West Java DKPP noted that until now there are still cases of infection and suspected Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in 11 districts/cities, namely Bandung, Bekasi, Bogor, Cirebon, Karawang, Kuningan, Pangandaran, Subang, Tasikmalaya, and Banjar City and Cirebon City.

"From the 11 districts/cities, they are spread across several sub-districts. From 627 sub-districts, 60 cases (9.56%) were found with 14 cases having been resolved," he explained.

"Meanwhile, out of 5,957 villages in West Java, 102 cases (1.71%) were found, 19 of which have been resolved and the rest are still occurring in 83 villages," said Supriyanto.

Based on data from December 28, 2024 to January 9, 2025, FMD cases in West Java have spread to 1,112 livestock with 52 (4.69%) dead, 51 (4.59%) conditionally slaughtered, 111 (9.98%) recovered, 898 active cases (80.76%), and 764 suspected animals.

"There were 204 additional cases or an increase in daily cases, from 127 cases on January 8, 2025," he said.

Supriyanto, appealed to livestock farmers to remain calm if their livestock are infected with FMD and immediately report it to officers in each region.

"Report immediately if your livestock is infected with FMD. Later, officers will immediately check and take action," said Supriyanto.

The West Java DKPP continues to monitor the situation and take mitigation measures to suppress the spread, increase the recovery rate, and minimize the impact on the livestock sector.

People who need information or want to report FMD cases can contact the National FMD Reporting Hotline at 0811-1182-7889.