The Bantul Regency Food Security and Agriculture Agency (DKPP) in the\nSpecial Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) has confirmed that the meat of 466\nsacrificial animals infected with liver fluke (Fasciola) remains safe\nfor consumption.<\/p>\n
Head of DKPP Bantul, Joko Waluyodi, stated on Thursday (28 May) that\nwhile the meat from infected animals can be consumed, sections affected\nby liver fluke must be cut off and discarded. He emphasised that liver\nfluke infections are common annually during Eid al-Adha, and the public\nneed not be concerned as the meat remains safe when properly\nhandled.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe affected sections should be removed and not consumed,\u201d he\nadded.<\/p>\n
Joko explained that liver fluke infections arise from animal\nhusbandry practices, particularly grass feed contaminated with bacteria.\n\u201cLiver fluke is carried by small snails that inhabit grass feed, which\nare then consumed by livestock,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He noted that infections can be prevented by administering deworming\nmedication two to three months before slaughter. However, if animals are\nalready infected, only the affected parts need to be discarded.<\/p>\n
\u201cPublic awareness campaigns have been conducted to inform communities\non the necessary actions if liver fluke is detected during slaughter,\u201d\nhe said.<\/p>\n
Preliminary quick count data shows Bantul Regency completed the\nslaughter of 26,245 sacrificial animals on the first day of Eid al-Adha,\nWednesday (27 May). \u201cThis is a preliminary figure based on the 27 May\nquick count, and today\u2019s estimate is expected to be higher,\u201d Joko\nadded.<\/p>\n
Slaughter took place at 2,069 locations across Bantul on the first\nday of Eid al-Adha. Breakdown shows 6,108 cattle with 330 Fasciola\ncases, 5,418 goats with 30 cases, and 14,719 sheep with 106 cases.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/466-bantul-sacrificial-animals-infected-with-liver-fluke-safe-for-consumption-1780021728", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }