Cirebon Agriculture Office Intensifies Sacrificial Animal Inspections Ahead of Eid al-Adha
Cirebon (ANTARA) - The Agriculture Office (Distan) of Cirebon Regency, West Java, is intensifying health inspections of sacrificial animals ahead of Eid al-Adha 2026 to ensure the suitability of meat consumed by the public.
“Inspections are conducted to ensure that the meat consumed by the public meets standards, is safe, healthy, intact, and halal,” said the Head of the Livestock and Animal Health Division of the Cirebon Regency Agriculture Office, Denny Nugraha, in Cirebon on Friday.
He stated that these measures are carried out through a series of antemortem and postmortem inspection activities at various livestock points and animal sales locations.
He explained that antemortem inspections are performed before slaughter to ensure the animals are in good health, while postmortem inspections are conducted after slaughter to guarantee the meat is fit for consumption.
The activities involve personnel from several Regional Technical Implementation Units (UPTD) for Animal Health Centres (Puskeswan), including Kaliwedi, Tengah Tani, and Ciledug.
Denny mentioned that characteristics of healthy sacrificial animals include high appetite, active movement, non-watery eyes, and a clean body condition without emaciation.
He noted that animals that pass the inspections will be issued with a Sacrificial Animal Health Fitness Certificate (SKKHK). This certification is crucial given the high volume of sacrificial animals entering Cirebon Regency from various regions, such as West Java and Central Java.
Additionally, he said, Cirebon Regency also serves as a source of sacrificial animals for other areas, necessitating stricter animal health oversight.
On that basis, his office is implementing disease prevention measures through vaccination and treatment for animals showing signs of ill health before they are declared fit.
“If there are unhealthy animals, we provide treatment until they are declared cured and fit, before issuing the certificate,” he stated.
To date, Distan has recorded around 500 sacrificial animals inspected, with an initial target of 5,000 animals ahead of the holiday.
However, he said, based on previous years’ experience, the number inspected could reach up to 16,000 sacrificial animals as trading activities increase ahead of Eid al-Adha.
“Cirebon Regency is ready to welcome Eid al-Adha by ensuring all circulating sacrificial animals are in healthy condition and meet consumption fitness standards,” he added.