Metro Jaya Police and Jakarta's KPKP Inspect Eid al-Adha Sacrificial Animals at Dharma Jaya to Ensure They Are Free from FMD

Senior Commissioner Victor Dean Mackbon, Director of the Directorate of Special Criminal Investigation (Dirreskrimsus) of the Metro Jaya Police, said preliminary checks had not found indications of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) or Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) among the cattle at Dharma Jaya. ‘Because this moment is Eid al-Adha, the health of hoof-and-mouth and skin diseases in cattle—that is, the focus today—has not shown any signs thus far,’ he said at Perumda Dharma Jaya, East Jakarta, on Thursday (21 May 2026).

Victor said the checks were part of routine surveillance ahead of Eid al-Adha. The Metro Jaya Police are also monitoring Dharma Jaya’s business processes, from management to the distribution of sacrificial animals. ‘We hope this readiness and preparation can proceed smoothly until Eid al-Adha ends,’ he added.

Meanwhile, Hasudungan A. Sidabalok, Head of Jakarta’s Dinas Ketahanan Pangan, Kelautan, dan Pertanian (KPKP), said Pemprov DKI Jakarta has tightened supervision of the movement of sacrificial animals into Jakarta. Animals from their origin areas must carry a Health Certificate for Animals (Surat Keterangan Kesehatan Hewan, SKKH) and a Veterinary Certificate. ‘What we are most worried about is anthrax because it can be transmitted to humans or is a zoonosis. Then PMK and now Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) are wide present elsewhere,’ Hasudungan said.

According to him, the veterinary certificate serves as evidence that the animal is free from dangerous diseases. Pemprov DKI also uses the iSIKHNAS system, or the National Veterinary Health Information System from the Ministry of Agriculture, to monitor the origin of sacrificial animals entering Jakarta. ‘Later the resident veterinarians in the origin area will coordinate with us as the veterinary authority to coordinate the entry system. And if needed we will also require laboratory examinations, especially in areas endemic for disease,’ he explained.

Hasudungan noted that the majority of sacrificial animals entering Jakarta originate from Central Java, East Java, West Java, and other areas such as Lampung, Bali, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), and East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).

In addition to document checks, the Jakarta animal health team also conducts clinical checks on the sacrificial animals in the field. The team comprises veterinarians, paramedics, and animal health officers. ‘If a disease is suspected, we will carry out laboratory tests owned by the DKI provincial government,’ he said.

Meanwhile, Dharma Jaya’s Director of Finance and Human Resources Maulana Lazuardi said they have prepared around 2,078 cows for Eid al-Adha this year. Of that number, about 1,508 cows are ready for sacrifice. He confirmed that all animals prepared have undergone health screening by internal veterinarians and by related departments. Dharma Jaya has also prepared halal slaughterers (Juru Sembelih Halal, Juleha) who are certified to perform the sacrifice. ‘Everything has been certified properly,’ he added. (bel/ygs)