More Than 21,000 Sacrificial Animals Slaughtered in West Bandung Regency, Inspection Results Released

The Fisheries and Livestock Office (Dispernakan) of West Bandung Regency (KBB), West Java, has revealed that the inspection of sacrificial animals for Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah proceeded smoothly. Thousands of animals underwent health examinations before and after slaughter to guarantee food safety for the public.

“These inspections aim to detect infectious diseases at an early stage, ensure the animals meet the age requirements for sacrifice, and guarantee that the meat consumed by the community is safe and fit for consumption,” said the Head of Dispernakan KBB, Wiwin.

During the ante-mortem inspection phase, which took place from 11–26 May 2026, 61 officers were deployed across 16 districts. The team comprised 33 Dispernakan officers and 28 students from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Padjadjaran University (Unpad).

The inspection results showed that 11,547 animals were examined across 237 sales stalls. This figure included 6,127 cattle, 21 buffalo, 5,375 sheep, and 24 goats.

Of the total animals inspected, 10,116 were declared healthy and issued health labels by the officers. Post-mortem inspections were conducted from 27–30 May 2026, during Eid al-Adha and the Tasyrik days. A total of 77 officers were deployed, consisting of 52 Dispernakan staff and 25 Unpad veterinary students.

This year, the total number of slaughtered animals reached 21,002, comprising 4,793 cattle, 37 buffalo, 15,077 sheep, and 1,095 goats. This represents an increase of 3,485 animals compared to the previous year, which recorded 17,517 animals.

Regarding the inspection findings, officers discovered 45 cases of organ abnormalities in the liver caused by liver fluke infestations. These findings involved 25 cattle and 20 sheep.

According to Wiwin, the damaged portions of the liver were immediately separated and destroyed, while the parts that still met health standards were declared safe for consumption.

“These findings demonstrate the importance of post-mortem inspections in ensuring that the meat and offal from sacrificial animals received by the community remain safe and fit for consumption,” she stated.

Wiwin added that, overall, the implementation of animal inspections in West Bandung Regency was safe and smooth. “Alhamdulillah, the entire series of animal inspections, both ante-mortem and post-mortem, went well, so the community can feel more at ease when consuming sacrificial meat,” said Wiwin.