To Prevent Livestock Infection with FMD from Entering Central Java, the Provincial Government Tightens Inspections at Border Areas Ahead of Eid al-Adha

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, SEMARANG – The Head of the Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Office (Distanak) of Central Java Province, Defransisco Dasilva Tavares, or Frans, stated that his office will tighten supervision of livestock traffic in border areas ahead of Eid al-Adha. This is to prevent and anticipate the entry of livestock infected with Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).

Frans said that livestock inspection posts have been activated in the border areas of Central Java with West Java, East Java, and the Special Region of Yogyakarta. He added that health checks on livestock are carried out in collaboration with the relevant district/city governments.

“We are also coordinating with the Satpol PP (Public Order Agency) so that (the inspection of livestock traffic) is even stricter,” said Frans when interviewed on Friday (15/5/2026).

He added that, in addition to the Satpol PP, the inspection posts also include police officers. “There are also veterinarians, who understand about animal diseases,” he said.

According to Frans, cattle entering the Central Java region must show a certificate. “That the livestock is healthy,” he said, adding that the certificate can also be issued by the Central Java Distanak after the livestock health inspection process.

Frans revealed that, ahead of Eid al-Adha, his office will also intensify inspections of livestock, especially cattle, in Central Java. This is to ensure that the cattle are safe and not infected with FMD.

“So, our approach is to visit cattle farmers, both small and large, to check. With this scheme, if there is something wrong, we will immediately take care of it. Therefore, we must actively visit them,” said Frans.

According to Frans, ahead of Eid al-Adha, FMD does pose a risk of spreading. This is because of the activity of bringing in and sending livestock across regions.

“So far, we have been vigilant, monitoring to prevent (the spread of FMD). Usually, it does increase (FMD) because of the movement of livestock. But we have not received reports that it has increased anywhere, but we are anticipating it,” said Frans.