MoA Tightens Surveillance of LSD Disease Ahead of Eid al-Adha, Prepares Vaccines in Seven Priority Provinces
Ahead of Eid al-Adha, which falls in June 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) is increasing its vigilance against the spread of lumpy skin disease in cattle and buffalo, or lumpy skin disease (LSD). Through monitoring livestock traffic, vaccine distribution, and rapid reporting via iSIKHNAS, the government is trying to prevent the outbreak’s spread that could disrupt the supply of sacrificial animals.
“We continue to monitor daily incidents of infectious animal diseases, including LSD, through iSIKHNAS; this is a tool for us to get information as quickly as possible and respond quickly,” said Director of Animal Health, Imron Suandy, in Jakarta, April 30.
He instructed all field officers in regional offices to actively conduct surveillance and immediately report any suspected cases.
LSD is an infectious disease that attacks the skin of cattle and buffalo, causing symptoms such as high fever, lumps on the skin, decreased milk production, and reproductive disorders. It is transmitted through direct contact between livestock or through vector insects such as flies and mosquitoes.
“Cleanliness of pens and the environment are the primary keys to prevention,” said Imron. “In addition, we also continue to carry out vaccinations.
”The MoA has distributed 57,200 doses of LSD vaccine to seven priority provinces—Lampung, West Java, Banten, Central Java, East Java, West Kalimantan, and East Kalimantan. The vaccine is given selectively to livestock in the case area and to livestock that will be transported. Imron was reminded that the government’s vaccine stock is limited. Therefore, he encouraged livestock business actors to participate in independent vaccinations or through CSR programs.
On a separate occasion, the Director General of Livestock and Animal Health Services, Agung Suganda, emphasized the importance of community involvement in controlling the disease.
“Routine vaccination, clean pens, and compliance with livestock traffic requirements are three keys to preventing losses because of infectious animal diseases,” said Agung at the MoA Office, Jakarta (7/5/2025). He also invited livestock farmers to immediately report if they find symptoms of LSD in their livestock so that medical action can be taken quickly. “If we can suppress cases early on, we can keep the supply of sacrificial animals healthy and safe for public consumption,” said Agung.
The MoA hopes that integrated efforts between the central government, regional governments, and business actors can contain the spread of LSD ahead of the peak demand for sacrificial animals. With strict disease control, farmers are expected to continue to work calmly, and the public feels safe consuming livestock products.
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