Threat of FMD is biggest for Indonesia’s smallholder farms where families’ entire livelihoods are at stake and access to vaccine can be a problem
Indonesia is struggling to contain an outbreak of foot and mouth disease and has recorded more than 400,000 cases.Indonesia is struggling to contain an outbreak of foot and mouth disease and has recorded more than 400,000 cases.Since the first case
So far, experts say efforts to stem the spread have been hampered by a lack of vaccine and the fragmented nature of Indonesia’s livestock industry. Here is what you need to know.The first foot-and-mouth disease case, sincewas declared FMD-free in 1986, was reported in East Java in May. As of 26 July 2022 it has spread to 22 provinces, including Bali, a hotspot for Australian tourists.
But Windsor said: “They say about half a million animals infected but you can probably put another zero on the end of that because we know the levels of reporting are always low.”The Indonesian government launched a nationwide rollout of vaccinations in mid-June. It has also restricted the movement of livestock with the help of police and the army, launched a campaign to educate farmers on the risks of FMD, and a number of infected livestock have been slaughtered.
“In this case, the government will continue to evaluate, coordinate, and improve performance so that the vaccination coverage is higher,” he said. Enhanced biosecurity controls have been put in place at Indonesia’s borders with a particular focus on Bali, according to a spokesperson for Australia’s department of agriculture. The controls include disinfectant foot mats for departing passengers and awareness raising materials.
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