ID Food Acts to Protect Livestock Against Foot and Mouth Disease

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Food holding ID Food has taken action following the finding of foot and mouth disease (FMD) affecting a large number of sheep and cattle in the area of East Java. The president director of the holding firm Frans Marganda Tambunan in a written statement on Monday asserted that breeders under ID Food management assure that livestock products are free from the plague. 

According to Frans, ID Food has enacted stricter monitoring and control towards the protection of its livestock, which includes isolating new livestock that comes from regions that are believed to be affected by the disease.

"We ensure that the cattle farms managed by ID FOOD Group are safe and free from outbreaks, based on market operations and our coordination with trade associations and partners, beef stock is available," he added. 

Meanwhile, Berdikari - a member of the holding firm - explains that the distribution of meat supplies continues to be done following the end of Ramadan and ensures that market supplies are met. Berdikari president Harry Warganegara said his company has taken preventive measures in response to the alleged spread of the foot and mouth disease in East Java. 

Berdikari manages 1,408 cattle in West Java, West Nusa Tenggara, and South Sulawesi along with 1,213 sheep in West Java, Central Java, and East Java. 

"Since the news of the alleged FMD, the tightening process on cage biosecurity has been increased, both for officers, equipment, and animal feed.,” Harry explained.

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