RRI.CO.ID, Kota Bengkulu - The Bengkulu City Administration has launched an intensive vaccination campaign targeting hundreds of livestock to safeguard public health and ensure the availability of high-quality sacrificial animals for the upcoming Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijri year.

This preventive measure focuses on curbing the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and the Jembrana virus, both of which pose significant risks to the region's cattle and buffalo populations during periods of high demand.

The Food Security and Agriculture (DKPP) Agency of Bengkulu City has deployed specialized teams of vaccinators to conduct field operations and monitor livestock health across the city.

Head of the Livestock and Animal Health Division at DKPP Bengkulu, Henny Kusuma Dewi, confirmed on Thursday, April 30, 2026 that the city has allocated 500 FMD vaccine doses for cattle and buffalo. Additionally, 300 doses of the Jembrana vaccine are designated for Bali cattle, which are particularly susceptible to the virus.

"We are conducting intensive supervision of livestock and have deployed vaccinator teams to carry out vaccinations throughout Bengkulu City," said Henny, as quoted by Antara.

She emphasized that these efforts are crucial for maintaining ecological and health standards. "With this supervision and vaccination program, the administration hopes the community will feel more secure in choosing sacrificial animals that are healthy and disease-free."

Beyond vaccinations, the administration is urging local farmers to take a proactive role in animal welfare. Henny advised farmers to maintain strict cage hygiene and schedule regular health check-ups for their livestock.

These steps are vital to ensuring that animals slaughtered during the holy day meet the criteria of being healthy, safe, and fully compliant with Sharia requirements.

This localized effort is part of a broader provincial strategy. The Bengkulu Provincial Administration recently received a total of 19,500 FMD vaccine doses from the central government, an increase from the 15,450 doses allocated in 2025.

These supplies are currently being distributed across various regencies and cities based on livestock population density and regional urgency, reflecting a sustained national commitment to eradicating infectious animal diseases. ***