"Strengthening the animal health system is a crucial part of maintaining the resilience of the livestock sub-sector amid changing climate conditions," Director General of Livestock and Animal Health at the Ministry, Agung Suganda, said in Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan, on Friday.
During a working visit of Commission IV at the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR), Suganda noted that shifting temperatures and environmental conditions can alter the dynamics of animal disease transmission.
This situation, he continued, demands more structured and sustainable preventive measures on the ground.
"We are preparing medicines, vitamins, and vaccines, as well as ramping up the implementation of vaccination to boost livestock immunity and prevent the outbreak of major infectious animal diseases," he said.
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In addition, the government is tightening biosecurity measures at the farm level to minimise the risk of disease introduction and transmission.
Agung noted that efforts to control the vector population, such as flies, mosquitoes, and ticks, are a key focus for the Ministry of Agriculture, as they act as transmission agents for several livestock diseases across various regions.
He further said the strengthening of veterinary services is backed by veterinary medical personnel and local service facilities to ensure a faster response to potential outbreaks.
"A robust animal disease control system is pivotal to maintaining the sustainability of livestock production and the stability of the supply of food derived from animals across the regions," he remarked.
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