Sacrificial Animals in E. Jakarta Are Free From Anthrax
Reported by Suparni | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
East Jakarta Mayor, Bambang Musyawardana along with East Jakarta Maritime, Agriculture and Food Security Sub-dept. does sacrificial animal examination on an empty land in front of the mayor office, Penggilingan, Cakung.
From 95 locations, there have been 6,740 animals examined. They are positively safe from anthrax
"From 95 locations, there have been 6,740 animals examined. They are positively safe from anthrax," he expressed, Tuesday (8/22).
City to Avoid Anthrax Through Examination of Sacrificial AnimalsHe then appeals the seller to keep cleanliness and not to open stall on the sidewalk. While for residents are appealed to buy sacrificial animals in locations that have been examined and marked stickers.
At the same time, East Jakarta Maritime, Agriculture and Food Security Sub-dept. Head, Agung Priambodo added the examination is including health, sex and physical condition of the sacrificial animals.
"We also take a sample of sacrificial animal blood. The result will be known tomorrow morning," he expressed.
One of sacrificial animal sellers, Dudut Andiyanto expressed, until now, 30 out of 490 cows have been sold out.
"Talk about price, one cow is sold at Rp 13.5 million-Rp 30 million, depending on weight," he closed.
