Jakarta to Prepare 47,000 Qurbani Animals for Idul Adha
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by
The Jakarta Maritime, Agriculture, and Food Security (KPKP) Agency estimates that the need for Qurbani animals in Jakarta during Idul Adha 1443 Hijri will reach 47,000 animals. The current availability of Qurbani animals is about 42,000 animals.
We need the community's role in reporting suspected cases of disease and maintaining the biosecurity of the holding cages to prevent infectious animal diseases
KPKP Agency Head Suharini Eliawati said the stock shortage would be met within this week. "Because there are approximately 5,000 animals still on the way," she stated, Tuesday (7/5).
Regarding the procedure for importing Qurbani animals after June 24, 2022, she explained it must comply with the licensing procedures for the importation of animals with the aim that the sale or storage location is in a location set by the mayor or regent.
Idul Adha, Jakarta - Kementan Unlocks Cooperation on Provision of Qurbani Animals and Strategic FoodAside that, the seller can access online at the jakevo.jakarta.go.id page to get a permit to import livestock to Jakarta.
Residents were also urged to report to local officials if sick animals were found and also routinely disinfect or clean vehicles, equipment, animals, and waste.
"We need the community's role in reporting suspected cases of disease and maintaining the biosecurity of the holding cages to prevent infectious animal diseases," she explained.
The following are the contact numbers for the local KPKP Sub-agency which can be contacted if a sick animal is found:
Central Jakarta KPKP Sub-agency: Dwi Yani Herawati (0815 8449 3988)
North Jakarta KPKP Sub-agency: Riyady Akbar (0811 1772 247)
West Jakarta KPKP Sub-agency: Churniatun (0878 7862 5025)
East Jakarta KPKP Sub-agency: T. Ellita G (0858 8865 7497)
South Jakarta KPKP Sub-agency: Nilla Kartina (0812 9111 1967)
Seribu Islands KPKP Sub-agency: Sandri Oktama (0813 6907 3897)
