Jakarta – The Indonesian Quarantine Agency (Barantin) revealed that 32 provinces in Indonesia have reported outbreaks of African Swine Fever. (ASF). Its spread is feared to be extensive because there is no vaccine for this disease yet.
The implementation of strict biosecurity measures by spraying disinfectants in the pens is one of the efforts to curb the spread of ASF.
“In addition to biosecurity, the role of the community is also very important in curbing the spread of ASF. For example, not disposing of ASF-positive pig carcasses in rivers.” In fact, such actions can contribute to the spread. “So it must be burned in an incinerator,” said Head of Barantin Sahat Manaor Panggabean in his statement on Monday (12/16/2024).
The ASF virus is known to survive for several months in pens, 140 days in processed products, and 18 months in carcasses. It can also spread through humans who come from ASF-positive pens.
Sahat said that his team will also tighten supervision of people, livestock traffic, and transport vehicles at designated entry and exit points. Animal quarantine measures and biosecurity at animal quarantine facilities will also be implemented to curb the spread of the disease.
Barantin will respond quickly to the ASF outbreak, which includes testing, banning, and culling infected pigs. Barantin will also play a role in monitoring the traffic of pigs and pig products between islands, disinfection and decontamination at entry and exit points, as well as the transport vehicles used.
“The local government is also urged to actively coordinate with us.” Barantin is ready 24 hours a day, we are present in every province. We are ready to provide assistance,” emphasized Sahat.
