The strategy for controlling the foot and mouth disease outbreak in dairy cattle farming centers in Java

Indonesia faced a new outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in 2020, which was subsequently brought under control by 2022. Although the outbreak was successfully managed, the resulting losses were substantial, severely impacting the dairy cattle industry. Consequently, the social impact and FMD spread control strategies in Java require further investigation. This research aims to analyze the FMD control policy strategy in Java. The study activities will be conducted from January to March 2024 across the provinces of West Java, Central Java, and East Java. The research methodology employed is descriptive qualitative, utilizing secondary data. The data analyzed include the total number of FMD cases in cattle, comprising new, active, and recovered cases across various regions in Java. To understand the spatial distribution patterns, case locations are mapped based on regency or city administrative areas. Treatment, immunization, and restriction of livestock movement constitute components of the FMD control policy. The analysis of these policy strategies encompasses tracing the actions undertaken and the costs incurred from the initial outbreak until the achievement of the Zero Reported Case status. Effective control strategies involve preventive actions such as vaccination, enhancement of on-farm biosecurity, and strict supervision and monitoring of livestock movement. Cooperation among the government, farmers, and the private sector is key to accelerating the handling of this epidemic. Several strategies have been implemented by the government and stakeholders to curb the FMD outbreak in Java, including mass vaccination, livestock movement control, biosecurity and farmer education, as well as aid and compensation.