Strengthening Viral Disease Control After Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Outbreak and Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) Preparedness in Livestock for Veterinary Personnel in Bojonegoro Regency, Indonesia

Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) are recognized as major transboundary viral diseases and are a threat to small ruminants in Indonesia. The recent outbreak of FMD has caused substantial economic loss for the farmers, especially for smallholder farmers. To strengthen preparedness and veterinary services against viral livestock diseases, we conducted a technical guidance program at Bojonegoro Regency Livestock and Fisheries Office, East Java, Indonesia on May 4-5, 2026. The participants consisted of staff members from the Bojonegoro Regency Livestock and Fisheries Office the Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries and veterinary technician who worked in the Bojonegoro area. The methods of the technical guidance were pre-tests, educational presentation and evaluation with post-tests. Participants showed a high level of knowledge and experience prior to the implementation of the technical guidance program. The maximum score was already achieved in the pre-test assessment which means that the users were well trained and experienced in animal health management. People with good knowledge and experience in animal health are important in early detection and reporting, outbreak investigation as well as to implement biosecurity measures and thus in agricultural development and animal health outcomes. This study was related with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2 (Zero Hunger) and 3 (Good Health and Well-being) for animal health.