BLITAR – Blitar administration has strengthened livestock monitoring ahead of Eid al-Adha 2026. Authorities want to prevent the spread of contagious animal diseases during the busy sacrificial animal trading season.
The Blitar Regency Livestock and Fisheries Agency, known locally as Disnakkan, has increased inspections on livestock shipments leaving the region. Officials want to ensure all sacrificial animals remain healthy before traders send them to other areas.
Head of Animal Health and Veterinary Public Health at Disnakkan Blitar, veterinarian Lusia Adityaningtyas, said officers continue strict health checks during Eid al-Adha preparations and regular livestock transportation activities.
“We conduct clinical examinations and laboratory testing before animals leave for other regions,” Lusia explained.
According to her, breeders and livestock traders must complete official health documents before transporting cattle, goats, or sheep outside the regency. Every shipment must carry an Animal Health Certificate, locally known as SKKH.
Authorities also require additional approval for shipments traveling outside East Java province. Traders must submit the request through an integrated digital application system managed by the provincial government.
“Laboratory examinations must come first before we issue the health certificate. Shipments outside the province also need official approval through the provincial application system,” she said.
Officials tightened supervision because they remain alert over Foot-and-Mouth Disease, widely known as FMD, and Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). Both diseases previously affected livestock distribution in several Indonesian regions.
Veterinary officers now test animal blood samples before approving transportation permits. Authorities only allow healthy livestock to enter distribution routes.
Disnakkan also believes the digital monitoring system can improve livestock traceability. The system helps officers identify animal origins more quickly and reduces the risk of forged health documents.
Local authorities have urged breeders and traders to process livestock documents earlier than usual. Officials expect laboratory queues to rise sharply as Eid al-Adha approaches.
Lusia said early preparation would help ensure smooth animal distribution across regions. She also stressed the importance of protecting public safety during the sacrificial season.
“We hope the distribution process runs smoothly and that all sacrificial animals remain healthy and safe for the public,” she added.
The tighter supervision reflects broader efforts to strengthen animal health protection in Indonesia. Authorities also want to maintain stable livestock supplies ahead of one of the country’s busiest religious celebrations.