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INFOKU, BLORA -Cattle and poultry farmers are advised to keep their cages clean so that the possibility of disease due to the influence of the weather can be anticipated.
This was stated by the Head of the Food, Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Service (DP4) of Blora Regency, drh. R. Gundala Wijasena, Sunday (13/3/2022).
"When it rains for days, this will cause stress for animals, for example in cows. It's usually due to changes in weather, usually hot and then cold. And that causes endemic diseases to appear," he explained.
For example, Bovine Ephemeral Fever (BEF), a disease in cattle that is transmitted by insects (arthropod borne viral disease), is benign non-contagious, characterized by sudden fever and stiffness in the joints.
The disease can recover a few days later. "Or also Surra disease, which is an infectious animal disease caused by the parasitic protozoan Trypanosoma evansi," he explained.
This parasite lives in the blood of its host and causes fever, weakness, anemia, and weight loss.
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"Because Blora is already known to be endemic to Surra, so such a disease can appear," he explained.
In addition, salmonellosis may also appear, a disease caused by bacteria of the genus Salmonella which can cause diarrhea in young cattle and in adult cattle.
"It can happen, so it needs special handling. It is hoped that the cage must always be dry, besides that it can also be given vitamins. Ask a veterinarian or animal nurse, who is around or at the location to be able to provide treatment to the livestock," he said.
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Then, for the poultry themselves, according to drh. R. Gundala Wejasens, like poultry or free-range chicken, as we all know, most of them are not vaccinated.
"There are several diseases that often appear, namely Newcastle Disease (ND) or tetelo. It can appear when it rains or transitions, or when chickens are stressed because of the weather, because the chickens haven't been vaccinated," he explained.
However, said drh. R Gundala Wejasena, MP., it could also be that before this incident, vitamins were given which can be purchased at the poultry shop.
"That's what we appeal to the community, don't let the livestock die. Including poultry or chickens, if possible, place them in a dry place, so they don't get splashed by rain, cold wind and give them vitamins, especially for chicks," he appealed. (Endah/ IST )
