WNAM REPORT: Indonesia’s agriculture ministry aims to distribute four million doses of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine nationwide this year as it steps up efforts to contain outbreaks and protect the livestock industry, an official said on Monday.
The campaign is part of a broader strategy to safeguard animal health, reduce transmission risks and ensure the long-term sustainability of the livestock sector, Hendra Wibawa, director of animal health at the Ministry of Agriculture, said in a statement.
Wibawa said the vaccination programme was designed to be responsive, with most doses allocated for immediate deployment in affected and high-risk areas, while a smaller reserve would be held to respond quickly to any new outbreaks.
West Java has been designated a priority region after 177 FMD cases were recorded there as of Feb. 1, 2026, he said, citing the province’s large livestock population and heavy movement of animals into and out of the area.
For 2026, the ministry has earmarked 151,000 doses of FMD vaccine for West Java, reflecting the heightened risk of transmission in the province, Wibawa added.
The doses will be delivered in two phases of 75,500 each, scheduled for January–March and July–August, with 60,000 doses already distributed in January, he said.
Distribution of the vaccine to districts and cities across West Java will be coordinated by the provincial Office of Food Security and Livestock to ensure timely and targeted delivery, Wibawa noted.
He stressed that vaccination alone would not be sufficient, urging authorities and farmers to strengthen biosecurity measures to curb the spread of the virus through people, equipment, vehicles and livestock movement.
Wibawa made the remarks after attending an FMD vaccination drive in Subang, West Java, on Feb. 5, where officials monitored field implementation and compliance with disease control protocols.
Separately, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman called on ministry staff and local authorities to remain alert and act swiftly against FMD risks, warning that delays could undermine control efforts.
Effective and sustainable FMD control depends on close coordination between the central government, regional administrations, field officers and livestock breeders, Sulaiman said, urging all stakeholders to maintain vigilance.
