The Ministry of Agriculture in Indonesia handles the death of 410 buffaloes in South Sumatra

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) has begun handling cases following the deaths of thousands of pampangan buffalo in South Sumatra (Sumsel). By disinfecting the pen, treating buffalo in the infected zone with LA antibiotics, antipyretics and multivitamins. Quoting the official website of the Directorate General of Animal Husbandry and Animal Health (PKH) of the Ministry of Agriculture, the incident occurred on April 15-16 2024. In Bukit Batu Village, Air Sugihan District, Riding Village, Pangkalan Lampam District, and Semudim Village, Jejawi District, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. According to a report from the Lampung Veterinary Center of the Ministry of Agriculture, the total number of deaths reached 410, out of a total population of 3,970 in the affected area. In fact, the overall population of Pampangan buffalo is 8,104. "The provisional diagnosis reported by the Lampung Veterinary Center is caused by Hemorrhagic Septicemia (HS)," said Head of the ...