Jakarta deploys 744 inspectors to ensure safe sacrificial animals for Eid al-Adha

Jakarta is deploying 744 health inspectors and halal slaughterers to oversee the upcoming Eid al-Adha celebrations. The provincial government aims to ensure the safety and quality of sacrificial meat, adhering to the ASUH principles: Aman (Safe), Sehat (Healthy), Utuh (Whole), and Halal.

Vice Governor Rano Karno stated that rigorous oversight is being implemented from the initial distribution and sales of animals to their eventual slaughter. With an estimated 68,000 animals to be sacrificed over three days, the inspections are crucial. Health checks will be conducted both before and after slaughter to guarantee the meat meets the ASUH standards.

The government is also focusing on improving the skills of halal slaughterers and maintaining hygiene at slaughter sites. This includes preventing improper disposal of waste, such as blood and organs, which are typically managed through designated pits or burial.

This year, the provincial government is increasing its own supply of sacrificial animals, providing 210 cows and 10 goats, up from 160 cows last year. The animals are sourced from local businesses and religious organizations. The Jakarta Food Security, Marine, and Agriculture Agency is coordinating with supplying regions to ensure all animals entering the city are free from zoonotic diseases like anthrax and foot-and-mouth disease.