West Bandung: Over 21,000 Sacrificial Animals Examined, Liver Abnormalities Found

West Bandung Regency's Department of Fisheries and Livestock (Dispernakan) reported a smooth process for examining Idul Adha sacrificial animals this year. The health checks, conducted before and after slaughter, aimed to detect contagious diseases early, verify animal age requirements, and guarantee safe meat for consumers.

During the ante-mortem phase from May 11-26, 2026, 61 officials, including 33 from Dispernakan and 28 veterinary students from Padjadjaran University, inspected 11,547 animals at 237 sales points. These included 6,127 cattle, 21 buffalo, 5,375 sheep, and 24 goats. Of these, 10,116 animals received health labels.

Post-mortem examinations took place from May 27-30, 2026, during the Eid al-Adha holiday and tasyrik days. A team of 77 officials, comprising 52 from Dispernakan and 25 veterinary students, conducted these checks. A total of 21,002 animals were slaughtered, an increase of 3,485 from the previous year's 17,517. The slaughtered animals included 4,793 cattle, 37 buffalo, 15,077 sheep, and 1,095 goats.

The post-mortem inspections identified 45 cases of liver abnormalities caused by liver fluke infestation, affecting 25 cattle and 20 sheep. Damaged liver parts were immediately separated and destroyed, while those meeting health standards were deemed safe for consumption. "These findings highlight the importance of post-mortem examinations in ensuring that the meat and offal consumed by the public remain safe and fit for consumption," stated Head of Dispernakan KBB, Wiwin.

Overall, Wiwin expressed satisfaction with the smooth and safe execution of the animal examinations. "Alhamdulillah, the entire series of examinations, both ante-mortem and post-mortem, went well, allowing the public to feel more at ease when consuming the sacrificial meat," she said.