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The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Terengganu JPV seizes 28 smuggled goats ahead of Aidiladha
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Department of Veterinary Services (JPV) seized 28 goats suspected to have been smuggled from a neighbouring country following the interception of a white Toyota Hiace van in Kampung Teris, Hulu Terengganu, at around 10am today. Its director Dr Anun Man said the operation was the result of several days of surveillance by enforcement officers who had tracked the vehicle from Kampung Gong Manok in Pasir Puteh, Kelantan. The suspects were caught after a brief chase. 'The smugglers used a van to avoid detection, and its closed structure made it difficult for authorities to identify any suspicious activity,' he told a press conference here today, adding that the seized goats and van are estimated to be worth RM86,000. Two male suspects in their 50s were arrested and are being investigated under Section 36(1) of the Animals Act 1953, which carries a fine of up to RM15,000. Dr Anun said the goats were likely intended for the Terengganu or national market, given the high demand for livestock ahead of Hari Raya Aidiladha next week. He expressed concern that some of the animals showed signs of illness such as coughing, runny noses, and foaming at the mouth, raising fears of contagious diseases like foot and mouth disease (FMD). 'We want to ensure animals used for korban are healthy and safe, not diseased. 'Terengganu JPV will step up enforcement to prevent illegal livestock movement into the state, especially in the lead-up to Aidiladha,' he added. So far this year, 13 such cases have been foiled, involving 78 cows, 46 sheep, and seven goats.
The Star
27-04-2025
- Health
- The Star
Cattle, buffaloes vaccinated to contain spread of haemorrhagic septicaemia
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Veterinary Services Department (JPV) has vaccinated 224 cattle and buffaloes to prevent the spread of haemorrhagic septicaemia (HS) here. Its director, Dr Anun Man, said the vaccination covered livestock within a five-kilometre radius from the outbreak site, first detected on April 7. "Control measures and quarantine began on April 24 after the outbreak was confirmed, with 25% of the livestock vaccinated in two days. "We are concerned that if uncontrolled, the outbreak could affect Hari Raya Aidiladha sacrificial rites, as livestock movement requires health permits. The high demand for sacrificial animals also raises the risk of illegal imports,' she said when inspecting the vaccination process at Kampung Manir here today. Dr Anun said that free-range farming of buffaloes in Terengganu posed a challenge, as JPV needs to provide pens for quarantine and vaccination. "We urge farmers to bring free-range livestock into pens and contact us for vaccination. "Buffaloes, especially in extreme weather conditions, are at higher risk of HS,' she said, adding that the Terengganu JPV administered 11,731 HS vaccinations last year.
The Sun
27-04-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Terengganu JPV implements livestock vaccination to curb HS outbreak
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Veterinary Services Department (JPV) has vaccinated 224 cattle and buffaloes to prevent the spread of haemorrhagic septicaemia (HS) in Kuala Terengganu. Its director, Dr Anun Man, said the vaccination covered livestock within a five-kilometre radius from the outbreak site, first detected on April 7. 'Control measures and quarantine began on April 24 after the outbreak was confirmed, with 25 per cent of the livestock vaccinated in two days. 'We are concerned that if uncontrolled, the outbreak could affect Aidiladha sacrificial rites, as livestock movement requires health permits. The high demand for sacrificial animals also raises the risk of illegal imports,' she said when observing the vaccination process at Kampung Manir here today. Dr Anun noted that free-range farming of buffaloes in Terengganu posed a challenge, as JPV needs to provide pens for quarantine and vaccination. 'We urge farmers to bring free-range livestock into pens and call us for vaccination. 'Buffaloes, especially in extreme weather conditions, are at higher risk of HS,' she said, adding that the Terengganu JPV administered 11,731 HS vaccinations last year.
