Mentan ensures the health of the horses Participants Asian Games 2018

INDOPOS.CO.ID – Great sporting event in Asia, Asian Games 2018 live counting days. Preparation in all areas was made for the success of the sporting events that should become a new energy spirit in the Asian region. The Department of Agriculture has taken part in ensuring the health of the horse that will become one of the equestrian sports of the event.

The Minister of Agriculture, Amran Sulaiman, has taken several steps to ensure the health of the horses of foreign participants who will be competing. "The preparation starts in early 2018 by seeking the approval of the World Health Organization, OIE in France," said Amran Sulaiman during a working visit to Jakarta Equistrian Park (JEP) in Pulomas, Jakarta with DKI Deputy Governor, Sandiaga Uno. Sunday (14/7).

There were 130 horses worn by athletes from 17 countries. All should be examined because, according to Kementan's records, there are three horse diseases that do not yet exist in Indonesia and should be wary of dourine, glanders and snails. equine infectious anemia

. Amran explained:

Currently, the Agricultural Quarantine Agency and the General Directorate of Livestock and Animal Health, the Ministry of Agriculture established the Jakarta Equistrian Park (JEP) . horse race as a zone free of equine diseases (EDFZ). The Depok Arthayasa stables, which are also quarantine sites for Asian Games participants, are designated by the Agricultural Quarantine Agency as a quarantine facility for registration animals, as a quarantine site for non-resident horses. Europeans, such as India, China and others. For horses from European countries and countries outside Europe that already have the recognition of European approval can go directly to the horse racing area in Jakarta Equastrian Park, "said Amran

Equestrian Park, Jakarta is the largest in Southeast Asia and is said to be the first international standard arena in Indonesia.With an area of ​​about 30 hectares, consists of 4 main parts, namely stables, grandstands with a capacity of 1000 places arena open arena and 500 VIP seats, equestrian arena and dormitory of the newlyweds.The site also has a number of health facilities for horses. until the isolation cage was built.

Meanwhile, the Arthayasa stables which have been designated as an animal quarantine facility by the Agricultural Quarantine Agency have an area of ​​12 Ha. "This installation facility has also been adapted to quarantine rules to ensure healthy and safe animals in the game later," said Amran.

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