Batu. The East Java government has launched a large-scale vaccination campaign following the infection of 11,317 cows by foot and mouth disease (FMD), making the province the epicenter of the outbreak.
Acting East Java Governor Adhy Karyono announced on Saturday that the province requires up to 8 million FMD vaccines, but current stocks are limited to just 25,000 doses.
“We will shoulder the vaccination costs. The available stock of 25,000 vaccines is currently being used, and we will soon add another 325,000 doses procured through the provincial budget,” Adhy said during a visit to Malang. “Next, we will receive 1.4 million vaccines from the…