Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Udayana University Proposes Formulation of "Recommendations for Post-Ex-Situ Wildlife Release Procedures"

The Recommendation Formulation held on Wednesday, 5 July 2023 at Inna Sindhu Beach Hotel. The Event was opened by a speech from the Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Udayana University. The event was attended by the Director of KSDAE, Director of Bali exotic marine park, Bali Zoo representative, head of BKSDA, Head of BKSDA Denpasar, head of BKBSI, head of DLHK province Bali, head of Bali research, class 1 Dps quarantine center, head of Bali's flying vet, Ms. Rani from WWF, head of TNBB, and other invitees. In his remarks Prof. Suartha mentioned that we all have an obligation to preserve marine ecosystems. Therefore, input is needed from the attendees/invitees who have taken the time to attend this seminar. Prof. Suartha expressed his gratitude for the participation of partners, stakeholders and sponsors who have supported the holding of this national pre-seminar event. The greeting ended with the official opening of the event by Prof. Suartha

 

The event continued with remarks from Dr. drh. Gus Windia who mentioned that there were several post-pandemic problems, namely the potential for disease transmission from wild animals to domestic animals, so discussion of these problems was needed. Next presentation by. drh. Tri Komala Sari, Ph.D who explain related to emerging infectious which is associated with marine mammals. Emerging infectious diseases arise due to spillage of disease (pathogen) in an area from animals to humans or from one animal to another animal species. Genetic, environmental and intermediate host (vector) factors, the main host and the recipient host influence disease transmission. On this occasion Drh Tri explained the pattern/model of disease transmission. The host must have a high barrier to prevent disease transmission from occurring.

 

Followed by a presentation from Dr. drh. Gus Windia with the topic of considering the release of marine mammals after being reared ex-situ. This topic was discussed because of the problem of pros and cons related to releasing post-conservation marine animals/mammals because they are related to animal welfare and the threat of disease transmission that occurs through water. This release activity is carried out carefully considering the health of the general community, not only in marine mammals but also in other wild animals.

 

The event continued with discussions from various stakeholders who attended, from government institutions such as BKSDA, KKP to NGOs such as Whale Stranding Indonesia and WWF. "It is better for us to discuss marine animals/mammals that are suitable for release to the wild than the effects that will occur after the release of the animals themselves," said Dr. R. Agus Budi Santosa S.Hut. MT head of BKSDA Bali. more Dr. Agus conveyed that apart from the feasibility of releasing wild animals, it is necessary to discuss the rules for releasing wild animals/animals and the authorities who ensure and know that these animals are fit to live in the wild.