LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE OF BEEF CATTLE FARMERS ABOUT FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE IN PURWANTORO DISTRICT WONOGIRI INDONESIA

This study aims to determine level of knowledge of beef cattle breeders regarding Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Purwantoro District, Wonogiri Regency. Implementation of data collection and collection on February 1, 2024 to June 31, 2024 in Purwantoro District, Wonogiri Regency. This research method is descriptive analytical using questionnaires and oral questions and interactions with surveys to farmers whose cattle are infected with FMD. Data is processed by recapitulation tabulation and then analyzed. The results of the study showed that out of 23 cattle (100%) infected with FMD in Purwantoro District, Wonogiri Regency, 0 died (0%), 6 were sold by force (26.08%), and 17 cattle were kept for maintenance (73.92%). The conclusion of this study is that FMD has become an epidemic in the Purwantoro District, Wonogiri Regency.