IMPLEMENTING BATIK MOTIFS FOR THE BIRD FLU CASE IN POLIWARI MANDAR 2008-2013

Abstract

Avian Influenza (AI) is one of the infectious diseases in poultry that has the potential to have economic and public health impacts, including in Polewali Mandar Regency. The distribution of AI cases shows variations between sub-district and village areas which are influenced by livestock population density, poultry distribution patterns, trade mobility, and the biosecurity system applied. Although case incidence data are available in annual reports, systematic statistical analysis is needed to identify patterns of spread and levels of variation between regions as a basis for the formulation of more effective control policies. This study aims to analyze the distribution of areas affected by Avian Influenza in Polewali Mandar Regency for the period 2008–2013 using a descriptive quantitative approach. Secondary data was obtained from the reports of related agencies and analyzed through the calculation of the size of concentration and spread, including average, maximum value, minimum value, and percentage of annual change. The results of the analysis showed that the average number of affected sub-districts during the study period was 6.83 sub-districts per year, with the highest number occurring in 2013 as many as 11 sub-districts and the lowest in 2010 as many as 3 sub-districts. Meanwhile, the average number of affected villages is 13 villages per year, with the highest number in 2011 being 20 villages and the lowest in 2010 being 4 villages. The range of the number of affected sub-districts is 8 and the range of affected villages is 16, indicating significant fluctuations in the spread from year to year. These findings confirm the importance of region- and time-based Avian Influenza control strategies, as well as the use of statistical analysis as a basis for decision-making in disease prevention and control efforts in Polewali Mandar Regency.