Qualitative Risk Assessment of the Introduction of Trichinella spp. in Wild Boar Meat from Bengkulu to Java Island Through Bakauheni Port, Lampung
Qualitative Risk Assessment of the Introduction of Trichinella spp. in Wild Boar Meat from Bengkulu to Java Island Through Bakauheni Port, Lampung
Jemi Diporianto1,4, Denny Widaya Lukman2*, Yusuf Ridwan3
ABSTRACT
The development of transportation has increased the movement of animal products, potentially leading to an increased risk of disease spread between regions. Trichinellosis is one of the diseases transmitted through animal-based food products. Currently, the utilization of wild boar meat has increased for feed and food purposes, making it challenging to control the movement of wild boar meat for trade. Wild boars are more likely to transmit Trichinella spp. than domestic pigs due to the lack of animal health monitoring in wildlife. This study aimed to assess the risk of introducing Trichinella spp. in wild boar meat transportation from Bengkulu Province to Java Island through Bakauheni Port, Lampung Province. The study was conducted from October to December 2022 in Bengkulu Province, Lampung Province, and Jakarta Province, Indonesia. The risk assessment was based on the qualitative approach outlined in the Terrestrial Animal Health Code (TAHC) for risk analysis. The entry assessment was based on the Biosecurity Import Risk Analysis Guidelines 2016 Australia, while the uncertainty level was determined based on the guidelines provided by The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The final assessment of the risk of Trichinella spp. introduction through the transportation of wild boar meat via Bakauheni Port indicated a moderate likelihood with low uncertainty level. The moderate likelihood level indicates that the event was equally likely to occur or not occur. Therefore, risk mitigation measures should be developed to reduce the risk of transmission of Trichinella spp.
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