PRACTICE OF ANIMALS TRADING IN ISLAMIC LAW & POSITIVE LAW OF BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES & ITS ECOSYSTEMS

Indonesia is a country that is very rich in the diversity of its natural resources. Both in terms of flora and fauna. However, Indonesia is an emerging country for the circulation of endangered animals that have been protected by law. The Animal Market is one of the places where several protected animals are circulated. In this study, the authors found a unique incident in the practice of buying and selling endangered animals that have been protected by this law, where the practice of buying and selling rare animals is carried out in markets managed by the government, namely under the auspices of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The focus of this research is to find out how the practice of buying and selling endangered animals in the Animal Market and how the review of Islamic law and Act No. 5 of 1990 concerning the Conservation of Biological Natural Resources and Their Ecosystems. Through qualitative research methods and through a juridical normative approach, the researcher tries to uncover the focus of the problem above by going directly to the field to find facts which then leads to an analysis of Islamic law and Act No. 5 of 1990 concerning Conservation of Biological Natural Resources and Their Ecosystems. Data were taken through documentation, observation, and interviews. The data that has been obtained is presented in the form of a description in order to obtain conclusions. The results of the study explain that the sale and purchase of endangered animals protected under Islamic law is a sale that does not bring benefits, contains najis, does not belong to the seller wholly, causes damage to nature, and contains fraud. Meanwhile, when viewed from Act No. 5 of 1990 concerning the Conservation of Natural Resources and Their Ecosystems, the practice of buying and selling endangered animals that are protected illegally is a criminal act of wildlife crime in which the legal consequences of this crime are a maximum criminal sanction of ten years in prison and a fine of between 100 million and IDR 200 million rupiahs.

Reopening of Surabaya Zoo in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Pandemic

High spread of Covid-19 in Surabaya implemented on a Large-Scale Social Restrictions policy. This has impacted on closure of tourist destinations, including Surabaya Zoo. During the closing period, Surabaya Zoo suffered significant losses due to the absence of revenue that impacted on the conservation operations in saving endangered animals. Based on Surabaya Mayor Regulation of New Normal Order Guidelines Number 28 of 2020 as amended by Number 33 of 2020, Surabaya Zoo is reopened. This fact is an interesting issue to study how well the management in handling this situation. The writing method used in this paper is a literature review and primary data collection as a form of best practice that might be adopted in Surabaya Zoo. The results showed that management is succeeded in reopening Surabaya Zoo. The conclusion from this study is Surabaya Zoo is recommended to be reopened during the first stage of New Normal

KAJIAN PENEGAKAN HUKUM TERHADAP TINDAKAN PENGANIAYAAN HEWAN DAN EKSPLOITASI SATWA LANGKA

Animal cruelty is an immoral crime that usurps animal rights, while exploitation of endangered animals is an act that has the potential to kill biodiversity in its country. The purpose of this article is to evaluate law enforcement against animal cruelty in Indonesia and its obstacles. The methodology used in this research is normative legal research which focused on secondary data approach. Although laws that regulate these criminal acts exist, such as Article 302 Criminal Code which explains the prohibition of actions that are detrimental to animal health, Law 5/1990 concerning conservation of the living natural resources and its ecosystem, added with Law18/2009 concerning husbandry and animal health, criminal cases regarding maltreatment and exploitation of circus animals, also abuse to killing pets and hunting of protected wildlife are still rampant. This could happen because of weak law enforcement that prevents deterrence. Criminal sanctions given to the perpetrators of animal cruelty are considered very light and justice for animal welfare is almost non existent. Factors that cause weak law enforcement are unsupportive constitutions, law enforcers, law facilities, its country community, and the legal culture factor. In order to overcome this matter, formulation of appropriate law to ensure legal certainty, a supportive constitution, education about biodiversity to the community, a proper surveillance system, assertiveness in law enforcement officers, and availability of adequate facilities are needed. Penganiayaan terhadap hewan merupakan suatu tindak kejahatan asusila yang merampas hak hewan. Sementara eksploitasi satwa langka adalah suatu tindakan yang berpotensi mematikan keanekaragaman hayati dalam negara. Penulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana penegakan hukum terhadap pelaku penganiayaan hewan dan eksploitasi satwa langka di Indonesia, serta faktor penghambatnya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan untuk menyusun artikel ini adalah metode penelitian hukum normatif yang berfokus pengumpulan data sekunder. Walau sudah ada peraturan perundang-undangan yang mengatur tindak pidana tersebut, seperti pada Pasal 302 KUHP yang membahas mengenai larangan perbuatan yang merugikan kesehatan hewan, UU 5/1990 tentang Konservasi Sumber Daya Alam Hayati dan Ekosistemnya, ditambah dengan UU 18/2009 tentang Peternakan dan Kesehatan Hewan, kasus-kasus seperti penganiayaan dan eksploitasi hewan sirkus, juga penganiayaan hingga pembunuhan terhadap hewan peliharaan dan perburuan satwa liar yang dilindungi masih saja marak terjadi. Hal ini diakibatkan oleh penegakan hukum yang lemah sehingga efek jera gagal dimunculkan. Sanksi pidana yang diberikan kepada pelaku tindak pidana dinilai sangat ringan dan eksistensi keadilan bagi kesejahteraan hewan hampir tidak ada. Penegakan hukum yang lemah disebabkan oleh faktor Undang-Undang, penegak hukum, sarana dan fasilitas, faktor masyarakat, dan faktor budaya hukum. Dibutuhkan perumusan suatu aturan yang menjamin kepastian hukum untuk mendongkrak efektivitas hukum, penyuluhan masyarakat, sistem pengawasan yang memadai, ketegasan dari para aparat penegak hukum, dan ketersediaan fasilitas dan sarana yang memadai.

Equine ovarian tissue xenografting: Impacts of cooling, vitrification, and VEGF

Ovarian tissue transplantation methods using cooled and cryopreserved samples have been attractive options for fertility preservation in animal models and humans. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of previous exposure to cooling, cryopreservation, and VEGF exposure on the overall efficiency of equine ovarian tissue after heterotopic xenotransplantation in mice. The end points evaluated were follicular morphology and development, follicular and stromal cell densities, angiogenesis (i.e., density of new and mature blood vessels), collagen types I and III fiber densities, and total fibrosis. Ovaries of adult mares were harvested after ovariectomy and ovarian fragments were xenografted in the intraperitoneal wall of BALB nude mice. Ten types of treatments involving different combinations of cooling, cryopreservation, and xenografting procedures, and VEGF exposure were compared. The novel aspect of this study was the use of equine ovarian tissue xenotransplantation in mice, challenging the fragments with different combinations of treatments. The main findings were (i) cooling but not cryopreservation was effective in preserving the follicular morphology, (ii) a greater percentage of developing follicles but lower follicular and stromal cell densities were observed after ovarian tissue engraftment, (iii) exposure to VEGF increased new and mature vessels in cryopreserved transplanted tissue, and (iv) an appropriate balance in the collagen types I and III fiber ratio in cooling-transplanted tissue was observed after exposure to VEGF. This study contributes to advancing knowledge in preservation of ovarian tissue after cooling-cryopreservation and transplantation aiming to be applied to genetically superior/valuable horses, livestock, endangered animals, and, possibly, humans.

Monitoring the Trade of Legally Protected Wildlife on Facebook and Instagram Illustrated by the Advertising and Sale of Apes in Indonesia

Apes continue to be trafficked to meet the demand for pets or zoos. Indonesia, the most diverse country in terms of ape species, has been implicated in the global trade in gibbons, orangutans and, to a lesser degree, chimpanzees. Recently trade has shifted to online platforms, a trend that may have been amplified by the Covid-19 pandemic and partial lockdowns. We assessed the availability of legally protected apes for sale on Facebook and Instagram over two 16-months periods (2017–2018 and 2020–2021). Despite Facebook and Instagram explicitly banning the sale of endangered animals, and Facebook not allowing the sale of live animals, we found 106 gibbons, 17 orangutans and four chimpanzees for sale on five Facebook pages and 19 Instagram accounts. All orangutans and chimpanzees and 70% of the gibbons were infants or juveniles. We did not record any obvious responses of vendors to the Covid-19 pandemic. Facebook and Instagram accounts were linked (similar names, cross-referencing each other and announcing new accounts on existing ones), names were altered (e.g., “petshop” to “pethsop”) and new vendors emerged for short periods. Facebook and Instagram’s policy of not allowing the sale of live and/or endangered wildlife on their platforms is not effectively implemented in Indonesia.

Pathogenicity and transmissibility of a novel respirovirus isolated from a Malayan pangolin

The identification of SARS-CoV-2-like viruses in Malayan pangolins (Manis javanica) has focused attention on these endangered animals and the viruses they carry. We successfully isolated a novel respirovirus from the lungs of a dead Malayan pangolin. Similar to murine respirovirus, the full-length genome of this novel virus was 15 384 nucleotides comprising six genes in the order 3′–(leader)–NP-P-M-F-HN-l-(trailer)−5’. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that this virus belongs to the genus Respirovirus and is most closely related to murine respirovirus. Notably, animal infection experiments indicated that the pangolin virus is highly pathogenic and transmissible in mice, with inoculated mice having variable clinical symptoms and a fatality rate of 70.37 %. The virus was found to replicate in most tissues with the exception of muscle and heart. Contact transmission of the virus was 100 % efficient, although the mice in the contact group displayed milder symptoms, with the virus mainly being detected in the trachea and lungs. The isolation of a novel respirovirus from the Malayan pangolin provides new insight into the evolution and distribution of this important group of viruses and again demonstrates the potential infectious disease threats faced by endangered pangolins.

PRODUCTION RATES OF COWS OF DIFFERENT GENOTYPES

The article presents the impact of the degree of holsteinization of cows on the terms of use, the level of dairy products during the period of economic use, and reproducing qualities. The research was carried out in the conditions of the Vologda district. The sample included 592 black and mottled cows that dropped out of the herd in 2008–2017, with the first finished lactation. The analysis of longevity and reproducing qualities was carried out over seven years from the date of the first calving. Studies to analyze the effect of the Holstein genotype on productive longevity found that animals with a 26 to 49 % roofing differed in the duration of economic use (3,4 lactation and 1 569 days) and the lifelong productivity of base fat (27 104 kg). The animals with this genotype received the largest number of calves (4,1 heads) during the period of economic use. There was an increase in the multiple of insemination, reduction of the reproduction rate on reproducible qualities with an increase in blood 50 % or more. It characterizes the intensity of the process of substitution of endangered animals with non-animals, and as a result, lengthening of service and inter-period periods. The findings suggest that crossing black and mottled cows with holsteins and getting blood mixes from 26 to 49 % contributes to increasing the productive life expectancy of cows while increasing lifelong productivity while maintaining reproducing qualities at a reasonably good level.

KAJIAN PEMOTONGAN BABIRUSA (Babyrousa babirussa celebensis DENIGER) SEBAGAI SATWA ENDEMIK SULAWESI UTARA PADA BEBERAPA PASAR TRADISIONAL DI KABUPATEN MINAHASA

STUDY ON SLAUGHTER ACTIVITY OF BABIRUSA (Babyrousa babirussa celebensis DENIGER) AS THE ENDEMIC FAUNA IN NORTH SULAWESI AT THE SEVERAL TRADITIONAL MARKETS IN MINAHASA REGENCY. Babirusa (Babyrousa babyrussa celebensis D.) is categorized as a valuable germinal plasma and included into protected fauna since sixty years along a go. Therefore, this animal was noted into endangered animals. However, the hunting activities of the local community are occurring in the remote area of Minahasa as indicated by availability of meat trading of this animal. The objective of this study was to evaluate the slaughter activities dealing with meat trading of this endemic fauna on several traditional markets in Minahasa regency. Study was conducted by survey method focusing on hunters, traders and consumers buying meat of this animal on several traditional markets in Minahasa regency. Results showed that meat of Babirusa (Babyrousa babyrussa celebensis D.) were still traded and found on several traditional markets in Minahasa regency indicated by hunter existences of 0 to 25 percents, meat sellers of 8.33 to 50 percents, and fixed meat consumers of 58.33 to 100 percents of this animal. These cases were spreading on the traditional markets around districts of Tondano, Remboken, Kawangkoan, Langowan and Tanawangko. As the conclusion that slaughters and trading activities of the protected Babirusa (Babyrousa babyrussa celebensis D.) were existing recently in the remote areas of Minahasa Regency.Key words: Babirusa (Babyrousa babyrussa celebensis D.), endemic, traditional market.