Local Government Authority in Livestock Management and Animal Health in the City of Surabaya

Abstract

This study examines the authority of local governments in livestock management and animal health in the city of Surabaya with reference to the national legal framework, particularly Law No. 23 of 2014 concerning Regional Government and Law No. 18 of 2009 in conjunction with Law No. 41 of 2014. The urgency of this research is driven by the increasing demand for animal-based food, particularly beef, which is not fully met by domestic production. This condition poses a serious challenge in ensuring the availability of food that is Safe, Healthy, Wholesome, and Halal (ASUH), and requires strict supervision of meat slaughtering and distribution practices. In Surabaya, the rampant circulation of illegal meat without supervision has become a crucial issue that has the potential to endanger public health and disrupt market order. Using a normative legal research approach through the statute approach and conceptual approach, this study analyzes the legal, philosophical, and sociological foundations related to the urgency of establishing Regional Regulations (Perda) as legal instruments. The results of the study show that the authority of the Regional Government is not only administrative in nature, but also strategic in supervision of slaughterhouses, disease control, distribution of livestock products, and ensuring quality standards. The formulation of the Local Regulation on Livestock and Animal Health in the City of Surabaya is considered important to strengthen legal certainty, support local food security, and reflect the principles of the rule of law and regional autonomy. Thus, a comprehensive local regulation can serve as a normative solution to prevent illegal practices, enhance the effectiveness of supervision, and protect public interests sustainably.