Pub. L. 106-224, tit. II, subtit. F, sec. 252 (as amended)

ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL.

Year: 2018Length: 163 wordsOfficial source
SEC. 252. ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL. (a) Pseudorabies.—Of the amount made available under section 261(a)(2), the Secretary shall use $7,000,000 to cover pseudorabies vaccination costs incurred by pork producers. (b) Bovine Tuberculosis.—Of the amount made available under section 261(a)(2), the Secretary shall use $6,000,000 to respond to bovine tuberculosis in the State of Michigan. The funds shall be available for the following purposes: (1) The surveillance and testing of cattle and wildlife. (2) Research regarding bovine tuberculosis, to be conducted by the Agricultural Research Service and Michigan State University. (3) The provision of increased indemnity payments to encourage the depopulation of infected herds. (4) The performance of diagnostic testing and treatment of humans affected by bovine tuberculosis. (5) Slaughter surveillance. (6) The control and prevention of the exposure of livestock to infected wildlife, including the installation of fencing to minimize contact between livestock and wildlife. (7) The distribution of information regarding the risk and control of bovine tuberculosis, including technological improvements to enhance communication.
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