Sec. 23.
(1) Feeder pigs shall be identified in a manner as described in subsection (2) in a manner that allows tracing to the herd of origin for the purpose of epidemiology and investigations to determine the spread of disease.
(2) Feeder pigs shall be identified before leaving the herd of origin with official identification that contains the herd number assigned to that herd by the director unless any of the following occur:
(a) They are consigned to a swine market or assembly point where they are identified by official ear tags which identify the market with a United States department of agriculture, animal and plant health inspection service, veterinary services prefix and a 4-digit number that allows tracing to the herd of origin by records maintained at the swine market or assembly point.
(b) They are sold to an approved pseudorabies quarantined feedlot where they are identified on entry in accordance with this act and rules promulgated pursuant to this act, and records are maintained that allow tracing to the herd of origin.
(c) They are sold to a broker who identifies the pigs by official ear tags which identify the broker with a United States department of agriculture, animal and plant health inspection service, veterinary services prefix and 4-digit number that allows tracing to the herd of origin by records maintained by the broker.
History: 1992, Act 239, Eff. Mar. 31, 1993
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 239 of 1992 - Pseudorabies and Swine Brucellosis Control and Eradication Act (287.801 - 287.859)
Section 287.801 - Short Title.
Section 287.803 - Meanings of Words and Phrases.
Section 287.805 - Definitions; A, B.
Section 287.807 - Definitions; D to F.
Section 287.809 - Definitions; G to L.
Section 287.811 - Definitions; M to P.
Section 287.813 - Definitions; P to R.
Section 287.815 - Definitions; S to V.
Section 287.819 - Feeder Pigs; Origination and Movement Requirements.
Section 287.823 - Identification of Feeder Pigs.
Section 287.827 - Pseudorabies and Swine Brucellosis Control and Eradication Fund.
Section 287.829 - Pseudorabies; Diagnosis; Availability of Herd for Testing.
Section 287.835 - Approved Pseudorabies Quarantined Feedlot.
Section 287.839 - Importation of Swine; Requirements; Waiver.
Section 287.841 - Importation of Feeder Pigs; Requirements; Entry of Feral Swine.
Section 287.843 - Pseudorabies Veterinary Biological; Use; Conditions; Distribution.
Section 287.851 - Pseudorabies Advisory Committee.
Section 287.853 - Pseudorabies Herd Cleanup Technical Advisory Committee.
Section 287.855 - Violations; Penalties; Enforcement.
Section 287.859 - Repeal of MCL 287.717, 287.725, 287.736, 287.737, and 287.738.