Sec. 29.
(1) When pseudorabies is diagnosed in swine purchased from or sold to another producer in the preceding 12 months, the owners of both the herd of origin and the herd of destination shall make available their herds for testing on a schedule prescribed by the director at the director's request.
(2) When pseudorabies infection is diagnosed, any herd having contact with the infected herd, as determined by epidemiological evidence, or located in the surrounding area within 1-1/2 miles of the infected herd shall be tested for the presence of pseudorabies at the request of the director.
(3) Upon request of the director, owners of swine within the state of Michigan shall make available their swine for testing for pseudorabies or brucellosis. The owner shall provide necessary facilities for handling, restraint, and testing, and shall render reasonable assistance as may be required by the director. The department shall be responsible for all costs and personnel for the collection and analysis of test samples under this subsection.
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.