(1) Immediately upon quarantine of a herd of animals for pseudorabies, a deputy
state veterinarian shall conduct an epidemiological investigation of the
infected herd and premises involved to determine methods and actions necessary
to extirpate the disease and to determine contact herds, exposed animals, and
the sum of the factors responsible for the presence of the disease.
(2) Upon request of the owner of the infected
herd, the investigation in paragraph (1) may be conducted with assistance and
participation of a licensed veterinarian selected and paid for by the owner.
(3) An official epidemiological report must be prepared that specifies methods and
timetables necessary for control and eradication of the disease. This report
will be prepared by the person(s) that conducted the investigation and will be
based on
the findings of that
investigation.