§ 25-225A — SWINE — PSEUDORABIES — HERD DEPOPULATION

In order to prevent the introduction or dissemination of pseudorabies into or among the swine population of Idaho, the division of animal industries is granted authority to condemn pseudorabies infected herds and to require the destruction of such herds. The board of examiners is authorized and empowered upon the recommendation of the division to reimburse the owner by cash payment for pseudorabies affected or exposed animals which have been appraised and slaughtered or condemned by the direction of the division, provided that the state shall only pay the difference between appraised price less federal indemnity and salvage for any livestock slaughtered or condemned under this section. In the event federal indemnity is unavailable, the state shall only pay the difference between appraised price and salvage. Appraisals shall be performed by a team comprised of an animal health representative, the owner and a person with experience in swine marketing. However, the director or his designee may grant a hearing to any person under such rules as the department may prescribe which are in compliance with chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, when the appraisal price is in dispute. An appeal may be taken from the decision of the director or his designee under the provisions of chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code.

Legislative History

[25-225A, added 1991, ch. 36, sec. 6, p. 74; am. 1993, ch. 216, sec. 8, p. 594.]