Sec. 5.1. Pseudorabies Advisory Committee.

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Sec. 5.1. Pseudorabies Advisory Committee. Upon the detection of pseudorabies within the State, the Director of Agriculture is authorized to establish within the Department an advisory committee to be known as the Pseudorabies Advisory Committee. The Committee shall consist of, but not be limited to, representatives of swine producers, general swine organizations within the State, licensed veterinarians, general farm organizations, auction markets, the packing industry and the University of Illinois. Members of the Committee shall only be appointed and meet during the timeframe of the detection.

The Director shall appoint a Technical Committee from the membership of the Pseudorabies Advisory Committee, which shall be comprised of a veterinarian, a swine extension specialist, and a pork producer. This committee shall serve as resource persons for the technical aspects of the herd plans and may advise the Department on procedures to be followed, timetables for accomplishing the elimination of infection, assist in obtaining cooperation from swine herd owners, and recommend adjustments in the approved herd plan as necessary.

These Committee members shall be entitled to reimbursement of all necessary and actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.