Sec. 252. ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL

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## SEC. 252 ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL ###

(a)Pseudorabies Of the amount made available under section 261(a)(2), the Secretary shall use $7,000,000 to cover pseudorabies vaccination costs incurred by pork producers. ###

(b)Bovine Tuberculosis Of the amount made available under section 261(a)(2), the Secretary shall use $6,000,000 to respond to bovine tuberculosis in the State of Michigan. The funds shall be available for the following purposes: ####

(1)The surveillance and testing of cattle and wildlife. ####

(2)Research regarding bovine tuberculosis, to be conducted by the Agricultural Research Service and Michigan State University. ####

(3)The provision of increased indemnity payments to encourage the depopulation of infected herds. ####

(4)The performance of diagnostic testing and treatment of humans affected by bovine tuberculosis. ####

(5)Slaughter surveillance. ####

(6)The control and prevention of the exposure of livestock to infected wildlife, including the installation of fencing to minimize contact between livestock and wildlife. ####

(7)The distribution of information regarding the risk and control of bovine tuberculosis, including technological improvements to enhance communication.