All sites for breeding herds, nurseries and finishers in Stage II must have a statistical test done with a minimum of 30 head per site every six months to maintain a monitored status. Failure to have this monitored status by July 1 will require restricted movement. Movement of all swine from infected herds or of unknown status in Stage II counties is restricted. Restricted movement means producers must have an accredited vet fill out Form VS-127. A sealed trailer is to be used after counting and loading.
Movement is to be directly to slaughter or by herd plan.
After Aug. 1, all infected herds must move to slaughter, said McKean. It does not eliminate the need for the signed form, and there must be satisfactory progress in clean up demonstrated. Herd clean-up plan acceleration requires positives to be removed by restricted movement, and tests every 30 days until all animals test negative. Clean-up is complete after two negative tests 30 days apart. Test and removal of all infected animals within 15 days of a whole herd test for breeding herds becomes effective Aug. 1, said McKean.