Is there an indemnity program to compensate producers for infected livestock and other materials (fencing, feed, buildings, etc.)?
Yes, there is an indemnity program to compensate producers for infected animals, products (cheese, milk, etc.) and property (feed, seed, wooden fences or buildings, etc.). As stated above, federal statutes for FMD eradication mandate that all animals and properties be appraised before the government destroys them. The appraisal of animals shall be based on their fair market value or replacement value within limits to be established during each outbreak. A team of appraisers, including federal and state government representatives and the producer will be responsible for the appraisal and signed paperwork for each item.
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