Who pays for the depopulation?
A. The salaries for participating regulatory personnel are paid by their respective employing agencies. APHIS pays the haulage costs and fees. Producers and their employees who choose to participate in the depopulation are not compensated for their time. APHIS is authorized to pay owners of TB-affected herds indemnity in an amount that, together with net salvage paid to the herd owner, does not exceed the appraised fair-market value of the individual animal (up to $3,000 per animal).
