(1) Immediately upon quarantine of a herd of animals for pseudorabies, the state veterinarian shall conduct an epidemiological investigation of the infected herd and premises involved to determine methods and actions necessary to extirpate the disease and to determine contact herds, exposed animals, and the sum of the factors responsible for the presence of the disease.

(2) Upon request of the owner of the infected herd, the investigation in (1) may be conducted with assistance and participation of a deputy state veterinarian selected and paid for by the owner.

(3) An official epidemiological report must be prepared that specifies methods and timetables necessary for control and eradication of the disease. This report will be prepared by the person(s) that conducted the investigation and will be based on the findings of that investigation.