In an eradication program, which action is taken for infected animals?

• A. Quarantine and continue production
• B. Vaccinate and release
• C. Euthanize or send to slaughter
• D. Sell to another farm

Answer: (C)

In eradication programs, the goal is to remove the source of infection from the population as quickly as possible to stop transmission and return to disease-free status. Removing infected animals by euthanizing or sending them to slaughter achieves this immediately, eliminating the animals that are actively contagious and creating a safer herd or flock.

Quarantine and continue production would leave infectious animals in the system, allowing ongoing spread. Vaccinate and release might control disease progression in some contexts but does not remove the infected source and can mask infection, complicating surveillance. Selling to another farm simply moves the problem elsewhere and undermines eradication goals.