Translations:Advanced Field Epi:Manual 1 - Disease Control and Eradication Programs/129/en
Once infection has been eliminated from the premise, there is then usually a period when the premise may be left without any livestock. This is to help ensure that once animals are permitted back onto the farm (restocking) that they do not get infected from infectious agent that may have survived for some time in the environment. The period of time will depend on the longevity of the infectious agent in the environment.