http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/downloads/animal_diseases/ai/ER-DepopDisposal.pdf
"Depopulation:
Federal law gives APHIS the authority to depopulate affected herds and flocks to contain or stop the spread of the disease."
"Depopulation:
Federal law gives APHIS the authority to depopulate affected herds and flocks to contain or stop the spread of the disease."