La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § VII-543

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section VII-543 - Flanks, Udders and Teats

A. The flanks, bellies, tails and udders shall be clipped as necessary. Udders and teats shall be free from visible dirt or liquids at the time of milking.

B. The udders and teats of all milk cows, goats, sheep, water buffaloes or other hooved mammals shall be cleaned, rinsed with a bactericidal solution and dried prior to milking.

C. The use of a common towel, sponge or similar device for cleaning udders is prohibited.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § VII-543

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 37:2664 (September 2011).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see R.S. 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and R.S. 40:922.