32.9.301    DAIRY ANIMAL HEALTH

(1) All animals in the herd must be maintained in a healthy condition and be properly fed and kept.

(2) The herd must be located in an area within the state of Montana which meets the requirements of a modified-accredited area as determined by chapter 3, sub-chapter 6. If a herd is not located in such an area, it must be tested annually.   All additions to the herd must be from an area or from herds meeting the same requirements.

(3) The herd must be located in an area within Montana which meets the requirements of certified brucellosis-free as determined by chapter 3, sub-chapter 4. If the area in which the herd is located does not meet these requirements, the herd must be blood tested annually or milk-ring-tested semiannually.   All additions to the herd must be from an area or from herds meeting the same requirements.

(4) Milk from cows known to be infected with mastitis or milk containing pesticides or other chemical residues in excess of the established limits may not be sold or offered for sale for human food.   The milk must be disposed of in accordance with sections 81-22-40, and 81-22-404 MCA.

History: Secs. 81-2-102, 81-22-102 MCA; IMP, Secs. 81-2-102, 81-22-102 MCA; Eff. 12/31/72, AMD, 1977 MAR P. 758, Eff. 10/25/77.