Okla. Stat. tit. 2, § 2-7-412
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Herds - Diseased animals
Official statutory text
A. All milk for pasteurization and for Grade A raw distribution
shall be from herds located in a Modified Accredited Tuberculosis
Area as determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture; provided,
that herds located in an area that fails to maintain accredited
status shall have been certified by the United States Department of
Agriculture as tuberculosis-free, or shall have an annual negative
tuberculosis test.
B. All milk for pasteurization and for Grade A raw distribution
shall be from herds participating in Brucellosis Milk Surveillance
program for brucellosis eradication which is conducted on a
continuing basis at intervals of not less than every three (3)
months or more than every six (6) months. Individual blood tests may
be required on all animals in herds showing positive reactions to
the Brucellosis Milk Surveillance test.
C. For diseases other than brucellosis and tuberculosis, the
Commissioner shall require physical, chemical, or bacteriological
tests as necessary. The diagnosis of other diseases in dairy cattle
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shall be based upon the findings of a licensed veterinarian or a
veterinarian in the employ of an official agency.
D. Any diseased animal disclosed by the test shall be disposed
of as the State Veterinarian directs.
shall be from herds located in a Modified Accredited Tuberculosis
Area as determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture; provided,
that herds located in an area that fails to maintain accredited
status shall have been certified by the United States Department of
Agriculture as tuberculosis-free, or shall have an annual negative
tuberculosis test.
B. All milk for pasteurization and for Grade A raw distribution
shall be from herds participating in Brucellosis Milk Surveillance
program for brucellosis eradication which is conducted on a
continuing basis at intervals of not less than every three (3)
months or more than every six (6) months. Individual blood tests may
be required on all animals in herds showing positive reactions to
the Brucellosis Milk Surveillance test.
C. For diseases other than brucellosis and tuberculosis, the
Commissioner shall require physical, chemical, or bacteriological
tests as necessary. The diagnosis of other diseases in dairy cattle
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 2. Agriculture Page 381
shall be based upon the findings of a licensed veterinarian or a
veterinarian in the employ of an official agency.
D. Any diseased animal disclosed by the test shall be disposed
of as the State Veterinarian directs.
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