La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § VII-521
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section VII-521 - Walls and CeilingsA. The walls and ceilings of all dairy barns shall be smooth, painted or finished in a manner approved by the state health officer and shall be kept clean and in good repair. In case there is a second story above that part of the barn in which cows are milked, the ceiling shall be dust-tight. If the feed room adjoins the milking space it shall be separated therefrom by a dust-tight partition and door. Feed may be stored in the milking portion of the barn only in such a manner as will not increase the dust content of the air, attract flies, or interfere with cleaning of the floor (as in covered, dust-tight boxes, or bins). Open feed dollies may be used for distributing the feed, but not for storing feed in the milking barn. Feed troughs shall be constructed of concrete or other approved impervious and easily cleanable material. A minimum of eight feet ceiling height shall be required in all dairies. When elevated stanchions are used, this height shall be measured from the floor of the elevated portion of the barn.La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § VII-521
Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 37:2662 (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.