Okla. Admin. Code § 35:37-11-60

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 35:37-11-60 - Actinomycosis and actinobacillosis

(a) The definition of generalization as outlined for tuberculosis in 35:37-11-84 shall apply for actinomycosis, actinobacillosis, and carcasses of livestock with generalized lesions. Exotic livestock with these disease shall be condemned.

(b) Carcasses of livestock in a well-nourished condition showing uncomplicated localized lesions of actinomycosis or actinobacillosis may be passed for human food after the infected organs or other infected parts have been removed and condemned, except as provided in Subsection (c) and (d) of this Section.

(c) Heads affected with actinomycosis or actinobacillosis, including the tongue, shall be condemned, except that when the disease of the jaw is slight, strictly localized, and without suppuration, fistulous tracts, or lymph node involvement, the tongue, if free from disease, may be passed, or, when the disease is slight and confined to the lymph nodes, the head including the tongue, may be passed for human food after the affected nodes have been removed and condemned.

(d) When the disease is slight and confined to the tongue, with or without involvement of the corresponding lymph nodes, the head may be passed for human food after removal and condemnation of the tongue and corresponding lymph nodes.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:37-11-60

Added at 21 Ok Reg 1181, eff 5-27-04