Or. Admin. R. 603-024-0051

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

Section 603-024-0051 - Standard for Grade A Raw Milk

(1) "Grade A Raw Milk for Pasteurization" is fluid milk produced by a disease-free herd on a dairy farm in conformance with all the sanitation standards specified in OAR 603-024-0211.

(2) When delivered to the milk plant, all raw milk shall be examined and tested in accordance with OAR 603-024-0557 to 603-024-0594. As specified in OAR 603-024-0557 to 603-024-0594, for each sampling period, Grade A Raw Milk for Pasteurization may not exceed:

(a) 80,000 bacteria count per milliliter;

(b) Cooling requirements covered in OAR 603-024-0211; and

(c) The somatic cell limit in OAR 603-024-0592.

(3) Grade A Raw Milk must test negative for drug residue.

Or. Admin. R. 603-024-0051

DOA 6-2002, f. & cert. ef. 1-28-02

Stat. Auth.: ORS 651 & ORS 621

Stats. Implemented: