Or. Admin. Code § 603-029-0510

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 603-029-0510 - Arthritis

(1) Carcasses affected with arthritis which is localized and not associated with systemic change may be passed for human food after removal and condemnation of all affected parts. Affected joints with corresponding lymph nodes shall be removed and condemned. In order to avoid contamination of the meat which is passed, a joint capsule shall not be opened until after the affected joint is removed.

(2) Carcasses affected with arthritis shall be condemned when there is evidence of systemic involvement.

DOA 19-2022, adopt filed 07/27/2022, effective 7/28/2022

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 603.085, ORS 616.700, ORS 619.042 & ORS 619.046

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 619.042, ORS 619.046, ORS 596.392, ORS 596.388, ORS 619.026 & ORS 619.036