Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 59a.203 - Milking procedures(a)Cleanliness of udders and flanks. The udders and flanks of all lactating animals shall be kept clean. The udders and teats shall be washed or wiped immediately before milking with a clean, damp cloth or paper towel moistened with a sanitizing solution and wiped dry or by another sanitary method approved in writing by the Department.(b)Milker. The milker's outer clothing must be clean and his hands clean and dry. A person with an infected cut or open sores on the person's hands or arms may not milk lactating animals, or handle milk or milk containers, utensils or equipment.(c)Equipment. Milk stools, surcingles or antikickers shall be kept clean and properly stored. Dusty operations may not be conducted immediately before or during milking. Strong flavored feeds may not be fed immediately before or during milking.(d)Abnormal milk. In addition to the requirements of § 59a.116 (relating to abnormal milk), abnormal milk may not be squirted on the floor, on the platform or in the producer's hand. Producers shall also wash their hands after handling equipment and handling the teats and udders of animals producing abnormal milk.