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Okla. Stat. tit. 2, § 2-7-412: Herds - Diseased animals

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A. All milk for pasteurization and for Grade A raw distribution

shall be from herds located in a Modified Accredited Tuberculosis

Area as determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture; provided,

that herds located in an area that fails to maintain accredited

status shall have been certified by the United States Department of

Agriculture as tuberculosis-free, or shall have an annual negative

tuberculosis test.

B. All milk for pasteurization and for Grade A raw distribution

shall be from herds participating in Brucellosis Milk Surveillance

program for brucellosis eradication which is conducted on a

continuing basis at intervals of not less than every three (3)

months or more than every six (6) months. Individual blood tests may

be required on all animals in herds showing positive reactions to

the Brucellosis Milk Surveillance test.

C. For diseases other than brucellosis and tuberculosis, the

Commissioner shall require physical, chemical, or bacteriological

tests as necessary. The diagnosis of other diseases in dairy cattle

shall be based upon the findings of a licensed veterinarian or a

veterinarian in the employ of an official agency.

D. Any diseased animal disclosed by the test shall be disposed

of as the State Veterinarian directs.

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