South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-34 - Raw Milk for Human Consumption
Section 61-34.X - Animal Health
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. All raw milk and raw milk products for human consumption within South Carolina shall be from healthy animals. Raw milk and raw milk products from unhealthy animals shall not be offered for sale, barter, or be given away, or combined with other raw milk or raw milk products for human consumption.
B. All animals producing raw milk or raw milk products for human consumption shall be free of brucellosis and tuberculosis. Animals showing positive by lesions or a positive test shall be reported to the Department and shall also be reported to the State Veterinarian office in accordance with applicable law.
C. For diseases other than brucellosis and tuberculosis, the Department shall require such physical, chemical, or bacteriological tests as it deems necessary. The diagnosis of other diseases in dairy animals shall be based upon the findings of a licensed veterinarian. Any diseased animal disclosed by such test(s) shall be disposed of as the Department directs.
D. Animals shipped into South Carolina for additions to herds shall have been tested for tuberculosis and brucellosis within thirty (30) calendar days prior to being brought into the state, except that this shall not apply, with regard to brucellosis, to those cattle that have been vaccinated for brucellosis and are under thirty (30) months of age.
E. Records supporting the tests required in this section shall be made available to the Department and be validated with the signature of a licensed veterinarian.
