South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 12 - Department of Agriculture
Article 12:05 - Grade A milk and milk products
Chapter 12:05:06 - Examination of milk and products
Section 12:05:06:02 - Required tests on raw and processed milk and milk product samples

Universal Citation: SD Admin Rules 12:05:06:02
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024

Bacterial counts and cooling temperature checks required by the PMO shall be performed on raw milk held for processing. The required drug test, bacteria counts, somatic cell counts, and cooling temperature checks shall be conducted on each producer's raw milk at least once each month. The antibiotic, pesticide, or other adulterant tests may be conducted on a commingled raw milk sample in lieu of an individual producer's sample if all producers are represented in the milk sample. Examinations and tests to detect pesticides, herbicides, or other adulterants, may be conducted as the secretary requires. Bacterial counts, coliform determinations, phosphatase, and cooling temperature checks required by the PMO shall be performed on processed milk and milk products. The cost of sampling, transportation, and analysis of producer milk is the responsibility of the milk buyer.

General Authority: SDCL 39-6-9.

Law Implemented: SDCL 39-6-6, 39-6-9.

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