Rule 40-2-16-.18. Milking - Flanks, Udders, and Teats

1. (1) Milking Location. Milking must be done in a milking barn, stable, or parlor.
2. (2) Brushing. Brushing must be completed prior to milking.

3. (3) Hair Length.

   1. (a) Flanks, bellies, tails, and udders must be clipped as often as necessary to facilitate cleaning of these areas and be free from dirt.
   2. (b) The hair on the udders must be of such length that it is not incorporated with the teat in the inflation during milking.

4. (4) Udders and Teats.

   1. (a) Udders and teats of all milking animals must be clean and dry before milking.

   2. (b) Teats:

      1. 1. Must be cleaned, treated with a sanitizing solution, and dry just prior to milking.
      2. 2. The sanitizing of teats is not required if the udder is dry and the teats have been thoroughly cleaned (not dry wiped) and dried (manually wiped dry) prior to milking.
   3. (c) The determination of what constitutes a dry udder and cleaned and dried teats will be made by the Department.
5. (5) Wet Hand Milking. Wet hand milking is prohibited.

Authority: O.C.G.A. § 26-2-450, et seq.

History. Original Rule entitled "Milking - Flanks, Udders, and Teats" adopted. F. June 9, 2023; eff. July 1, 2023, as specified by the Agency.