- (1) All cattle whose raw milk or raw milk products are offered for sale must be from a herd that has tested negative for tuberculosis within the previous twelve months.
- (2) Any additions to the herd must be tested negative for tuberculosis at the owner's expense within sixty days before introduction into the herd.
- (3) Herds must be tested negative annually at the owner's expense to maintain the dairy's raw milk license.
- (4) The state veterinarian shall direct all testing procedures in accordance with state and federal standards for animal disease eradication.
- (5) All raw milk and raw milk products from animals that test positive for tuberculosis are prohibited from sale and must be destroyed.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 16.36.040 and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 15-02-028, § 16-86-140, filed 12/30/14, effective 1/30/15. Statutory Authority: Chapters 16.36 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 08-01-094, § 16-86-140, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08.]