08 - Dairy Regulatory Issues

Question 1

1-3. three major ways dairy regulatory issues impact veterinarians

Answer 1

1. inspection of drug storage (nonlacting separate from lactating, no other drugs in milkhouse)
2. inspection of drug labeling (prescription vs extra label), anything in milkhouse needs manufacturer’s label
3. detection of drug residue

Question 2

Describe the regulatory consequences of having a milk residue

Answer 2

3rd or 4th violation within 1 year after the 1st results in milk going off market

Question 3

describe the regulatory consequences of having a meat residue

Answer 3

1st time is USDA warning letter -> plants are invalid if residues twice in 1 year

Question 4

List the legal limits for bacteria and somatic cell counts in cows milk

Answer 4

Question 5

1-2. What are the two dairy inspection standards for farms and manufacturers

Answer 5

1. Grade A: adhere to pasteurized milk ordinance

farm inspection 2/year, plant inspection 4/year

2. Grade B: USDA guidelines for milk for manufacturing purposes

farm inspection 1/year, plant 2/year

for cheese, butter, ice cream, etc

Question 6

What are the differences between raw and pasteurized milk?

Answer 6

• no proven benefits to drinking raw milk – pasteurization doesn’t cause allergies, asthma, behavioral problems or other developmental problems
• nutritional benefits very similar
• raw milk can cause serious infections