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This section contains a variety of information on milk quality, mastitis and relevant research.

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Regulatory Issues Related to Mastitis and Milk Quality

Grade "A" Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO), 2009 revision Regulations for the production, transportation, and processing of Grade "A" milk in the U.S.

Extra-Label Use of FDA Approved Drugs in Animals
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) resource on extra-label drug use.

Beta lactam Test Methods For Use Under Appendix N And Section 6 Of The Grade “A” Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) FDA Memorandum M-a-85 Revision 13 (January 4, 2010)

Residue Violator List
This USDA FSIS document is a list of parties responsible for repeat drug, pesticide, or chemical violations in animals presented for slaughter. It is updated monthly.

USDA FSIS Notice - Using the Kidney Inhibition Swab (KIS) Test to Detect Antimicrobial Drug Residues in Cattle in Selected Establishments (dated July 30, 2010)
This notice informs inspection program personnel that on August 16, 2010, the Agency will begin the process of replacing the Fast Antimicrobial Screen Test (FAST) with the Kidney Inhibition Swab (KIS) Test at all cattle slaughter establishments.

Instructions for Certification of Dairy Products Intended For Export To The European Union
U. S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service document (1997).

Council Directive 92/46/EC
16 June 1992 document laying down the health rules for the production and placing on the market of raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk-based products in the European Union

FDA Accepts Alternative Method for Premilking Teat Preparation
Decision reached on proposal submitted to NCIMS regarding the requirement to sanitize teats prior to milking

Guidance Document for Anti-Microbial Bovine Mastitis Product Development
This U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance document serves to interpret statutory and regulatory requirements and outlines general procedures for conducting evaluations for an antimicrobial being considered for approval.

Guideline for Teat Antiseptic Product Development
This Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guideline outlines the regulatory requirements and procedures for evaluating products considered for approval (revised February, 1993)




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