(1) All animals in the herd must be
maintained in a healthy condition and be properly fed and kept.
(2) The herd must be located in an area within the state of Montana which
meets the requirements of a modified-accredited area as determined by chapter
3, sub-chapter 6. If a herd is not located in such an area, it must be
tested annually. All additions to the
herd must be from an area or from herds meeting the same requirements.
(3) The herd must be located in an area within Montana which meets the
requirements of certified brucellosis-free as determined by chapter 3, sub-chapter
4. If the area in which the herd is located does not meet these requirements,
the herd must be blood tested annually or milk-ring-tested
semiannually. All additions to the herd
must be from an area or from herds meeting the same requirements.
(4) Milk from cows known to be infected with mastitis or milk containing
pesticides or other chemical residues in excess of the established limits may
not be sold or offered for sale for human food. The milk must be disposed of in accordance with sections 81-22-40,
and 81-22-404 MCA.