WAC 16-86-110   Q fever testing requirements for raw milk dairies.  (1) All cattle whose raw milk or raw milk products are offered for sale must be from a herd that has tested negative serologically for Q fever within the previous twelve months. Q fever is caused by the coccobacillus Coxiella burnetii and is highly infectious to humans.

     (2) Any additions to the herd must be tested negative for Q fever at the owner's expense within thirty 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 Q fever are prohibited from sale and must be destroyed or pasteurized according to industry standards.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 16.36 and 34.05 RCW. 08-01-094, § 16-86-110, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08.]