CFR > Title 21 - Food and Drugs > CHAPTER I—FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER L—REGULATIONS UNDER CERTAIN OTHER ACTS ADMINISTERED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (parts 1210 to 1272) > PART 1210—REGULATIONS UNDER THE FEDERAL IMPORT MILK ACT > SUBPART B—Inspection and Testing (§1210.10 to §1210.18) > 1210.12—Physical examination of cows.

1210.12—Physical examination of cows.

(a) Physical examination of any and all cows in herds producing milk or cream which is to be shipped or transported into the United States shall be made by an authorized veterinarian of the United States or of any State or municipality thereof or of the country in which such milk or cream is produced to determine whether such cow or cows are in a healthy condition. Such examination shall be made as often as the Secretary may deem necessary and, in any event, shall have been made within one year previous to the time of the importation.
(b) The result of the physical examination shall be set forth in the form prescribed by the Secretary.