Or. Admin. Code § 603-029-0520

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 603-029-0520 - Epithelioma of the Eye

(1) Carcasses of meat animals affected with epithelioma of the eye, or the orbital region shall be condemned in their entirety if one of the following three conditions exists:

(a) The affection has involved the osseous structures of the head with extensive infection, suppuration, and necrosis;

(b) There is metastasis from the eye, or the orbital region, to any lymph node including the parotid lymph node, internal organs, muscles, skeleton, or other structures, regardless of the extent of the primary tumor; or

(c) The affection, regardless of extent, is associated with cachexia or evidence of absorption or secondary changes.

(2) Carcasses of meat animals affected with epithelioma of the eye, or the orbital region, to a lesser extent than as described in section (1) of this rule may be passed for human food after removal and condemnation of the head, including the tongue, provided the carcass is otherwise normal.

Or. Admin. Code § 603-029-0520

DOA 19-2022, adopt filed 07/27/2022, effective 7/28/2022

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 603.085, ORS 616.700, ORS 619.042 & ORS 619.046

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 619.042, ORS 619.046, ORS 596.392, ORS 596.388, ORS 619.026 & ORS 619.036