Section 365IAC2-1-14. Farm bulk tanks; measuring milk level

   (a) The milk may be measured immediately if the bulk tank agitator is not running and the milk is motionless using the following methods:

(1) Gently move any foam away from the area of measurement with the measuring rod.

(2) Rinse the measuring rod with water at room temperature and wipe it dry with a single service towel.

(3) Insert the measuring rod slowly into the milk and allow it to seat itself naturally into its base.

(4) Remove the rod and read to the nearest graduation mark while holding at eye level in a well-lighted area. A second check reading is advisable.

(5) Record both the gauge reading and weight from the conversion chart on the farm weight sheet.

(6) Start the agitator and agitate for at least five (5) minutes (ten (10) minutes for bulk tanks of one thousand (1,000) gallons or more) before sampling.

  (b) If the bulk tank agitator is running, continue agitation for at least five (5) minutes (ten (10) minutes for bulk tanks of one thousand (1,000) gallons or more).

(1) Sample the milk. Take a sample from each tank when more than one (1) bulk tank is in use.

(2) Turn off the agitator and allow the milk to become absolutely motionless and measure as described in subsection (a)(1) through (a)(5).

(Creamery Examining Board; 365 IAC 2-1-14; filed Jun 20, 2001, 3:50 p.m.: 24 IR 3624; errata filed Sep 26, 2001, 9:38 a.m.: 25 IR 384; readopted filed Jul 15, 2008, 12:53 p.m.: 20080813-IR-365080121RFA; readopted filed Oct 23, 2014, 11:08 a.m.: 20141119-IR-365140351RFA)