T/QOAPA 004-2021 - Technical Specifications for the Collection of Raw Milk from Yaks
T/QOAPA 004-2021-
Basic Information
Scope
Scope: This standard specifies the terms and definitions, technical requirements, inspection methods, milking, transportation, and storage of raw yak milk. It is applicable to the collection of yak milk. Main technical content: Yak raw milk refers to the unaltered mature milk extracted from the mammary glands of healthy female yaks that are naturally grazed on natural pastures above an altitude of 2,800 meters. Colostrum within seven days after calving, milk during antibiotic treatment and during the withdrawal period, and spoiled milk should not be considered as yak raw milk. Process flow: Equipment cleaning, yak inspection, mechanized milking, yak udder disinfection, equipment cleaning, yak milk collection, inspection and weighing, filtration, refrigeration, transportation, and cold chain transportation back to the factory.