Louisiana raw milk reference

Raw milk laws in Louisiana.

Pet food only in Louisiana. A 2024 law allows raw milk sales as animal feed under a registration, labeling, and testing regime.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-08. Source: Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund. Verify with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture before buying or selling.
Tier
Pet food only
Retail legal
No
On-farm legal
No
Herd share legal
No
Pet food allowed
Yes (separate licensing)

What Louisiana actually allows

A 2024 law allows raw milk sales as animal feed under a registration, labeling, and testing regime.

Legal channels for Louisiana raw milk buyers: pet food sales only.

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How to actually buy raw milk in Louisiana

Louisiana restricts raw milk to pet-food sales only. Working dairies in the state can be licensed as raw pet milk producers and sell labeled product. Some buyers in pet-food-only states obtain raw milk by driving to a neighboring state where retail is legal; this is permissible for personal use, but not for resale. Use the live directory to find your nearest legal source.

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Frequently asked questions

Is raw milk legal in Louisiana?

Pet food only in Louisiana. A 2024 law allows raw milk sales as animal feed under a registration, labeling, and testing regime.

Where can I buy raw milk in Louisiana?

In Louisiana the legal channels are: pet food sales only. Use the farm-to-door directory filtered to Louisiana to find working dairies near you.

Can I bring raw milk into Louisiana from another state?

Federal law prohibits selling raw milk across state lines for human consumption, but does not prohibit possession or personal consumption. You may legally bring raw milk you bought in a legal state into Louisiana for your own use. You may not legally resell it.