§605.10. State Veterinarian and Veterinarian's List

a)         The State Veterinarian shall report to the Stewards all examinations and inspections of any horse or premises under the jurisdiction of the Board. 

 

b)         The State Veterinarian shall establish procedures, relative to this Part, that will govern all practicing veterinarians at the race track.

 

c)         The State Veterinarian shall be consulted about any alleged violations of this Part.  Investigations will be made and reported promptly to the Board.  The Board shall suspend or revoke the license of any person violating this Part.

 

d)         The State Veterinarian shall maintain a veterinarian's list and any horse excused through sickness or disability shall be placed on the list.  Any horse placed on the list shall not be permitted to enter or start in a race until its name is removed from the list.

 

e)         In thoroughbred racing, horses shall remain on the veterinarian's list at least five calendar days, unless, in the opinion of the State Veterinarian its name should be removed earlier.  A workout at a distance specified by the State Veterinarian may be required prior to removing a horse from the list.

 

f)         At the close of each meeting, the State Veterinarians shall make a written report to the Board of the conditions of the meeting and any recommendations they deem advisable.