Records of veterinarian
Compiled text through Sep 15, 2021
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
No later Register activity identified in this check.
Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- Sep 15, 2021
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
- Activity status
- No later Register activity identified in this check.
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
(a)Every licensed practicing veterinarian shall keep a written record of his practice concerning horses participating at pari-mutuel quarter horse race meets in this State whether performed at a licensed quarter horse track or elsewhere which shall disclose:
(1)the name of the horse treated;
(2)the nature of the horse's ailment;
(3)the type of treatment prescribed and performed for the horse; and
(4)the date and time of such treatment.
(b)Every such veterinarian shall produce such written records when requested by an official of the commission. In addition he shall instruct the trainer of the necessity to submit the report required by section 4236.2 of this Subchapter relating to joint aspiration.
(c)Before a licensed veterinarian administers or prescribes any drug or restricted substance for a horse, he shall ascertain by reasonable inquiry whether the horse has been entered to race at any track and if the horse has been entered he shall not administer or prescribe any drug or restricted substance within the time or in a manner restricted by this Part. If the horse has not been entered to race, but the administration is of a drug which is not permitted to be administered within 72 hours of a racing program, or longer, he shall so inform the trainer of the fact and of the time applicable. If, however, an emergency exists involving the life or health of the horse, he may proceed to treat or prescribe for the horse but shall report the matter as promptly as practicable to the commission veterinarian or judges at the pertinent track.
(d)The attending veterinarian shall complete and submit daily a form prescribed by the commission which will contain each horse entered to race on that day and treated by him with furosemide. The form shall also contain the following information:
(1)name of the track;
(2)name of the trainer;
(3)description of the horse;
(4)tattoo number; and
(5)the dose, route and time of administration.
The form must be signed by the attending veterinarian and filed at a location designated by the commission.