W. Va. Code R. § 178-2-50

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 178-2-50 - General Care of Greyhounds

50.1. Any veterinarian practicing veterinary medicine on a racetrack shall use "one-time disposable type needles" and shall keep them in his or her possession until disposed of by him or her away from die association grounds.

50.2. Any illness or unusual symptoms of illness shown by a greyhound shall be immediately reported by the trainer or attending veterinarian to the judges and Racing Commission Veterinarian.

50.3. When directed by die Racing Commission Veterinarian, every greyhound owner, kennel owner, trainer or authorized agent shall immediately submit any greyhound on association grounds, of which he or she is the owner, lessor, trainer or authorized agent, to any veterinary surgeon for any examination or tests die Racing Commission Veterinarian considers advisable. In addition, die judges may notify the National Greyhound Association of any evidence that a greyhound has been mistreated or neglected, whether or not such mistreatment or neglect occurred on association grounds.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-2-50