North Dakota Administrative Code
Title 69.5 - Racing Commission, North Dakota
Article 69.5-01 - North Dakota Racing Commission Rules
Chapter 69.5-01-05 - Licensees
Section 69.5-01-05-15 - Veterinarians

1. Every veterinarian practicing on association premises must be:

2. The following restrictions and duties apply to veterinarians licensed by the commission:

3. A licensed veterinarian who prescribes or administers any medication or treatment to a horse which the veterinarian considers could affect the racing condition of the horse shall furnish immediately to the horse's trainer and to the stewards a written statement setting forth the name of the horse, its owners, the type of drug or medication and amount prescribed or administered, the date of the administration or prescription, and withdrawal period for the drug.

4. Every licensed veterinarian practicing on association premises shall maintain records showing all medications purchased or otherwise obtained, and for each horse treated, the name of the horse and its owner, the medication, its method of administration, and its date of administration. Veterinarians shall retain duplicate copies of bills or statements to trainers or owners which must be retained for at least three years and made available to the commission upon request.

5. Each veterinarian shall report immediately to the stewards and the commission veterinarian any illness in a horse entrusted into the veterinarian's care presenting unusual or unknown symptoms.