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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 325. Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission |
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Chapter 45. Prohibited Practices and Equine Testing |
SECTION 325:45-1-27. Prohibited practices
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- (1) It is a violation of this regulation to possess or use substances that are detrimental to the health and welfare of a horse, on the premises of a facility under the jurisdiction of the Commission for which a recognized analytical method has not been developed to detect and confirm the administration of such substance;(2) It is a violation to possess, use, or distribute a substance on the premises of a facility under the jurisdiction of the Commission if there is an FDA approved equivalent of that substance available for purchase;(3) The administration of Erythropoietin, Darbepoietin, Oxyglobin, and/or Hemopure to a horse;(4) Any substance that abnormally enhances the oxygenation of body tissue;(5) Any device or machine which may endanger the health and welfare of a horse or may endanger the safety of a rider;(6) Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy or Radial Pulse Wave Therapy machines unless:(A) Any treated horse shall not race or receive an official work for a minimum of ten (10) days following treatment.(B) The use and possession of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy machines shall be restricted to practicing veterinarians.(C) Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy machines within the enclosure shall be registered with and approved by the Commission.(D) Any treatments administered using a Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy machine shall be reported to the Official Veterinarian by the trainer or practicing veterinarian within twenty-four (24) hours of treatment. The report must include veterinary diagnosis and diagnostic radiographs and/or ultrasound performed within seven (7) days prior to the region receiving the shockwave therapy.(7) The administration, within 24 hours prior to the scheduled post time for the first race on the day the horse is entered to race, of an alkalizing substance that can alter the pH of serum or plasma, concentration of bicarbonates, or total dissolved carbon dioxide in a horse.(8) A blood gas machine or ozone generator.(9) The use of a nasogastric tube (a tube longer than six inches) for the administration of any substance within 24 hours prior to the scheduled post time for the first race on the day the horse is entered to race.(10) The use of a nebulizer for the administration of any substance within 24 hours prior to the scheduled post time for the first race on the day the horse is entered to race.(11) No horse shall run in a race within six (6) days after receiving an Intra-articular injection.