Section 573.73 - Animal Reproduction(a) The Board considers the following activities the practice of veterinary medicine as defined in the Veterinary Licensing Act, Texas Occupations Code, § 801.002: (1) surgical invasion of the reproductive tract of an animal, including laparoscopy and needle entry unless performed under the direct supervision of a veterinarian;(2) obtaining, possessing or administering prescription or legend drugs for use in an animal without a valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian or in a properly labeled container dispensed by a licensed veterinarian; and(3) a breeding soundness examination, which is defined as the assessment of an animal by a veterinarian to determine the animal's ability or potential for reproduction, and includes, but is not limited to, diagnosis by rectal palpation of reproduction structures, ultrasonography, semen collection and microscopic examination, serum/blood chemistry analysis, cytology, and biopsy of tissue.(b) The activities described in this section do not affect those activities exempted from coverage of the Veterinary Licensing Act, Texas Occupations Code, § 801.004.22 Tex. Admin. Code § 573.73
The provisions of this §573.73 adopted to be effective June 14, 2012, 37 TexReg 4229