W. Va. Code R. § 178-2-53

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 40, October 4, 2024

Section 178-2-53 - Transportation of Greyhounds

53.1. Any greyhound entering a West Virginia Greyhound track shall be accompanied by a State issued Department of Agriculture Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health certificate) or a federally issued USDA APHIS Form 7001 Certificate of Health Examination. Such certificates are valid for thirty (30) days from die date of inspection and must be signed by an accredited veterinarian. Current documentation of vaccination status shall be included on die Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or on a separate Vaccination Certificate that has been issued by an accredited veterinarian. All vaccinations shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian within the previous 12 months and shall include; Rabies (indicate type, manufacturer and serial number). Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospira, Adenovirus, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza (DA2HLPP), Bordatella, and Canine Influenza Virus. Annual vaccination boosters are required while the greyhound is housed in the track kennel compound.

53.1.a. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection Exemption; Any Greyhound traveling directly from one West Virginia Greyhound track to another West Virginia Greyhound track shall be exempt from the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection requirement provided that the Greyhound has officially raced or has engaged in official schooling at the originating West Virginia Greyhound track within the previous thirty (30) days prior to transport. If the Greyhound has not officially raced or officially schooled during the previous thirty (30) days prior to transport, then a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall be required.

53.1.b. In lieu of a thirty (30) day Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, the Greyhound must be accompanied by a copy of its most current race lines providing proof of origin from a West Virginia Greyhound track.

53.2. All current vaccination records shall be kept attached to die greyhound registration papers which are on file with the racing secretary.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-2-53