§ 303.80. Maintenance of animals.  


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  • Prior to use in a horse and carriage operation, each horse shall be physically examined and certified as healthy and fit for the type of workload anticipated. The examination and certification shall be performed by a veterinarian licensed by the State of Minnesota, who shall be a member of the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, a member of the Minnesota and American Associations of Equine Practitioners, and specializing in equine medicine. The records of such examinations and certifications shall be reviewed by the health department and no horse shall be used in a horse and carriage operation without health department approval. The health department shall adopt appropriate standards for health and fitness of horses used in horse and carriage operations. Reexamination and recertification of animals shall be performed as needed by a veterinarian with the qualifications described in this section, at not to exceed thirty-calendar-day intervals. All records of such examinations and certifications shall be maintained by the licensee and available for review by the appropriate authorities. Prior to being used in a horse and carriage operation, each horse shall be issued an identifying number by the licensing official. The licensee shall attach the number to the horse and keep it visibly displayed during operation. The number shall be used to identify the horse in all necessary records including records of veterinary examinations. (84-Or-056, § 2, 4-13-84; Pet. No. 251179, § 180, 12-29-89; 2013-Or-192, § 3, 12-6-13)