- A. Sterile equipment must be used for collecting material for saliva, blood and urine tests. All types of instruments used on horses, including surgical, tattooing, dental and similar items, must be properly cleaned and sterilized by boiling for 15 minutes, or autoclaving 15 minutes at
15 pounds pressure before use on any animal.
Authority Note
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:141 and R.S. 4:142.
Historical Note
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Racing Commission in 1971, promulgated by the Department of Commerce, Racing Commission, LR 2:423 (December 1976), amended LR 3:19 (January 1977), LR 4:271 (August 1978).