PURPOSE: This rule sets forth the requirements on the association for insect control, water and sewage, stalls, paddock equipment, isolation facilities and receiving barns.

1. (1) General. Each association shall provide and maintain adequate and sanitary drinking water and toilets for all licensees, patrons and other persons invited to the track.
2. (2) Insect Control. When a race meeting is in progress or scheduled for opening, the association shall provide systematic and effective insect control against flies, mosquitoes and other insects.

3. (3) Stalls. The association veterinarian shall insure that—

   1. (A) Horses are stabled in individual box stalls with separate feeding and watering facilities;
   2. (B) Stables and immediate surrounding area are maintained in approved sanitary condition at all times;
   3. (C) Satisfactory drainage is provided; and
   4. (D) Manure and other refuse is kept in separate boxes or containers at locations distant from living quarters and promptly and properly removed.
4. (4) Paddocks and Equipment. Associations shall be responsible that paddocks and other equipment subjected to contact by different animals be kept in a clean condition and free of dangerous surfaces.
5. (5) Isolation Facilities. Associations shall provide isolation facilities for horses ordered isolated by the association or commission veterinarian. Approved sanitary measures shall be instituted in cooperation with the state livestock sanitary regulatory authority and the commission shall be kept informed.
6. (6) Receiving Barn. Each association shall provide a conveniently located receiving barn for the use of arriving horses during the meeting. The barn shall have adequate stable room and facilities, hot and cold water and stall bedding. The association shall employ attendants to operate and maintain the receiving barn in clean and healthy condition.

AUTHORITY: section 313.540, RSMo 1986.* Emergency rule filed June 20, 1986, effective June 30, 1986, expired Oct. 13, 1986. Original rule filed Oct. 3, 1986, effective Jan. 12, 1987.

*Original authority: 313.540, RSMo 1986.