Furosemide (lasix) must be administered intravenously by a veterinarian licensed by the commission at a dose level not more than 500 mg. (10cc). The administration of furosemide (lasix) must be witnessed by the trainer or the trainer's agent.

1. (1) The name of the horse, racetrack name, the date and time the furosemide (lasix) was administered to the entered horse;
2. (2) The dosage amount of furosemide (lasix) administered to the entered horse; and
3. (3) The printed name and signature of the attending licensed veterinarian who administered the furosemide (lasix).

Furosemide may not be administered less than four hours before post time for the race in which the horse is entered.

Any veterinarian who administers furosemide is prohibited from working as a private veterinarian at the race track unless specifically authorized to do so by the commission veterinarian.

The veterinarian who attended to the horse shall deliver to the commission veterinarian at least two hours prior to post time for the race for which the horse is entered the following information on a form provided by the commission:

Source: 25 SDR 95, effective January 20, 1999; 37 SDR 70, effective October 20, 2010; 40 SDR 121, effective January 6, 2014; 43 SDR 150, effective June 1, 2017.

General Authority: SDCL 42-7-56(4).

Law Implemented: SDCL 42-7-56(4)(11).

Prior versions effective: 2014-01-06.