In case of any illness or unusual symptoms which they consider contagious or possibly contagious, the stewards may employ, at the expense of the association, a board of three veterinarians for the purpose of diagnosis, observation, and treatment. The decision of the board concerning the necessity of isolating a horse is binding upon the trainer and owner of the horse.

Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:03:57.02, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 1983; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986.

General Authority: SDCL 42-7-56.

Law Implemented: SDCL 42-7-56.