Chapter Game 15

Game 15.03(1)(a) (a) Only a licensed veterinarian shall administer such barbiturates.

Game 15.03(1)(b) (b) Such barbiturates shall be administered in a manner sufficient to ensure that the animal feels no pain or discomfort.

Game 15.03(2) (2) Violation of this rule shall subject the violator to the penalties as provided in s. 562.13 (4), Stats.

Game 15.03 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1990, No. 411, eff. 4-1-90.

Game 15.04 Game 15.04 Live lure prohibition.

Game 15.04(1) (1) No animal that participates in races upon which pari-mutuel wagering is conducted in this state, and no animals which are whelped or trained in this state for racing, shall be trained on a live lure or bait.

Game 15.04(2) (2) No person shall enter or permit a dog to be entered in a race if that person knows that the dog was trained in a state that does not specifically prohibit the use of live lures or bait in a race or training for entry in a race.

Game 15.04(3) (3) Any occupation licensee who violates this section shall have his or her occupation license revoked for life.

Game 15.04 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1990, No. 411, eff. 4-1-90; am. (1) and (3), Register, July, 1990, No. 415, eff. 8-1-90; correction in (3) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 5., Stats., Register, July, 1990, No. 415; CR 03-070: am. (2) Register November 2003 No. 575, eff. 12-1-03.

Game 15.05 Game 15.05 General humane rules.

Game 15.05(1) (1) Greyhounds shall not be muzzled in their crates while housed in kennels on the grounds of a licensed association, unless permission is obtained by the division’s veterinarian, which shall be granted only for valid veterinary medical concerns.

Game 15.05(2) (2) No greyhounds shall be removed from the grounds of the racetrack unless prior approval from a division steward or designee has been obtained, unless the greyhound is being removed for the purpose of receiving veterinary care and the greyhound is returning to the kennel compound or the greyhound is housed in the association’s adoption kennel.

Game 15.05(2)(a) (a) Approval may include inspection and identification of the greyhound.

Game 15.05(2)(b) (b) The destination of the greyhound shall be submitted to the division stewards or division veterinarian on a form supplied by the division. The form shall be completed and submitted by the trainer, kennel owner, or greyhound owner prior to the greyhound’s removal from the grounds of the racetrack.

Game 15.05 Note Note: Related forms are available free of charge at Division of Gaming offices located at each racetrack or by calling [phone].

Game 15.05(4) (4) All greyhounds transported to or from any racetrack within the state shall be hauled under the following conditions:

Game 15.05(4)(a) (a) All crates shall be designed and used for the sole purpose of transporting greyhounds. These crates shall be 2 feet wide, 3 feet long and 34 inches high.

Game 15.05(4)(b) (b) All crates shall be of sound construction, maintained in good repair and clean.

Game 15.05(4)(c) (c) All vehicles shall be in good repair.

Game 15.05(5) (5) All greyhounds shall have been vaccinated for rabies as provided in s. 95.21 (2), Stats.

Game 15.05(6) (6) Only one greyhound shall be housed per crate in a kennel at any time.

Game 15.05(7) (7) The trainer of each kennel shall be responsible for the proper maintenance, upkeep and sanitary condition of the kennel, crates and turn-out pens.

Game 15.05(8) (8) All greyhounds kenneled at a racetrack licensed under s. 562.05 (1) (a) and (b), Stats., shall be vaccinated against rabies. If a greyhound does not possess a current valid rabies vaccination prior to kenneling at the racetrack, vaccination shall occur prior to arriving at the racetrack. Copies of current rabies certifications evidencing a vaccination and its expiration date, which are signed by a licensed veterinarian, shall be recorded with the division. When a greyhound’s rabies vaccination expires, a new vaccination shall occur, and certificate filed, prior to expiration.

Game 15.05(9) (9) All greyhounds kenneled at a racetrack licensed under s.562.05(1)(a) and (b), Stats., shall be vaccinated against canine distemper virus, infectious canine hepatitis (canine adenovirus type 2), leptospirosis, parainfluenza, and parvo virus annually. If a greyhound does not possess a current vaccination against these diseases prior to kenneling at the racetrack, vaccination shall occur prior to arriving at the racetrack. Copies of current certifications evidencing vaccination against these diseases, which are signed by a licensed veterinarian, shall be filed with the division. When a greyhound’s vaccination expires, a new vaccination shall occur, and certification shall be filed prior to expiration.

Game 15.05(10) (10) No greyhound may compete in a race if any vaccination required by the division has expired.

Game 15.05(11) (11) No licensee shall possess any device capable of forced ingestion or absorption into a greyhound by human means unless the licensee possesses a written order from a veterinarian or the item is listed below:

Game 15.05(11)(a) (a) Oral syringe

Game 15.05(11)(b) (b) Eye dropper

Game 15.05(11)(c) (c) Inhalation device

Game 15.05(12) (12) No greyhound shall be rectally, orally, vaginally, naso-gastrically or gastrically probed or intubated without a written order from a veterinarian or have any item placed in a body cavity of a greyhound for the purpose of causing the animal to lose or gain weight.

Game 15.05 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1990, No. 411, eff. 4-1-90; am. (5), cr. (7) and (8), Register, July, 1990, No. 415, eff. 8-1-90; CR 03-070: r. (2), renum. (3) to be (2) and am., am. (4), (6), (8), cr. (9) to (12) Register November 2003 No. 575, eff. 12-1-03.

Game 15.06 Game 15.06 Scientific research.

Game 15.06(1) (1) No licensee, except the greyhound’s owner, may directly or indirectly transport or arrange transportation of a greyhound that has raced in the state of Wisconsin to a facility licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture for the purpose of the greyhound participating in animal research or blood donation.

Game 15.06(2) (2) No licensee shall directly or indirectly remove a greyhound from the grounds of the racetrack without the owner’s consent, except in removals of greyhounds for the purpose of obtaining veterinary care.

Game 15.06 History History: CR 03-070: cr. Register November 2003 No. 575, eff. 12-1-03.

Game 15.07 Game 15.07 Kennel standards. Kennels and the kennel compound shall be maintained by the association and kennel owners in the following manner to promote the health, safety, and welfare of racing greyhounds and humans:

Game 15.07(1) (1) Kennel facilities shall be structurally sound, maintained in good repair, and protect animals housed in the facilities from injury.

Game 15.07(2) (2) All kennel facilities and other buildings comprising the kennel compound shall have locks on all outside doors to protect against illegal entry. When kennel facilities and buildings used for the purposes of storage or maintenance are unattended by authorized personnel, all doors and gates must be secure and locked. One copy of the key for the lock shall be maintained by the kennel compound security officer for the purpose of accessing the building in the event of an emergency.

Game 15.07(3) (3) All kennel facilities shall have a functional climate control system to regulate the air temperature in the kennel to a minimum of 60 degrees during the winter heating season and 78 degrees during the summer cooling season.

Game 15.07(4) (4) Kennel personnel shall inspect the kennel and turn-out pens before leaving the kennel and immediately upon return to determine if unauthorized persons or unattended greyhounds are present. The presence of unattended greyhounds or unauthorized persons shall be immediately reported to the on-duty kennel compound security officer. The following shall constitute a violation of this section:

Game 15.07(4)(a) (a) The presence of 2 or more greyhounds in a turn-out pen when no person representing the kennel is present within 20 feet of the kennel.

Game 15.07(4)(b) (b) The presence of one or more greyhounds in a turn-out pen when no person representing the kennel is present on the grounds of the racetrack.

Game 15.07(5) (5) Kennel personnel shall inspect the turn-out pens prior to placing greyhounds in the pens to ensure the absence of foreign matter, signs of unauthorized entry, open gates, or damaged fencing.

Game 15.07(6) (6) All kennels and the kennel compound shall be sufficiently luminated both internally and externally.

Game 15.07(7) (7) The following rules shall govern electrical use in a kennel:

Game 15.07(7)(a) (a) Electrical outlets shall have coverplates, and all electrical wiring and lights shall be maintained in a manner which protects against damage by or injury to a greyhound.

Game 15.07(7)(b) (b) Devices in use shall be connected directly or with an electrical cord not more than 50 feet long to an electrical outlet.

Game 15.07(8) (8) All turn-out pens shall meet the following specifications:

Game 15.07(8)(a) (a) The turn-out pens surface shall have a minimum base consisting of 4 inches of sand that has been routinely aerated to provide an adequate drainage system to minimize areas of standing water.

Game 15.07(8)(b) (b) All turn-out pens shall have at least one gate a minimum of 36 inches wide.

Game 15.07(8)(c) (c) All turn-out pens shall be free of weeds and grass.

Game 15.07(8)(d) (d) All feces buckets located in a turn-out pen shall have secure lids.

Game 15.07(8)(e) (e) All feces located in turn-out pens or within 50 feet of a kennel building shall be picked up and discarded in the designated receptacle(s) no less than one time per day.

Game 15.07(9) (9) Kennels and all areas and buildings within the kennel compound shall be free of sharp or protruding objects and maintained in a clean manner which promotes the health, safety and well being of greyhounds housed on association grounds. This shall include ensuring grass and weeds within 20 feet of any structure, motor vehicle, turn-out pen, or sprint path are not in excess of 5 inches in height.

Game 15.07(10) (10) All kennel floors and walls shall be impervious to water and free from feces, blood, and urine.

Game 15.07(11) (11) All food and bedding shall be stored in a manner that prevents contamination and deterioration.

Game 15.07(12) (12) All kennels shall have interior running hot and cold water and an exterior cold water faucet.

Game 15.07(13) (13) All kennels shall have at least one fire extinguisher in working order.

Game 15.07(14) (14) All kennel buildings shall have at least one operational window with a screen and two operational exterior doors, one of which shall lead to a turn-out pen.

Game 15.07 History History: CR 03-070: cr. Register November 2003 No. 575, eff. 12-1-03.

Game 15.08 Game 15.08 Rodent and insect control.

Game 15.08(1) (1) All racing associations and kennel owners shall provide systematic and effective insect and rodent control, including control of flies, mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, and mice, to all areas on association grounds under the association’s or kennel owner’s control.

Game 15.08(2) (2) No kennel owner or trainer shall present a greyhound for weigh-in if that greyhound is infested with fleas or ticks. Greyhounds observed by the division veterinarian or steward during weigh-in or weigh-out to be infested with fleas or ticks shall be scratched.

Game 15.08 History History: CR 03-070: cr. Register November 2003 No. 575, eff. 12-1-03.