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 HistoryHistory: 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(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)(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 NoteNote: Related forms are available free of charge at Division of Gaming offices located at each racetrack or by calling (608) 270-2555.

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(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(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 HistoryHistory: 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.