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Article R241-4 of the French Sports Code

Checks carried out by approved veterinarians include :

1° An interview with the person responsible for the animal and, if the approved veterinarian deems it useful, with the owner or trainer. This interview covers, in particular, any medication administered to the animal being checked, where applicable on veterinary prescription;

2° One or more of the samples and examinations mentioned in article R. 241-5 ;

3° If the approved veterinarian deems it necessary, a medical examination.

The person or persons mentioned in 1° may provide any documentary evidence in support of their statements.

The person responsible for the animal is the person who leads, rides or tethers the animal.

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Article R241-4

Les contrôles effectués par les vétérinaires agréés comprennent :

1° Un entretien avec la personne responsable de l’animal et, si le vétérinaire agréé le juge utile, avec le propriétaire ou l’entraîneur. Cet entretien porte notamment sur les médications administrées, le cas échéant sur prescription vétérinaire, à l’animal contrôlé ;

2° Un ou plusieurs des prélèvements et examens mentionnés à l’article R. 241-5 ;

3° Si le vétérinaire agréé l’estime nécessaire, un examen médical.

La ou les personnes mentionnées au 1° peuvent fournir tout justificatif à l’appui de leurs déclarations.

La personne responsable de l’animal est celle qui mène, monte ou longe l’animal.

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