(A) Each entity sponsoring an exhibition shall have in attendance an approved veterinarian for the duration of the exhibit.
(B) Each entity sponsoring an exhibition shall:
(1) Immediately, prior to an exhibition and under the direction of the approved veterinarian, thoroughly clean and disinfect each building, pen, stall, ring or other enclosure in which animals are to be quartered for exhibition;
(2) Have the approved veterinarian:
(a) Examine the certificate of veterinary inspection when required for an animal brought to the exhibition;
(b) Inspect within a reasonable time of arrival each animal brought to the exhibit for symptoms of any infectious or contagious diseases;
(c) Daily inspect each animal present at the exhibition for symptoms of infectious or contagious disease.
(3) Maintain a record for one year from the date of the exhibition of each animal present at the exhibit. The record shall contain the name and address of the owner of each animal and the species and breed of the animal.
(4) May order the immediate removal of any animal which in the opinion of the approved veterinarian places other animals at unacceptable risk of disease.
(C) An exemption from the requirements of paragraph (B)(1) of this rule may be requested from the department and will be granted when, in the judgment of the department, cleaning and disinfection will serve no purpose. By way of example only, cleaning and disinfection will generally serve no purpose in a newly constructed building that has never been occupied.