(1)  An officer may require a veterinary surgeon to carry out any examination or take any sample as may be necessary to determine –

(a) the extent of any injury, disease or suffering endured by an animal; or

(b) whether any substance was being administered to an animal; or

(c) the cause of death of an animal.

(2)  An officer, at the request of a club registered under the Racing Regulation Act 2004 , must require a veterinary surgeon to carry out any test necessary to determine whether any substance has been administered to an animal detained under section 17 or 18 .

(3)  An officer may take any sample if the taking of the sample does not constitute veterinary services as defined in the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1987 .