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    • Successful Breeding
    • Brood Female Care
    • Breeding Restriction Exemption Application
    • Breeder Resources
    • Better Breeding Podcast
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    • Becoming a Catcher, Attendant, Trainer
    • Catcher, Attendant, Trainer Resources
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  • Greyhound as Pets
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FAQs

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Kennel Cough FAQs

  • What is Kennel Cough?
  • How do dogs get Kennel Cough?
  • What are the symptoms of Kennel Cough?
  • How long does Kennel Cough last?
  • Can Kennel Cough be prevented?
  • My greyhound has Kennel Cough, what do I do?
  • Racing (or trialling) with kennel cough?

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Treatment Records FAQs

  • Treatment Books
  • Treatment Records FAQs
  • Which dogs do I have to keep records for?
  • Do I need to carry my book everywhere?
  • What is a Schedule 8 medicine?
  • My vet prescribed me “x”, can I use it on all my animals?

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Policy & Guidance FAQs

  • Why does GRV issue policies and guidance documents?
  • Do GRV policies have to be followed and are they enforceable?
  • Where can I find GRV policies?

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New Local Rules FAQs

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Powers of Entry & Rights FAQs

  • Can GRV authorised officers conduct an inspection of my premises without my permission?
  • Can GRV authorised officers inspect any greyhounds at my premises without my permission?
  • Can GRV authorised officers enter my residence?
  • What is the difference between my residence and my premises?
  • Can GRV authorised officers take photographs of my premises or a greyhound on my premises?
  • Can GRV authorised officers look at or take copies of documents found on my premises?
  • Do GRV authorised officers need to notify me of a proposed inspection?
  • When can GRV authorised officers conduct an inspection of kennels?
  • Upon completion of an inspection of a property where I’m not home, is there a requirement to leave me a notice informing me that an inspection has taken place?

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Health and Well-being FAQs

  • Why would I use supplements for my greyhound?
  • How can the cold weather affect my greyhound?
  • How can I identify if my dog has heat stress or stroke, and what actions can I take if it does?
  • What is a corn and how is it caused?
  • What can I do if my greyhound is diagnosed with Osteosarcoma (Bone Cancer)?
  • What is the Hydatid Tapeworm, and should I be concerned about it?
  • How can my dog get a grass seed and how do I treat this?
  • What is Pannus and what problems can it impose?
  • How can my dog get fleas and how do I manage this?
  • Greyhound Veterinarians

Domestic Animals Act Amendments FAQs

  • What are the key changes?
  • Why was the Domestic Animals Act 1994 amended?
  • What are the new requirements for people caring for or owning a GRV greyhound?
  • My premises is registered as a Greyhound Domestic Animal Business, what do I do?
  • When will the new code of practice be available?
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    November 22, 2024
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    November 13, 2024
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    October 30, 2024
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    October 8, 2024
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