Announcements - Greyhound Care & Standards

CEO Monthly Update May 2017

It has been another busy month for GRV as we continue to work on developing a strong and sustainable long term future for the sport. As I mentioned last month, the capital works program is now well underway to ensure that Victoria’s greyhound racing clubs have the infrastructure they need to improve track safety, support industry development through new training centres and deliver a great experience for racing audiences and community events. GRV is also working to strengthen the clubs in the many roles they play in their communities by funding people to provide dedicated support for the clubs and also developing a collective strategic plan and new marketing initiatives.

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April 28, 2017

Breeding tips with Barry Smith

Barry Smith has spent more than four decades breeding and rearing numerous group and feature race winners.

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April 21, 2017

VIDEO: How GAP’s pre-entry assessment tests work

Ever wondered what greyhounds need to do to be accepted into the Greyhound Adoption Program? They need to be booked in for, and pass, a pre-entry assessment test, which includes meeting and interacting with a small breed of dog

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April 7, 2017

Milestone for Baxter

The Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) smashed another record last month when its Baxter facility adopted out its 300th greyhound.

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April 6, 2017

First Aid for greyhounds (Part 4) – Preventing, detecting and treating Acidosis

Acidosis can be fatal, but it is also often avoidable.

It is a muscular condition that is perhaps more common in greyhounds than any other species, because greyhounds push themselves to capacity in pursuit of that elusive lure.

April 5, 2017

CEO Monthly Update April 2017

To date, animal welfare and integrity have been GRV’s overarching priorities as GRV responds to the Milne and Perna Report recommendations to help secure the sport’s immediate future.

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March 30, 2017