The Stakeholder Engagement Workshops continued on Saturday 6 August, this time at Cranbourne, with very constructive conversations and discussions around what ideas participants would like to see developed to help them with education and training. Attracting the next generation to the sport was raised as an urgent priority, with ideas focusing on creating career paths…
DetailsWHEN it comes to the feeding, medication and use of supplements involving your greyhound it is vital to follow the guidelines set out to achieve best practise. These guidelines are outlined on the Greyhound Care and Standards website via: http://bit.ly/2axFYZ6. Great care and vigilance must be taken when feeding your greyhound to ensure they are…
DetailsAttended by about 40 participants on Sunday 31 July 2016 at The Meadows, this workshop had a unique format, with no panel and an extended open forum session. The day began as usual with a welcome from GRV’s CEO, Alan Clayton, followed by a presentation by Craig Armstead, General Manager, Club Development & Member Services…
DetailsGreyhound Racing Victoria’s continued emphasis on integrity and animal welfare has been reaffirmed with the appointment of Shane Gillard as GRV’s first General Manager of Integrity. Under previous GRV structures, integrity, racing and animal welfare had fallen under the one umbrella. Following recommendations from the Perna review, there will now be a separate integrity arm…
DetailsThe phrase “Social License” has been much discussed lately following the NSW Government decision to close greyhound racing in that State. For GRV, it means one thing – if it’s not good for the dogs, it’s not on for the code. Our industry will, and must always, put the welfare of the dogs first, in accord with the expectation of the community. Greyhound racing in Australia has a long and rich heritage, both as a sport and as an important part of many local and regional communities. However, community expectations have changed over the past century and the code must change too if it wants a sustainable future.
DetailsUnlawful and suspicious activity in Victoria’s greyhound racing industry can now be reported to Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) through a new telephone hotline at 1300 856 109. The 24 hour, seven day a week hotline joins an online reporting service at GRV’s main website and its Fast Track and Greyhound Care and Standards websites and…
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