CEO Monthly Update November 2018
It’s been another action-packed month for Victorian greyhound racing with a lot happening on and off the track.
Draft Penalty Guidelines — Prohibited Substances 2018
Greyhound Racing Victoria has reviewed its Penalty Guidelines for Prohibited Substances and is seeking public comment on the proposed changes. GRV has completed initial consultation with industry bodies, including the Industry Consultative Group and the Office of the Racing Integrity Commissioner, and is now seeking feedback from participants and the broader community. Submissions should be…
Public Consultation on the proposed changes to Transportation of Greyhounds Policy and the Hot Weather Policy
The Transportation of Greyhounds Policy and Hot Weather Policy have recently undergone their annual review. Information on proposed changes to these policies, as well as other issues which have been raised during the review, are as follows. Feedback on the proposed changes to these policies will need to be lodged with GRV by 5.00pm Thursday 18 October.
CEO Monthly Update October 2018
It’s been another month of great racing with Kouta Mayhem winning his first Group title at the Healesville Cup on 9 September while at Sandown Park on 16 September, Poke The Bear claimed Speed Star VII with a fantastic run while Tornado Tears and Rippin’ Sam defended their 595m and 715m with new personal best times.
Raw meat-based diets: Things to consider
Raw meat-based diets (RMBD) are prevalent in the greyhound industry with most greyhound trainers generally preferring a RMBD combined with a commercially prepared dry food (or bread). It is not popular practice to exclusively feed high quality commercially prepared dry foods which are nutritionally balanced and complete,…
CEO Monthly Update September 2018
With meetings held 363 days a year, there’s always something happening in Victorian greyhound racing but this last month was particularly busy.
Why a stable diet is crucial to success
Robert Britton urges trainers to keep it simple and balanced when it comes to including supplements in a racing grey- hound’s diet. “Bart Cummings said he fed exactly the same as his father fed 40 years earlier and I think there is a lot to be said in that. Find a…
Wholefood additives: Tips on feeding bread, vegetable soup and eggs
Leading trainer Robert Britton says knowing exactly what you are feeding your greyhounds is critical.
New video series: Britton’s balanced approach to feeding
GRV’s video series on training tips with Robert Britton continues, this time focusing on the diet of a racing greyhound.
CEO Monthly Update August 2018
The past financial year has seen a lot of change and progress in many areas across Victorian greyhound racing. This change has encompassed everything from amended racing rules to significant increases in stake money and breeding sustainability, major infrastructure works and the consolidation and strengthening of GRV’s animal welfare and integrity capabilities.