Postman Pete delivering new-age greyhound education
Some posties fear being chased by dogs on their run, but Brown Hill postman Peter Gavin has made an artform of teaching greyhounds to chase.
New and amended registration rules proposed to improve animal welfare and integrity outcomes
Greyhound Racing Victoria is proposing a suite of new rules covering the registration of participants aimed at improving animal welfare and integrity outcomes.
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.
Breeding tips with Barry Smith
Barry Smith has spent more than four decades breeding and rearing numerous group and feature race winners.
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
Milestone for Baxter
The Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) smashed another record last month when its Baxter facility adopted out its 300th greyhound.
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.
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.
21 TODAY: GAP growth stuns founders
The Greyhound Adoption Program celebrated its 21st birthday today with a gathering in Melbourne’s Flagstaff Gardens.
CEO Monthly Update March 2017
I write this shortly after the release of a report from NSW’s Greyhound Industry Reform Panel that outlines the initiatives necessary to ensure the long-term position of greyhound racing in NSW.