First Aid for greyhounds (Part 3): Emergency splinting
Renowned greyhound veterinarian, Dr. Chris Boemo says a cautious approach is best when it comes to the immediate treatment of potentially serious injuries.
Hot weather policy amended
Greyhound Racing Victoria wishes to notify all participants that clause 26 of the GRV Hot Weather Policy has been amended.
CEO Monthly Update February 2017
A new year begins and whilst GRV has completed much of the development work and significant progress has been made in implementing aspects of the major reform work, there remains much to do in 2017. There are some very significant and large scale tasks ahead that GRV aims to complete this year to help secure the sport’s long term future. Among them is to conclude our response to the reviews undertaken by Sal Perna, the Racing Integrity Commissioner and Dr Charles Milne, Victoria’s Chief Veterinarian.
VIDEO: First Aid for greyhounds (Part 2) – Emergency bandaging
Greyhound Racing Victoria’s second first aid video featuring experienced greyhound vet Dr. Chris Boemo focuses on bandaging.
CEO Monthly Update January 2017
As we enter 2017, I think it’s worth reflecting on what’s been achieved over the past year by Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) and the sport. GRV has been substantially reformed in line with the recommendations by the Racing Integrity Commissioner and the Chief Veterinarian. Local Rules of Racing have been updated and revised, a new registration framework now better regulates participants and animal welfare rules have been strengthened. More dogs are being re-homed and new breeding controls have been introduced while racing opportunities have been improved for greyhounds of all ages and opportunities.
VIDEO: First Aid for greyhounds (Part 1) – Essential items you need in case of emergency
Highly-respected greyhound veterinarian, Dr. Chris Boemo features in a brand new video series relating to emergency first aid for greyhounds.
UPDATE: Participants reminded of race day animal welfare obligations
Victorian participants are reminded of updated hot weather and transport policies which outline their animal welfare responsibilities on race days and trial days and which will come into effect on 12 December 2016.
CEO Monthly Update December 2016
The release of Victorian track injury and euthanasia rates for the first time, in Greyhound Racing Victoria’s (GRV) 2015-16 Annual Report, attracted negative comments, particularly on social media, as GRV anticipated it would. But we are committed to being transparent and accountable and the figures for the last financial year, while quite unacceptable, at least provide a clear benchmark for the industry’s progress in achieving re-homing of dogs bred for racing. I am pleased to report that since July 2015, there seems to be a significant decrease in euthanasia rates and an increase in re-homing rates.
Major boost to Greyhound Racing Victoria’s welfare inspection capability
Ten new Welfare Inspectors have joined Greyhound Racing Victoria’s Welfare Inspectorate, boosting the total number of inspectors in the team to 18. The new Welfare Inspectors greatly increase the Inspectorate’s capacity to carry out inspections, to ensure compliance with legislation, the State Government’s statement of expectations and Greyhound Racing Victoria’s rules and regulations, and to…
Regional Stakeholder Engagement Workshop – Warrnambool
The final Regional Workshop, and indeed the final one for 2016, was held at Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club on Tuesday 8 November. It was another excellent turnout by participants, all keen to have a say about what changes are necessary in the industry to help GRV ensure a sustainable future for the sport. As with…