An explanation of GRV’s proposed rule changes

By Katherine Ernst

GREYHOUND Racing Victoria (GRV) has announced a suite of proposed rule changes with the aim of improving animal welfare outcomes.

The proposed rules are aimed at tightening regulation surrounding ownership and rehoming responsibilities and will put further responsibilities on trainers in the state. These would change euthanasia laws, ensure the socialisation of greyhounds, set a minimum age for breeding and racing, require trainers to report greyhound health issues and require all owners to report the death, transfer and rehoming of their greyhounds.

A breakdown of the proposed rule changes is as follows:

Rehoming efforts

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