New Victorian local rules to focus on animal welfare & integrity

June 9, 2016 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst

NEW rules tackling rehoming, euthanasia, lures, live baiting, greyhound properties and suspended and disqualified persons are set to come into effect on June 14, 2016, in Victoria.

Many of the new rules are in response to the recommendations handed down in the reports from the Racing Integrity Commissioner and Chief Veterinary Officer and aim to ensure animal welfare and integrity are at the forefront of the sport.

The new rules are as follows:

Local Rule 2 (Vic) Definitions

“Greyhound Training Property” is defined as the premises where a person keeps, trains or races greyhounds (excluding retired pets) including rearing farms, boarding and breaking-in Read full article

Source:: http://www.australianracinggreyhound.com/australian-greyhound-racing/new-victorian-local-rules-to-focus-on-animal-welfare-integrity/78105

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