The maximum temperature at which greyhound racing or trialling can be conducted has been reset to not higher than 38 degrees Celsius (down from 40 degrees Celsius). The safety and welfare of greyhounds is of paramount concern for Greyhound Racing ...
Beating the Heat this Summer
Wednesday, 16 December, 2015
Animal welfare is Greyhound Racing Victoria’s overriding priority, and it is critical that all Greyhound Trainers familiarise themselves with GRV’s Hot Weather Policy, which is updated regularly. Every year, somewhere in Australia, animals die from heatstroke. As canines sweat only ...
VIDEO: GAP Vet Clinic a Boost for Greyhound Welfare
Monday, 14 December, 2015
The Greyhound Adoption Program is benefiting greatly from a brand new veterinary clinic recently being built and opened at its Seymour headquarters, thanks to generous support from the Victorian Government.
Ken Lay defends greyhound racing amid calls to have it shut down
Thursday, 1 October, 2015
GRV Board Member and former Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, Ken Lay, has spoken with Neil Mitchell on his 3AW Morning program following Mitchell’s calls to have greyhound racing banned. Mr Lay told Mitchell that there were indeed greedy and dishonest ...
GRV seeking feedback on new Industry Consultation Group
Wednesday, 30 September, 2015
Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) is seeking input from the greyhound racing industry about a proposal to establish a new consultative body for industry participants – the Industry Consultation Group (ICG). GRV Chief Executive Alan Clayton said the organisation was establishing ...
Lawrence Cunningham Banned for Life
Monday, 31 August, 2015
The independent Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board (RADB) announced that it had disqualified Mr Lawrence Cunningham from greyhound racing for life on Friday following a hearing into Mr Cunningham’s actions at the Tooradin Trial Track. Mr Cunningham was the assistant ...
Video: $1million Commitment a Huge Win for Greyhound Breed
Wednesday, 8 July, 2015
A brand new in-house veterinary clinic, 28 new day yards and a picturesque park-like area for potential adopters to meet and interact with greyhounds headline significant recent improvements to Victoria’s Greyhound Adoption Program property in Seymour.
Breeding Scheme to be Finalised
Tuesday, 7 July, 2015
The Board of Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) at its June 2015 meeting resolved to suspend the acceptance of registrations for the Greyhound Owners and Breeders Incentive Scheme (GOBIS) and develop an exit strategy that will eventually lead to the finalisation ...
‘Adoption Day’ a Stepping Stone for some, Dream come True for others
Monday, 6 July, 2015
The dreams of many greyhounds came true at Sunday’s ‘Adoption Day’ at The Meadows in Melbourne, as former racers found their ‘happily ever after’.
UPDATED FORUM TIMES: Meet the Board – Have Your Say
Monday, 11 May, 2015
GRV advises there has been a time change for both the Warragul and Ballarat Member Forums with the new GRV Board. Also, the time for the Shepparton forum has been confirmed. Remaining Forums: UPDATED TIME: Warragul Greyhound Racing Club Friday 15 ...