Welfare – Greyhound Board of Great Britain

Antibiotic Amnesty is back this November

philippa.avery@gbgb.org.uk — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:58:31 +0000

This November, for the third year running, the veterinary sector is working together on the ‘Antibiotic Amnesty’ campaign. This encourages the public to return out-of-date and unused veterinary antibiotics to help tackle the growing issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and help prevent environmental pollution through inappropriate disposal. GBGB is pleased to support this important initiative...

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Greyhound Welfare Progress Presses on in Face of National Cost-of-Living and Homing Crises

Nicole McKechnie — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:05:38 +0000

~ Independently verified track injury and retirement data shows that licensed greyhound racing continues to uphold the highest standards of welfare ~ ~ Data shows the sport is working hard to combat the challenges of the current cost-of-living and associated homing crises yet is not immune from them ~ ~ Figures indicate that without successful welfare initiatives the impact of these crises would...

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Specialist Leads Webinar Series on Greyhound Breeding

philippa.avery@gbgb.org.uk — Fri, 17 May 2024 09:12:29 +0000

A leading expert in the field of canine reproduction, Professor Gary England, has recently delivered two detailed webinars on reproduction in greyhounds to GBGB licence holders. These webinars, part of an ongoing series of three, have been organised by GBGB as part of its commitment to improving greyhound welfare through educational tools for individuals across the greyhound community.

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GBGB Appoints New Regional Regulatory Vets

philippa.avery@gbgb.org.uk — Mon, 13 May 2024 07:59:44 +0000

The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) is delighted to announce the appointment of three new Regional Regulatory Vets (RRVs). A key recommendation in GBGB’s long-term welfare strategy, A Good Life for Every Greyhound, the RRVs have been introduced as a way of providing additional veterinary resource across the sport. They act as a point of reference and support for trainers...

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Expert Runs Webinar Series on Racing Greyhound Behaviour for GBGB License Holders

philippa.avery@gbgb.org.uk — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:44:53 +0000

Dr Sarah Heath FRCVS, a leading veterinary specialist in behavioural medicine, was recently invited to share her insights into the behaviour of racing greyhounds through a series of GBGB-run webinars which have been attended by trainers from across the country. The primary focus of her sessions has been the emotional health and wellbeing of racing greyhounds, and what trainers can learn from their...

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GBGB Statement: Crayford Stadium Incident on 26 March 2024

Nicole McKechnie — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:34:13 +0000

Following an incident which took place at Crayford Stadium on 26 March 2024, a spokesperson for GBGB has said: “We are aware of race footage from Crayford Stadium yesterday which appears to show a greyhound becoming unwell during a parade before a race. Clearly, this greyhound should not have continued on to race under these circumstances and should have been withdrawn. We have launched an...

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World expert leads workshop on racing greyhound nutrition for GBGB-Licensed Trainers

coco@8hwe.com — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:11:52 +0000

TRAINERS from across the country joined together at Nottingham Greyhound Stadium recently to take part in an interactive workshop focused on optimising racing greyhound nutrition. The event, which was led by internationally renowned specialist in animal nutrition, Dr Teresa Hollands, and supported by Time Greyhound Nutrition, saw attendees engage in discussions around the latest research and best...

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Trainer Workshop: Racing Greyhound Nutrition

philippa.avery@gbgb.org.uk — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 09:46:47 +0000

Later this month, GBGB is hosting a free trainer workshop with Dr Teresa Hollands, Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Nutrition at the University of Surrey, to explore the nutrition of racing greyhounds. The session will focus on how we can ensure all racing greyhounds are being fed the best diet at every stage of their careers. The event will be held at Nottingham Greyhound Stadium on 20th January...

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Track Vets Meet for GBGB’s Annual Vets’ Conference

Nicole McKechnie — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:56:45 +0000

Last week, veterinary surgeons working at racecourses across the country gathered at Nottingham Greyhound Stadium to discuss the latest research and best practice in greyhound health and care. GBGB’s annual veterinary training day once again provided a forum for over 20 of the sport’s veterinary professionals to exchange ideas and hear presentations from specialists to support their day-to-day...

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GBGB Statement on Blue Cross Rehashing Calls Against the Sport

Nicole McKechnie — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:24:04 +0000

In light of Blue Cross’s comments today against the sport, a spokesperson for GBGB said: “Blue Cross’s call today is a re-hash of their attempts last year to attract publicity based on misleading and outdated information. Their call for a phased ending to greyhound racing in the UK relies on evidence taken from the internet; much of what they have quoted was incorrect and nearly all outdated.

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