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Greyhound Board of Great Britain
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More than 300 racing greyhounds died last year
More than 300 racing greyhounds died last year in the UK and 4,354 injuries to dogs were recorded, according to new data.
Scottish Animal Welfare Commission says no new greyhound tracks
The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission has recommended that no new greyhound tracks should be permitted in Scotland due to animal welfare concerns.
Regulator’s complaint over greyhound deaths advert rejected
A complaint from the greyhound racing regulator about a billboard highlighting dog deaths in the sport has been rejected after the advert was found to be accurate.
Campaigners condemn failure to prosecute greyhound trainer
An animal rights group has condemned the Greyhound Board of Great Britain for taking nearly five months to report a serious welfare breach to the authorities.
Scottish greyhound trainer banned for animal cruelty
A greyhound trainer has been banned for breaching animal welfare rules after neglecting a dog so badly it had to be euthanised.
Airline stops shipping greyhounds to China after animal welfare concerns
Qatar Airways has introduced an embargo on the shipment of greyhounds to nations with poor records on animal welfare after an animal welfare campaign.
Dozens of greyhounds racing in Scotland test positive for banned substances such as cocaine
Cocaine, amphetamine, steroids and beta blockers were among prohibited substances found in the bloodstreams of greyhounds at Shawfield Stadium in Glasgow.
