Greyhound morbidity and mortality in Australia: A descriptive analysis of reported data from regulatory racing agencies

• Published in: Frontiers in veterinary science Vol. 9; p. 925948
• Main Authors: Chang, Vysie, Descovich, Kris, Henning, Joerg, Allavena, Rachel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 23.09.2022
• Subjects: animal euthanasia; animal welfare; greyhound dogs; injury; racetracks; regulations and policy; Veterinary Science

Commercial greyhound racing is legal in Australia but controversial due to concerns around animal welfare. To make evidence-based recommendations of animal welfare standards, a comprehensive analysis of available data on race events, animal health, injuries and fatalities is required. We undertook a...