Greyhound Health

Knight Sprite

Handedness is a major influence in greyhound racing

Are greyhounds right- or left-handed and, if so, how did they get that way, how many are there and what does it mean for racing...
Queensland Greyhound Of The Year Finalists Announced

QRIC warn heartworm is running rife in QLD greyhounds

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) have warned all greyhound owners and trainers that heartworm disease is running rife throughout the racing dog population.
Industry Update

Canine Coronavirus is now a compulsory reportable disease

The NSW Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (GWIC) has declared that Canine Infectious Diarrhoea (also known as Canine Coronavirus) is now a reportable disease under...
Nsw greyhound racing

Canine Coronavirus confirmed in NSW South Coast greyhounds

The Commission's Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Michelle Ledger, said that faecal testing confirmed the presence of Canine Infectious Diarrhoea and the greyhounds have been quarantined...
NSW greyhound racing

Canine Coronavirus confirmed in NSW greyhounds

The Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission's (GWIC) Chief Veterinary Officer has today confirmed two cases of the Canine Coronavirus in two properties in the Northern...
NSW greyhound racing

GWIC urges NSW trainers to monitor greyhound health for coronavirus

Chief Veterinary Officer, Michelle Ledger, said that with cases confirmed in Queensland and the prevalence of greyhounds travelling between NSW and QLD trainers should remain...
Queensland Greyhound Of The Year Finalists Announced

Coronavirus found in Bundaberg greyhounds

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) has confirmed that racing greyhounds in Bundaberg have tested positive for Canine Enteric Coronavirus. The disease was confirmed to...
QLD greyhound racing

Canine coronavirus outbreak infects Queensland greyhounds

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) veterinarians have this week tested several greyhounds suffering from gastroenteritis. Results have confirmed all dogs to be infected with...