Veterinary Care at Greyhound Racing Racetracks
Greyhounds receive the very best veterinary care when at the racetrack. They are checked upon arrival as well as pre- and post-race.
Greyhounds receive the very best veterinary care when at the racetrack. They are checked upon arrival as well as pre- and post-race. Every track employs a specialist greyhound vet who knows the nuances of the breed and are experts in greyhound physiology and injury detection, as well as more common medical issues. Being at the track for every meeting means they get to know the dogs and their connections, building individual knowledge as any practising vet would of their clients. Should an injury or other problem be detected at the track, the vet has a duty to report that to the GBGB and to monitor treatment received whether that be by themselves or the trainer’s local veterinary practice.
This brief video launched by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain outlines this care, and other welfare considerations, at the track.
