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Three people, including two trainers, have beencharged by the Racing Integrity Board after two greyhounds have tested positive for methamphetamine.

 

 

Greyhound racing (file picture).

Greyhound racing (file picture). (Source: istock.com)

 

SAFE spokesperson Will Appelbe said it’s alarming that greyhounds are still testing positive for the drug.

 

 

"Methamphetamine can cause muscle tremors, seizures, vomiting, and potentially death in dogs. It’s a serious animal welfare issue," he said.

 

 

The drug has been found in multiple dogs around the country in recent years.

 

 

During the 2020/21 season there were five cases of prohibited substances. One was for caffeine, one for diclofenac (Voltaren), one for ketoprofen and two for methamphetamine.

 

 

Last year, greyhound trainer Angela Turnwald was disqualified for 18 months after her dog, Zipping Sarah tested positive for methamphetamine in November 2020.

 

 

"Greyhound trainers have a duty of care to their animals. Since they’re breeding and racing animals for financial gain, they ought to be held to a higher standard. We wouldn’t accept positive drug tests like this in any other animal industry," Appelbe said, before calling for greyhound racing to be banned.

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For Gods sake if proven guilty then let's start imposing life bans. How can you blame people for wanting greyhound racing banned ? .. mind you it goes on in all 3 codes .. do ban all codes forever ?

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On 6/17/2022 at 6:22 PM, BackPoonDrinkGoon said:

Anyone want to divulge some more info about these positives? Ridiculous the punters don’t get told until after the investigation about who’s involved etc. 

Been told through the grape vine. Wont give names yet as they arent supposed to be out. Slack rib probably leaked

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