be a minimum of 1.2 m in height and a minimum width of 1 m and length of 1.2 m; not have a floor made of wire; have a roof and be located in an area with appropriate shade and/or protection from the weather (sun, wind, rain and extremes of heat or cold); have doors which are self-locking; be cleaned of faeces and urine after the removal of each greyhound from the cage; and be disinfected daily. Greyhounds must: not spend more than 2 hours at any one time in a viewing cage; have access to water at all times while in the viewing cage; be continuously monitored for signs of distress while in the viewing cage; and be removed from the viewing cage if they are showing any signs of stress. Race day cages Race-day cages must: be constructed of materials that can be easily cleaned and disinfected; be constructed of materials that will not cause injury to the greyhound; be cleaned of faeces and urine after the removal of each greyhound; and be disinfected after use. Greyhounds in race-day cages must: not spend more than 4 hours without the opportunity to toilet; and have access to water as needed. Transfer and Sale of greyhounds All greyhounds being sold, given away or transferred from the establishment must be accompanied with a health and management statement and an up to date GRV treatment record book. Details of any known physical abnormality (including injury) at the time of sale or transfer, any treatment the greyhound is receiving or requires, and how that abnormality may affect the short and long term health and welfare of the greyhound must be included. The GRV treatment record book must include vaccination certificates stating the date of the last vaccinations and the due date of the next vaccinations. All greyhounds being sold, given away or transferred to a new owner must have
be a minimum of 1.2 m in height and a minimum width of 1 m and length of 1.2 m; not have a floor made of wire; have a roof and be located in an area with appropriate shade and/or protection from the weather (sun, wind, rain and extremes of heat or cold); have doors which are self-locking; be cleaned of faeces and urine after the removal of each greyhound from the cage; and be disinfected daily. Greyhounds must: not spend more than 2 hours at any one time in a viewing cage; have access to water at all times while in the viewing cage; be continuously monitored for signs of distress while in the viewing cage; and be removed from the viewing cage if they are showing any signs of stress. Race day cages Race-day cages must: be constructed of materials that can be easily cleaned and disinfected; be constructed of materials that will not cause injury to the greyhound; be cleaned of faeces and urine after the removal of each greyhound; and be disinfected after use. Greyhounds in race-day cages must: not spend more than 4 hours without the opportunity to toilet; and have access to water as needed. Transfer and Sale of greyhounds All greyhounds being sold, given away or transferred from the establishment must be accompanied with a health and management statement and an up to date GRV treatment record book. Details of any known physical abnormality (including injury) at the time of sale or transfer, any treatment the greyhound is receiving or requires, and how that abnormality may affect the short and long term health and welfare of the greyhound must be included. The GRV treatment record book must include vaccination certificates stating the date of the last vaccinations and the due date of the next vaccinations. All greyhounds being sold, given away or transferred to a new owner must have
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