group of individuals operating as a syndicate who might Attendances on-course grew by own, rear, train or race one to five dogs. Greyhounds 6%, having grown 6.6% in Australasia estimates 95% of trainers fall into this metro areas and 5.6% in the category. country. The number of TAB meetings in Victoria increased by 5.7%. Greyhound lifecycle But the number of industry participants (licensed persons) has remained stable, There were 2,851 greyhound litters or even slightly decreased in the past registered across Australia in 2013, decade: equivalent to almost 18,000 greyhound puppies There were 14 clubs in . In Victoria, a total of 882 litters Victoria until 2008, now there registered in 2012. Of these, 5,661 are 13. puppies were registered with 3,709 The number of owners have (or65.5% of registered puppies) named slightly increased from 8,398 for racing. In any one year, it is in 2003 to 8,980 in 2013. estimated that there are around 9,000 The number of trainers have greyhounds training. slightly decreased from 2,958 in 2003 to 2,682 in GRV tracks greyhounds at five 2013. stages in their lifecycle through its The number of attendants registration systems: at (1) have slightly decreased from registration of services/ 658 matings, (2) litter registration, (3) naming, in 2003 to 594 in 2013. (4) racing status (recording whether the dog has ever raced), and (5) at A major feature of the greyhound industry retirement, with the reason for retirement is its This is ‘hobby trainer’ basis. recorded. commonly an individual, family or small Figure 2: Lifecycle of a racing greyhound duration Must be named 0 months 12-15 months old Recovery from 3-6 weeks breaking-in 16 months Go to breakers for (minimum age) Often Usually 4.5 years breaking-in 3-12 months old to 4-5 years old separate Learn to chase Often at rearing farm location from Peak racing mechanical lure breaking-in age 2.5-3.5 years
Attendances on-course grew by 6%, having grown 6.6% in metro areas and 5.6% in the country. The number of TAB meetings in Victoria increased by 5.7%. But the number of industry participants (licensed persons) has remained stable, or even slightly decreased in the past decade: There were 14 clubs in Victoria until 2008, now there are 13. The number of owners have slightly increased from 8,398 in 2003 to 8,980 in 2013. The number of trainers have slightly decreased from 2,958 in 2003 to 2,682 in 2013. The number of attendants have slightly decreased from 658 in 2003 to 594 in 2013. A major feature of the greyhound industry is its ‘hobby trainer’ basis. This is commonly an individual, family or small group of individuals operating as a syndicate who might own, rear, train or race one to five dogs. Greyhounds Australasia estimates 95% of trainers fall into this category. Greyhound lifecycle There were 2,851 greyhound litters registered across Australia in 2013, equivalent to almost 18,000 greyhound puppies . In Victoria, a total of 882 litters registered in 2012. Of these, 5,661 puppies were registered with 3,709 (or65.5% of registered puppies) named for racing. In any one year, it is estimated that there are around 9,000 greyhounds training. GRV tracks greyhounds at five stages in their lifecycle through its registration systems: at (1) registration of services/ matings, (2) litter registration, (3) naming, (4) racing status (recording whether the dog has ever raced), and (5) at retirement, with the reason for retirement recorded. Figure 2: Lifecycle of a racing greyhound 0 months 3-12 months old Often at rearing farm 12-15 months old 3-6 weeks Go to breakers for breaking-in Learn to chase mechanical lure duration Recovery from breaking-in Often separate location from breaking-in 16 months (minimum age) to 4-5 years old Peak racing age 2.5-3.5 years Must be named Usually 4.5 years
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