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Is the use of live baits and lures in greyhound racing and other dog racing illegal?

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Last updated: 17 Mar, 2009
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Live baiting in greyhound racing and other dog racing is illegal in Australia.

The use of live animals as a bait or lure for the purpose of training, baiting and blooding of greyhounds or any other racing dog is highly likely to cause the live animal to suffer serious pain, injury, distress and even death during the process. Non-animal devices and products must be used for training purposes.  
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Also read
document RSPCA Policy C03 Competitive sporting events involving animals
document What is the RSPCA position on greyhound racing?

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