RSPCA Policy C03 Competitive sporting events involving animals
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Article ID: 174
Last updated: 12 Aug, 2010
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Organisations or individuals responsible for organising competitive sporting events must act to ensure the safety and well-being of participating animals. Organisers must ensure that animals are fit and appropriately trained and events are supervised by experienced officials and do not place unreasonable demands on competing animals. |
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Greyhound and hound racing |
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RSPCA Australia advocates the comprehensive regulation of greyhound and other dog racing (including breeding, rearing, training and competition) to eliminate practices that cause injury, suffering or distress. |
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RSPCA Australia is opposed to hurdle races for greyhounds because of the potential for injury associated with this activity. |
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RSPCA Australia is opposed to the use of live animals as a bait or lure for the purpose of training, baiting and blooding of greyhounds or other racing dogs. Non-animal devices and products should be used for training purposes. |
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RSPCA Australia supports initiatives to reduce overbreeding and rehoming problems within the greyhound racing industry. |
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Pigeon racing |
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RSPCA Australia advocates the regulation of pigeon racing competitions to prevent races from being held over excessive distances, in adverse weather conditions or over unsuitable terrain. |
(adopted 01/08/08)
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