Long awaited legislation outlaws puppy farming in Ireland

To compliment the recently introduced Welfare of Greyhounds Act – the Irish government bring into law the Dogs Breeding Establishments Act – giving the authorities the power to close breeders who breed hundreds of puppies in squalid conditions.

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Trainers down by 100 a year

The New Year starts on a good note with GOBATA announcing that trainers are leaving the industry at a rate of 100 per year - suggesting kennel inspections deter ‘Greyhound Trainers’

The article concludes with a very welcomed statement - "British breeding hasn't quite come to a standstill but its getting periously close while the story in Ireland isn't much better!" 

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