The Tasmanian Greyhound Rules of Racing have been updated with the below changes, with an implementation date of 1 Nov 2024.
a) Ear Tattoo Removal
i) Definition – Alternate Method of Identification
ii) Definition – C3 & C5
iii) Definition – DNA Fingerprinting
iv) GAR 48 (4) Registration and Naming of a Greyhound
v) GAR 63 (5) Multiple sired litters
vi) GAR 64 (1) & (2) Registration of a litter
vii) GAR 71 (4) Result of Service
viii) GAR 72 (9) (b) (i) DNA fingerprint analysis
ix) GAR 89 Examination in Relation to the identity of a Greyhound
b) Breeding Rules
i) GAR 45 Other Rules in Relation to Export
ii) GAR 56 Registration of Sires and Breeding Females
iii) GAR 57 Limit on the Age at which a breeding female can be serviced
iv) GAR 58 Limit on the number of litters that can be whelped by a breeding female
v) GAR 59A Limit on the number of litters that can be whelped by a breeding female by caesarean section
vi) GAR 67 Breeding Unit of Semen Collection and Registration
vii) GAR 70 Import and Export regulation to breeding units of semen
c) Prohibited Substances
i) Definition: Presentation or Presented
ii) GAR 139 Permanently banned prohibited substances and certain offences in relation to them. (y) Bisphosphonates
iii) GAR 138 Meaning of an exempted substance. (a) ethinylestradiol and/or levonorgestrel
d) Welfare & Others
i) GAR 42 (d) Restrictions on Greyhounds Competing due to central or peripheral nervous system or vision condition
ii) GAR 76 Scratching after box draw
The definitions of Whelper and Rearer have been updated with “ear tattoo” removed in line with the updated Greyhounds Australasia Rules.
The updated Tasmanian Greyhound Rules of Racing are available on Tasracing’s website – www.tasracingcorporate.com.au
Michael Clarke
Code Lead Greyhounds
31 October 2024