Bendigo tops greyhound death toll as industry passes 100 this year

The greyhound racing industry has reached an unwanted milestone, with 100 greyhounds euthanased this year due to injuries sustained during a race or in the catching pen. Key points: Bendigo has the highest number of greyhound deaths in the country this year with 10 100 dogs have died in 2020, with many more more injured The Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds wants better track design and fewer dogs in races Bendigo in Victoria has the highest number of deaths with 10 so far this year, followed by Ipswich in Queensland with eight. "The dogs should be raced on straight tracks, and the number of dogs racing should be reduced from eight to six — that's the maximum number that can be raced in the United Kingdom." Greyhound Racing Victoria responded to questions with a statement: "GRV internally reviews all major incidents on tracks and works with Professor David Eager from UTS as an independent adviser on track design and initiatives to promote safer racing."