Greyhound industry cares most of all for the dogs

IN his letter (March 22), John Fitzgerald expressed concern over the standard of care and welfare of Ireland’s greyhound population.

The Irish Greyhound Board takes its responsibility in this area very seriously. In many areas we lead the world.

Every stud dog and brood bitch is DNA-sampled, generating a database of greyhounds that far exceeds that of any other breed. Every mating and litter of pups is registered and all pups are earmarked to provide clear identity.