The British Standards Institute (BSI) has published the Publicly Available Specification (PAS) for greyhound trainers’ residential kennels; PAS 251:2017.

Sponsored by the GBGB, the PAS was written as a result of Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ recommendations following a government review of greyhound racing legislation.

The PAS supplies a consensus-based specification for greyhound trainers’s residential kennels based on good practice and the collective experience of animal welfare organizations, veterinarians, government and industry specialists.

It covers requirements for:

– Building construction

– Unit sizes

– Lighting and ventilation

– Unit and kennel interiors

– Flooring

– Drainage

– Bedding

– Electrical appliances

– Exercise

– Diet

– Environmental enrichment

– Monitoring behaviour, health and welfare

– Handling and training

– Identification of greyhounds

– Veterinary healthcare

– Isolation facilities

– Vaccinations

– Waste removal

– Cleaning and disinfectant

– Emergency precautions

– Kennel security

– Food preparation and storage

– Utilities – electric lighting, working telephone and access to water

More information here:

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