Members of the public and industry stakeholders at Dubbo and across the state are being asked to share their views on greyhound racing.
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A survey has been developed as part of a project funded by Greyhound Racing NSW to develop crucial recommendations for the controversial industry, which generates more than $335 million per year in NSW.
A live baiting scandal engulfed the sport in February, in the wake of which the Greyhound Racing NSW board and chief executive stood down and an interim leader was appointed.
Eleven licensees were already fronting inquiries when Greyhound Racing NSW last week suspended the licences of two trainers - both members of the Coonabarabran Greyhound Club - after a raid on a Gilgandra property found two live European rabbits.
The survey being conducted by researchers from the University of Sydney, La Trobe University, the University of Bristol and the Working Dog Alliance is the first step in a project that will make recommendations about current and best practices, a statement issued by the University of Sydney said.
Survey results will be analysed to assist development of future education and guidance material as well as target specific areas that industry members should focus their efforts on, including methods for improving the welfare of greyhounds.
The survey is anonymous, open to anyone over the age of 18 and takes 15 minutes to complete, the statement said.
The survey closes on Sunday, July 4, and for more information visit http://bit.ly/GRSurvey.