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This is a draft item of legislation. This draft has since been made as a UK Statutory Instrument: The Welfare of Racing Greyhounds Regulations 2010 No. 543
3.—(1) On and after 6th April 2013 kennels must be provided for at least 20% of the total number of greyhounds which are present at the track at any one time for the purpose of taking part in a race or trial.
(2) Each kennel must—
(a)if installed after the date on which these Regulations come into force, be at a minimum 136cm long, 87cm wide and 110cm high internally;
(b)be occupied by no more one than one greyhound;
(c)have walls and floors with a cleanable surface;
(d)be cleaned between use by individual dogs;
(e)have a comfortable area for a greyhound to lie;
(f)be adequately lit to allow the safe examination and handling of a greyhound;
(g)allow a greyhound to be observed when inside;
(h)be constructed so as to minimise any risk of injury to a greyhound;
(i)have a regular flow of clean air, whether by natural or artificial means, to allow sufficient ventilation for a greyhound;
(j)have an ambient temperature suitable for dogs just raced; and
(k)be disinfected and dried between days on which races, trials or sales trials take place.
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