UK greyhound racing hit with drug scandal over illegal use of human ‘birth control pills’

A major drug scandal in UK greyhound racing involves the illegal sale and misuse of norethisterone, a hormone intended for women, by vets and trainers without the necessary licences. Data from the regulator suggests the drug is often contaminated, and Greyhound Rescue Wales has reviewed disciplinary findings from the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB). The industry is accused of turning a blind eye to the illegal importation of the hormone, which is used to suppress female greyhounds’ biological “season” in order to keep them racing year-round and maximize profits.

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