Greyhounds die in shocking kennel cough outbreak
February 22, 2026
Tasmanian greyhound racing has been shut down after one of the worst outbreaks of kennel cough in years.
Kennel cough is a highly contagious disease caused by upper respiratory viruses and bacteria.
Greyhounds are at high risk due to the crowded conditions of the racing environment.
The American Kennel Club says the greyhound’s natural defense system is weakened by factors such as poor ventilation, cold air, and stress from travel or intense exercise.
Tasracing has confirmed that some greyhounds have “been overwhelmed by their infection” and post-mortems are underway.
More than 20 kennels have been impacted. Because Tasracing is only relying on “voluntary responses” from participants, the source of the outbreak is unidentified.
LINK:
https://greyhoundcoalition.com/greyhounds-die-in-shocking-kennel-cough-outbreak/
