Based on scientific evidence, VA presumes that B cell leukemias, Parkinson's disease, and ischemic heart disease were caused by military service for Veterans who were exposed to certain herbicides while they were serving in the military.
In 38 states, dog racing is illegal. In five states (Colorado, Connecticut, Kansas, Oregon and Wisconsin), there are no longer any open dog tracks or live racing, but no legislation has been passed to ban the sport. That leaves seven states in which commercial dog racing remains legal and active.
Should greyhound racing be banned Australia-wide? We ask the question in our Friday Late Debate with Brenton Scott of the NSW Greyhound Breeders, Owners and Trainers Association and Glenys Oogjes, Executive Director of Animals Australia.