A greyhound trainer who admitted using chicken blood to train dogs at his property east of Perth has been fined, disqualified and quit his board role.
Anthony Glenny admitted the practice earlier this month at an inquiry, which was held after he refused to answer questions by Racing and Wagering Western Australia stewards following an inspection of his Bakers Hill facility on May 3.
He pleaded guilty to using a lure that was not entirely free of animal tissue, refusing to disclose the identity of a person or people who asked him to undertake live baiting at his premises, and using improper words during a phone conversation with the chief steward.
On Friday, Glenny was fined $1700 and disqualified for 18 months.
He also resigned from the WA Greyhound Racing Association board.
RWWA general manager of racing integrity Denis Borovica said Glenny had used a hessian bag soaked with blood from defrosted chickens that were fed to the dogs.
It was "not the most heinous crime but not one we accept", Mr Borovica told AAP.
He said the most serious aspect of the case was Glenny not answering stewards' questions as anyone holding a trainer's licence was not entitled to remain silent.
"That strikes at the heart of our powers to run the industry effectively," Mr Borovica said.
"If he decides to reapply for a licence, we'd have to assess whether we think he's a person who is suitable to be in this industry in light of what's happened.
"Part of that assessment would no doubt involve whether he's someone who is going to provide information when requested or not."
Mr Borovica said he was not concerned there was a broader problem in the WA greyhound industry, despite Glenny being asked by several people to live bait.
RWWA has strengthened regulations around approved lures since an ABC program shone the spotlight on live baiting, last month expanding the definition to include any animal tissue or liquid.
WA racing and gaming minister Colin Holt said he considered the Glenny matter "closed".
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