Blooding is a common practice within the greyhound industry. It involves using live animals to train the dogs. Hunters avail of this cruel practice also but it is widespread in greyhound racing and coursing. Politicians who support these "sports" know this but choose to turn a blind eye to what is happening.
 
Have a look at this report and video. It shows just how low some people can sink in their treatment of animals, but also the decency of so many people who work to alleviate animal suffering:
 
https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/gang-set-dogs-pregnant-cats-20631080