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There are several people all over the world who’re in careers working with animals designed for racing. Although this is, in many respects, rocky ground in relation to the ethics of the way the animals are treated, from the professions linked to horse and greyhound racing there are many, often less serious roles that come with other styles of animal racing.

Pigeon racing

Because of their unique homing ability, pigeons are already bred in captivity for years and years – originally to hold important messages quickly over long distances. It is a little-known idea that the Reuters News Agency began life being a pigeon information delivery service, carrying stockmarket information between Belgium and Germany. The activity of racing pigeons developed in Belgium within the mid 1800s. Nevertheless there is little scope for doing it professionally currently, the pigeon trade will be a great chance for dealing with animals within the 19th century.

Pigeon racing involves birds being sent out from their home lofts after which racing back. Time taken and the distance covered are recorded, using the fastest bird declared the winner. In Europe, the races tend to be more than a distance which can be between 100 and 1,000 kilometres. One of many dangers for pigeons involved in racing is becoming grounded and disorientated, meaning then they find it very difficult to find their long ago.