VETERINARY & RESEARCH

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How the standing CT scanner is helping detect limb injuries in horses

Racing Victoria (RV) introduced the standing CT scanner in 2019 as part of its ongoing commitment to better understand and reduce limb injuries in horses. This video illustrates the use of standing CT scanner and features insights from Professor Chris Whitton, Head of the University of Melbourne’s U-Vet Equine Centre.

(Image courtesy of Racing Victoria)

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Standing CT Scanner

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Apache Cat Eye Surgery

APACHE CAT EYE SURGERY

When Apache Cat needed treatment for cancer in his eye, Living Legends CEO Dr Andrew Clarke turned to Melbourne’s leading veterinary ophthalmologist Dr Andrew Turner. Channel 7 captured the procedure from start to finish.

Insights into equine vision

INSIGHTS INTO EQUINE VISION

Pre-eminent veterinary ophthalmologist Dr Andrew Turner BVSc (Hons), MANZCVS (Equine Surgery), FANZCVS (Veterinary Ophthalmology) provides an overview of horses’ vision and some of the most common issues that he treats.

Safety changes to be implemented for the 2021 Lexus Melbourne Cup

SAFETY CHANGES TO BE IMPLEMENTED FOR 2021 LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP

The VRC is working closely with the sport’s governing body, Racing Victoria, to implement significant changes ahead of the 2021 Melbourne Cup to ensure that Australia’s greatest race is also its safest.

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