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Scans for all Melbourne Cup horses after review finds Anthony Van Dyck’s fatal fractures may have been avoidable – ABC News
A diagnostic scan on racehorse Anthony Van Dyck may have picked up on the potential for more serious injuries before his ill-fated run in the Melbourne Cup, a review…
Victoria’s racing industry will adopt tougher screening for horses after a review found the fatal injuries suffered by stallion Anthony Van Dyck in last year’s Melbourne Cup may have been avoided if he underwent a CT scan.
Key points:
- Racing Victoria will implement 41 recommendations, including having fewer international horses in the Cup
- The review came after seven deaths associated with the race in as many years
- Anthony Van Dyck showed signs of lameness before the race, but the report concluded…
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