GANNON “SOUNDNESS EXAM” VIDEO ADDED TO AGC WEBSITE

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The late Dr. Jim Gannon spent most of his professional life conducting research and teaching others, with one over-arching purpose: to improve the quality of life of racing greyhounds.

Now a classic "soundness examination" training video produced by the internationally recognized Australian vet several years ago is available on this website. The video demonstrates proper procedures for checking a greyhound’s musculoskeletal health to prevent injuries.

Dr. Gannon, who died in 2010, was widely considered to be the father of modern greyhound veterinary medicine, greyhound rehabilitation and physical therapy. His work in the area of greyhound injury prevention and treatment was the subject of countless research papers and symposium presentations. 

The video, about 50 minutes in total length, is presented in three segments. One is a general introduction to the topic, the second is aimed at trainers, and the third designed for veterinarians.
Dr. Linda Blythe, a highly respected veterinary doctor and colleague of Dr. Gannon’s, paid tribute to him at the 28th Annual International Canine Sports Medicine Symposium in Florida on January 14.
The two vets co-authored the first edition of the internationally acclaimed textbook, "Care of the Racing Greyhound," along with Dr. Morrie Craig.