Wound Management
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How Horse Wounds Heal
Whether large or small, serious or innocuous, all wounds follow a distinct and complex healing process.
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Managing Penetrating Injuries in the Field (AAEP 2012)
Penetrating injuries can have serious consequences for horses, but vets are well-versed in handling them.
Photo by Peggy Marsh, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVECC
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Horses
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy might benefit horses with certain injuries or illnesses; more research is needed.
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How Horse Wounds Heal
April 27, 2013
Whether large or small, serious or innocuous, all wounds follow a distinct and complex healing process.... Read More
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Treating Head Injuries in Horses
April 03, 2013
Knowing how to manage head injuries allows vets to provide quality care when faced with an ailing horse.... Read More
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Managing Penetrating Injuries in the Field (AAEP 2012)
February 17, 2013
Penetrating injuries can have serious consequences for horses, but vets are well-versed in handling them.... Read More
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Gouges and Gashes: Horse Wounds
July 01, 2012
A number of factors can enhance or derail wound healing.... Read More
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'Pinch Grafting' for Equine Lower Limb Wounds (AAEP 2011)
April 12, 2012
Vets can perform pinch grafts easily in the field and as successfully as when using other types of grafting.... Read More
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Horses
April 01, 2012
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy might benefit horses with certain injuries or illnesses; more research is needed.... Read More
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Delayed Suturing for Equine Lower Limb Wounds (AAEP 2011)
March 30, 2012
Delayed wound closure involves suturing wounds four to five days after injury. ... Read More
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Granulation Tissue Management in the Horse (AAEP 2011)
March 28, 2012
Equine wounds need to be managed carefully to prevent the development of exuberant granulation tissue.... Read More
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Manuka Honey for Healing Horse Wounds (AAEP 2011)
February 22, 2012
Manuka honey can be used to promote healing of wounds without the need for a bandage, one researcher said.... Read More
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Post-Surgery Prognosis in Horses
September 01, 2011
When a horse needs surgery, what's his prognosis for a full recovery? What problems can occur during recovery?... Read More
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Topical Wound Care for Horses
June 05, 2011
Sooner or later, your horse will come in with a wound. Do you know the best first-aid approach for his needs?... Read More
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Ointments Help Horses with Bug Bite Hypersensitivity
April 06, 2011
The results of a study conducted by a group of researchers from the Netherlands suggest that regular application of a topical ointment--medicated or nonmedicated--might provide some relief to horses suffering from insect bite hypersensitivity.... Read More
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Wound Care in the Equine Patient to be Covered in New Bolton Center Lecture
March 28, 2011
On April 5 the University of Pennsylvania's (UPenn) New Bolton Center will present "Wound Care: The Big, the Bad, the Ugly." The lecture is part of the First Tuesdays Lecture Series at UPenn's School of Veterinary Medicine at New Bolton Center. ... Read More
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Hyaluronic Acid-Based Biomaterial to Enhance Leg Wound Healing (AAEP 2010)
February 28, 2011
Managing equine wounds--particularly on the legs-- is often costly both in time and resources. Linda Dahlgren, DVM, PhD, Dipl. AVCS, spoke on the use of a hyaluronic acid-based biomaterial (CMHA) in several application methods to facilitate wound ... Read More
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UW to Host First Aid Seminar for Horse Owners
January 15, 2011
The University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Veterinary Medicine Continuing Education program will be hosting its 22nd annual seminar on Feb. 19. This year's topic is "First Aid for Horses--When to Call the Vet and What to do Before Help Arrives." The... Read More
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Equine Dermatology Fund Established at Colorado State University
December 30, 2010
A new fund has been established at the Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) to help support research related to diagnosing equine dermatology problems. The fund was created in memory of a horse who was euthanized as the... Read More
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Waiting for the Veterinarian
September 01, 2010
Unless a horse develops an injury or other condition with a veterinarian present, the chances of its receiving immediate veterinary care are slim. That's why it's important an owner knows how to help his or her injured horse until the veterinarian... Read More
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Coronary Band Injuries in Horses
September 01, 2010
Horses are likely to sustain coronary band and hoof wall injuries at one time or another. These injuries can carry long-term performance and soundness consequences.... Read More
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Hoof Abscesses in Horses
July 01, 2010
This common problem can cause sudden, severe lameness, but can be resolved quickly with the proper treatment. ... Read More
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Twelve New Equine Fact Sheets Available From TheHorse.com
May 12, 2010
This week TheHorse.com has launched 12 free, handy Fact Sheets on topics of interest to hands-on horse owners. These are invaluable additions to the more than 30 widely acclaimed Fact Sheets that TheHorse.com launched in 2009...... Read More
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Horse Wounds 101 (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention)
May 01, 2010
With increased activity all horses are at a higher risk of sustaining traumatic lacerations or other wound types. Some might appear more serious than others. Often the wound might be hours, days, or even weeks old before it is observed.... Read More
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Foot Casts Aid Treatment of Distal Limb Injuries
April 02, 2010
Phalangeal casts can aid healing of wounds in the foot and pastern region and help a horse return to function, researchers recently reported. Although phalangeal casts (which cover the hoof and pastern but not the fetlock) are often ... Read More
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Impaled Horse Nears Release from Hospital
March 25, 2010
A horse that has gained a worldwide following for his recovery from a freak accident could be cleared to go home by the week of April 5, according to his veterinarians at the University of Tennessee Equine Hospital. Since January, Am... Read More
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Maggots Improve Chronic Hoof Puncture Wound Healing
March 04, 2010
You might have heard about the value of using medical maggots to clean infected, nonhealing wounds in horses and humans, but did you know they can also help clean up infection in structures deep within the hoof? At the 2009 American ... Read More
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Aseptic Platelet-Rich Plasma Preparation Essential in Equine Practice
September 15, 2009
Special laboratory equipment is not needed to produce bacteria-free platelet concentrates (commonly referred to as platelet-rich plasma), but stringent attention to proper aseptic technique is essential. Equine veterinarians are using... Read More
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