Equine Wound Management

Successful management of equine wounds relies on knowledge of the stages of wound healing, factors that can alter those stages, how healing stages can be manipulated, and adherence to the principles of wound healing. Challenges that complicate wound management include the inability to immobilize and/or confine equine patients, and maintain a clean environment during the critical initial stages of healing. Because of these challenges, the equine practitioner relies heavily on bandaging and external coaptation techniques to successfully treat and manage wounds. The type of bandage used is dictated by the region of the body that is injured.

Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice - October 17, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Randy B. Eggleston Source Type: research