Editor’s Note: This article is part of TheHorse.com’s ongoing coverage of topics presented at the British Equine Veterinary Association’s 51st annual Congress, held Sept. 12-15 in Birmingham, U.K.

Equine skull fractures are surprisingly common, comprising 12% of all fractures horses experience (Hug et al. 2009). These typically result from kicks and collisions, but thanks to surgical and technological advances, they are often possible to repair.

Anton Fürst, DVM, Dipl. ECVS, of the University of Zürich’s Equine Department, in Switzerland, presented on these advancements in skull fracture repair at the British Equine Veterinary Association’s 51st annual Congress, held Sept. 12-15, in Birmingham, UK.

Prognosis for most skull fractures is good to excellent because they are not affected by weight or laminitis, two factors that impede long-bone fracture healing, Fürst said

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