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From Sterilization to Stitches: Handling Horse Wounds

Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA October 16, 2024

Veterinarians weigh in on the do’s and don’ts of wound care, from discovery to recovery.

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Christy Corp-Minamiji, DVM August 21, 2024

There are right and wrong ways to bandage horses’ limbs, no matter the wrap’s purpose.

Managing Horse Hoof Wounds

Nancy S. Loving, DVM May 15, 2024

Resolving horse hoof wounds requires working closely with your veterinarian to manage lesions until they heal. Learn about 4 common hoof wounds and how vets treat them.

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Nancy S. Loving, DVM April 16, 2024

Get tips on how to manage equine leg lacerations that require bandaging.

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Emily Dickson, MS May 19, 2023

Learn about bandaging materials, proper technique, and tips and tricks for managing fresh wounds and swollen limbs.

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Casie Bazay, NBCAAM December 15, 2018

Most modifications made to the traditional distal limb compression bandage did not appear to improve their efficacy, researchers found.

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Boots and wraps protect the horse’s limbs. But have you ever asked yourself why or how these dressings protect a horse’s leg–or if they even do?

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