Injuries & Wounds
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Forecast for CO2 Wound Therapy in Horses: Partly Cloudy
by The Horse Staff | Apr 12, 2022
Equine researchers tested the treatment approach, which is commonly used in human diabetes patients.
Read MoreManaging Challenging Biofilms in Horse Wounds
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Mar 25, 2022
Aggressive early treatment can help horses recover from wounds afflicted with these persistent bacterial conglomerations.
Read MoreBacteria From Horses Give Clues to Antibiotic Resistance
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Mar 25, 2022
Researchers who study antibacterial resistance in people and across species found one equine fecal sample showed bacterial resistance to 11 different drug classes.
Read MoreBest Practices for Successful Skin Grafts in Horses
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Mar 24, 2022
Proper technique and keeping the graft immobile can mean a faster-healing, less expensive treatment process.
Read MoreThe Pathogenesis of Soft Tissue Injuries in Horses
by Chris White, DVM | Mar 23, 2022
Soft tissue injuries can occur in any horse. Learn about the injury cascade and how to help horses on the road to recovery in this article from the March 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreChoose Equine Wound Debridement Approaches Carefully
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Mar 22, 2022
Select the right technique, or combination of techniques, to promote healing in each horse.
Read MoreSelecting the Best Dressing for Equine Wounds
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Mar 19, 2022
Knowing how different dressings work, as well as selecting the right type for each stage of healing, can improve treatment outcomes.
Read MoreEquine Case Study: Gunshot Wound
by Lucile Vigouroux | Mar 7, 2022
A veterinarian describes treating a horse that had suffered an accidental gunshot wound.
Read MoreCan APS Help Treat Tendonitis in Horses?
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Feb 23, 2022
Autologous protein solution, an orthobiologic therapy, might help veterinarians treat hard-to-heal tendon injuries.
Read MoreBig Problems for Equine Eyes
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Feb 22, 2022
Horses have big eyes—which can lead to big problems. Learn how to recognize common signs of eye injuries and what to do about them.
Read MoreConditioning Horses Through the Seasons: Spring and Summer
by Samantha Steelman, PhD | Feb 11, 2022
Training horses in the spring and summer can present some challenges. Learn how your horse’s body adapts to exercise training, how he acclimates to spring and summer weather conditions, and what you can do to help him perform at his best.
Read MoreLook for Multiple DDFT Lesions in Injured Horses
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Feb 9, 2022
Deep digital flexor tendon injuries, especially those in the pastern area, rarely act alone.
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