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From Sterilization to Stitches: Handling Horse Wounds

Tackling Tough-to-Heal Wounds

Christy Corp-Minamiji, DVM September 12, 2023

When a horse’s healing process gets derailed, wounds can become chronic. Here’s how to prevent complications.

Treating Tendon and Ligament Injuries in Horses

The Horse Staff August 30, 2023

Tendon and ligament injuries are leading causes of poor performance in horses. Learn about different conventional and therapeutic treatment modalities in this visual guide. Sponsored by Astaria Global.

Shock Wave Therapy for Lower Leg Wounds on Horses

Amorphous Silicate Dressing Reduces Proud Flesh in Lower Limb Wounds in Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA August 17, 2023

Researchers have determined this wound dressing might help encourage better wound healing and reduce proud flesh formation.

What’s New in Equine Orthobiologics?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 26, 2023

Our sources share updates from the equine world to help you understand this exciting yet complex field of regenerative medicine.

Non-Steroidal Joint Injection Options

Katie Navarra July 11, 2023

Alternative joint injections to corticosteroids can keep horses comfortable and offer a chance at healing rather than simply masking pain.

10 Things You Might Not Know About Puncture Wounds in Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA June 2, 2023

They might appear minor on the surface, but puncture wounds can involve dangerous underlying damage and infection. Here’s what you need to know about these injuries.

Study: PRP Gel Accelerates Skin Wound Healing in Horses

Tanja Bornmann May 31, 2023

Speeding up wound healing helped reduce the risk of infections and sepsis in rescue horses with skin wounds.

Understanding Proud Flesh

Allison Haspel, DVM May 29, 2023

Learn about the wound healing process and how to prevent and manage proud flesh.

Managing Horse Wounds: To Bandage or Not to Bandage?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA May 23, 2023

Ah, the age-old question: When managing horse wounds, should you wrap them or let them “air out”? Researchers are working to determine whether bandaging is the best option and in what circumstances.

Help! My Horse’s Wound is Near a Joint

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA May 12, 2023

Experts discuss what to do when your horse turns up with knee, hock, fetlock, or other leg joint wounds, and why.

Using Amniotic Membrane for Wound Healing in Horses

Jennifer Madera, DVM May 4, 2023

Researchers have discovered a way to make equine amniotic membrane, a treatment option for wound healing, more accessible.

Phovia Equine, The Horse Bring You Wound Care Awareness Month

The Horse Staff May 2, 2023

Has your horse come in from the pasture with a laceration on his fetlock or an abrasion on his hip? Learn how to care for many types of equine wounds during Wound Care Awareness Month at TheHorse.com, sponsored by Phovia Equine.