Managing Challenging Biofilms in Horse Wounds
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
March 25, 2022
Aggressive early treatment can help horses recover from wounds afflicted with these persistent bacterial conglomerations.
Aggressive early treatment can help horses recover from wounds afflicted with these persistent bacterial conglomerations.
Researchers who study antibacterial resistance in people and across species found one equine fecal sample showed bacterial resistance to 11 different drug classes.
Proper technique and keeping the graft immobile can mean a faster-healing, less expensive treatment process.
Select the right technique, or combination of techniques, to promote healing in each horse.
Knowing how different dressings work, as well as selecting the right type for each stage of healing, can improve treatment outcomes.
A veterinarian describes treating a horse that had suffered an accidental gunshot wound.
Autologous protein solution, an orthobiologic therapy, might help veterinarians treat hard-to-heal tendon injuries.
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.
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.
Deep digital flexor tendon injuries, especially those in the pastern area, rarely act alone.
Are you preparing to send your veterinarian a photo of your horse’s most recent injury? Consider these tips first.
Indications for their use and how veterinarians choose between the two therapies.
Veterinarians share their thoughts on stem cells, IRAP, and platelet-rich plasma.
Many horses can cause trauma on themselves. Usually, they’re wounds or cuts on the legs—but sometimes, they’re on the horse’s head.
Three practitioners share advice on how to best care for your horses following a disaster.
Researchers found an inverse relationship between length of paddock turnout and risk of soft tissue injuries in nonelite horses.
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