Equine Wound Care Done Right
Nancy S. Loving, DVM
May 13, 2025
Get tips on how to manage equine leg lacerations that require bandaging.
Get tips on how to manage equine leg lacerations that require bandaging.
This presentation describes the use of various wound healing techniques and dressings for granulating wounds. Sponsored by Phovia.
Always treat wounds near joints as emergencies. One veterinarian explains why and what you can do to limit the risk of infection until the vet arrives.
Learn about new applications for biologic therapies to treat horses’ infertility, wounds, ligament injuries, and eye issues.
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.
In this roundtable discussion led by Dr. Julia Miller, experts cover common horse wounds, complications with healing, and effective treatment options. Sponsored by Zarasyl.
Researchers believe this product could serve as an alternative to conventional antibiotics, helping combat antibiotic resistance.
Veterinarians weigh in on the do’s and don’ts of wound care, from discovery to recovery.
Learn about topical antibiotic basics with this easy-to-understand infographic. Sponsored by Silver Honey.
A reader says wounds on her horse’s legs scar during healing. A veterinarian offers advice on how to help horses’ wounds heal with a good cosmetic outcome.
There are right and wrong ways to bandage horses’ limbs, no matter the wrap’s purpose.
One veterinarian explains how to manage horse hoof puncture wounds and ensure they heal properly.
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.
Fluorescent light energy (FLE) promotes healing and provides antimicrobial activity and anti-inflammatory effects in equine wounds and skin conditions.
This new approach will allow veterinarians to support better wound healing in horses with traumatic wounds.
Scientists say medical-grade honey could be a beneficial secondary treatment option in horses after joint surgery for synovial sepsis, though more research is needed.
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