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.
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Researchers treated neck wounds with a commonly accepted LED light therapy and saw no positive effects.
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Being prepared for an equine emergency can help make the situation less stressful and result in a more positive outcome.
After identifying the affected structures, veterinarians can use ultrasound, radiographs, and synoviocentesis to assess synovial involvement.
Using the natural antimicrobial prophylactically offers another line of defense against incisional infection in horses undergoing colic surgery.
As concerns over antibiotic resistance grow, equine veterinarians look for ways to treat wounds without reaching for these powerful drugs. Here are some of their options.
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