When an injury is found on a horse communicating with a veterinarian is a priority and the sooner the better. Alexandra Tracey, DVM, Dipl. ACVS-LA, and Dean Hendrickson, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, weigh in on the dos and don’ts of wound care, from discovery to recovery.
Before choosing a wait-and-see approach horse owners should be encouraged to relay as much information as possible to the veterinarian to allow for an appropriate treatment plan. Reminding clients to send photos can be very helpful.”
Source: The Horse, May 8, 2023. Link.
INSIGHTS: This is a good article to share on social media, in newsletters or use as part of equine group education events. Horse owners who gain deeper knowledge about the variety of wounds and treatment approaches are more likely to contact their veterinarians quickly and realize more positive outcomes from early professional wound intervention and care.