WOUND TYPES

The six types of wounds in horses are as follows: An incision: This is a cut that has clean, straight edges. These wounds commonly bleed quite a lot, but the tidy edge of the wound allows it to, at least generally speaking, heal relatively quickly. A laceration or tear: This is a wound where the edges…

BylizzieJuly 17, 20190Comments

PENETRATING WOUNDS OF THE FOOT

If a sharp object penetrates a horse’s foot, it can damage the sensitive tissues and deeper structures underneath Puncture wounds of the equine foot are common and can be very serious. The most common objects that penetrate horses’ feet are nails and screws, but other sharp objects such as pieces of farm implements can sometimes cause…

BylizzieFebruary 6, 20180Comments

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WOUND TYPES

PENETRATING WOUNDS OF THE FOOT

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