Caspian Journal of Veterinary Sciences

Caspian Journal of Veterinary Sciences

Full-thickness injury of skin, coronary band, and hoof in a horse; successful treatment by secondary intention healing

Document Type : Scientific report

Authors
Nasser Vajdi 1
Seyed Morteza Haerian 2
1 Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Amol University of Special Modern Technologies, Amol, Iran
2 Dedicated horse veterinarian, Tehran, Iran
10.22034/cjvs.2024.210715
Abstract
A 1-year-old male Mixed-breed foal with a left hindlimb deep full-thickness wound involving the skin, coronary band, and hoof wall as a result of traumatic force (with a length and width of 5 and 1.5 cm respectively, and a depth of 3.5 cm), was managed through a combination of treatments such as topical utilization of antimicrobial cream, bandage, and continue the process by the secondary intention healing. Systemic antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were used for 7 days. Bandage (A three-layer bandage was used a sterile tampon, vibril, and a vet-wrap bandage) and topical treatment were changed every 4 days. After 35 days, the lesions were seen on the affected limb. The ability to bear weight was seen in the affected limb without swelling and pain during palpation. Suggested treatment and follow-up were very successful and may be suitable for similar cases.
Keywords
Horse
Traumatic injury
Wound healing
Wound management
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Caspian Journal of Veterinary Sciences
Volume 1, Issue 2
December 2024
Pages 161-167

  • Receive Date 23 July 2024
  • Revise Date 07 September 2024
  • Accept Date 07 September 2024