Traumatic Wounds in the Equine Patient

Proper evaluation of traumatic wounds in the equine patient requires careful consideration of the overall patient, the location of the wound, and its chronicity. In this session we will discuss wound management strategies for optimal case outcomes in equids, including additional diagnostics, treatments, and complications.

• Review location-specific factors that may necessitate referral for wounds in the equine patient
• Know when to consider additional diagnostics when evaluating the equine patient with a traumatic wound
• Understand the pros and cons of different wound management techniques
• Discuss common complications of traumatic wounds in equids