Proud flesh in horses *H&H Plus*
If the natural healing process is upset, wounds can develop unsightly lumps of ‘proud flesh’, which can prove difficult to treat
If the natural healing process is upset, wounds can develop unsightly lumps of ‘proud flesh’, which can prove difficult to treat
Are you up to date with the latest ideas on wound treatment? Kieran O’Brien MRCVS offers a first-aid refresher
Never trivialise puncture wounds, because the most innocuous-looking injury can mask a more serious underlying problem
What should you do if you find a foreign body embedded in a hoof? Kieran O’Brien MRCVS offers expert advice
An owner of a horse who was “ripped open” as she rushed through a partly open gate has urged others to be aware of the dangers
Researchers are looking for help from horse owners
When do health problems become emergencies that require urgent veterinary attention? Keith Chandler MRCVS pinpoints the warning signs
Why do some wounds fail to clear up despite several treatment attempts? Professor Debra Archer looks at the options for hard-to-heal cases
Find out how best to deal with common equine wounds
Find out all the latest research about puncture wounds in horses — and their prognosis
New research has been conducted to see if honey can have a healing effect on horses
Horses tend to be accident prone, so it’s not uncommon as an owner to find yourself dealing with an injury of one kind or another
Vets in France and Mali have recently reported the use of maggots to encourage healing in chronic wounds in 41 horses
Willingsford - a small Southampton-based medical company - has received a £250,000 grant to help the development of their wound-healing product, SertaSil
Clinical trials showed that SertaSil accelerated the early phases of wound healing by 50%. It is a powder and does not require secondary dressings
The debate about what to do if blood is seen around a horse's mouth during international competition is set to rumble on into 2012. But what can we do if an oral wound does occur?
Equimins has launched a new wound gel containing a number of selected ingredients including natural colloidal silver
The cayenne pepper plaster is placed over dressings to deter itchy or inquisitive horses from biting and chewing.
Don’t panic! Horse & Hound offers the latest advice on the best way to deal with that common problem of a bleeding wound
Damage to the knees most commonly occurs when a horse stumbles on the road and while it's rare for bones to be broken, the damage can still be serious