Trauma and fracture management in bovine practice

Abstract

Trauma, including lacerations, blunt trauma, and fractures, are a common presentation to bovine practitioners. Factors that can affect wound healing include duration of time from injury to veterinary intervention, level of contamination, and involvement of pertinent anatomical structures, including blood supply and synovial structures. Proper attention to wound management, fracture immobilization, and pain control can positively influence the outcome of patients suffering from traumatic wounds.