Wound Treatment Basics for Farm Animals

By Jon Geller and Dvm
Published on December 1, 2000
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This list covers wound treatment basics for farm animals.

Jon Geller, DVM, offers his farm animal health experience in caring for cows, calves, horses and sheep. This list covers wound treatment basics for farm animals.

Wound Treatment Basics for Farm Animals

1. Control hemorrhage with persistent pressure.
2. Flush, flush, flush with dilute disinfectant, saline solution or water.
3. Debride (trim away) dead tissue.
4. Suture the wound closed or leave it open and apply bandages.

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