Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Management of a gunshot wound in a mare.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Mellish, Martha A & Adreani, Christine M
- Affiliation:
- Performance Equine Service · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old Quarter horse mare was treated for a serious skin infection caused by a gunshot wound near her right shoulder. The veterinarians decided not to remove the bullet because it could harm important nerves or joints in that area. After treating the infection, the mare was able to return to her normal athletic activities. Overall, the treatment was successful, and she recovered well.
Abstract
A 5-year-old, Quarter horse mare was treated for severe cellulitis secondary to a gunshot wound near the right humerus. The bullet was not retrieved due to the risk of damaging the radial nerve or elbow joint. Despite the presence of the bullet, the mare resumed athletic soundness once the infection had resolved.
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