The horse had re-traumatised a partly healed open wound with the cannon bone exposed. Suturing was not possible. SertaSil was used to remove the wound infection and to prevent further infection and support healing. Responsible vet, Tim Mair stated: “The wound healed remarkably well.”
Tim Mair is clinical director at Bell Equine in Kent, visiting professor at the Royal Veterinary College as well as president-elect of the British Equine Veterinary Association.