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How do we fix a comminuted P - Transfixation pin cast - External fixator - Fetlock arthrodesis - Salvage only How do we perform arthrodesis of the P2 bone in cases of fracture? - - one PIP plate and one regular locking comp. plate - place plates on P2 first, then align P1 and P2 - insert scrr...

A 4yo TB gelding presents for a 1 foot laceration on its flank after getting trapped in barbed wire. What is the FIRST thing you should consider doing before assessing the wound? - Perform a full PE! Sometimes its easy to forget when there is a huge wound staring at you. After assessing the equid...

How can bog spavin be treated? - Removal of excess synovial fluid, injectable corticosteriods/progesterone/atropine, apply pressure bandage. How can curb be treated? - NSAIDS, DMSO, mild irritants (sweats), firing and blistering; Move horse to new stall or put another animal in stall with horse t...

Before surgical correction of a teat laceration, what are important things to classify or consider? - - Duration (< 24hrs or longer, success rates BEST if done ASAP) - Localization (distal?, streak canal and rosetter = WORST prognosis!) - Shape/Configuration = transverse or complete laceration...

A 3mo old Holstein heifer was in a dystocia and ended up fracturing her femur. What method of fixation was elected for this calf? - Stacking pins (IM pins) with cerclage wire! - recall pins can be placed normo or retrograde fashion, avoid the joints - can be combined with cerclage wire (as seen) ...