A limb fracture can be a catastrophic injury in horses but many of these fractures can be repaired with appropriate fracture first aid in the field. Appropriate fracture first aid will significantly improve the prognosis of repairable equine limb fractures, reduce the risk of surgical site infection, and improve the comfort of the horse. This presentation will discuss the principles of equine limb fracture first aid, stabilization, and tips/tricks associated with fracture first aid.

Jarrod Troy, DVM, DACVS-LS, CERP