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Open standing castration in Thoroughbred racehorses in Hong Kong: Prevalence and severity of complications 30 days post-castration.

Sarah Margaret RosanowskiF MacEoinRobyn J GrahamC M Riggs
Published in: Equine veterinary journal (2017)
Complications following OSC in horses in Hong Kong were common. The majority were mild and were successfully treated using antimicrobials and simple wound management. Given the high rate of complications and antimicrobial usage identified in this study, a review of the technique is warranted.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • staphylococcus aureus
  • minimally invasive