Wound management in cattle

Abstract

Wounds of variable shapes, lengths, locations, depths and ages are invariably encountered by bovine practitioners. The heal­ing process starts immediately following the insult and is com­posed of 3 overlapping phases: inflammatory, proliferative and remodeling. Each of these phases can be subdivided into more specific steps during which biochemical and cellular events oc­cur, ultimately resulting in the restauration of a physical barri­er protecting the deeper structures. Whether the completion of the healing process allows to return to a full function depends on multiple factors, including the type of wounds, the location of the wound, and the structures involved.