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1、15 A RETROSPECTIVE CASE SERIES OF THE INCIDENCE, TREATMENT AND OUTCOME OF EQUINE WOUNDS SEEN IN OUT-OF-HOURS PRIMARY CARE EQUINE PRACTICE IN THE UK 1J. R. Firth,1A. Bowden,1J.H. Burford,2T.S. Mair,3W. Furness and 1S.L. Freeman 1School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, Col
2、lege Road, Sutton Bonington, Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK; 2Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic, Butchers Lane, Mereworth, Maidstone, UK; 3Scarsdale Equine Practice, Markeaton Lane, Derby, UK. E-mail: svxab4exmail.nottingham.ac.uk Reasons for performing study: Wounds are a common reason for out-of-hou
3、rs call outs in equine practice. There is currently a lack of evidence on the types of wound, treatments commonly used and the associated outcomes. Objectives: To describe the incidence of different types of wounds seen in out-of-hours equine veterinary practice, their treatments and outcomes. Study
4、 design: Retrospective case series. Methods: Clinical data were reviewed from horses seen as out-of- hours primary care emergencies for wounds at two equine veterinary practices between 2011 and 2013. Wounds were categorised according to location and type. The incidence of different types of wounds,
5、 and the case presentation, treatment and outcome were analysed. Fishers exact test was used to determine whether breed, degree of lameness and concurrent conditions were associated with outcome. Results: Data was retrieved from 481 cases. Simple wounds were the most common (n = 292), particularly i
6、nvolving the distal limb (n = 128). Simple wounds consisted of wounds that were not chronic, synovial, a foot penetration, or involving the head, neck or body. Synovial wounds had the highest proportion of complicated outcomes (82%, n = 14 of 17). There was a signifi cant relationship between severi
7、ty of lameness and outcome (P = 0.0003). Clinicians did not routinely record insurance status (34%, n = 164), descriptive wound location (58%, n = 280), cause (43%, n = 211) or lameness score (22%, n = 110). Based on this, and current veterinary and medical literature, a recording proforma for wound
8、 cases was created. Conclusions: This fi rst study of the incidence, treatments and outcome of wounds seen out of hours in UK equine practice highlighted that the majority of cases were simple limb wounds. Degree of lameness was signifi cantly associated with outcome, and should be considered an imp
9、ortant component of case recording. The use of a proforma may improve clinical recording within practice and assist with prospective clinical studies. Ethical animal research: The study was approved by the Ethics Committee, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham. Explici
10、t owner consent was not stated. Source of funding: A.B.s PhD is funded by the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science. Competing interests: None declared. 16 VETERINARY INTERACTIONS: CONSIDERING THE EQUINE PERSPECTIVE 1C.A.L. Owen,1C.R. Quarmby and1A.L. Roshier 1School of Veterinary Medicine and S
11、cience, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington, Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK. E-mail: svycaoexmail.nottingham.ac.uk or mandy.roshiernottingham.ac.uk Reasonsforperformingstudy: Equine well-being encompasses psychological and physical aspects and should be considered during veterinary interact
12、ions. Low-stress handling strategies facilitate positive encounters, in turn minimising injury to both animal and veterinarian. Factors to consider during each interaction include an understanding of the species, the individual animal and the handlers approach. Objectives: The aim of this preliminar
13、y study was to explore the handling approaches of veterinarians, and vets in training, when interacting with horses. Study design: Qualitative analysis of practical handling and interviews. Methods: The study was guided by research questions relating to the considerations participants make during eq
14、uine interactions, and what resources and training informs their approach. Twelve veterinary students (three male, nine female) and two female equine clinicians from Nottingham Vet School were each videoed interacting with a horse. This was followed by semi-structured interviews with participants in
15、cluding review of the video footage. Interviews were thematically analysed. Results: Themes discussed included equine perception and emotional state, experiences of handling and restraint methods, awareness of species ethology, knowledge of the individual, safety and refl ection on practice. Partici
16、pants varied in their awareness and application of evidence-based research. Presenting videos during interviews provided a unique perspective from which participants refl ected on their handling approaches. Conclusions: Variationinknowledgeofequineethologyand perception, and consequently its practical application, highlights the necessity to include this training in veterinary curricula. This training should be supported by incorporating the evolving evidence-based literature into handling strat
