Influence of antimicrobial prophylaxis in horses undergoing sutured castrations.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the influence of surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis (SAP) on complication rates and surgical site infections (SSI) in horses undergoing sutured castration in a hospital setting.

Study design

Retrospective chart review of a convenience sample.

Animals

A total of 220 colts and stallions admitted for sutured castration.

Methods

Medical records of sutured castration were assessed for patient characteristics, perioperative and postoperative medications, and postoperative complications within 6 weeks after surgery. The effect of these variables on the occurrence of complications was analyzed using χ² tests, and the association between SAP use and SSI probability was evaluated.

Results

The median age of horses included in the

SUBMITTER: Sjoberg I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12282032 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature