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When can my horse safely go from box rest to turnout after a wound?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Male | neutered | 11 years old

How long should I keep my horse on box rest? He came in from field on Sunday with a puncture wound. Wound was treated by vet on Monday morning and he finishes course of antibiotics ( Trimediazine) today. Wound was about 3/4 inch deep and was clean. Vet flushed wound and applied Intragel. I have been flushing with saline solution and Applying Flamazine cream twice daily since Monday. Wound is starring to form scab around edges. Is it safe to turn out now or should I keep him on box rest longer

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Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist

Published on June 15th, 2017

As long as the wound appears to be healing, he should be fine to return to pasture. Please continue to monitor the wound daily for any evidence of swelling or drainage. If you observe either, please contact your veterinarian.

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