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layer of cotton wool is wrapped round the limb and then compressed and secured in place
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with a wide conforming bandage such as K-Band . This is repeated several times until the
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VetBooks.ir dressing is 6–8 cm ( in) thick. A top layer of adhesive bandage, such as Elastoplast , or
self-adhesive bandage is then applied (Figure 3.28).
Figure 3.28 A Robert Jones dressing
How to stop a horse removing bandages
This problem can be overcome in a number of ways.
COMFORT
Check that the bandage is not too tight. The horse may chew at it if he is in discomfort from
either the bandage or the injury.
WEARING A BIB
A bib is a plastic device which can be secured to the headcollar (Figure 3.29). It prevents the
horse chewing its bandages or rugs. Apart from the restriction of wearing a headcollar for
prolonged periods, it is relatively comfortable. The horse can still eat, drink and pull hay
