Severe tongue laceration repair in a polo pony: a case report

• Main Authors: Awang Kamaludin, Dayang Norhaizum, Mohd Adzahan, Noraniza, Khairuddin, Nurul Hayah, Rais, Mohamad Naguib, Roslim, Noorashimah, Ahmad Affandi, Syahirah, Abdullah, Abraham Gabriel, J., Muhammad Fairuz
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2015
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/67165/1/6th%20PCVC%20AND%2027th%20VAM-6.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/67165/
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

The tongue of a horse is a very muscular structure and highly mobile located on the floor of the oral cavity. Injuries involving the tongue are mostly due to lacerations caused by damage from bits or restraining equipment such as chifney. Most lacerations can heal without suturing, however in severe...