title: ﻿﻿﻿﻿Chronic equine wounds: what is the role of infection and biofilms?﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿.
abstract: ﻿Wound research is an evolving science in the equine species. In particular, interest is growing regarding the role that microorganisms play in delaying both acute and chronic wound healing. Equine wounds, particularly lower limb wounds, frequently display delayed healing and infection is commonly the underlying reason. This review will summarize the current research and knowledge surrounding equine wound healing and wound care. Particular focus is placed on the role that microbes play in chronic equine wounds and the significance of associated bacterial biofilms. ﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿.
authors.affiliation: ﻿
authors.forename: Samantha J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Westgate
authors.affiliation: ﻿
authors.forename: Steven L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Percival
authors.forename: Derek C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Knottenbelt
authors.forename: Peter D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Clegg
authors.affiliation: University of Liverpool, School of Veterinary Science Leahurst, Neston, South Wirral, United Kingdom; Email: c.a.cochrane@liv.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Christine A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Cochrane