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August 9, 2026Equine Veterinary Education

Mandibular osteomyelitis caused by Actinomyces denticolens in a horse

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SLSigrid LykkjenNorwegian University of Life SciencesSSS. SangnæsNorwegian University of Life SciencesMAM. K. AustnesNorwegian University of Life Sciences

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Implication

Randomized trial investigates treatment for mandibular osteomyelitis in horses, suggesting effective management strategies.

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate the diagnosis and treatment of mandibular osteomyelitis in horses caused by A. denticolens.
  • Evaluated a 3-year-old Welsh Cob gelding with left-sided mandibular swelling.
  • Used computed tomography, bacterial culture, and molecular identification for diagnosis.
  • Performed ultrasound-guided surgical debridement and long-term antibiotic treatment.
  • The horse responded favourably to treatment with no relapse reported after a 10-month follow-up.

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Lykkjen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a782d962e1896536c840e28https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70160
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