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Technical note: equine skeletal preservation techniques to enhance teaching effectiveness

E A Greene1, K R Smith, J S Pendergraft

  • 1Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan 66506-0201.

Journal of Animal Science
|August 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

A Thoroughbred broodmare skeleton was reconstructed for equine education. This teaching tool aids in learning bone anatomy and identifying joint ailments in veterinary science classes.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Anatomy
  • Equine Science Education

Background:

  • Laminitis is a debilitating condition in horses.
  • Preservation of equine remains is crucial for educational purposes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reconstruct the skeleton of an euthanatized Thoroughbred broodmare.
  • To create a mobile teaching tool for equine anatomy and pathology.

Main Methods:

  • Skeletonization involved boiling, degreasing with gasoline, and cleaning with bleach/detergent.
  • Bones were preserved with clear lacquer and assembled on a mobile platform using steel rods and wire.
  • Reproductive and gastrointestinal tracts were preserved separately in formalin.

Main Results:

  • A complete, articulated, and mobile equine skeleton was successfully prepared.

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  • The skeleton serves as a versatile teaching aid for various cognitive learning levels.

    • Conclusions:

    • The reconstructed skeleton enhances learning in equine classes, from basic identification to advanced pathology.
    • This method provides a durable and functional anatomical model for veterinary education.