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A Literature-Based Review on the Use of Seaweed in the Treatment of Horse Wounds

At Yaralarının Tedavisinde Deniz Yosunlarının Kullanımı Üzerine Literatür Tabanlı Bir İnceleme

Nezihe Gökhan(MALATYA TURGUT ÖZAL ÜNİVERSİTESİ, BATTALGAZİ MESLEK YÜKSEKOKULU)0000-0002-3541-2676
Pages
31–34
Publication Date
2026-07-01
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In conclusion, seaweeds are considered a promising natural resource in the treatment of equine wounds.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Skin injuries in horses are a significant problem in terms of both performance and animal welfare.
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Key Findings & Data:The literature reports that aljinate-based dressings support cell proliferation and accelerate tissue regeneration by providing a moist wound environment.
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Conclusion & Impact:In conclusion, seaweeds are considered a promising natural resource in the treatment of equine wounds.
🔬Design:Review & Systematic Survey
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Deniz yosunu · Yara iyileşmesi · Horse

Abstract

Skin injuries in horses are a significant problem in terms of both performance and animal welfare. In addition to traditional treatment methods, the use of seaweed in the treatment of wounds in horses has gained attention in recent years as an alternative and supportive approach in veterinary medicine. This literature-based review aims to evaluate the biological effects of seaweed on wound healing in horses. In vitro studies reveal that the metabolites contained in seaweed possess various biological activities. These compounds include polysaccharides (aljinate, fucoidan), phenolic compounds, and vitamins, which can positively influence different stages of wound healing. In vitro studies have shown that these metabolites exhibit antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, anti-ulcerative, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic properties. The literature reports that aljinate-based dressings support cell proliferation and accelerate tissue regeneration by providing a moist wound environment. Furthermore, some seaweed species have been reported to play a protective role, particularly in open wounds, by reducing the risk of bacterial infection. The use of seaweed-derived products in the treatment of common traumatic and infected wounds in horses has been associated with faster healing and less scarring compared to conventional treatments. However, most current studies have either been conducted at the in vitro level or are based on clinical trials with a limited number of cases. Therefore, more comprehensive studies comparing the effectiveness of different seaweed species and standardizing dosage and application protocols are needed. Furthermore, more data is required regarding long-term safety and potential side effects. In conclusion, seaweeds are considered a promising natural resource in the treatment of equine wounds. Further strengthening of existing scientific evidence is necessary for the full integration of these applications into routine veterinary practice.

Özet

Atlarda görülen deri yaralanmaları, hem performans hem de hayvan refahı açısından önemli bir sorundur. Geleneksel tedavi yöntemlerinin yanı sıra, son yıllarda atlarda yara tedavisinde deniz yosunlarının kullanımı veteriner hekimlikte alternatif ve destekleyici bir yaklaşım olarak dikkat çekmektedir. Bu literatür tabanlı inceleme, deniz yosunlarının atlarda yara iyileşmesi üzerindeki biyolojik etkilerini değerlendirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. İn vitro çalışmalar, deniz yosunlarının içerdiği metabolitlerin çeşitli biyolojik aktivitelere sahip olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Bu bileşikler arasında polisakkaritler (aljinat, fucoidan), fenolik maddeler ve vitaminler yer almakta olup, yara iyileşmesinin farklı aşamalarını olumlu yönde etkileyebilmektedir. Bu metabolitlerin antioksidan, antikanserojen, antiülseratif, antiinflamatuar ve antidiyabetik özellikler gösterdiği in vitro olarak kanıtlanmıştır. Literatürde, aljinat bazlı pansumanların nemli bir yara ortamı sağlayarak hücre proliferasyonunu desteklediği ve doku rejenerasyonunu hızlandırdığı bildirilmektedir. Ayrıca bazı yosun türlerinin bakteriyel enfeksiyon riskini azaltarak özellikle açık yaralarda koruyucu rol oynadığı bildirilmiştir. Atlarda sık görülen travmatik ve enfekte yaralarda yosun türevi ürünlerin kullanımı, geleneksel tedavilere kıyasla daha hızlı iyileşme ve daha az skar oluşumuyla ilişkilendirilmiştir. Bununla birlikte, mevcut çalışmaların çoğu ya in vitro düzeyde yürütülmüş ya da sınırlı sayıda olguyla gerçekleştirilen klinik araştırmalara dayanmaktadır. Bu nedenle, farklı yosun türlerinin etkinliğini karşılaştıran, doz ve uygulama protokollerini standartlaştıran daha kapsamlı çalışmalara ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır. Ayrıca, uzun vadeli güvenilirlik ve olası yan etkiler konusunda da daha fazla veri gerekmektedir. Sonuç olarak, deniz yosunları at yaralarının tedavisinde umut vadeden doğal bir kaynak olarak değerlendirilmektedir. Bu alandaki uygulamaların rutin veteriner hekimliği pratiğine tam anlamıyla entegre edilebilmesi için mevcut bilimsel kanıtların daha da güçlendirilmesi gerekmektedir.

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Gökhan, N., Gökhan, H. B. (2026). A Literature-Based Review on the Use of Seaweed in the Treatment of Horse Wounds. Türk Veteriner Cerrahi Dergisi, Cilt: 5 Sayı: 1, 31–34. https://ajindex.com/articles/1603453

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