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Large Animal Clinical Sciences

Barber, Spencer

Professor
Large Animal Surgery
Office Location: 2594
Phone: 966-7063
Email: spence.barber@usask.ca

D.V.M., University of Saskatchewan
Equine Internship, Purdue University
Large Animal Surgery Residency, Cornell University
& University of California, Davis
Diplomate, A.C.V.S.

Dr. Barber is interested in all aspects of equine surgery but with a particular interest in orthopedic and wound management topics.

He has spoken, published and done research on various aspects of orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, besides numerous clinical investigations.

His orthopedic research has included: cosmetic exostosis removal, pseudoarthrodesis of the temporomandibular joint and arthrodesis of the tarsus, articular cartilage healing, repair and function of the synovial membrane following arthroscopic removal, and arthrodesis of the carpometacarpal joint.

His research in soft tissue includes studies on: wound management and repair, healing over exposed corticol bone, the prevention and control of exuberant granulation tissue, and the role of cytokines in wound healing, and their role in the formation of exuberant granulation tissue.