The second method of healing, namely, by granulation, which is, however, the manner in which most wounds in animals heal, takes much longer.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
In wounds of this description the process of repair may be complicated by the appearance of exuberant granulations, popularly known as "proud flesh," which is really an overgrowth of new tissue-granulation tissue; but these should not be interfered with unless they continue after the acute stage of inflammation has been subdued.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
The wound in the soft tissue should be kept open until the cavity in the bone has filled with granulation tissue.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler