Equine Surgery - Special issue: Equine Veterinary Journal, July 2026

Special Issue: Equine Surgery, July 2026 This special episode reviews the latest formal issues from Veterinary Surgery, Equine Veterinary Journal, and Equine Veterinary Education. Issue links: - Equine Veterinary Journal: Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/20423306/2026/58/4 ### Papers discussed in this special issue: • (00:01:01) A research team, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026, "Correction to "Pharmacokinetics of triamcinolone acetonide following intramuscular and intra-articular administration to exercised Thoroughbred horses".". PMID: 41566840. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70148 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70148 ----- • (00:01:20) Brandt, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026, "Spontaneous regression of equine sarcoids is an exceptional event.". PMID: 41814482. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70158 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70158 ----- • (00:01:50) Koch and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026, "Comments on 'Spontaneous regression of equine sarcoids is an exceptional event'.". PMID: 42059266. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70165 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70165 ----- • (00:01:50) Brandt, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026, "Response to comments on 'Spontaneous regression of equine sarcoids is an exceptional event'.". PMID: 42156131. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70194 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70194 ----- • (00:02:10) Legg and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026, "Turf track surface interaction with speed and musculoskeletal injury risk in Thoroughbred racehorses.". PMID: 40704543. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70003 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70003 ----- • (00:03:10) Luthersson and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026, "Risk factors associated with gastric disease prevalence in extensively kept horses in Iceland evaluated four times in a calendar year.". PMID: 40888451. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70072 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70072 ----- • (00:04:13) Northwood and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026, "Lateromedial and oblique radiographs detect most fetlock pathologies as effectively as a full series in horses.". PMID: 40803993. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70073 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70073 ----- • (00:05:12) Wilson and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026, "Cost of referral treatment for colic in the United Kingdom-What has changed in the last 5 years?". PMID: 40826952. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70074 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70074 ----- • (00:06:16) Boros and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026, "A longitudinal study of radiodensity and radiographic appearance of the proximal sesamoid bones in Thoroughbred racehorses.". PMID: 40841165. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70075 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70075 ----- • (00:07:18) Hopster and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026, "Flow-controlled expiration improves gas exchange in anaesthetised horses undergoing orthopaedic surgery.". PMID: 40841837. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70079 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70079 ----- • (00:08:13) O'Brien and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026, "Efficacy and welfare effects of different forms of physical restraint for upper airway endoscopy of horses.". PMID: 40922053. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70081 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70081 ----- • (00:09:15) Lieberth and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026, "Global survey on the utilisation and experiences with different retrobulbar anaesthesia techniques in horses.". PMID: 40847632. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70082 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70082 ----- • (00:10:09) Atayde and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026, "Cortisol and heart rate response of mares during the in-hand breeding procedure with and without restraint.". PMID: 40891633. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70083 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70083 ----- • (00:11:01) Mouncey and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026, "Born to run? Associations between gestational and early-life exposures and later-life performance outcomes in Thoroughbreds.". PMID: 40851510. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70084 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70084 ----- • (00:12:05) Yeomans and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026, "A case-matched controlled retrospective performance indexed analysis of Thoroughbred racehorses that underwent surgical repair of proximal phalanx and third meta-carpal/tarsal condylar fractures.". PMID: 40908707. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70088 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70088 ----- • (00:13:01) Guerri and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026, "2D-shear wave elastographic features of normal and injured equine superficial digital flexor tendons.". PMID: 40910344. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70091 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70091 ----- • (00:14:03) Aarts and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026, "Technologies for equine welfare and performance monitoring under field conditions - Where do we stand?". PMID: 40913481. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70092 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70092 ----- • (00:14:47) González-Medina and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026, "Cone beam computed tomographic myelography in horses with cervical vertebral compressive myelopathy.". PMID: 40968581. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70094 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70094 ----- • (00:16:02) Buschmann and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026, "Three-dimensional electro-anatomical mapping of premature atrial complexes originating from the right atrial free wall and treatment by radiofrequency ablation in three horses.". PMID: 40922641. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70095 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70095 ----- • (00:16:53) Beeston and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026, "Clinical audit of pre-procedural checklists in an equine referral hospital.". PMID: 40908902. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70097 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70097 ----- • (00:17:52) Lopes and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026, "Pre-operative feeding effects on post-anaesthetic colic and faecal output in horses.". PMID: 41032053. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70100 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70100 ----- • (00:19:00) Louro and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026, "Multi-centre clinical audit of oxygen and inhalant anaesthetic usage in equine anaesthesia: The potential benefits of training and low-flow techniques.". PMID: 41045252. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70108 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70108 ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected] Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.