The Abstract Podcast: Equine Surgery

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.

Equine Surgery: June 14th 2026 (abstracts published between 7th June and 13th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:53) Graczyk and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Impact of ununited plantar eminence of the first phalanx on early racing performance in North American Standardbreds.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70121 ----- • (00:02:09) de Siqueira and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Similar locomotor patterns across Quarter Horse disciplines inform lameness assessment.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70213 ----- • (00:03:30) McGinley and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "A study of the forces generated during equine cheek tooth extraction.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70180 ----- • (00:04:38) Pavard and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Radiographic identification and description of the equine middle conchal sinus (ethmoidal sinus): Implications for diagnosing middle conchal sinusitis.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70198 ----- • (00:05:43) McCarthy and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Novel technique for correcting urovagina via urethral transposition in the horse.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70210 ----- • (00:06:50) van Eps and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Serum adipokines are useful for predicting hyperinsulinemia secondary to corticosteroid treatment in horses.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0123 ----- • (00:08:03) Brown and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Single-dose intravenous α2-agonists do not acutely alter anti-inflammatory bioactive protein profiles but reduce interleukin-8 in equine autologous protein solution and platelet-rich plasma.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0055 ----- • (00:10:15) Swadling and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "An unusual presentation of a sarcoid in Australia.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70104 ----- • (00:09:06) Willems and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Full-laparoscopic nephrosplenic space closure with barbed knotless sutures in horses with left dorsal colon displacement without previous colon repositioning.", Vol 198, pp. e543-e549, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.6013 ----- • (00:10:58) Resano-Zuazu and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "A multimodal approach to equine thoracolumbar myofascial pain: integrating clinical examination, AI-based gait analysis, and the ridden horse pain ethogram.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05566-w ----- • (00:12:09) Leuffert and colleagues, Bone, "Vital bone and increased osteoid in equine osteochondrosis dissecans of the proximal phalanx: A controlled study indicating a mineralization deficit rather than vascular failure.", 117977, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2026.117977 ----- • (00:13:19) Ramos and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Evaluation of a canine Coll2-1 ELISA kit for use in equine serum and its correlation with radiographic joint disease.", 106063, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106063 ----- 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. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

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 Education: Volume 38, Issue 7, July 2026: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/20423292/2026/38/7 ### Papers discussed in this special issue: • (00:00:59) Debald and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 7, July 2026, "Use of a 3D ‐printed custom‐designed tracheostomy tube to stabilise a permanent tracheostoma in a 25‐year‐old Icelandic mare". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.14211 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.14211 ----- • (00:01:56) Major, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 7, July 2026, "Permanent tracheostomy meets 3D ‐printing: Surgical technique and innovation". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70012 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70012 ----- • (00:02:37) Sanclemente and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 7, July 2026, "Management of an uncommon complication using botulinum toxin type A following prosthetic laryngoplasty". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.14224 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.14224 ----- • (00:03:44) Hawkins, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 7, July 2026, "Management of parotid gland trauma in horses". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70015 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70015 ----- • (00:04:16) Watrobska and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 7, July 2026, "Peritoneal lactate concentration in Shetland ponies with nonstrangulating intestinal lesions: A case series". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.14230 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.14230 ----- • (00:05:29) Blikslager, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 7, July 2026, "Lactate and colic–Shetland ponies as an example of one size does not fit all". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70025 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70025 ----- • (00:06:03) De Maré and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 7, July 2026, "Congenital bilateral laryngeal paralysis in a neonatal foal". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70006 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70006 ----- • (00:06:55) Abraham, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 7, July 2026, "Congenital bilateral laryngeal paralysis in a neonatal foal—Expanding our understanding of neonatal airway dysfunction". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70033 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70033 ----- • (00:07:35) Blanc and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 7, July 2026, "Transnasal, laser‐assisted endoscopic removal of a metallic foreign body within the nasopharynx of a horse". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70007 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70007 ----- • (00:08:24) Gandini and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 7, July 2026, "Volvulus nodosus of the small intestine: Differences in foals and adults". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70021 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70021 ----- • (00:09:40) Knopp and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 7, July 2026, "Needle bevel orientation does not affect diffusion of contrast medium during perineural injection of the lateral palmar/plantar nerve and lateral palmar metacarpal/plantar metatarsal nerves". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70040 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70040 ----- • (00:10:52) Hayden and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 7, July 2026, "Management of glandular hypospadias with congenital urethral atresia in a Friesian colt". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70055 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70055 ----- • (00:11:41) Somm and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 7, July 2026, "Surgical excision of melanomas in the anal region and reconstruction of the anus in 11 horses". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70060 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70060 ----- 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.

Equine Surgery: June 7th 2026 (abstracts published between 31st May and 6th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:00) Mair and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Cheek tooth extraction in geriatric versus non-geriatric horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70199 ----- • (00:02:20) Barnabé and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Development of a prognostic scoring system for systemic inflammatory response syndrome in donkeys.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70202 ----- • (00:03:53) Smith and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Laser neoureterocystostomy to treat ectopic ureters.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70201 ----- • (00:05:05) Gandini and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy and jejunojejunostomy for pyloric obstruction bypass in a horse and a foal.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70203 ----- • (00:06:24) Toddy and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Standing superficial keratectomy provides long-term control of epithelial and stromal equine immune-mediated keratitis.", Vol 264, pp. 710-716, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.11.0754 ----- • (00:07:52) Choi and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Returning after a lay-up and absence of recent starts are associated with complete humerus fractures in Thoroughbred racehorses in South Korea (2009-2022).", Vol 264, pp. 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.08.0567 ----- • (00:09:20) Theiss and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Cervical spinal cord compression may affect anesthetic recovery quality and seizure incidence in horses after myelography.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0072 ----- • (00:10:49) Masca and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "A pilot study to assess feasibility of a computer-assisted surgery system for navigation in the equine cervical spine.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.12.0441 ----- • (00:12:20) Averay and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Structural features of the equine small intestinal mesenteric attachment predisposing to rupture.", Vol 317, pp. 106700, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106700 ----- • (00:13:39) Keller and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Equine lameness detection and monitoring during diagnostic anaesthesia with an instrumented hoof boot.", Vol 317, pp. 106614, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106614 ----- • (00:15:05) Cardoso and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Morbidity associated with inhalation anesthesia in horses: the role of opioid use in a university teaching hospital.", 106055, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106055 ----- • (00:16:32) Patterson and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Effects of various perineural analgesia techniques on decreasing experimentally-induced lameness of the equine metacarpophalangeal joint.", Vol 161, pp. 105863, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105863 ----- 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. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Equine Surgery: May 31st 2026 (abstracts published between 24th May and 30th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:35) Moraga Ramírez and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Management factors associated with abnormal behaviours in rural Chilean working horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70192 ----- • (00:00:58) Van Reusel and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Composition of allogeneic equine orthobiologics and their repeated intra-articular administrations.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70196 ----- • (00:04:02) McDonald and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Outcomes and racing performance in thoroughbreds following a long-term injury sustained during a jump race in Great Britain.", https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70807 ----- • (00:05:25) de Chiara and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Evaluation of doppler indexes of the lateral palmar digital artery in lame sport horses.", Vol 209, pp. 106276, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106276 ----- • (00:07:04) Maggi and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Anatomical distribution of meconium detected by focused abdominal ultrasound in hospitalized healthy and sick neonatal foals.", 105945, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105945 ----- • (00:08:29) Uzal and colleagues, Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc, "Pathology of sudden death in racehorses: a review.", 10406387261446570, https://doi.org/10.1177/10406387261446570 ----- 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. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Equine Surgery: May 24th 2026 (abstracts published between 17th May and 23rd May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:54) Gasco and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Owner satisfaction and animal welfare after bilateral enucleation in horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70190 ----- • (00:02:23) Barnabé and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Protective effects of adiponectin receptor agonists against equine lamellar endoplasmic reticulum stress.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70195 ----- • (00:03:49) Rivero-García and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Venous blood lactate concentration as a predictor of intestinal viability in horses with acquired indirect inguinal hernia.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70193 ----- • (00:05:20) Greer and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Activity of 1,2-o-dilauryl-rac-glycero-3-glutaric acid-(6'-methylresorufin) ester lipase in peritoneal fluid may be associated with strangulating lesions, pancreatic fibrosis, and negative outcome in horses with colic.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.11.0720 ----- • (00:06:53) Murphy and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "The effect of romifidine on endoscopic grading of laryngeal function in horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70804 ----- • (00:11:57) Irandoust and colleagues, Journal of biomechanical engineering, "Comparison of Two Different Finite Element Modeling Pipelines for Virtual Mechanical Testing of The Distal Third Metacarpal Bone In Thoroughbred Racehorses.", 1-21, https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4071974 ----- • (00:08:12) Palmieri and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Near-Term Extrauterine Pregnancy Secondary To Uterine Rupture In A Mare.", 105943, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105943 ----- • (00:09:14) Correa and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Radiographic and Morphological Prevalence of Dorsopalmar Hoof Distortions in in Brazilian High-Performance Racehorses.", 105941, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105941 ----- • (00:10:33) Harrison and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "The effect of dynamic mobilization exercises and therapeutic trunk exercises on superficial epaxial and hypaxial muscle activity in horses.", Vol 163, pp. 105940, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105940 ----- 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.

Equine Surgery: May 17th 2026 (abstracts published between 10th May and 16th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:04:11) Jensen and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Proteomic signatures of equine dental tooth tissues in ageing and disease.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70167 ----- • (00:01:02) Schulze and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Novel imaging protocol enables myelography of the cervical vertebral column using computed tomography with flexion and extension comparable to x-ray.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70187 ----- • (00:02:34) Cianci and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Size of the C7-T1 articular processes is overestimated on lateral radiographs when compared to standing cone beam computed tomography.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70184 ----- • (00:05:47) Mazzola and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Clinical audit on antimicrobial stewardship effectiveness in reducing antimicrobial-resistant bacterial colonisation in hospitalised horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70171 ----- • (00:07:27) Watson and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Macroscale and microscale mechanical and biochemical properties of the equine superficial digital flexor tendon are regionally dependent.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0059 ----- • (00:08:52) Averay and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Structural Features of the Equine Small Intestinal Mesenteric Attachment Predisposing to Rupture.", 106700, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106700 ----- • (00:10:20) Laseca and colleagues, Journal of animal science, "Unraveling the genomic architecture of hock conformation defects in Pura Raza Española horses.", https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skag116 ----- 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.

Special Issue: Equine Surgery, May-June 2026 This special episode reviews the latest formal issues from Veterinary Surgery, Equine Veterinary Journal, and Equine Veterinary Education. Issue links: - Veterinary Surgery: Volume 55, Issue 4, May 2026: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/1532950x/2026/55/4 - Equine Veterinary Journal: Volume 58, Issue 3, May 2026: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/20423306/2026/58/3 - Equine Veterinary Education: Volume 38, Issue 6, June 2026: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/20423292/2026/38/6 ### Papers discussed in this special issue: • (00:01:13) Sanchez-Arjona and colleagues, Veterinary Surgery, Volume 55, Issue 4, May 2026, "Outcomes of diode laser-facilitated ankylosis of the distal tarsal joints in horses: A retrospective study of 64 cases.". PMID: 40726046. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.14312 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.14312 ----- • (00:02:26) McCoy and colleagues, Veterinary Surgery, Volume 55, Issue 4, May 2026, "Natural progression of tarsal osteochondrosis in Standardbred pacers and trotters.". PMID: 41482995. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70073 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70073 ----- • (00:03:53) Brown and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 3, May 2026, "Risk assessment for condylar stress fracture in elite racing Thoroughbreds using standing computed tomography-based virtual mechanical testing.". PMID: 41549565. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70145 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70145 ----- • (00:05:00) Debald and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 3, May 2026, "Racing and sales performance in Thoroughbred yearlings after carpal osteochondral fragment removal.". PMID: 40371840. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14532 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14532 ----- • (00:06:09) Graham and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 3, May 2026, "Complications associated with subpalpebral lavage systems in upper and lower equine eyelids: A prospective, randomised study in 73 cases (2015-2024).". PMID: 40567141. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14540 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14540 ----- • (00:07:14) Mellish and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 3, May 2026, "Tracheal collapse rates in Kenyan working cart and pack donkeys.". PMID: 40567126. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14545 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14545 ----- • (00:08:28) Vaughan and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 3, May 2026, "Ultrasonographic diagnosis of caudoproximal humeral stress fracture in thoroughbred racehorses.". PMID: 40544361. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14546 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14546 ----- • (00:09:38) Tretow and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 3, May 2026, "Aetiological relevance of haematological, biochemical and endocrine parameters on equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis (EOTRH).". PMID: 40626519. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14555 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14555 ----- • (00:10:52) Strand and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 3, May 2026, "Objective diagnosis of alar fold collapse in active Standardbred trotting racehorses using nasopharyngeal airway pressure measurements.". PMID: 40626894. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14556 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14556 ----- • (00:11:56) Vermedal and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 3, May 2026, "Inspiratory and expiratory tracheal pressures during high-intensity exercise in harness racehorses.". PMID: 40686083. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14557 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14557 ----- • (00:13:01) Schnierer and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 3, May 2026, "Possible association of short-term complications and antimicrobial use in standing equine cheek tooth extractions 2018-2022.". PMID: 40653684. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14563 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14563 ----- • (00:14:11) Blanton and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 3, May 2026, "Pregabalin contributes to increased recovery time from isoflurane anaesthesia for magnetic resonance imaging in horses.". PMID: 40653737. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14564 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14564 ----- • (00:15:16) Campana and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 3, May 2026, "Computed tomography identifies the proximodorsomedial subchondral bone of equine central tarsal bones as a predilection site for sclerosis, demineralisation and associated fractures.". PMID: 40703020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70001 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70001 ----- • (00:16:22) de Chaisemartin and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 3, May 2026, "Scoping review of comminuted fractures of the proximal phalanx in horses.". PMID: 40883227. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70077 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70077 ----- • (00:17:51) Auer and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 6, June 2026, "The significance of rudimentary ulnas and fibulas during development of angular limb deformities in foals". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70030 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70030 ----- • (00:18:55) Marcos‐Serralta and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 6, June 2026, "Osteochondral necrosis of the medial femoral condyle: 12 foals, including three survivors (2020–2025)". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70038 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70038 ----- • (00:20:02) Stemmet and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 6, June 2026, "Intrathecal excision of a calcaneal osteochondroma within the tarsal sheath in a 2‐year‐old thoroughbred colt". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70044 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70044 ----- • (00:21:03) O'Grady and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 6, June 2026, "The aetiology and management of a club foot in the horse: An overview". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70050 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70050 ----- • (00:22:10) Merchán and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 6, June 2026, "A bilateral stylohyoid fracture". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70052 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70052 ----- • (00:23:14) Elcock and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 6, June 2026, "Septic arthritis and osteitis of the left C4–C5 articular process joint in a 4‐month‐old colt with neck stiffness". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70054 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70054 ----- • (00:24:13) Hopster and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 6, June 2026, "Consensus report from the Havemeyer Working Group Meetings on Equine Pain Assessment". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70099 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70099 ----- 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.

Equine Surgery: May 10th 2026 (abstracts published between 3rd May and 9th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:54) Lee and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Dexmedetomidine infusions improve cardiovascular and renal function in anaesthetised, experimentally endotoxaemic horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70173 ----- • (00:02:36) Nugent and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Survival and fertility of Thoroughbred broodmares with uterine tears treated surgically: 76 cases (2000-2023).", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0050 ----- • (00:04:08) Yilmaz and colleagues, Biological trace element research, "The Effects of Boron Mineral on Performance, Bone and Mineral Metabolism in Purebred Arabian Foals.", https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-026-05138-x ----- 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.

Equine Surgery: May 3rd 2026 (abstracts published between 26th April and 2nd May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:07) McCoy and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Natural progression of tarsal osteochondrosis in Standardbred pacers and trotters.", Vol 55, pp. 685-692, https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70073 ----- • (00:02:22) Sanchez-Arjona and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Outcomes of diode laser-facilitated ankylosis of the distal tarsal joints in horses: A retrospective study of 64 cases.", Vol 55, pp. 702-712, https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.14312 ----- • (00:03:48) Brown and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Risk assessment for condylar stress fracture in elite racing Thoroughbreds using standing computed tomography-based virtual mechanical testing.", Vol 58, pp. 674-681, https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70145 ----- • (00:05:14) de Chaisemartin and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Scoping review of comminuted fractures of the proximal phalanx in horses.", Vol 58, pp. 664-673, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70077 ----- • (00:06:27) Campana and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Computed tomography identifies the proximodorsomedial subchondral bone of equine central tarsal bones as a predilection site for sclerosis, demineralisation and associated fractures.", Vol 58, pp. 797-804, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70001 ----- • (00:07:34) Schnierer and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Possible association of short-term complications and antimicrobial use in standing equine cheek tooth extractions 2018-2022.", Vol 58, pp. 709-717, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14563 ----- • (00:08:51) Strand and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Objective diagnosis of alar fold collapse in active Standardbred trotting racehorses using nasopharyngeal airway pressure measurements.", Vol 58, pp. 758-766, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14556 ----- • (00:09:57) Vaughan and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Ultrasonographic diagnosis of caudoproximal humeral stress fracture in thoroughbred racehorses.", Vol 58, pp. 788-796, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14546 ----- • (00:11:13) Debald and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Racing and sales performance in Thoroughbred yearlings after carpal osteochondral fragment removal.", Vol 58, pp. 682-691, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14532 ----- • (00:12:41) Secor and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "CD8+ T-cells, CD86+ macrophages and TNF-α signalling pathways are correlated with fetlock osteoarthritis in racehorses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70168 ----- • (00:13:54) Barton and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Review of articular cartilage repair techniques and their application in the horse.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70162 ----- • (00:14:18) Wang and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Effects of shoeing on forelimb biomechanics in walking horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70182 ----- • (00:15:10) Forni and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Piezosurgical partial ostectomy of the incisive bone for an ossifying fibroma removal in a 4-year-old Warmblood gelding.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70178 ----- • (00:15:50) van Veggel and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Detection of degenerative joint disease of the distal interphalangeal joint in thoracic limbs characterized by joint space narrowing using standing low-field MRI in 25 equine patients.", Vol 264, pp. 581-589, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.06.0368 ----- • (00:16:51) Anishchenko and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Deep learning cascade networks for segmentation of fluorine-18 sodium fluoride positron emission tomography scans of equine metacarpo- and metatarsophalangeal joints outperform atlas-based method.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.11.0421 ----- • (00:22:53) Darch and colleagues, Domestic animal endocrinology, "Ertugliflozin decreases the insulin spike in non-insulin dysregulated standardbred horses following intra-articular triamcinolone administration.", Vol 96, pp. 107016, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.domaniend.2026.107016 ----- • (00:18:56) Paris and colleagues, Journal of animal science, "Clodronate disodium reduced TRAP5b independent of affecting other systemic biomarkers of bone resorption or formation in yearling, exercising Quarter Horses.", https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skag135 ----- • (00:20:06) Pereira and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Rostral hard palate swelling (lampas) in horses: true or fiction?", Vol 163, pp. 105917, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105917 ----- • (00:21:13) de Chaisemartin and colleagues, Journal of veterinary dentistry, "Surgical Removal of a Large Maxillary Sinus Mass Containing Three Dental Structures in a Standing Horse.", Vol 43, pp. 255-261, https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564251407977 ----- • (00:17:55) Henderson and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Comparison of two doses of lidocaine constant rate infusion on cardiopulmonary function and recovery in isoflurane-anesthetized horses.", Vol 53, pp. 101202, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101202 ----- • (00:22:00) Hernashki and colleagues, Veterinary medicine and science, "Prepubic Tendon Rupture and Uterine Herniation in a Late-Term Kurdish Mare: A Case Report.", Vol 12, pp. e70936, https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.70936 ----- 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.