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 theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com