Equine Internal Medicine: October 11th 2026 (abstracts published between 4th October and 10th October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:53) Boucher and colleagues, Journal of veterinary internal medicine, "Quantitative assessment of specific bacterial taxa of the intestinal microbiota of healthy and diarrheic horses.", 40, https://doi.org/10.1093/jvimsj/aalag231 ----- • (00:02:14) Moore-Colyer and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Forage chemical composition drives early metabolic shifts in ponies fed different haylages.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70340 ----- • (00:03:30) Lambert and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Antimicrobial stewardship priorities and prescribing in Australian equine practice.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70338 ----- • (00:04:43) Giannetto and colleagues, Chronobiology international, "Melatonin as a daily rhythm control signal for glucose homeostasis and insulin secretion in horses.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.1080/07420528.2026.2744436 ----- • (00:05:50) Hall and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Characterizing dietary and exercise management practices and inflammatory biomarkers in a population of recreationally managed horses in Pennsylvania.", 106172, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106172 ----- • (00:06:57) Pessoa and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Ultrasonography of the spleen, kidneys and bladder in healthy Mangalarga Marchador horses across different life stages.", 106170, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106170 ----- • (00:07:57) Suzuki and colleagues, Microbiology spectrum, "Antibody-associated responses are linked to increased susceptibility to Rhodococcus equi infection in mice.", Vol 14, pp. e0230226, https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.02302-26 ----- • (00:09:18) Fukushi and colleagues, Microbiology spectrum, "Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy-associated mutations in equine herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase confer the ability to replicate at elevated temperatures.", Vol 14, pp. e0305525, https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.03055-25 ----- • (00:10:41) Carver and colleagues, PloS one, "One Health genomic surveillance of ticks found on community-dwelling non-human 'farm' animals to identify microbes associated with tick borne illnesses in Eastern Ontario.", Vol 21, pp. e0359215, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0359215 ----- • (00:11:39) Machtinger and colleagues, PloS one, "Barriers to entry: A participatory science study of tick identification, monitoring, and physical barriers to reduce tick bites on horses.", Vol 21, pp. e0357053, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0357053 ----- • (00:12:43) Debbous and colleagues, Tropical animal health and production, "Zoonotic arboviruses and associated risk factors in donkeys from northeastern Algeria.", 58, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-026-05399-7 ----- • (00:13:52) Hussein and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Exertional rhabdomyolysis related acute kidney injury and associated hyperlipidemia in a 5 -year- old Jenny.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11561-1 ----- 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 theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com
