The Abstract Podcast: Equine Surgery

A weekly AI-generated review of the latest PubMed literature in equine surgery and orthopedics. Hosts Alex and Sarah discuss the most clinically relevant papers each week. 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.

  1. 6d ago

    Equine Surgery - Special issue: Equine Veterinary Education, November 2026

    Special Issue: Equine Surgery, November 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 11, November 2026: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/20423292/2026/38/11 ### Papers discussed in this special issue: • (00:00:48) Hendrikx and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 11, November 2026, "Limbal cystotomy by fine needle aspiration of a translucent iris cyst in a horse". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.14161 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.14161 ----- • (00:01:57) Dixon and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 11, November 2026, "Microscopic conjunctival plant foreign bodies—A seasonal cause of persistent corneal ulceration in UK horses". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70039 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70039 ----- • (00:03:00) Paredes and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 11, November 2026, "Prevalence of peripheral dental caries and diastemata in horses fed high‐carbohydrate diets". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70075 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70075 ----- • (00:04:05) Sinclair and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 11, November 2026, "Protected antimicrobial use in 19 equine veterinary practices in the United Kingdom". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70076 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70076 ----- • (00:05:17) Adler and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 11, November 2026, "Long‐term outcome of a non‐reducible congenital atlanto‐occipital subluxation in a warmblood foal". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70082 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70082 ----- • (00:06:10) Charnock, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 11, November 2026, "Nonhealing corneal ulcers in horses: Clinical clarification and management considerations". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70083 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70083 ----- • (00:06:48) Story and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 11, November 2026, "Nonhealing corneal ulcers as a manifestation of bullous pemphigoid in a horse". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70093 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70093 ----- • (00:07:41) Jordan and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 11, November 2026, "Equine eyelid reconstruction by semi‐circular skin flap blepharoplasty". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70125 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70125 ----- • (00:08:24) Akinniyi and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 11, November 2026, "High‐level resistance to penicillin–streptomycin in equine wound infections in Nigeria: A 2‐year surveillance study". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70129 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70129 ----- • (00:09:30) Tanner and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 11, November 2026, "Updates on intra‐articular corticosteroid administration in horses". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70132 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70132 ----- • (00:10:34) Mazzucco and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 11, November 2026, "Proximal sesamoid bone fracture as a cause of nonseptic tenosynovitis of the digital flexor tendon sheath in a sport horse". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70135 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70135 ----- • (00:11:25) Dal Cero and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 11, November 2026, "Diagnostic imaging, surgical treatment and histopathological findings of angiomatosis in a Warmblood yearling". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70141 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70141 ----- • (00:12:12) Lo and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 11, November 2026, "Clinical outcomes of intratumoural para‐toluenesulfonamide treatment in equine melanoma". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70159 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70159 ----- • (00:13:05) Lykkjen and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 11, November 2026, "Mandibular osteomyelitis caused by Actinomyces denticolens in a horse". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70160 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70160 ----- • (00:13:52) Gross and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 11, November 2026, "Streptococcus equi subsp. equi infection causing temporomandibular septic arthritis treated by mandibular condylectomy in a horse". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70161 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70161 ----- • (00:14:50) Marqués and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 11, November 2026, "Understanding mismatched feet in the equine athlete: An overview". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70168 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70168 ----- • (00:15:33) Johns and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 11, November 2026, "Eosinophilic keratitis in horses resident in the United Kingdom". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70177 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70177 ----- • (00:16:42) Nebes and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 11, November 2026, "A retrospective analysis of bacterial pathogens in wounds in an equine hospital (2017–2022)". DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70178 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70178 ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com 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.

  2. 6d ago

    Equine Surgery - Special issue: Veterinary Surgery, October 2026

    Special Issue: Equine Surgery, October 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 7, October 2026: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/1532950x/2026/55/7 ### Papers discussed in this special issue: • (00:00:52) Gaida and colleagues, Veterinary Surgery, Volume 55, Issue 7, October 2026, "Radiation exposure to equine surgeons during simulated digital radiography and fluoroscopy-guided fracture fixation of the distal limb.". PMID: 42359489. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70126 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70126 ----- • (00:03:03) Malek and colleagues, Veterinary Surgery, Volume 55, Issue 7, October 2026, "Clinically relevant intra-articular corticosteroid doses impair equine osteoclast function in vitro.". PMID: 42522234. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70132 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70132 ----- • (00:05:05) Maleas and colleagues, Veterinary Surgery, Volume 55, Issue 7, October 2026, "Core decompression augmented with bone marrow aspirate concentrate for refractory distal sesamoid bone pathology in horses: A retrospective clinical study.". PMID: 42541767. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70139 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70139 ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com 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.

  3. 6d ago

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

    Special Issue: Equine Surgery, November 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 6, November 2026: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/20423306/2026/58/6 ### Papers discussed in this special issue: • (00:00:47) Jensen and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 6, November 2026, "Proteomic signatures of equine dental tooth tissues in ageing and disease.". PMID: 42141522. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70167 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70167 ----- • (00:02:03) Jackson and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 6, November 2026, "A novel flowable calcium silicate cement for endodontic therapy in equine teeth.". PMID: 42098981. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70176 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70176 ----- • (00:03:13) Forni and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 6, November 2026, "Piezosurgical partial ostectomy of the incisive bone for an ossifying fibroma removal in a 4-year-old Warmblood gelding.". PMID: 42035987. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70178 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70178 ----- • (00:04:10) Korsós and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 6, November 2026, "Anatomical assessment of endodontic debridement challenges in severely diseased equine cheek teeth.". PMID: 42029171. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70179 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70179 ----- • (00:05:05) McGinley and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 6, November 2026, "A study of the forces generated during equine cheek tooth extraction.". PMID: 42270449. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70180 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70180 ----- • (00:06:08) Pavard and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 6, November 2026, "Radiographic identification and description of the equine middle conchal sinus (ethmoidal sinus): Implications for diagnosing middle conchal sinusitis.". PMID: 42259607. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70198 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70198 ----- • (00:07:08) Mair and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 6, November 2026, "Cheek tooth extraction in geriatric versus non-geriatric horses.". PMID: 42219779. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70199 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70199 ----- • (00:08:09) Dockery and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 6, November 2026, "Bacteremia in horses undergoing routine dental prophylaxis: Before, during, and after the procedure.". PMID: 42503025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70207 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70207 ----- • (00:09:15) Green, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 6, November 2026, "Equine dental education within veterinary college programs.". PMID: 42248569. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70209 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70209 ----- • (00:09:59) Kalinovskiy and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 6, November 2026, "Computed tomography long-term follow-up of a facial fracture involving the orbit and paranasal sinus.". PMID: 42340120. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70224 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70224 ----- • (00:11:01) Wright and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 6, November 2026, "Maxillary and mandibular fracture repair using a modified bis-acryl reinforced interdental wiring technique: Description of the technique and report of 11 cases.". PMID: 42423169. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70225 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70225 ----- • (00:12:02) Thompson and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 6, November 2026, "Pneumocoele sinus: Computed tomographic findings and surgical approach in a 2-year-old Cob filly.". PMID: 42402368. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70226 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70226 ----- • (00:12:57) Vasco and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 6, November 2026, "Single-stage orthognathic correction of campylorrhinus lateralis in foals using transection and fixation: Surgical description and outcome of four horses.". PMID: 42470150. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70227 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70227 ----- • (00:13:52) Jackson and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 6, November 2026, "Clinical outcomes of a novel flowable calcium silicate cement in equine endodontic treatment.". PMID: 42554364. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70299 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70299 ----- • (00:14:46) Dixon and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 6, November 2026, "Historical, clinical and nasal endoscopic findings in 1600 cases of equine sinonasal disease and associations with case outcome.". PMID: 42732908. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70306 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70306 ----- • (00:15:57) Dixon and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 6, November 2026, "Computed tomographic findings in 1600 cases of equine sinonasal disease and associations with case outcome.". PMID: 42728090. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70307 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70307 ----- • (00:17:03) Dixon and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 6, November 2026, "Diagnosed causes of sinonasal disease in 1600 horses and associations with clinical signs, computed tomographic findings and case outcome.". PMID: 42708900. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70308 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70308 ----- • (00:18:08) Bienert-Zeit and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 6, November 2026, "Introducing a special collection on equine dentistry and sinus disease.". PMID: 42862196. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70318 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70318 ----- • (00:18:52) Dixon and colleagues, Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 6, November 2026, "Associations between treatments and response to treatments from a large multicentre study of equine sinonasal disease.". PMID: 42713759. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70319 Journal page: https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70319 ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com 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.

  4. 6d ago

    Equine Surgery, October 18th 2026

    Equine Surgery: October 18th 2026 (abstracts published between 11th October and 17th October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:52) Roa and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Heel movement and foot biomechanics in aluminium nail-on and indirect glue-on fabric cuff shoes in horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70336 ----- • (00:02:32) Duggan and colleagues, Cartilage, "The Effect of Training Exercise on Cartilage Zonal Composition and Structure at Two Differently Loaded Sites in the Juvenile Equine Metacarpophalangeal Joint.", 19476035261484024, https://doi.org/10.1177/19476035261484024 ----- • (00:03:59) Kidtiwong and colleagues, iScience, "Species-specific inflammatory responses of chondrocytes: Toward evidence-based model selection in OA research.", Vol 29, pp. 117710, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2026.117710 ----- • (00:05:30) Charbonnel and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Multimodal characterization of equine synovitis: Correlation between arthroscopic, histopathological, and biomarker assessments in septic vs. aseptic cases.", 106179, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106179 ----- 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

  5. Oct 11

    Equine Surgery, October 11th 2026

    Equine Surgery: 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: • (00:00:55) Ysebaert and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Cervical articular process joint versus ventral cervical stabilization in horses: A biomechanical study.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70166 ----- • (00:02:27) 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 ----- • (00:03:50) Lambert and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Antimicrobial stewardship priorities and prescribing in Australian equine practice.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70338 ----- • (00:05:13) Campoy and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "A generalized additive model using kinematic and demographic data provides an accurate and objective anesthesia recovery score in horses.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.07.0291 ----- • (00:06:32) Bonilla and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Optical neuronavigation facilitates transcranial surgical access to the equine pituitary gland.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.06.0256 ----- • (00:07:47) Hess and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "The effects of feeding frequency on glycemia and insulinemia in moderately exercised young horses.", Vol 212, pp. 106428, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106428 ----- • (00:09:08) Mebarki and colleagues, Behavioural processes, "Morphological and behavioural predictors of motor laterality in domestic horses: A cross-sectional field study.", Vol 243, pp. 105444, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beproc.2026.105444 ----- • (00:10:30) 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 ----- • (00:11:40) Poddar and colleagues, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, "A role for heavy chain-modification in protecting hyaluronan from free radical fragmentation during inflammation.", Vol 123, pp. e2611716123, https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2611716123 ----- • (00:13:02) Anwar and colleagues, Royal Society open science, "Balancing training load, rest and musculoskeletal injury risk: a mathematical modelling study in Thoroughbred racehorses.", Vol 13, pp. 260818, https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.260818 ----- 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

  6. Oct 4

    Equine Surgery, October 4th 2026

    Equine Surgery: October 4th 2026 (abstracts published between 27th September and 3rd October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:55) Keller and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Validation of a novel instrumented hoof boot with pressure sensors using force plate gait kinetics in horses at walk and trot.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70332 ----- • (00:03:06) Kopec and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Predicting outcomes in equine peritonitis: Multivariable analysis of admission and post-admission data from a UK hospital population.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70339 ----- • (00:04:32) Melly and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Effect of volume for injection of the 15th to 16th thoracic interspinous space: An ex vivo study.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70341 ----- • (00:06:01) Wagner and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Novel serum biomarkers provide evidence for an involvement of the CCL3:CCL5 axis in fatal musculoskeletal injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.06.0502 ----- • (00:07:14) Barton and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Toll-like receptor 3-activated allogeneic umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stromal cells as an adjunct for the treatment of synovial sepsis in 3 horses.", Vol 264, pp. 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0821 ----- • (00:08:39) Hallsten and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Abdominal palpation per rectum is highly sensitive for identifying small versus large intestinal lesions in horses presenting for colic.", Vol 264, pp. 1349-1355, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0837 ----- • (00:09:56) Luedke and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Liposomal bupivacaine local analgesia reduces systemic inflammatory responses following equine laparoscopic surgery.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.08.0341 ----- • (00:11:08) Caballero Delgado and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Outcome of keratoma removal using different surgical techniques, including a modified partial hoof wall resection: A retrospective study (2004-2025).", Vol 210, pp. 106308, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106308 ----- • (00:12:28) 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.", Vol 211, pp. 117977, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2026.117977 ----- • (00:13:52) 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.", Vol 165, pp. 106055, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106055 ----- • (00:15:10) Maggi and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Anatomical distribution of meconium detected by focused abdominal ultrasound in hospitalized healthy and sick neonatal foals.", Vol 165, pp. 105945, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105945 ----- 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

  7. Sep 27

    Equine Surgery, September 27th 2026

    Equine Surgery: September 27th 2026 (abstracts published between 20th September and 26th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:56) Bonow and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Phenotypic associations between young horse assessments and orthopaedic diagnoses in insured Swedish Warmblood horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70331 ----- • (00:02:23) Tually and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Serum osteocalcin is associated with scintigraphic abnormalities in lame and clinically sound racehorses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70328 ----- • (00:03:55) Hahn and colleagues, Animals : an open access journal from MDPI, "Diagnostic Performance of Digital Tomosynthesis for Detecting Osteophytes and Subchondral Bone Changes in the Equine Distal Interphalangeal and Metacarpophalangeal Joints.", 16, https://doi.org/10.3390/ani16182971 ----- • (00:05:25) Mizobe and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "The Impact of Track Incline on Musculoskeletal Injuries in Thoroughbred Racehorses in Training: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Fractures on Flat and Uphill Woodchip Surfaces.", 106157, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106157 ----- • (00:06:56) Santos Dos Anjos and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Distal limb wraps produce gait- and material-dependent post-exercise changes in stride timing and limb kinematics in horses.", 106151, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106151 ----- • (00:08:25) Mita and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "In vitro Biofilm-forming Ability and Antiseptic and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Bacterial Strains Derived from Surgical-site Infections in Equine Orthopedic Surgery.", 106150, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106150 ----- 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

  8. Sep 13

    Equine Surgery, September 13th 2026

    Equine Surgery: September 13th 2026 (abstracts published between 6th September and 12th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:04) Dixon and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Computed tomographic findings in 1600 cases of equine sinonasal disease and associations with case outcome.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70307 ----- • (00:02:26) Dixon and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Associations between treatments and response to treatments from a large multicentre study of equine sinonasal disease.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70319 ----- • (00:03:50) Dixon and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Diagnosed causes of sinonasal disease in 1600 horses and associations with clinical signs, computed tomographic findings and case outcome.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70308 ----- • (00:05:16) Ammons and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Single-cell sequencing reveals synovial fluid γδ T-cell expansion in equine experimental osteoarthritis.", 1-15, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.06.0272 ----- • (00:06:45) Claudino and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Anesthetic Recovery Following a Midazolam-Containing Co-Induction Protocol in Horses Undergoing Total Intravenous Anesthesia.", 106144, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106144 ----- 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

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A weekly AI-generated review of the latest PubMed literature in equine surgery and orthopedics. Hosts Alex and Sarah discuss the most clinically relevant papers each week. 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.

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