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 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.