The Abstract Podcast: Equine Internal Medicine

The Abstract Podcast

A weekly AI-generated review of the latest PubMed literature in equine internal medicine. 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. 4d ago

    Equine Internal Medicine, September 6th 2026

    Equine Internal Medicine: September 6th 2026 (abstracts published between 30th August and 5th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:49) Leo and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Topical treatment of equine aural plaques with nitric acid and zinc solution.", Vol 58, pp. 1252-1257, https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70161 ----- • (00:02:15) D'el Rey Dantas and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Mono-dimensional, two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiographic measurements in healthy Standardbred neonatal foals in the first 5 days of life.", Vol 58, pp. 1345-1354, https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70140 ----- • (00:03:33) Hansen and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of ultrasonographic intestinal wall thickness measurements in healthy horses.", Vol 58, pp. 1355-1362, https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70147 ----- • (00:05:09) Weber and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Calcitonin gene-related peptide concentration in cerebrospinal fluid and serum in horses affected by trigeminal-mediated headshaking.", Vol 58, pp. 1207-1216, https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70139 ----- • (00:06:46) Mainguy-Seers and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Field-applicable low-intensity exercise induces bronchodilation in horses with severe asthma.", Vol 58, pp. 1445-1453, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70111 ----- • (00:07:57) Hickey and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Agreement between invasive and oscillometric blood pressure measurements during controlled haemorrhage in anaesthetised horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70324 ----- • (00:09:33) do Nascimento and colleagues, Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases, "Alphavirus madariaga-associated encephalomyelitis in equines from the Brazilian Pantanal reveals arbovirus circulation in a peri-urban environment.", Vol 129, pp. 102500, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cimid.2026.102500 ----- • (00:10:48) de Sousa and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Fatal equine gas gangrene associated with Clostridium septicum in the Brazilian Amazon: clinicopathological and molecular characterization of a 20-case series.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11497-6 ----- 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

  2. Aug 30

    Equine Internal Medicine, August 30th 2026

    Equine Internal Medicine: August 30th 2026 (abstracts published between 23rd August and 29th August 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:28) Lewis and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Icterus in a 3-day-old Quarter Horse foal.", 1-3, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.06.0489 ----- • (00:01:00) Vainio Kati and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Airway Lipid Mediators in Horses: Baseline Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Profiles and Effects of EPA and DHA-rich Microalgae Oil Supplementation.", 106862, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106862 ----- • (00:05:31) Rosim and colleagues, In vitro cellular & developmental biology. Animal, "Selective oncolytic activity of newcastle disease virus in equine sarcoid primary cells: a preclinical investigation.", https://doi.org/10.1007/s11626-026-01231-6 ----- • (00:06:51) Kawanishi and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "No evidence of H5N1 avian influenza virus infection in Japanese horses in 2025.", 106131, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106131 ----- • (00:07:54) Mojsiejczuk and colleagues, PLoS pathogens, "Equine influenza virus at 70: What horses taught us about flu.", Vol 22, pp. e1014551, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1014551 ----- • (00:03:23) Quattrini, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, "Magnesium Dysregulation.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2026.07.007 ----- • (00:04:27) Tamulionytė-Skėrė and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "An atypical extrapulmonary presentation of rhodococcus equi infection in a foal: a case report.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11469-w ----- 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

  3. Aug 23

    Equine Internal Medicine, August 23rd 2026

    Equine Internal Medicine: August 23rd 2026 (abstracts published between 16th August and 22nd August 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:04) Seeger and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Challenges for interpreting results of antimicrobial susceptibility testing for treating infections of foals with Rhodococcus equi.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70312 ----- • (00:02:25) Wang and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction have an altered fecal short-chain fatty acid profile.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0223 ----- • (00:03:53) Matilla Pinto and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Failure of passive transfer in neonatal foals - A review.", Vol 319, pp. 106818, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106818 ----- • (00:07:49) Abu-Seida and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Guttural pouch tympany or empyema in 38 ٍStraight Egyptian Arabian foals: clinical presentation, diagnostic features and outcome.", 22, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05810-3 ----- • (00:09:04) de Scherer and colleagues, Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology], "An experimental multiplex PCR/RT-PCR for detection of the main viruses associated with equine neurological disease.", 57, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42770-026-02065-w ----- • (00:06:20) Fukushi and colleagues, Microbiology spectrum, "Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy-associated mutations in equine herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase confer the ability to replicate at elevated temperatures.", e0305525, https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.03055-25 ----- • (00:10:27) Pongrácz and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Effects of pulsed electromagnetic therapy on the major hematological and biochemical parameters in horses.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0089 ----- • (00:05:09) Palmer, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, "Disorders of Water and Tissue Perfusion (Diabetes Insipidus, Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone Axis, and Anhidrosis).", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2026.07.011 ----- 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

  4. Aug 9

    Equine Internal Medicine, August 9th 2026

    Equine Internal Medicine: August 9th 2026 (abstracts published between 2nd August and 8th August 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:59) D'el Rey Dantas and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Pulsed wave tissue Doppler imaging of the left ventricle in foals: Feasibility, inter- and intra-observer variability and wave pattern over the first days of life.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70304 ----- • (00:02:07) Chen and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Antimicrobial effects of equine regenerative medicine products: A systematic review and meta-analysis of in vitro and in vivo studies.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70297 ----- • (00:03:37) Meyer and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Horses undergoing supramaximal fixed-speed treadmill exercise after administration of furosemide experience less severe acidosis and slower onset of fatigue.", 1-11, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0143 ----- • (00:04:57) Moore-Colyer and colleagues, Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition, "Four Haylages, One Metabonome: Defining Diet Driven Metabolic Shifts in Ponies.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jpn.70099 ----- • (00:06:19) Yamashita and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Health assessment of Tokara horses on Nakanoshima island: potential chronic hepatic dysfunction induced by Leopard plant (Farfugium japonicum) ingestion.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0275 ----- • (00:07:29) Lufo and colleagues, Veterinaria italiana, "Increasing Seroprevalence In Horses Evidences Widespread Circulation Of West Nile Virus In Albania.", 62, https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3956.40757.2 ----- 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. Aug 2

    Equine Internal Medicine, August 2nd 2026

    Equine Internal Medicine: August 2nd 2026 (abstracts published between 26th July and 1st August 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:42) Alpini and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Combining lefamulin with rifampin provides in vitro synergistic antimicrobial effects against Rhodococcus equi isolates susceptible to macrolides and rifampin.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0213 ----- • (00:01:09) Hart and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug administration alters crypt distribution of the peroxisomal marker acyl-coenzyme A oxidase 1 in the equine right dorsal colon.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0209 ----- • (00:04:25) Wesolowski and colleagues, Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985), "Thoroughbred horses susceptible to recurrent exertional rhabdomyolysis have elevated skeletal muscle mitochondrial capacities.", Vol 141, pp. 348-354, https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00156.2026 ----- • (00:06:08) Romanucci and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Unusual, fatal neck cancer in a foal: immunohistological investigations and differential diagnosis.", Vol 163, pp. 105921, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105921 ----- • (00:07:12) Danese and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Clinical nutrition in equine colic: A scoping review from an equine nutritionist's perspective.", Vol 163, pp. 105852, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105852 ----- • Bozorgmanesh and colleagues, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, "Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Therapies for Liver Disease.", Vol 42, pp. 397-412, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2026.04.014 ----- • Kopper, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, "Clinical Signs of Liver Disease in Horses.", Vol 42, pp. 213-219, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2026.04.001 ----- • Sharkey, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, "Clinical Pathology of Liver Disease in Horses.", Vol 42, pp. 221-230, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2026.04.002 ----- 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. Jul 19

    Equine Internal Medicine, July 19th 2026

    Equine Internal Medicine: July 19th 2026 (abstracts published between 12th July and 18th July 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:29) Arnaiz Saura and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Mares with severe equine asthma exhibit a narrower trachea than geldings in a retrospective radiographic study of 189 horses.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0127 ----- • (00:05:50) do Nascimento and colleagues, Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases, "Alphavirus madariaga-associated encephalomyelitis in equines from the Brazilian Pantanal reveals arbovirus circulation in a peri-urban environment.", Vol 129, pp. 102500, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cimid.2026.102500 ----- • (00:04:12) Askins and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Short-Term Effects of Grazing Muzzles on Insulin in Horses with Insulin Dysregulation out at Pasture.", 106095, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106095 ----- • (00:00:59) Larriva and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Serum Electrolyte Changes in Foals Receiving Rhodococcus equi-Specific Hyperimmune Plasma.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70131 ----- 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 internal medicine. 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.