The Abstract Podcast: Equine Surgery

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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.

Episodes

  1. May 31

    Equine Surgery, May 31st 2026

    Equine Surgery: May 31st 2026 (abstracts published between 24th May and 30th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:35) Moraga Ramírez and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Management factors associated with abnormal behaviours in rural Chilean working horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70192 ----- • (00:00:58) Van Reusel and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Composition of allogeneic equine orthobiologics and their repeated intra-articular administrations.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70196 ----- • (00:04:02) McDonald and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Outcomes and racing performance in thoroughbreds following a long-term injury sustained during a jump race in Great Britain.", https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70807 ----- • (00:05:25) de Chiara and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Evaluation of doppler indexes of the lateral palmar digital artery in lame sport horses.", Vol 209, pp. 106276, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106276 ----- • (00:07:04) Maggi and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Anatomical distribution of meconium detected by focused abdominal ultrasound in hospitalized healthy and sick neonatal foals.", 105945, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105945 ----- • (00:08:29) Uzal and colleagues, Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc, "Pathology of sudden death in racehorses: a review.", 10406387261446570, https://doi.org/10.1177/10406387261446570 ----- 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

    11 min

  2. May 24

    Equine Surgery, May 24th 2026

    Equine Surgery: May 24th 2026 (abstracts published between 17th May and 23rd May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:54) Gasco and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Owner satisfaction and animal welfare after bilateral enucleation in horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70190 ----- • (00:02:23) Barnabé and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Protective effects of adiponectin receptor agonists against equine lamellar endoplasmic reticulum stress.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70195 ----- • (00:03:49) Rivero-García and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Venous blood lactate concentration as a predictor of intestinal viability in horses with acquired indirect inguinal hernia.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70193 ----- • (00:05:20) Greer and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Activity of 1,2-o-dilauryl-rac-glycero-3-glutaric acid-(6'-methylresorufin) ester lipase in peritoneal fluid may be associated with strangulating lesions, pancreatic fibrosis, and negative outcome in horses with colic.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.11.0720 ----- • (00:06:53) Murphy and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "The effect of romifidine on endoscopic grading of laryngeal function in horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70804 ----- • (00:11:57) Irandoust and colleagues, Journal of biomechanical engineering, "Comparison of Two Different Finite Element Modeling Pipelines for Virtual Mechanical Testing of The Distal Third Metacarpal Bone In Thoroughbred Racehorses.", 1-21, https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4071974 ----- • (00:08:12) Palmieri and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Near-Term Extrauterine Pregnancy Secondary To Uterine Rupture In A Mare.", 105943, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105943 ----- • (00:09:14) Correa and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Radiographic and Morphological Prevalence of Dorsopalmar Hoof Distortions in in Brazilian High-Performance Racehorses.", 105941, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105941 ----- • (00:10:33) Harrison and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "The effect of dynamic mobilization exercises and therapeutic trunk exercises on superficial epaxial and hypaxial muscle activity in horses.", Vol 163, pp. 105940, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105940 ----- 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.

    14 min

  3. May 17

    Equine Surgery, May 17th 2026

    Equine Surgery: May 17th 2026 (abstracts published between 10th May and 16th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:04:11) Jensen and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Proteomic signatures of equine dental tooth tissues in ageing and disease.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70167 ----- • (00:01:02) Schulze and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Novel imaging protocol enables myelography of the cervical vertebral column using computed tomography with flexion and extension comparable to x-ray.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70187 ----- • (00:02:34) Cianci and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Size of the C7-T1 articular processes is overestimated on lateral radiographs when compared to standing cone beam computed tomography.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70184 ----- • (00:05:47) Mazzola and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Clinical audit on antimicrobial stewardship effectiveness in reducing antimicrobial-resistant bacterial colonisation in hospitalised horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70171 ----- • (00:07:27) Watson and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Macroscale and microscale mechanical and biochemical properties of the equine superficial digital flexor tendon are regionally dependent.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0059 ----- • (00:08:52) Averay and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Structural Features of the Equine Small Intestinal Mesenteric Attachment Predisposing to Rupture.", 106700, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106700 ----- • (00:10:20) Laseca and colleagues, Journal of animal science, "Unraveling the genomic architecture of hock conformation defects in Pura Raza Española horses.", https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skag116 ----- 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.

    13 min

  4. May 13

    Equine Surgery - Special issue: May issue of Vet Surgery and EVJ, and June issue of EVE, 2026

    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.

    26 min

  5. May 10

    Equine Surgery, May 10th 2026

    Equine Surgery: May 10th 2026 (abstracts published between 3rd May and 9th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:54) Lee and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Dexmedetomidine infusions improve cardiovascular and renal function in anaesthetised, experimentally endotoxaemic horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70173 ----- • (00:02:36) Nugent and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Survival and fertility of Thoroughbred broodmares with uterine tears treated surgically: 76 cases (2000-2023).", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0050 ----- • (00:04:08) Yilmaz and colleagues, Biological trace element research, "The Effects of Boron Mineral on Performance, Bone and Mineral Metabolism in Purebred Arabian Foals.", https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-026-05138-x ----- 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.

    6 min

  6. May 3

    Equine Surgery, May 3rd 2026

    Equine Surgery: May 3rd 2026 (abstracts published between 26th April and 2nd May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:07) McCoy and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Natural progression of tarsal osteochondrosis in Standardbred pacers and trotters.", Vol 55, pp. 685-692, https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70073 ----- • (00:02:22) Sanchez-Arjona and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Outcomes of diode laser-facilitated ankylosis of the distal tarsal joints in horses: A retrospective study of 64 cases.", Vol 55, pp. 702-712, https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.14312 ----- • (00:03:48) Brown and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Risk assessment for condylar stress fracture in elite racing Thoroughbreds using standing computed tomography-based virtual mechanical testing.", Vol 58, pp. 674-681, https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70145 ----- • (00:05:14) de Chaisemartin and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Scoping review of comminuted fractures of the proximal phalanx in horses.", Vol 58, pp. 664-673, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70077 ----- • (00:06:27) Campana and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Computed tomography identifies the proximodorsomedial subchondral bone of equine central tarsal bones as a predilection site for sclerosis, demineralisation and associated fractures.", Vol 58, pp. 797-804, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70001 ----- • (00:07:34) Schnierer and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Possible association of short-term complications and antimicrobial use in standing equine cheek tooth extractions 2018-2022.", Vol 58, pp. 709-717, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14563 ----- • (00:08:51) Strand and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Objective diagnosis of alar fold collapse in active Standardbred trotting racehorses using nasopharyngeal airway pressure measurements.", Vol 58, pp. 758-766, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14556 ----- • (00:09:57) Vaughan and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Ultrasonographic diagnosis of caudoproximal humeral stress fracture in thoroughbred racehorses.", Vol 58, pp. 788-796, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14546 ----- • (00:11:13) Debald and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Racing and sales performance in Thoroughbred yearlings after carpal osteochondral fragment removal.", Vol 58, pp. 682-691, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14532 ----- • (00:12:41) Secor and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "CD8+ T-cells, CD86+ macrophages and TNF-α signalling pathways are correlated with fetlock osteoarthritis in racehorses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70168 ----- • (00:13:54) Barton and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Review of articular cartilage repair techniques and their application in the horse.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70162 ----- • (00:14:18) Wang and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Effects of shoeing on forelimb biomechanics in walking horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70182 ----- • (00:15:10) Forni and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Piezosurgical partial ostectomy of the incisive bone for an ossifying fibroma removal in a 4-year-old Warmblood gelding.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70178 ----- • (00:15:50) van Veggel and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Detection of degenerative joint disease of the distal interphalangeal joint in thoracic limbs characterized by joint space narrowing using standing low-field MRI in 25 equine patients.", Vol 264, pp. 581-589, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.06.0368 ----- • (00:16:51) Anishchenko and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Deep learning cascade networks for segmentation of fluorine-18 sodium fluoride positron emission tomography scans of equine metacarpo- and metatarsophalangeal joints outperform atlas-based method.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.11.0421 ----- • (00:22:53) Darch and colleagues, Domestic animal endocrinology, "Ertugliflozin decreases the insulin spike in non-insulin dysregulated standardbred horses following intra-articular triamcinolone administration.", Vol 96, pp. 107016, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.domaniend.2026.107016 ----- • (00:18:56) Paris and colleagues, Journal of animal science, "Clodronate disodium reduced TRAP5b independent of affecting other systemic biomarkers of bone resorption or formation in yearling, exercising Quarter Horses.", https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skag135 ----- • (00:20:06) Pereira and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Rostral hard palate swelling (lampas) in horses: true or fiction?", Vol 163, pp. 105917, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105917 ----- • (00:21:13) de Chaisemartin and colleagues, Journal of veterinary dentistry, "Surgical Removal of a Large Maxillary Sinus Mass Containing Three Dental Structures in a Standing Horse.", Vol 43, pp. 255-261, https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564251407977 ----- • (00:17:55) Henderson and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Comparison of two doses of lidocaine constant rate infusion on cardiopulmonary function and recovery in isoflurane-anesthetized horses.", Vol 53, pp. 101202, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101202 ----- • (00:22:00) Hernashki and colleagues, Veterinary medicine and science, "Prepubic Tendon Rupture and Uterine Herniation in a Late-Term Kurdish Mare: A Case Report.", Vol 12, pp. e70936, https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.70936 ----- 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.

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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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