The Abstract Podcast: Equine Internal Medicine

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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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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 [email protected]

Equine Internal Medicine: 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:

• (00:00:53) 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

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• (00:02:39) 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.", Vol 264, pp. 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.11.0720

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• (00:04:05) Hepworth-Warren and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Bronchoalveolar lavage changes the ultrasonographic and radiographic appearances of lungs in adult horses.", Vol 264, pp. 1325-1332, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0161

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• (00:05:31) 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.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0127

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• (00:07:03) 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

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• (00:08:35) Tunhikorn and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Oclacitinib for Controlling Pruritus and Associated Skin Lesions in 16 Horses With Allergic Dermatitis.", Vol 37, pp. 672-680, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70091

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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 [email protected]

Equine Internal Medicine: 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:

• (00:00:58) Diakoudi and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Retrospective investigation of equine parvovirus-hepatitis in Italy.", 106889, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106889

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• (00:02:33) de Brito Souza and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Oxidative stress markers in different age ranges of healthy horses.", Vol 212, pp. 106415, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106415

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• (00:04:03) van den Brom-Spierenburg and colleagues, Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, "A Population Pharmacokinetic Model of Gentamicin in Hospitalized Neonatal Foals.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jvp.70108

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• (00:05:23) Hunyadi and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Inflammatory phenotype and response to intradermal skin testing are not predictive of equine asthma diagnosis.", 106154, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106154

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• (00:06:54) Ishikawa and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Effects of constant rate infusion of a fixed-dose combination of medetomidine and vatinoxan on sedation, cardiorespiratory variables, and gastrointestinal activity in standing Thoroughbred horses.", 106145, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106145

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• (00:08:22) Frippiat and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Residual contamination in nebulization medication cups after corticosteroid administration: an in vitro assessment with implications for equine doping control.", 106152, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106152

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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 [email protected]

Equine Internal Medicine: September 20th 2026 (abstracts published between 13th September and 19th September 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:47) Starr and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Warmed intravenous fluid administration attenuated a reduction in body temperature in anaesthetised horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70334

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• (00:02:14) Burke and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Use of a caudal intercostal block in horses undergoing surgery for colic.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70327

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• (00:03:39) Hepworth-Warren and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Significant changes occur in the ultrasonographic appearance of the lungs in horses following exploratory celiotomy.", 106892, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106892

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• (00:05:02) Akköse and colleagues, Acta veterinaria Hungarica, "Evaluation of the Brix refractometer for diagnosing the failure of transfer of passive immunity in 12-h-old foals.", Vol 74, pp. 171-178, https://doi.org/10.1556/004.2026.01271

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• (00:06:41) Ekİncİ and colleagues, Acta veterinaria Hungarica, "Molecular prevalence of equine herpesvirus type 1 and equine herpesvirus type 4 in thoroughbred and Arabian horse facilities in Türkiye.", Vol 74, pp. 185-195, https://doi.org/10.1556/004.2026.01202

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• (00:08:07) Perez-Montero and colleagues, Ticks and tick-borne diseases, "Seroprevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato in horses in Spain.", Vol 17, pp. 102715, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ttbdis.2026.102715

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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 [email protected]

Equine Internal Medicine: September 14th 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:

• (00:00:54) Menzies-Gow and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Evaluation of a new immunoassay for measuring equine serum insulin and plasma adrenocorticotrophic hormone: A method comparison study.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70329

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• (00:02:18) Wu and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Limited evidence for exposure of horses in the United Kingdom to influenza D virus.", Vol 167, pp. 106141, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106141

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• (00:03:41) Santi and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Exhaled breath condensate in horses: a first microbiological insight.", 106139, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106139

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• (00:04:57) Zeghilet and colleagues, Helminthologia, "Coprological assessment of gastrointestinal helminths in Arabian Thoroughbred horses housed in a stable in the Constantine region, Algeria.", Vol 63, pp. 167-173, https://doi.org/10.2478/helm-2026-0019

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• (00:06:26) Theng and colleagues, PLoS computational biology, "A real-time forecasting framework for emerging infectious diseases affecting animal populations.", Vol 22, pp. e1014716, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1014716

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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 [email protected]

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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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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 [email protected]

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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (00:03:23) Quattrini, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, "Magnesium Dysregulation.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2026.07.007

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• (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

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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 [email protected]

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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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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 [email protected]

Equine Internal Medicine: August 16th 2026 (abstracts published between 9th August and 15th August 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:01:02) Graves and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Effect of equine flysheets on fly avoidance behaviours, body temperature, stress level, and heart rate.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70302

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• (00:04:28) Starrett and colleagues, Journal of animal science, "The effects of diet on the physical characteristics of feces and fiber digestibility in healthy horses.", https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skag255

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• (00:02:42) Kuroda and colleagues, Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, "Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Analysis of Quinidine-Induced Dominant Frequency Reduction in Thoroughbred Horses With Atrial Fibrillation.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jvp.70103

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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 [email protected]

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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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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 [email protected]