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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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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: July 26th 2026 (abstracts published between 19th July and 25th July 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:54) Nolen-Walston and colleagues, Veterinary clinical pathology, "Evaluation of an Immunoturbidometric Assay for Measurement of Total Adiponectin Concentration in Equine Serum Samples.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vcp.70118

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• (00:02:35) Pastor and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Anatomopathological aspects of osteoarticular lesions associated with Rhodococcus equi infection in two foals.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11317-x

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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: 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

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• (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

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• (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

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• (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

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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: July 12th 2026 (abstracts published between 5th July and 11th July 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:01:00) Lunn and colleagues, Science advances, "Periodic shifts in viral load increase risk of Hendra virus spillover from ", Vol 12, pp. eaea6654, https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aea6654

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• (00:02:28) Yehulashet and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Seroprevalence and risk factors of African horse sickness in equines in central Gondar, Ethiopia.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11388-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: July 5th 2026 (abstracts published between 28th June and 4th July 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:02:06) Mika and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Effects of flow-controlled expiration on oxygenation and early recovery in horses undergoing general anaesthesia.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70217

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• (00:03:16) Brandt, Equine veterinary journal, "Spontaneous regression of equine sarcoids is an exceptional event.", Vol 58, pp. 889-894, https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70158

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• (00:04:31) González-Medina and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Cone beam computed tomographic myelography in horses with cervical vertebral compressive myelopathy.", Vol 58, pp. 1049-1060, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70094

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• (00:05:55) Raïsky and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Steamed hay for the prevention of severe equine asthma exacerbations.", Vol 58, pp. 1127-1134, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70089

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• (00:07:22) O'Brien and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Efficacy and welfare effects of different forms of physical restraint for upper airway endoscopy of horses.", Vol 58, pp. 1103-1115, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70081

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• (00:08:45) Wilson and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Cost of referral treatment for colic in the United Kingdom-What has changed in the last 5 years?", Vol 58, pp. 1082-1090, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70074

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• (00:10:00) Cullen and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Risk factors for post-partum colic in a population of UK and Irish Thoroughbred broodmares.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70219

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• (00:11:24) Sunderland and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Main causes of death in aged horses in a retirement facility in California can be attributed to the digestive and musculoskeletal systems.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.12.0446

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• (00:15:14) Tervo and colleagues, Acta veterinaria Scandinavica, "Detection of equine parapoxvirus in the stable environment during pastern dermatitis outbreak in Finland.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-026-00870-9

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• (00:16:27) Jacobs and colleagues, Drug testing and analysis, "Investigation of Metformin Contamination in Horses: Implications for Environmental Exposure and Doping Control.", Vol 18, pp. 945-950, https://doi.org/10.1002/dta.70096

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• (00:17:47) Salewski and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Successful use of vincristine in a quarter horse gelding with immune-mediated thrombocytopenia.", Vol 162, pp. 105889, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105889

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• (00:13:53) Jordan and colleagues, Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc, "Mammary neuroendocrine tumor in a mare.", 10406387261456253, https://doi.org/10.1177/10406387261456253

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• (00:19:22) Dörsam and colleagues, Prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and essential fatty acids, "Analysis of lipid mediator profiles in the blood of horses with equine asthma using UPLC-MS/MS.", Vol 209, pp. 102735, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plefa.2026.102735

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• (00:12:49) Salazar and colleagues, Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association, "Renal Perfusion in Healthy Horses: A Feasibility Study With Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound.", Vol 67, pp. e70188, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.70188

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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: June 28th 2026 (abstracts published between 21st June and 27th June 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:54) Kapusniak and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Validation of a smart textile electrocardiographic monitoring device in racehorses during high-speed exercise.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70205

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• (00:02:20) Vermedal and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Effect of exercise-related nasopharyngeal disorders on upper airway function in racehorses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70211

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• (00:03:46) DiSilvestro and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Short-term provision of moderate dietary starch alters fecal microbiota but does not exacerbate exercise-induced inflammation in yearling Quarter Horses.", 106071, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106071

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• (00:05:31) Díaz and colleagues, Journal of tropical medicine, "", Vol 2026, pp. 8883896, https://doi.org/10.1155/jotm/8883896

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• (00:06:45) Długopolska and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Biomarkers of equine asthma: A review of the current literature.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11353-7

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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: June 21st 2026 (abstracts published between 14th June and 20th June 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:52) Chow and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Intra-articular 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel alters synovial immune pathways in equine experimental osteoarthritis.", 1-13, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.04.0181

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• (00:02:32) Becerro-Rey and colleagues, Biology of reproduction, "Single-cell metabolic profiling of stallion spermatozoa by flow cytometry using NADH and FAD autofluorescence†.", Vol 114, pp. 2023-2036, https://doi.org/10.1093/biolre/ioaf294

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• (00:04:08) Dockalová and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "The progression values of heart rate and biochemical plasma parameters during training of 3-years old warmblood stallions for breeding licensing.", 106062, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106062

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• (00:05:44) Long and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Mastication characterization of horses fed bermudagrass hay in a two-part field study.", 106068, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106068

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• (00:07:17) Lamraoui and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "First serological evidence of circulation of equine rhinitis A virus and molecular detection of equine rhinitis B virus in horses in North Africa.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11355-5

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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: June 14th 2026 (abstracts published between 7th June and 13th June 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:01:01) de Wasseige and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Oscillometric assessment of bronchodilator response in horses with severe asthma during remission.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70212

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• (00:03:43) Brown and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Single-dose intravenous α2-agonists do not acutely alter anti-inflammatory bioactive protein profiles but reduce interleukin-8 in equine autologous protein solution and platelet-rich plasma.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0055

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• (00:04:59) Shrubb, The Veterinary record, "Current consensus and controversies in equine parasite control.", Vol 198, pp. e514-e516, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70887

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• (00:05:47) Willems and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Full-laparoscopic nephrosplenic space closure with barbed knotless sutures in horses with left dorsal colon displacement without previous colon repositioning.", Vol 198, pp. e543-e549, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.6013

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• (00:09:18) Concha and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Epidemiological evidence of anti-Leptospira antibodies in horses at a global level (years 2015 to 2025): a systematic review and meta-analysis.", 106058, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106058

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• (00:02:18) Hobbs and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Evaluation of Point-of-Care Coagulation Measurement Systems for Activated Clotting Time and Partial Thromboplastin Time in Heparinized and Non-Heparinized Equine Blood.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70127

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• (00:08:06) Chevrier and colleagues, PloS one, "Development of an indirect ELISA for the detection of venezuelan equine encephalitis virus specific antibodies in horses.", Vol 21, pp. e0338819, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0338819

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• (00:07:23) Bozorgmanesh and colleagues, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, "Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Therapies for Liver Disease.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2026.04.014

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• (00:07:03) Kopper, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, "Clinical Signs of Liver Disease in Horses.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2026.04.001

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• (00:10:23) da Silva Martins and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Seroprevalence of Leptospira in Lavradeiro horses, a semi-feral ecotype from the Northern Brazilian Amazon.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11328-8

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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: June 7th 2026 (abstracts published between 31st May and 6th June 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• Hendrikx and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Repeated intravenous dexamethasone administration causes transient changes in leukocyte parameters in healthy warmblood horses.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.10.0371

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• Jantunen and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Effects of vatinoxan in horses sedated with detomidine and butorphanol for gastroscopy: A randomized clinical study.", Vol 317, pp. 106680, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106680

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• Nascimento and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Cardiac morphologic changes induced by a 10-week water treadmill training for show jumping horses: A preliminary evaluation.", Vol 317, pp. 106642, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106642

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• Diab and colleagues, Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc, "Comparative cardiac histopathology and toxicology screens in horses succumbing to exercise-associated sudden cardiac death and control horses.", 10406387261451776, https://doi.org/10.1177/10406387261451776

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• Yoshida and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Short-interval longitudinal analysis of immune cell dynamics in heavy draft foals after colostrum intake.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0023

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• Haughan and colleagues, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, "Syndrome of High Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase in Racehorses.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2026.04.009

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• Sharkey, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, "Clinical Pathology of Liver Disease in Horses.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2026.04.002

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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: 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:

• (00:00:53) Studer and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Thoracic electrical impedance tomography using a two-plane electrode configuration in horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70188

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• (00:02:08) 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

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• (00:03:34) Vieira Ramos and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "New insights in heart rate variability through non-linear methods for conditioning assessment in horses.", Vol 318, pp. 106722, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106722

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• (00:05:00) Taylor and colleagues, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, "Miscellaneous Equine Liver Conditions.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2026.04.010

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• (00:05:34) Peek and colleagues, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, "Biliary Disorders in Horses.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2026.04.005

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• (00:05:49) Durham, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, "Prognosis of Equine Liver Diseases.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2026.04.012

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• (00:06:17) Dunkel, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, "A Revised View on Equine Hypertriglyceridemia, Hyperlipidemia, and Hyperlipemia.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2026.04.007

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• (00:06:40) Boukabache and colleagues, Tropical animal health and production, "Seroprevalence of Orthoflaviviruses in horses in 3 different Algerian climatic zones between 2021 and 2023.", 58, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-026-05070-1

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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]