The Abstract Podcast: Veterinary dermatology

Veterinary dermatology: 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:

• (00:00:52) Peters and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Prevalence of Lesional and Nonlesional Dermatophytosis in Shelter/Rescue Guinea Pigs (Cavia porcellus) in Southern California, USA.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70112

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• (00:02:31) Marsella, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "The impact of changing living conditions, pollutants, and climate change on allergic skin disease in our pets: highlighting our interconnectedness.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.06.0472

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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]

Veterinary dermatology: 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:

• (00:01:10) Campbell and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Faecal IgA but not salivary IgA is associated with canine atopic dermatitis.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70184

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• (00:02:39) Yanes and colleagues, Journal of animal science, "A randomized, double-blinded trial to evaluate two therapeutic foods as adjunctive therapies in dogs with environmental and/or food induced atopic dermatitis.", https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skag251

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• (00:04:16) Muneeb and colleagues, Microbial pathogenesis, "Bacteriophage Cocktails for Combating Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infections in Animals: A Comprehensive Review Across Pets, Livestock, and Wildlife.", 108774, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2026.108774

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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]

Veterinary dermatology: 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:

• (00:01:03) Calesso and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Symmetrical Lupoid Onychodystrophy in Review: Lessons Learned From 31 Cases.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70114

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• (00:02:21) Shen and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "A Retrospective Comparison of Survival, Tumour Reduction and Relapse Outcomes Following Oclacitinib and CCNU Treatment in Dogs With Canine Epitheliotropic T-Cell Lymphoma.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70115

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• (00:03:46) Wannawong and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Clinical and Immunological Responses to Dermatophagoides farinae Allergen Immunotherapy in Dogs With Atopic Dermatitis.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70110

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• (00:05:20) Birchler and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "A Novel Veterinary Molecular Multiplex Microarray Serological Allergen Test (Pet Allergy Xplorer; Nextmune) Versus Conventional Extract-Based Serological (Idexx; Stallergenes Greer Laboratories) Versus Intradermal Allergen Testing in 59 Dogs With Atopic Dermatitis: Evaluation of Agreement Between Allergy Testing Platforms.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70111

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• (00:06:53) Youens and colleagues, Animal welfare (South Mimms, England), "A solution right under our nose? Crossbreeding extreme brachycephalic dogs results in better health outcomes while preserving behavioural profiles and dog-owner relationship quality.", Vol 35, pp. e41, https://doi.org/10.1017/awf.2026.10095

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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]

Veterinary dermatology: 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:

• (00:04:51) Atterberg and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Evaluation of Compatibility and Stability of Compounded Otic Solutions Containing Enrofloxacin Over a 20-Day Period.", Vol 37, pp. 541-548, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70085

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• (00:03:46) Faucher and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Longitudinal Analysis of Seasonal Variations in Intradermal Test Reactivity and Serum Allergen-Specific Immunoglobulin E in Dogs With Atopic Dermatitis.", Vol 37, pp. 511-521, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70081

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• (00:06:15) Orlandini and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Cutaneous Invasive Opportunistic Fungal Infections in Dogs Receiving Ciclosporin for Immune-Mediated Diseases: A Case-Control Study.", Vol 37, pp. 500-510, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70075

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• (00:01:02) Wehber and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "A Retrospective Case Series Reporting the Clinical Efficacy and Adverse Events of Oclacitinib Administration for Skin Disease in 238 Cats.", Vol 37, pp. 557-566, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70077

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• (00:02:25) Scranton and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Treatment of Canine Pemphigus Foliaceus, Pemphigus Vulgaris and Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid With Oclacitinib: A Retrospective Analysis of 21 Cases.", Vol 37, pp. 522-529, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70078

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• (00:07:35) Wirkkala and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Retrospective Review of Rush Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy Safety in Cats With Atopic Skin Syndrome.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70108

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• (00:08:50) Shin and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Associations Between Otic Cytological Findings and Clinical Severity by Pathogen Group in Canine Otitis Externa: A Retrospective Study of 318 Cases.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70107

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• (00:10:07) Bezombes and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Fusion podoplasty provides favorable long-term outcomes in dogs with interdigital follicular cysts unresponsive to medical therapy: a retrospective study of 16 cases.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0093

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• (00:11:26) Pluta and colleagues, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice, "The Methicillin-Resistant S pseudintermedius Crisis: Are We Out of Options to Treat the Most Common Canine Pathogen?", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2026.06.004

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• (00:12:31) Usui and colleagues, Veterinary microbiology, "EDTA potentiates gentamicin and ofloxacin antibacterial activity against biofilms of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius derived from canine superficial pyoderma.", Vol 319, pp. 111072, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetmic.2026.111072

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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]

Veterinary dermatology: 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:

• (00:01:00) Sanwal and colleagues, Acta veterinaria Hungarica, "Antimicrobial resistance and epidemiological determinants of single and polymicrobial staphylococcal infections in canine pyoderma.", https://doi.org/10.1556/004.2026.01273

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• (00:02:29) Oporta-López and colleagues, Neotropical entomology, "First Record of the Chewing Louse Trichodectes canis (Psocodea: Trichodectidae) on the Domestic Cat (Felis catus) in Central America.", 55, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13744-026-01419-1

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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]

Veterinary dermatology: 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:

• (00:00:52) McInnis and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "External Validation of a Custom-Trained Artificial Intelligence Model for Canine Ear Canal Disease and Comparison With Veterinary Professionals.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70105

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• (00:02:27) Halajian and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Serum insulin-like growth factor-1 concentrations are not reduced in Pomeranian dogs with Alopecia X: a case-control study.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05724-0

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• (00:03:59) de Melo and colleagues, Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology], "Biogenic Silver Nanoparticle: In vitro antifungal activity against Sporothrix brasiliensis.", 57, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42770-026-02022-7

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• (00:05:22) Ural and colleagues, Brazilian journal of veterinary medicine, "Leaky gut and intestinal mucosal injury among dogs with clinically subclassified atopic dermatitis.", Vol 48, pp. e011725, https://doi.org/10.29374/2527-2179.bjvm011725

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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]

Veterinary dermatology: 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:

• (00:00:56) Pinto and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Standardising Assessment of Superficial Pyoderma in Dogs: Proposal of a Severity Score.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70086

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• (00:02:40) Mendes and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Fibroepithelial Polyps of the Ear Canal in Dogs: A Retrospective Analysis of 17 Cases.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70103

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• (00:04:17) Albanese and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Cutaneous Reactive Histiocytosis in Golden Retrievers: An Immunohistochemical Approach.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70104

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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]

Veterinary dermatology: 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:

• (00:00:53) Garandeau and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Cutaneous Equine Sarcoidosis: A Case Series and Investigation Into a Potential Association With Equine Gammaherpesviruses-2 and -5 in 30 Equids.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70101

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• (00:02:21) Colón Rodríguez and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Osseous Changes in Young Cats With Inflammatory Aural Polyps: A Cone Beam Computed Tomography Analysis.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70100

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• (00:08:52) Gentry and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "How does canine atopic dermatitis provide a unique opportunity to study spectrum of care?", Vol 264, pp. 930-932, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0785

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• (00:10:02) Adin and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Patient safety investigative methods identify contributors to canine magnetic resonance imaging dermatologic thermal injuries in an academic hospital.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.01.0022

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• (00:11:24) Noli and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Evaluation of safety and efficacy of an ophytrium and seboliance-containing mousse with or without shampoo in cats with keratinisation disorders.", Vol 67, pp. 619-626, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70104

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• (00:12:51) İpek and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Expression profiling of key androgen-metabolizing enzymes in canine sebaceous gland tumors.", Vol 206, pp. 106192, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106192

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• (00:20:07) Moberg and colleagues, JFMS open reports, "Menrath ulcer resulting in life-threatening anaemia in a cat.", Vol 12, pp. 20551169261449656, https://doi.org/10.1177/20551169261449656

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• (00:06:16) Montin Mills and colleagues, Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, "Investigating Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria in Canine Skin Infections at a Veterinary Teaching Hospital.", Vol 62, pp. 161-168, https://doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-7554

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• (00:07:35) Ferenczi and colleagues, Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, "Middle Ear Aspiration Cytology via Otoendoscope-Guided Myringotomy Reliably Confirms Tympanokeratoma in Dogs.", Vol 62, pp. 169-175, https://doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-7558

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• (00:18:45) Jabet and colleagues, Medical mycology, "Genotype structure of Trichophyton mentagrophytes complex from companion animals in France reveals restricted diversity.", 64, https://doi.org/10.1093/mmy/myag057

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• (00:17:18) Rezaverdinejad and colleagues, Scientific reports, "Prevalence and genotypic characterization of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) harboring femA and tetM in canine and feline otitis externa.", https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-60405-0

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• (00:03:35) Franchini and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Long-Term Outcome of Electrochemotherapy in the Treatment of Advanced Stages (T", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70087

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• (00:14:10) Daniels and colleagues, Veterinary immunology and immunopathology, "γδ T cell localization and abundance in canine atopic dermatitis: An RNA in situ hybridization study.", Vol 297, pp. 111124, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetimm.2026.111124

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• (00:15:46) Dawar and colleagues, Veterinary immunology and immunopathology, "Systemic modulation of toll-like receptors, cytokine polarization and inflammasome signaling in dogs with generalized demodicosis.", Vol 297, pp. 111127, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetimm.2026.111127

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• (00:04:57) Bittencourt and colleagues, Veterinary pathology, "Prognostic significance of lymphatic vessel density in canine cutaneous mast cell tumors.", Vol 63, pp. 597-603, https://doi.org/10.1177/03009858251400715

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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]

Veterinary dermatology: 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:

• (00:00:53) Nowell and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Fluorescent Light Energy (FLE) as an Adjunctive Therapy in Canine Cutaneous Epitheliotropic Lymphoma (CTCL).", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70098

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• (00:02:33) Banovic and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Adjunctive 0.015% Triamcinolone Acetonide Topical Spray With Lokivetmab Versus Lokivetmab Monotherapy as 'Reactive Therapy' for Canine Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomised, Single-Blinded, Controlled Preliminary Trial.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70102

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• (00:04:13) Dierkes and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Screening Equine Skin and Mucous Membranes for Carriage of Coagulase-Positive Staphylococci.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70099

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• (00:05:34) Nabavi-Mosavi and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Crescentic Hair Shaft Defects and Piedra-Like Lesions With Follicular Invasion in Northern Elephant Seals (Mirounga angustirostris).", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70088

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• (00:07:01) O'Neill and colleagues, Companion animal health and genetics, "Giant dog breeds under primary veterinary care in the UK: demography, common disorders and mortality.", 13, https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-026-00152-7

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• (00:08:25) Camargo and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Combining lipiodol-based indirect radiography and intraoperative methylene blue for sentinel lymph node mapping in canine cutaneous mast cell tumors.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11369-z

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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]

Veterinary dermatology: 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:

• (00:01:01) Carrasco and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Clinical Efficacy of Probiotic-Based Ear Drops Containing Lactobacilli in Canine Erythroceruminous Otitis Externa: An Open Label, Multicentre Study.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70097

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• (00:02:48) Batt and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Therapeutic Outcomes and Owner Assessment in Canine Sebaceous Adenitis Across Breeds: A Multicentre Retrospective Analysis and Owner Survey.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70095

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• (00:04:14) Hernadi and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Clinical Signs and Offending Food Allergens in Canine Cutaneous Adverse Food Reactions in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia: A Prospective Study.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70093

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• (00:05:35) Sahebjam and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Successful treatment of the first reported case of Prototheca wickerhamii infection in a dog living in Tasmania, Australia.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70107

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• (00:06:58) Batista and colleagues, Revista brasileira de parasitologia veterinaria = Brazilian journal of veterinary parasitology : Orgao Oficial do Colegio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria, "Morphological aspects of the skin in felines with leishmaniasis: a histopathological study.", Vol 35, pp. e017226, https://doi.org/10.1590/S1984-29612026013

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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]