28/10/2026

Publication highlights with newsletter October 2026

  1. Aguirre Siliezar K, Datu C, Proia K, Rotstein D, Nemser SM, Tyson GH, et al. Multi-state equine botulism outbreak in the United States linked to contaminated feed: an epidemiologic, clinicopathologic, and regulatory investigation. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. 2026. doi:10.1177/10406387261430324

  2. Amaje J, Upton S, Garba UM, Jolayemi KO. The use and perception of hay nets and slow feeders by horse owners and handlers: findings from a United Kingdom survey. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;106171. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106171

  3. Amaje J, Upton S, Garba UM, Jolayemi KO. The use of hay nets and slow feeders as feeding methods in horse management: A semi-systematic review. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;157:105762. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2025.105762

  4. Andrews KE, Smith HL, Spence RJ, Sillence MN, de Laat MA. Preliminary investigation of ghrelin in horses and ponies: receptor expression and associations with prandial state, morphometry and signalment. BMC Veterinary Research. 2026;22:450. doi:10.1186/s12917-026-05700-8

  5. Araújo Júnior AMC, da Silva AH, Buroxid RP, Padovan JR, Nunes AT, Poleti MD, et al. Impact of collagen supplementation on the fecal microbiome of young horses in training. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;165:106047. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106047

  6. Araújo LSA, Franzan BC, Almeida MIV, Coelho IS, Almeida FQ. Fecal microbiota of weaned equine and mule foals grazing bermudagrass pastures. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;166:106070. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106070

  7. Askins MJ, Harris PA, McClendon M, Urschel KL, Adams AA. Insulinemic Responses to Long-stem Forage Hay in Horses with Insulin Dysregulation. 2026. doi:10.2139/ssrn.6430377

  8. Askins MJ, Harris PA, McClendon ME, Adams AA. Short-Term Effects of Grazing Muzzles on Insulin in Horses with Insulin Dysregulation out at Pasture. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;106095. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106095

  9. Bachmann M, Bochnia M, Wensch-Dorendorf M, Glatter M, Schäfer S, Simroth K, et al. Feed intake, digestibility and passage kinetics in grazing horses. Scientific Reports 2026 16:1. 2026;16:3052-. doi:10.1038/s41598-026-35647-7 · PubMed

  10. Basso RM, Cerri FM, Braga PRC, Silva ROS, de Araújo Júnior JP, de Oliveira-Filho JP, et al. Prevalence of potential enteric pathogens in diarrheic and non-diarrheic foals in Brazil. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. 2026. doi:10.1177/10406387261423226

  11. Bettio MK, Vidal T, Rose JJ, Jois M, Flavel M, Petrovski S. Polyphenol-Rich Feed Material increases Anaerostipes and reduces methanogenic archaea in the horse hindgut microbiome. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;105885. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105885

  12. Bronś J, Czyż K, Wyrostek A, Smoliński J, Kruszyński W, Sokoła-Wysoczańska E, et al. The Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Horses’ Nutrition—A Review. Animals. 2026;16:1626. doi:10.3390/ani16111626

  13. Busechian S, Cingottini D, Sgorbini M, Orvieto S, Nocera I, Zappulla F, et al. Clinical Signs as an Indication of the Presence of Gastric Ulcers in Horses: True or False? Animals. 2026;16:2880. doi:10.3390/ani16182880

  14. Camargo CE, Kozicki LE, Souza FA, de Lima PHL, Nogueira E. Long-term micronutrient and amino acid supplementation increases embryo recovery per flush and ovarian responsiveness in donor mares. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;160:105844. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105844

  15. Crowell CN, Handlos GC, Discepolo DR, Roeder M, Perry EB. Impacts of flavor and aromatic palatants on consumption behavior in nursing foals. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;161:105858. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105858 · PubMed

  16. Czerner AC, Lindner A, Zeyner A, Wensch-Dorendorf M, Gehlen H. Geriatric Horses in Germany: Approaches to Nutrition, Housing and Overall Care. Animals. 2026;16:813. doi:10.3390/ani16050813

  17. Danese T, Asti V, Ablondi M, Raspa F, Cavallini D, Valle E. Clinical nutrition in equine colic: A scoping review from an equine nutritionist’s perspective. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;163:105852. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105852 · PubMed

  18. Denison G, Funes J, Razquin P, Howard J, Hamner I, Foulk L, et al. Resveratrol supplementation improves uterine immune resolution in mares susceptible to persistent breeding-induced endometritis. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 2026;13:1760273. doi:10.3389/fvets.2026.1760273

  19. Díaz-Alvarado T, Alcala-Canto Y, Elghandour MMMY, Salem MZM, Mariezcurrena-Berasain MD, Salem AZM. In vitro anthelmintic activity of extracts and bioactive compounds from Azadirachta indica and Cnidoscolus angustidens on strongyles L3 larvae in horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;159:105807. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105807

  20. DiSilvestro AN, Wesolowski LT, Williams BD, Warren LK, Athrey G, White-Springer SH. Short-term provision of moderate dietary starch alters fecal microbiota but does not exacerbate exercise-induced inflammation in yearling Quarter Horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;166:106071. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106071

  21. Dosi MCMC, Pressanto MC, McGorum B, Philbey AW, Parkinson N. Chronic iron toxicosis in two donkeys: considering the impact of environmental iron. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;25:105849. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105849

  22. Dunkel B. A Revised View on Equine Hypertriglyceridemia, Hyperlipidemia, and Hyperlipemia. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice. 2026;42:329-339. doi:10.1016/j.cveq.2026.04.007

  23. Durham AE. Prognosis of Equine Liver Diseases. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice. 2026. doi:10.1016/j.cveq.2026.04.012

  24. Fernández-Villa C, Miranda M, Rigueira L, Martinez L, Villanueva B, Freire S, et al. Reference intervals for serum macro- and microminerals in clinically healthy horses in Northwestern Spain: Influence of age, sex, breed and diet. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;160:105846. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105846

  25. Franzan BC, da Silva Coelho I, Ramos EM, de Souza ARP, de Almeida FQ, Silva VP. Complete Extruded Diet: How Does Equine Fecal Microbiota Change During Intake Adaptation? Animal Science Journal. 2026;97:e70147. doi:10.1111/asj.70147 · PubMed

  26. Garland AN, van Doorn DA, van den Boom R, Roelfsema E, Jung L, Boast M, et al. Combined feed restriction and exercise uniquely modulate exercise-induced inflammatory responses in overweight horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;165:106099. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106099

  27. Gluck-Flynn CR, Han H, Valenzuela M, Routh P, Ostland VE, Pratt-Phillips SE. Competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to quantify hepcidin in horse serum. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;161:105887. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105887

  28. Gluck-Flynn CR, Pratt-Phillips SE. Efficacy of an iron absorption test on assessing iron status in horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;162:105913. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105913

  29. Golestani NG, Paton MP, Ross BR, Wildish AW, Duarte MD, Williams CW, et al. Spirulina supplementation regulates inflammation and supports cartilage health in adult sedentary horses following moderate-intensity exercise. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;56:105804. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105804

  30. Hall SM, Friend MM, Smarsh DN, Staniar WB. Characterizing dietary and exercise management practices and inflammatory biomarkers in a population of recreationally managed horses in Pennsylvania. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;106172. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106172

  31. Hansen S, Tecles F, Cerón JJ, From C, Carstensen H, Muñoz-Prieto A. Evaluation of a nutraceutical for prevention of equine ulcer recurrence. Equine Veterinary Journal. 2026;58:1191-1198. doi:10.1002/evj.70143

  32. Harbowy RM, Robison CI, Tillman I, Manfredi JM, Nielsen BD. Efficacy of an Oral Chondroprotective Joint Supplement on Stride Length and Gait Symmetry in Aged Geldings with Chronic Lameness. Animals. 2026;16:1230. doi:10.3390/ani16081230

  33. Hart KJ, Hegarty MJ, Hart EH. An investigation into the impact of the inclusion of a commercial fiber-based feed, designed for both hydration and nutrition, on the equine hindgut microbiomes. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;161:105862. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105862 · PubMed

  34. Hostnik LD. Energy Metabolism Dysregulation in Horses and Foals. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice. 2026. doi:10.1016/j.cveq.2026.07.005

  35. Kinoshita Y, Sato W, Ueno T. Evaluation of autologous fecal microbiota transplantation for restoring equine gut microbiota after antibiotic-induced dysbiosis. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;165:106049. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106049

  36. Konkolewska A, Byrne S, Hennessy H, Keirse R, Conaghan P, Lawlor A, et al. Harvester-Mounted NIRS as a High-Throughput Approach for Predicting Forage Nutritive Value. Grass and Forage Science. 2026;81:e70039. doi:10.1111/gfs.70039

  37. Kranenburg LC, Ludin C, van Doorn DA, Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan MM, Witt P, Houben RMAC, et al. Retrospective comparison of treatments for equine gastric ulceration syndrome and the influence of inflammatory bowel disease. Equine Veterinary Education. 2026. doi:10.1111/eve.70109

  38. Kummer LK, Schrödl W, Schnabel CL, Schwarzenbolz U, Vervuert I, Lohmann KL. Effects of steaming and storage on microbial quality and nutrient losses of hay. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;106146. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106146

  39. Latorre N, Gómez-Cuétara C, Cañizares E, Crespo F, Pérez-Aguilera V, Laborda-Gomariz JÁ, et al. Body Condition, Metabolic Parameters and Semen Traits in Purebred Spanish Horses. Animals. 2026;16:2347. doi:10.3390/ani16152347

  40. Leduc L, Boucher L, Mach N, Leclère M, Costa M. Long-Read Sequencing for Species-Level Resolution of the Equine Gut Microbiota Reveals the Need for Improved Databases. Animals. 2026;16. doi:10.3390/ani16101459

  41. Lensing R, Barton AK. Update on diagnosis, nonpharmacological treatment and prevention of Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS). Equine Veterinary Education. 2026;38:206-219. doi:10.1111/eve.70037

  42. Li M, Lin J, Ma C, Wei G, Hu Q, Li X. Effects of L-selenomethionine supplementation on nutrient digestibility and metabolism, antioxidant capacity, hormone levels, and fecal microbiota diversity in pregnant Yili mares during mid- to late gestation. BMC Veterinary Research. 2026. doi:10.1186/s12917-026-05366-2

  43. Li M, Xu Z, Sun L, Cheng Z, Yu Y, Chen Y, et al. Effects of Dietary Non-Fibrous Carbohydrate to Neutral Detergent Fiber Ratio on Apparent Digestibility, Fecal Microbiota, and Plasma Metabolomics in Yili Horses. Animals. 2026;16:844. doi:10.3390/ani16050844

  44. Liburt NR, Herbst AC, Malinowski K, McKeever KH. Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis response and glucose homeostasis during exercise to fatigue before and after training in old and young adult Standardbred mares. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;166:106103. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106103

  45. Liu Y, Wang X, Wang G, Wu Z, He Q, Zhao B, et al. Effects of supplementing concentrates with different energy levels on growth performance, blood indicators, and fecal microbiota of Mongolian horses in late gestation. BMC Veterinary Research. 2026. doi:10.1186/s12917-026-05568-8

  46. Long JF, Hutton R, Abrams A, Duberstein JA, Duberstein KJ. Mastication characterization of horses fed bermudagrass hay in a two-part field study. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;166:106068. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106068

  47. López-Císcar C, Ibáñez-López A, Rivero JLL, Harris PA. Successful nutritional management of a warmblood horse with multiple pathologies that respond to nutrition. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;162:105908. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105908

  48. Loublier C, Taminiau B, Seidel L, Moula N, Tano C, Cesarini C, et al. Survey on Faecal Microbiota Transplantation and Probiotic Use in Equine Practice in France and Belgium. Veterinary Medicine and Science. 2026;12:e70854. doi:10.1002/vms3.70854

  49. Lousberg LK, Barton AK. Sand Enteropathy—What We Know So Far and Why There Is Still So Much to Learn. Animals. 2026;16:2324. doi:10.3390/ani16152324

  50. Lousberg LK, Merle R, Barton AK. Efficiency of a Combination of Polyethylene Glycol and Psyllium on the Evacuation of Sand Compared to Established Treatment Regimes in Sand Enteropathy of the Horse. Animals. 2026;16:2507. doi:10.3390/ani16162507

  51. Ma Y, Zhang J, Li X, Zhao H, Lu W, Li H, et al. Comparison of Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Characteristics Between Miechongshu-Treated and Untreated Yili Horses. Animals. 2026;16. doi:10.3390/ani16071020

  52. Matas-Quintanilla M, Castillo C, Whitacre L, Ipharraguerre IR, Gutiérrez-Panizo C, Hernández J, et al. Proteomic Profiling and Targeted Validation Reveal a More Extensive Salivary than Serum Response to a Feed-Deprivation Protocol in Horses with Gastric Lesions. Animals. 2026;16:3004. doi:10.3390/ani16193004

  53. Mlyneková E, Zaťko S, Halo M, Imrich I, Halo Jr. M. The Effect of Seasonal Changes in Non-Structural Carbohydrates in Pasture on the Metabolic Profile of Horses with Laminitis. Animals. 2026;16:267. doi:10.3390/ani16020267

  54. Mochal-King C, Strunk R, Paul L. Plasma concentrations following oral administration of two different forms of resveratrol in horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;161:105859. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105859

  55. Moore-Colyer MJS, Daniels S, Harris P. Forage chemical composition drives early metabolic shifts in ponies fed different haylages. Equine Veterinary Journal. 2026. doi:10.1002/evj.70340

  56. Moraga Ramírez G, Ugaz C, de la Cruz-Cruz LA, Larrondo C. Management factors associated with abnormal behaviours in rural Chilean working horses. Equine Veterinary Journal. 2026. doi:10.1002/evj.70192

  57. Morales CJ, Sykes BW, McKemie DS, Kass PH, Knych HK. Vonoprazan pharmacokinetics and effects on gastric pH following administration to fed and fasted horses. Equine Veterinary Journal. 2026;58:1363-1371. doi:10.1111/evj.70128

  58. Murphy B, Catalano DN. The effect of form on equine salt intake. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;163:105923. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105923

  59. Nilsson ST, Müller CE, Lindqvist H. Forage nutritive analysis in practical equine feeding: challenges and opportunities. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;166:106067. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106067

  60. Norton EM, Plumb S, Shane D, Smalley L, McKendry K, Scharf B, et al. Leucine, pyridoxine and resveratrol supplementation alter metabolic parameters in ponies with equine metabolic syndrome. Equine Veterinary Journal. 2026;58:1217-1227. doi:10.1002/evj.70135 · PubMed

  61. Nostell K, Lindåse S, Svonni E, Höglund K, Bröjer J. Blood pressure, electrolyte and fluid balance in horses with insulin dysregulation after short-term treatment with canagliflozin. The Veterinary Journal. 2026;320:106867. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106867

  62. O'Reilly K, Aldworth-Yang S, Catalano DN. Effect of feeder style on intake rate of equine concentrates. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;159:105811. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105811

  63. Peterson R, Dietrich J. Post exercise hydration responses to an electrolyte, glycerol, and creatine supplement in horses: a preliminary study. BMC Veterinary Research. 2026. doi:10.1186/s12917-026-05493-w

  64. Pizzigatti D, Inocente B, Silva LCLC, Alcántara I. Weigh tape more accurately estimates equine body weight than morphometric formula: a controlled technical assessment. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;106156. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106156

  65. Rodríguez Castillo JC, Forte L, Elghandour MMMY, Maggiolino A, De Palo P, Ponce-Covarrubias JL, et al. Antiparasitic Potential of Caesalpinia coriaria: Current Evidence and Prospects for Equine Health. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;105806. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105806

  66. Satué K, Fazio E, Domingo R, Velasco-Martínez MG, Cravana C, La Fauci D. Maternal age-related changes in renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and electrolyte homeostasis during equine pregnancy. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;165:106057. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106057

  67. Sheahan BJ, O’Neill MK, Jeter MA, McDermott LB, Megeed HS. Downregulation of a choline transporter gene in equine colitis indicates a role for choline supplementation to support the large intestinal epithelial barrier. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;163:105916. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105916

  68. Sheridan L, Hutton P, Noble G, Nobari B. An in vitro investigation into the effects of postbiotic supplementation on stabilising equine hindgut pH. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;156:105746. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2025.105746

  69. Splan RK, Noel FI, Gardner GM, Kenny LB. Survey of equine pasture best management practices and soil fertility in southeast Pennsylvania after the grazing season. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;105893. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105893

  70. Springer RW, Muir JP, Wellmann KB, Wickersham TA, Jones TN. Modeling Soluble Protein Fractionation in Feedstuffs in Equine Rations Using Crude Protein and Fiber Composition. Animals. 2026;16:1749. doi:10.3390/ani16111749

  71. Starrett A, Arnold CE, Burr A, Sarturi JO, Leatherwood JL, Pilla R, et al. Diet composition influences equine large intestinal motility as measured by transcutaneous ultrasound. American Journal of Veterinary Research. 2026. doi:10.2460/ajvr.25.11.0400

  72. Summers CS, Gately RE, Zinn SA, Reed SA. Moderate differences in body condition do not influence fasted glucose metabolism or ovulation induction in mares. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;106143. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106143

  73. Tkaczyk E, Gazda IE, Humięcka M, Łuszczyński J, Basińska K, Kaczmarek B, et al. Do Polish Konik Horses Find Soaked Hay to Be Palatable? Animals. 2026;16:1663. doi:10.3390/ani16111663

  74. Vasco ACCM, Warren LK, Silva GM, Cuervo-Vivas W, Brandi RA, Silva VP, et al. Blood and fecal metabolic responses of mature horses fed rhizoma peanut hay. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;105805. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105805

  75. Watson W, MacKay JRD, Dwyer C. Friends, forage, freedom: A cluster analysis investigating horse management styles and welfare in the UK and Ireland. Animal Welfare. 2026;35:e15. doi:10.1017/awf.2026.10073

  76. Wickizer LF, Burk SV, Lehman JS. Effect of Acer species (red and Freeman maple) and horse characteristics, management, and location on the in vitro oxidation of equine erythrocytes. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2026;160:105856. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105856 · PubMed

  77. Wnuk E, Janicka W, Stachurska A, Janicka K, Wnęk M, Jagusiak W, et al. Horse Olfactory Exploration of Various Plants with Regard to Smell and Taste Familiarity. Animals. 2026;16:873. doi:10.3390/ani16060873

  78. Wnuk E, Janicka W, Łuszczyński J, Wojtyniak A, Jagusiak W, Stachurska A. Relationship Between Feed Olfactory Exploration and Consumption in Horses. Animals. 2026;16:2599. doi:10.3390/ani16162599

  79. Yang F, Li X, Yao X, Meng J, Wang J. The Effects of Cysteamine Zinc Supplementation on Blood Hormones, Intestinal Flora, and Metabolites in Lactating Mares. Animals. 2026;16. doi:10.3390/ani16142239

  80. [auteur ontbreekt]. Associations between maternal body condition score during late gestation and congenital developmental orthopaedic disease in Thoroughbred foals. Equine Veterinary Journal. 2026;58:9-9. doi:10.1002/evj.70236

  81. [auteur ontbreekt]. Duodenal and jejunal bezoars as a cause of severe colic in UK horses—15 cases (2015– 2025). Equine Veterinary Journal. 2026;58:10-10. doi:10.1002/evj.70237

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