Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: 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:

• Stastny and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Retrospective Evaluation of the Association Between Mechanical Power and Outcome in Mechanically Ventilated Dogs from a Multicenter Database (2019-2025): 76 Cases.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70159

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• (00:02:19) Mestrinho and colleagues, Journal of veterinary medical education, "Tuning In: Student-Produced Podcasts in Veterinary Anesthesia Learning Experience.", e20260018, https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2026-0018

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• (00:03:45) Impellizeri and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Gene electrotransfer for DNA immunotherapy in veterinary oncology: Technical Tutorial Video.", 1, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.05.0428

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• (00:04:55) Sakata and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Feasibility of the ForeSight tissue oximetry system for estimating cerebral and renal tissue oxygen saturation in anesthetized dogs during hyperoxia, normoxia, and hypoxia.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.07.0305

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• (00:06:12) Musteata and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Quantitative electroencephalographic comparison of intranasal midazolam, intranasal saline, and intrarectal diazepam in healthy dogs: A two-session, fixed-order pilot study.", Vol 320, pp. 106894, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106894

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• (00:07:34) Cavalcanti-McKenzie and colleagues, Veterinary sciences, "Intraoperative Analgesic Requirements in Dogs Receiving Retromammillary or Erector Spinae Plane Blocks for Thoracolumbar or Lumbar Hemilaminectomy: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study.", 13, https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci13090995

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• (00:08:57) Sarra Ferrer and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: EFFECTS OF INTRAMUSCULAR AND INTRANASAL ADMINISTRATION OF MEDETOMIDINE ON SEDATION AND SOME CARDIOPULMONARY VARIABLES IN HEALTHY CATS.", 1098612X261493783, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261493783

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• (00:10:05) 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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• (00:11:33) Charehjoo and colleagues, Veterinary medicine international, "The Impact of Etomidate on Tear Secretion and Oxidative Stress Markers in Domestic Male Cats: A Clinical Study.", Vol 2026, pp. 6892538, https://doi.org/10.1155/vmi/6892538

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• (00:12:48) Pang, Veterinary evidence, "Hypertonic saline versus Lactated Ringer's Solution for neurological recovery in cats with traumatic brain injury.", 11, https://doi.org/10.18849/ve.v11i3.743

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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 anaesthesia and analgesia: 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:

• (00:00:55) Castro and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Evaluation of methylene blue and tissue marker for assessing sciatic nerve staining one hour after ultrasound-guided injection in rat cadavers.", Vol 53, pp. 101354, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101354

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• (00:02:28) 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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• (00:04:06) 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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• (00:05:31) Gardiner and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Management of Severe Bromethalin Toxicosis in a Dog, Including the Use of Prolonged Hemodiafiltration Therapy.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70165

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• (00:06:49) Mealey and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Management of Eprinomectin Neurotoxicosis in Cats.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70164

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• (00:08:01) Sakai and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Difference in Collection Times, Blood Gas Variables, and Atelectasis Between Two Arterial Sampling Methods in Dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70171

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• (00:09:29) Guiñón and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Simplified ultrasound-guided technique improves accuracy of median nerve perineural injection compared to "blind" techniques in equine ex vivo specimens.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.07.0307

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• (00:10:53) 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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• (00:12:15) Sannö and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Effect of butorphanol in combination with xylazine during castration of calves: A randomised trial under field conditions.", Vol 199, pp. e298-e303, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.6017

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• (00:13:49) Morelli and colleagues, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, "Disorders of Phosphorus in Critical Illness.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2026.07.010

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• (00:15:01) Saunders and colleagues, Experimental eye research, "Direct exposure to tricaine methanesulfonate (MS-222) alters zebrafish visual response properties.", 111235, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2026.111235

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• (00:16:19) de Almeida and colleagues, Journal of fish biology, "Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil components promote anaesthesia in Colossoma macropomum (Cuvier, 1818) through behavioural and cardiorespiratory modulation.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jfb.70648

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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 anaesthesia and analgesia: September 13th 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:

• (00:00:53) Melih and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Comparison of the effects of different durations of propofol infusion on physical and biochemical values for long-term deep sedation in rabbits.", 106874, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106874

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• (00:06:37) Kong and colleagues, Drug testing and analysis, "Doping Control Analysis of Methoxyflurane in Equine Plasma by Headspace Gas Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry.", https://doi.org/10.1002/dta.70145

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• (00:05:18) da Luz Froz and colleagues, Fish physiology and biochemistry, "Behavioral and electrophysiological evaluation of the anesthetic therapeutic window of thyme essential oil in tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum).", 52, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10695-026-01783-0

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• (00:03:55) Singh and colleagues, Journal of dairy science, "A randomized field study comparing 2 cautery disbudding techniques on wound healing in dairy calves.", https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2026-28823

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• (00:02:22) Claudino and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Anesthetic Recovery Following a Midazolam-Containing Co-Induction Protocol in Horses Undergoing Total Intravenous Anesthesia.", 106144, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106144

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• (00:07:50) Freisleben and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Modified scalp block and total intravenous anesthesia for frontal craniotomy in a dog with a meningioma: a technical case report.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11502-y

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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 anaesthesia and analgesia: 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:

• (00:03:47) Luedke and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Mitigating and addressing complications in equine laparoscopy.", Vol 264, pp. 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0057

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• (00:05:03) Park and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Laparoscopic-induced pneumoperitoneum does not impair oxygenation in large-breed dogs but worsens hypercapnia, which is improved by low positive end-expiratory pressure ventilation.", Vol 264, pp. 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0797

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• (00:06:28) Splittstoesser and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Lorazepam reduces recurrence of urethral obstruction in male cats: a prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study.", Vol 264, pp. 1143-1151, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0045

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• (00:07:53) Fenton and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Gastrointestinal complications occur in dogs with intervertebral disk herniation undergoing ventral slot decompression but are mostly self-limiting.", Vol 264, pp. 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0021

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• (00:09:25) Durocher and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Immediate surgical intervention for small animal pyometra shows no definitive advantage.", Vol 264, pp. 1190-1194, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0854

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• (00:11:05) Andrews and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Metatarsal pad iohexol administration in cats undergoing computed tomography lymphangiography yields superior thoracic duct enhancement versus perirectal administration.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0105

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• (00:12:21) Granacka and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Continuous Bluetooth pulse oximetry monitoring in conscious and anesthetized horses: a pilot study.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.04.0147

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• (00:13:58) 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.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0055

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• (00:15:30) Theiss and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Cervical spinal cord compression may affect anesthetic recovery quality and seizure incidence in horses after myelography.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0072

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• (00:16:57) Wen and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Volume kinetics of intravenous crystalloid and colloid solutions in healthy, isoflurane-anesthetized rabbits.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0073

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• (00:18:22) Chew and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Short-term effect of sedation on kidney function markers in cats with chronic kidney disease.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0088

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• (00:27:02) Kurniawan and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Airway leakage due to intratracheal malpositioning of an oesophageal temperature probe in an anaesthetised dog.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70140

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• (00:02:25) Moura and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Effects of two different fluid rates on tissue oxygenation and haemodynamic stability in anaesthetised horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70313

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• (00:19:48) Niemiec and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "World Small Animal Veterinary Association global dental guidelines.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70057

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• (00:21:21) Gölgeli Bedir and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Time-dependent laryngeal desensitisation following topical lidocaine and prilocaine application in cats: a randomised controlled study.", Vol 67, pp. 836-842, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70179

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• (00:22:52) Jones and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Experience with video-assisted thoracoscopic placement of pectus excavatum splints in kittens: six cases.", Vol 67, pp. 830-835, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70142

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• (00:24:17) Bergeron and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Haemorrhagic myelopathy causing acute post-operative paralysis in a rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) with a congenital lordosis.", Vol 67, pp. 847-853, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70139

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• (00:25:28) Ryan, The Veterinary record, "Understanding volatile capture devices and their role in improving the sustainability of veterinary anaesthesia.", Vol 199, pp. 214-216, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.71139

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• (00:25:28) Hillen and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Capture of isoflurane from anaesthetised dogs and cats following methadone, medetomidine and ketamine administration.", Vol 199, pp. e216-e221, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70212

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• (00:00:53) Spillane and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Serum Baclofen Concentrations in Four Dogs With Baclofen Toxicosis Treated With In-Series Carbon Hemoperfusion and Hemodialysis.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70160

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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 anaesthesia and analgesia: 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:

• (00:04:01) Mandelbaum and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Different fresh gas flows produce similar rebreathing and regional ventilation during helmet continuous positive airway pressure in sedated Beagles.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0218

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• (00:02:17) Redondo and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Intraoperative monitoring and anaesthetic complications in horses: A secondary analysis of the CEPEF4 multicentre cohort.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70317

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• (00:05:32) Törnqvist and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "A low dose of dexmedetomidine reduces behavioral activity and visual attention to aggressive faces in dogs.", Vol 320, pp. 106840, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106840

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• (00:07:07) Lutvikadic and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Intraoperative Mechanical Power and Post-Anesthetic Respiratory Outcomes in Horses: A Retrospective Cohort Study.", 106135, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106135

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• (00:08:43) Canosa and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Effect of oral gabapentin administered in-hospital on behavioral stress, compliance, and physiologic stress markers: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.", 1098612X261484767, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261484767

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• (00:10:15) Dyer and colleagues, Parasites & vectors, "Low observed perioperative complication rates associated with surgical sterilization of 1,011 heartworm-infected dogs using standard, unmodified anesthesia and surgical protocols.", 19, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07514-x

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• (00:00:48) Marvel and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "The effect of one-lung ventilation on sentinel lymph node mapping in dog lungs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70145

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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 anaesthesia and analgesia: 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:

• (00:00:59) Boesch and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Epidural 0.125% ropivacaine is safe but insufficient for induced tibiotarsal joint pain.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70298

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• (00:08:46) De Campos and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Comparative efficacy of five calcium and phosphorus treatment protocols in puerperal hypocalcemia and relapse prevention.", Vol 319, pp. 106832, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106832

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• (00:02:46) Frau and colleagues, Biology of reproduction, "Maternal undernutrition in the first eighty days of gestation negatively programs ovarian development in dairy calves†.", Vol 115, pp. 332-347, https://doi.org/10.1093/biolre/ioae158

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• (00:20:07) 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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• (00:05:48) Alba and colleagues, Cryobiology, "Daily variations in AQP3 relocation and sperm cryoresistance in wild and domestic goats.", Vol 124, pp. 105694, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cryobiol.2026.105694

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• (00:10:26) Schep and colleagues, Journal of dairy science, "Evaluation of 4 carbon dioxide mass balance models for estimating the ventilation rate of naturally ventilated dairy barns.", https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2026-28782

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• (00:11:26) Wei and colleagues, Journal of dairy science, "Combined chitosan and baicalein promote mammary involution during early dry period in dairy cows.", https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2026-28746

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• (00:12:53) Frizzarin and colleagues, Journal of dairy science, "Biological validation of milk mid-infrared-predicted dry matter intake, nitrogen use efficiency, and methane production across lactation in individual dairy cows.", https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2026-29014

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• (00:07:14) Salas-Briceno and colleagues, Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc, "Whole-genome analysis of bovine alphaherpesvirus 1 associated with abortion in a vaccinated U.S. cattle herd.", 10406387261476289, https://doi.org/10.1177/10406387261476289

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• (00:14:15) Mezhenskaia and colleagues, Journal of virology, "Isolation and characterization of a clade 2.3.4.4b genotype D1.1 H5N1 virus from dairy cattle in Wisconsin.", Vol 100, pp. e0076126, https://doi.org/10.1128/jvi.00761-26

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• (00:15:58) Maerz and colleagues, Parasites & vectors, "Adulticide treatment with melarsomine: outcome in 283 heartworm-positive dogs in Germany.", 19, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07404-2

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• (00:17:12) McCall and colleagues, Parasites & vectors, "Blocking Dirofilaria immitis transmission by treatment of heartworm microfilaremic dogs with doxycycline.", 19, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07383-4

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• (00:18:47) Salob and colleagues, Parasites & vectors, "Retrospective review of clinical and anesthetic findings in 164 heartworm-positive dogs undergoing spay-neuter surgery.", 19, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07266-8

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• (00:04:16) Palacios and colleagues, Reproduction, fertility, and development, "Chilled and freeze-dried preservation of saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) spermatozoa.", 38, https://doi.org/10.1071/RD26093

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• (00:21:31) Naczenski and colleagues, Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere, "[Establishment and validation of an LC-MS/MS-based determination method for 17-hydroxyprogesterone in canine serum].", https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2854-7332

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• (00:23:01) da Silva and colleagues, Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology, "Naturally occurring Centratherum punctatum Cass. (Asteraceae) poisoning in sheep in northeastern Brazil.", 109278, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxicon.2026.109278

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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 anaesthesia and analgesia: 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:

• (00:06:08) Forsyth and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Medetomidine-vatinoxan (Zenalpha) results in reduction of systolic function, blood pressure, and heart rate with prolongation of electrocardiographic intervals in healthy dogs.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0210

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• (00:10:05) Butterfield and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Single-site ventral distal paravertebral block is an effective method of anesthetizing the bovine paralumbar fossa.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.04.0317

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• (00:07:31) Mallet and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "A randomized controlled trial of intravenous magnesium sulfate shows no analgesic or anti-inflammatory benefit in dogs undergoing thoracolumbar disk herniation surgery.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0198

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• (00:08:44) Salichs and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Single-dose enflicoxib versus a 7-day course of firocoxib for postoperative pain control in dogs undergoing orthopaedic surgery: A multicentre, randomised, masked, non-inferiority study.", https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.71024

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• (00:04:51) Lemaitre and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Development of an ultrasound-guided pericapsular knee desensitization technique in cats: an anatomical cadaveric study.", 1098612X261478799, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261478799

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• (00:11:22) McAdie and colleagues, Journal of wildlife diseases, "Causes of Mortality in Captive, Captive-Release, and Wild Vancouver Island Marmots (Marmota vancouverensis).", https://doi.org/10.7589/JWD-D-26-00045

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• (00:02:17) MacEwan and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T, "Trochlear Ridge Prosthetic Replacement Surgery in 20 Dogs with Medial Patellar Luxation: Clinical and Radiographic Findings.", https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2933-1230

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• (00:03:34) Doeven and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T, "The Utility of Routine Radiographic Follow-Up for Dogs with Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease Undergoing Uncomplicated Cranial Closing Wedge Ostectomy.", https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2924-7022

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• (00:01:05) Yamaguchi and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Long-term outcome after resection and reconstruction using vaginourethroplasty for distal urethral leiomyosarcoma in a female dog.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70149

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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 anaesthesia and analgesia: 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:

• (00:05:34) Sugimoto and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Isorhythmic atrioventricular dissociation detected during anesthesia in a geriatric cat.", 1-3, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.05.0378

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• (00:06:54) Cooney and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "High-dose oral pentobarbital can produce anesthesia in aggressive dogs prior to euthanasia.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.04.0266

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• (00:08:37) Harris and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Needle bevel orientation does not affect the cranial spread of injectate in a lumbosacral epidural in canine cadavers.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0124

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• (00:02:19) Maneephan and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Comparison of xylazine-ketamine-guaifenesin and xylazine-tiletamine-zolazepam protocols for constant rate infusion anesthesia in horses undergoing field castration.", Vol 166, pp. 106109, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106109

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• (00:03:55) Schmitz and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Evaluation of the clinical course of immune-mediated polyneuropathy in cats following treatment with human intravenous immunoglobulins.", 1098612X261478277, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261478277

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• (00:13:18) Tamura and colleagues, PloS one, "Comparison of clip and needle electrodes for multifrequency bioimpedance analysis in anesthetized dogs.", Vol 21, pp. e0355338, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0355338

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• (00:11:41) Regalin and colleagues, Topics in companion animal medicine, "Effect of 24-hour sedation during mechanical ventilation on hematological, biochemical, and coagulation parameters in bitches: a randomized clinical study.", 101092, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcam.2026.101092

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• (00:10:07) Martin-Flores and colleagues, Topics in companion animal medicine, "Simply adding positive end-expiratory pressure has limited effects on oxygenation in obese dogs.", 101090, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcam.2026.101090

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• (00:14:43) Raut and colleagues, Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, "Russell's viper envenomation in a 9-month pregnant mare saved with high-dose antivenom: a first-in-world case report.", https://doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/trag076

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• (00:00:58) Smith and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Influence of intra-articular injectate volume on joint surface coverage and leakage following canine elbow arthroscopy: A cadaveric study.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70141

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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 anaesthesia and analgesia: 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:

• (00:00:52) Pekkola and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Sedative and cardiopulmonary effects of medetomidine and butorphanol, with or without vatinoxan, in puppies - randomised, blinded clinical trial.", Vol 53, pp. 101283, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101283

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• (00:08:17) Quinn and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Two Doppler blood pressure devices and 2 oscillometric blood pressure devices failed American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine validation in conscious dogs.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0108

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• (00:09:50) Gonzalez-Jassi and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Pharmacokinetics of extended-release lipid buprenorphine in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots (Amazona ventralis) and its effects on body temperature.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.01.0024

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• (00:11:17) Uzuka and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Medetomidine, midazolam, and butorphanol anesthesia with preoxygenation enables magnetic resonance imaging and cerebrospinal fluid examination in rabbits.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.10.0374

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• (00:12:52) Doden and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Use of a heated anesthetic circuit decreases heat loss compared to a nonwarmed circuit in anesthetized New Zealand white rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus).", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0062

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• (00:14:23) Namgoong and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "High-flow nasal oxygen therapy reduces work of breathing without altering systemic oxygen delivery or consumption in healthy, anesthetized, spontaneously breathing dogs.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0064

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• (00:16:01) Larriva and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Perineural dexamethasone does not prolong bupivacaine sensory blockade in equine palmar digital nerve blocks: a randomized crossover trial.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0207

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• (00:17:30) Scheunemann and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs do not delay corneal healing in dogs with spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects: A retrospective cohort of 186 ulcers.", https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.71023

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• (00:18:59) Cabellos Clemente and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Peri-operative opioid analgesic requirements in dogs undergoing hemilaminectomy with ketamine infusion with or without the use of an erector spinae plane block (ESPB).", Vol 207, pp. 106220, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106220

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• (00:20:35) Giancola and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "The immediate effect of whole-body vibration therapy on mechanical nociceptive thresholds in horses with thoracolumbar pain.", Vol 163, pp. 105919, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105919

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• (00:06:58) Liatis and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Presumptive Acute Post-Hypoxic Myoclonus Following Return of Spontaneous Circulation in a Cat and a Dog.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70140

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• (00:22:12) Isayama and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Sedative effects of administration through the nares of dexmedetomidine, midazolam, and butorphanol in cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus): a preliminary crossover study.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0111

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• (00:02:18) Campos Schweitzer and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Functional and histopathologic evidence of laryngeal reinnervation using the spinal accessory nerve in horses.", Vol 55, pp. 1078-1092, https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70083

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• (00:03:51) Low and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Computed tomography versus magnetic resonance imaging for the perioperative management of acute thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion in non-ambulatory chondrodystrophic dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70135

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• (00:05:29) O'Scanaill and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Technical note on cervical epidural catheterization in two adult horses: Injectate distribution and epidural space effects.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70140

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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 anaesthesia and analgesia: 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) Dos Santos and colleagues, Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, "Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous and Intramuscular Nalbuphine in Isoflurane-Anesthetized Chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus).", https://doi.org/10.1111/jvp.70099

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• (00:02:14) Bergstein and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Epidural analgesia reduces or eliminates neuropathic pain refractory to oral medications in dogs and cats for weeks to months.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0237

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• (00:05:05) Gölgeli Bedir and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Time-dependent laryngeal desensitisation following topical lidocaine and prilocaine application in cats: a randomised controlled study.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70179

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• (00:03:43) Vettorato and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Anaesthetic management of dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease: results of a questionnaire survey of veterinary anaesthesiologists.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70180

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• (00:06:25) Murphy and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "The effect of romifidine on endoscopic grading of laryngeal function in horses.", Vol 199, pp. e82-e86, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70804

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• (00:07:34) White and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "An observational study evaluating the environmental impact of equine arthroscopy.", https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70981

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• (00:12:52) da Cruz do Nascimento and colleagues, Journal of comparative physiology. B, Biochemical, systemic, and environmental physiology, "Evaluation of electrophysiological biomarkers in the Amazonian fish Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus after menthol exposure.", https://doi.org/10.1007/s00360-026-01694-9

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• (00:08:56) Takusagawa and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Intraoperative opioid-sparing effect of a quadratus lumborum block using low-concentration bupivacaine and dexmedetomidine in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy.", 1098612X261473455, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261473455

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• (00:10:18) Castel and colleagues, Scientific reports, "Alterations in sensory and motor nerve conduction associated with age and osteoarthritis in cats are correlated with functional impairment and somatosensory sensitization.", https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-60879-y

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• (00:11:33) Elzahaby and colleagues, Scientific reports, "Implementation of a low-flow intervention at a veterinary teaching hospital: an environmental initiative.", https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-60933-9

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• (00:14:11) Kindler and colleagues, Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere, "Impact of user experience on intraocular pressure measurements in normotensive dogs using the ICare Tonovet tonometer - an interobserver study.", https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2899-4592

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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]