Veterinary diagnostic imaging: 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:
• (00:15:58) Atiee and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Determination of optimal tracheal stent size using measurements derived from computed tomography.", Vol 264, pp. 1, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.10.0709
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• (00:17:17) Gibbons and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Performing liver biopsies in cattle.", Vol 264, pp. 1, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.07.0495
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• (00:18:28) Ma and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Pilot study: external validation of commercial veterinary radiology artificial intelligence services shows deficiencies in interpretation of general practice-sourced canine abdominal radiographs.", Vol 264, pp. 1022-1029, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.10.0691
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• (00:20:07) Silva and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Right ventricular systolic function in dogs with pulmonary hypertension can be assessed using tissue motion annular displacement.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0107
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• (00:21:26) Ellis and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Effective ultrasonography protocol for investigating muscular structures of the canine dorsolateral hip region with comparative magnetic resonance imaging.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0079
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• (00:22:45) Baumruck and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Study identifies prevalence estimates of clinically relevant canine thoracic radiographic findings and insights into interobserver variability.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.01.0018
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• (00:24:10) Darrah and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Magnetic resonance imaging of dogs with cervical disease revealed a higher proportion of intervertebral disk disease in small dogs and neoplasia in large dogs.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.12.0450
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• (00:25:33) Beluque and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Vertebral left atrial ventral: a new prognostic marker in dogs with mitral valve disease.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.11.0388
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• (00:27:01) Kim and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Novel application of electromagnetic neuronavigation for guided ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement in toy-breed dogs with hydrocephalus: a preliminary descriptive study.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.01.0014
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• (00:28:16) Beattie and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Peri-oesophageal metastases of pulmonary adenocarcinoma presenting as dysphagia in a dog.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70128
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• (00:29:25) Stee and colleagues, Animal genetics, "A NECAP1 Nonsense Variant is Associated With Leukoencephalomyelopathy With Oligodendroglial Dysplasia in a Belgian Malinois With Spinocerebellar Ataxia.", Vol 57, pp. e70156, https://doi.org/10.1002/age.70156
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• (00:30:40) Irandoust and colleagues, Journal of biomechanical engineering, "Comparison of Two Different Finite Element Modeling Pipelines for Virtual Mechanical Testing of the Distal Third Metacarpal Bone in Thoroughbred Racehorses.", 148, https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4071974
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• (00:32:01) E Alves and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Application of 3D scanning for modeling and morphometric assessment of Mangalarga Marchador horses.", Vol 163, pp. 105907, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105907
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• (00:33:12) Pal and colleagues, Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR, "Irreversible Electroporation of Spine Tumors in a Canine Model: Tumoricidal Effects and Neural Toxicity.", Vol 37, pp. 108857, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2026.108857
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• (00:34:34) Goodyear and colleagues, Journal of veterinary medical education, "Computer-Generated 3D Models in Veterinary Student Education: Improving Radiographic Interpretation of Canine Congenital Heart Disease.", e20250122, https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2025-0122
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• (00:35:46) Falkeid and colleagues, Preventive veterinary medicine, "Diagnosing bronchopneumonia in calves. A latent class analysis of the accuracy of clinical examination, thoracic ultrasonography and bacterial culturing from bronchoalveolar lavage fluid.", Vol 253, pp. 106882, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2026.106882
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• (00:37:15) Tually and colleagues, Seminars in nuclear medicine, "Equine nuclear medicine: Current state of play.", https://doi.org/10.1053/j.semnuclmed.2026.07.004
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• (00:38:34) Chope, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, "Diagnostic Ultrasound of the Equine Liver.", Vol 42, pp. 231-248, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2026.04.013
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• (00:39:38) Durham, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, "Prognosis of Equine Liver Diseases.", Vol 42, pp. 413-423, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2026.04.012
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• (00:11:51) Albertini and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Identification of factors associated with pregnancy loss in lactating crossbred beef cows.", Vol 260, pp. 117931, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.117931
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• (00:13:14) Sancler-Silva and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Comparative analysis of uterine inflammation in jennies and mares after insemination with cryopreserved donkey semen.", Vol 260, pp. 117917, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.117917
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• (00:14:26) Aires and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Exploratory associations between quantitative multiparametric testicular ultrasound and semen quality in dogs.", Vol 260, pp. 117929, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.117929
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• (00:40:44) Choi and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Quadruple co-infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and M. kansasii in a chronically immunosuppressed cat.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11427-6
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• (00:42:01) Kirim and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Multimodality imaging characteristics and surgical management of a biliary cystadenoma in a cat.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11429-4
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• (00:01:02) Blatt and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Surgical approach for common carotid ligation at the level of the medial retropharyngeal lymph node in dogs: A comparative cadaveric study.", Vol 55, pp. 1093-1103, https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70128
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• (00:02:10) Petazzoni and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Clinical outcomes and complications after proximal tibial detorsional osteotomy for patellar luxation in dogs: A multicenter retrospective study.", Vol 55, pp. 1043-1054, https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70125
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• (00:03:23) Saylak and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Locked plate versus modified clamp-rod internal fixation for feline corpus ilium fractures: A comparative clinical study.", Vol 55, pp. 1133-1142, https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70117
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• (00:04:33) Aßmann and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Standing computed tomographic tenography is reliable in identifying soft tissue lesions within the digital flexor tendon sheath in horses.", Vol 55, pp. 1122-1132, https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70110
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• (00:05:53) Bourbos and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Temporary transarticular stabilization with locking compression plate for the treatment of traumatic glenohumeral luxation in 10 dogs.", Vol 55, pp. 1143-1151, https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70106
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• (00:07:08) Maleas and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Macroscopic comparison of open Metzenbaum and ultrasound-guided fasciotomy techniques for surgical treatment of the hindlimb proximal suspensory ligament desmopathy in horses: A cadaveric anatomical study.", Vol 55, pp. 1104-1112, https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70102
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• (00:08:18) Sanaei and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Technical note on an ovine model to study biomedical implants intended for maxillofacial reconstruction.", Vol 55, pp. 1152-1164, https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70081
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• (00:09:24) 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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• (00:10:40) 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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