The Abstract Podcast: Veterinary Reproduction

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

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:57) Arroyo-Salvo and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Effects of equine sperm incubation under capacitation-supporting conditions on homologous and heterologous ICSI outcomes.", Vol 265, pp. 118109, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118109

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• (00:02:16) Yağcıoğlu and colleagues, Animal reproduction science, "Enhanced bovine ICSI outcomes with sex-sorted spermatozoa: Controlled chromatin decondensation by thioglycolic acid.", Vol 293, pp. 108291, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2026.108291

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• (00:03:47) Khalil and colleagues, Animal reproduction science, "Post-thaw quality, apoptosis, oxidative stress, microbiota, and in vivo fertility of buffalo bull semen in response to quercetin nano-emulsion or hesperidin-loaded chitosan nanoparticles supplementation.", Vol 293, pp. 108292, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2026.108292

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• (00:05:15) Bugaj and colleagues, Animal reproduction science, "Age-related differences in semen quality in Holstein-Friesian bulls: a paired within-bull comparison of early and mature reproductive stages.", Vol 293, pp. 108290, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2026.108290

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• (00:06:36) Goldblatt and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "A single-layer, full-thickness, simple continuous suture pattern is safe for hysterotomy closure in dogs undergoing cesarean section.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0177

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• (00:08:11) Akköse and colleagues, Acta veterinaria Hungarica, "Evaluation of the Brix refractometer for diagnosing the failure of transfer of passive immunity in 12-h-old foals.", https://doi.org/10.1556/004.2026.01271

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• (00:09:40) Chasco and colleagues, Journal of dairy science, "Expression of estrus in dairy cows: Phenotyping, genetic variability, and association with productive and reproductive performance.", https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2025-27995

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• (00:11:01) Vanivska and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "The effect of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) on stallion spermatozoa motility and vitality in vitro.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11424-9

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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 Reproduction: 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:

• (00:06:03) Partyka and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Post-thaw quality of canine spermatozoa exposed to hydroxychalcones: a double-edged sword.", Vol 259, pp. 117914, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.117914

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• (00:09:35) Wolf and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Entrapped air volume and extender type influence boar semen quality during simulated transport.", Vol 259, pp. 117899, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.117899

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• (00:02:44) Souza and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Clinical pregnancy outcomes after transfer of fresh and vitrified-warmed conventional IVF equine embryos.", Vol 259, pp. 117911, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.117911

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• (00:01:04) da Silveira and colleagues, Theriogenology, "A new cetrorelix-based estrogen-free ovarian synchronization protocol for fixed-time artificial insemination in beef cattle.", Vol 259, pp. 117904, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.117904

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• (00:07:49) Thompson and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Novel application of a PMSG assay for measurement of circulating LH levels in horses.", Vol 259, pp. 117906, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.117906

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• (00:04:26) Oliveira and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Retained placenta in dairy cows: An evaluation of risk factors and reproductive performance.", Vol 259, pp. 117902, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.117902

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• (00:11:16) Riccio and colleagues, Environmental toxicology and pharmacology, ""Testicular concentrations of metals and metalloids in dogs from the 'Land of Fires' (Campania Region, Italy): A preliminary morphological, chemical and molecular study".", Vol 126, pp. 105099, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.etap.2026.105099

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

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:01:06) Jin and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Restoration of membrane potential rescues organelle function via NS309-mediated KCa activation in aged porcine oocytes.", Vol 265, pp. 118073, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118073

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• (00:02:37) Liu and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Effect of WRN helicase on the development and maturation of goat oocytes.", Vol 265, pp. 118070, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118070

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• (00:04:00) Kobayashi and colleagues, Theriogenology, "PD-L1 expression in trophoblasts contributes to maternal-fetal immune tolerance in the canine placenta.", Vol 265, pp. 118071, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118071

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• (00:05:26) Yu and colleagues, Theriogenology, "E2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme UBE2T in mural granulosa cells regulates ovine oocyte maturation via the mTOR-CNP signaling pathway.", Vol 265, pp. 118069, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118069

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• (00:07:00) Sales and colleagues, Animal reproduction science, "Undernutrition in ovine sex-discordant twin pregnancies selectively suppresses the fetal IGF-insulin-mTOR growth axis in the male lambs: Modulation by antioxidant and nutritional supplementation.", Vol 293, pp. 108286, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2026.108286

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• (00:11:19) Vergara and colleagues, Biological research, "Expression and functional characterization of the TRPV3 channel in domestic cat (Felis catus) mature oocytes.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s40659-026-00709-7

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• (00:12:44) Satué and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Platelet Indices' Dynamic in Broodmares: Effects of Parity and Lactation.", 106079, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106079

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• (00:09:50) Kunzman and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Xenotransfusion in an African Pygmy Hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) Using Whole Blood From a Domestic Cat (Felis catus).", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70133

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• (00:08:27) Asato and colleagues, Reproduction, fertility, and development, "Bifidobacterium longum BB536 supplementation is associated with increased circulating choline plasmalogen concentrations in non-pregnant, non-lactating dairy cows.", 38, https://doi.org/10.1071/RD26107

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• (00:14:03) Duma and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Idebenone reduces oxidative stress and differentially improves chromatin integrity in dog and cat epididymal spermatozoa after slow freezing and vitrification.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11400-3

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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 Reproduction: 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:

• (00:01:03) Spada and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Development of an ultrasonographic grading system for cystic endometrial hyperplasia in dogs.", Vol 258, pp. 117892, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.117892

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• (00:08:18) Pinzón-Osorio and colleagues, Animal reproduction science, "Pregnancy outcomes after TAI with cooled versus frozen bovine semen: A meta-analysis.", Vol 290, pp. 108183, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2026.108183

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• (00:02:31) Chastant, Biology of reproduction, "DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMMING IN DOGS.", https://doi.org/10.1093/biolre/ioag055

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• (00:03:44) Couto and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "The efficacy of embryo recovery on consecutive days from Day 6.5 to obtain small embryos for vitrification.", Vol 58, pp. 981-992, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70098

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• (00:05:08) Martin-Pelaez and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Abnormal cleavage patterns in equine in vitro-produced embryos lead to higher early pregnancy loss.", Vol 58, pp. 970-980, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70004

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• (00:06:35) Camozzi and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Multidrug resistance of bacterial pathogens in canine pyometra.", Vol 67, pp. 627-634, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70110

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• (00:09:52) Lima and colleagues, Journal of dairy science, "Increasing gonadorelin hydrochloride dose at the first GnRH of breeding Ovsynch enhances luteinizing hormone release, ovulatory response, and pregnancy in first-service lactating dairy cows.", Vol 109, pp. 7523-7535, https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2025-27334

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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 Reproduction: 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:

• (00:00:55) Lei and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Divergent molecular strategies underlie bovine blastocyst hatching and cryopreservation stress adaptation revealed by integrated multi-omics.", Vol 264, pp. 118053, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118053

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• (00:02:20) Pintus and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Redox potential in animal andrology: An experimental study on boar semen.", Vol 264, pp. 118051, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118051

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• (00:03:46) Prochowska and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Aquaporins 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, and 11 in feline spermatozoa: relations to semen quality, osmotolerance and freezability.", Vol 264, pp. 118050, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118050

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• (00:05:13) Singh and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Isolation, characterization and evaluation of growth kinetics and multilineage differentiation of ovine ovarian mesenchymal stem cells.", Vol 264, pp. 118046, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118046

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• (00:06:40) Sousa and colleagues, Theriogenology, "How to dissociate porcine ovaries: towards efficient retrieval of putative female germline stem cells.", Vol 264, pp. 118049, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118049

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• (00:07:59) Xiao and colleagues, Animal reproduction science, "GnRH supplementation in the PreOvsynch protocol targeting follicular cysts enhances synchronization and reduces days open in dairy cows.", Vol 292, pp. 108279, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2026.108279

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• (00:09:28) Mikita and colleagues, Animal reproduction science, "Long term study of haematological and biochemical parameters in pigs with different embryo origins.", Vol 292, pp. 108276, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2026.108276

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• (00:12:35) de Souza and colleagues, Journal of dairy science, "Genetic parameter estimates and genetic trends for cow longevity indicators in Holstein cattle based on different culling reasons and random regression models.", https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2025-28060

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• (00:10:59) Dos Santos and colleagues, Reproduction (Cambridge, England), "Evidence That Heat Shock Protein A5 (HSPA5) Plays a Role During Bovine In Vitro Embryo Production.", https://doi.org/10.1093/reprod/xaag070

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• (00:16:56) Dekker and colleagues, RNA biology, "Impact of interspecies colostrum and milk replacement on circulating sncRNA dynamics of neonatal goat kids.", Vol 23, pp. 1-21, https://doi.org/10.1080/15476286.2026.2692293

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• (00:14:05) Ramström and colleagues, Scientific reports, "Differences in canine serum N-glycosylation pattern during infection and pregnancy.", 16, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-59457-z

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• (00:15:29) Jenkins and colleagues, Scientific reports, "Advanced paternal age is associated with reduced reproductive success and offspring racing performance in Australian Thoroughbred racehorses.", https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-59342-9

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• (00:18:28) Yadav and colleagues, Tropical animal health and production, "Resistance-guided isolation and identification of antibiotic-resistant bacteria from bull semen: exploring alternatives to antibiotics in semen extenders.", 58, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-026-05180-w

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• (00:19:48) Chen and colleagues, Tropical animal health and production, "Machine-learning-based quantitative body condition scoring in Qinchuan beef cattle using conventional body measurements.", 58, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-026-05085-8

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary Reproduction: 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:

• (00:01:11) Cheng and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Zygote electroporation of base editor ribonucleoproteins enables efficient single-target editing but reveals limitations of multiplex base editing in sheep.", Vol 264, pp. 118042, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118042

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• (00:02:37) de Castro and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Follicular growth and atresia at the time of oocyte aspiration differentially affect in vitro embryo production in mares.", Vol 264, pp. 118040, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118040

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• (00:04:07) Anna and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Anti-inflammatory drugs disrupt granulosa cell homeostasis in vitro and impair bovine oocyte maturation and embryo development.", Vol 264, pp. 118037, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118037

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• (00:05:37) Ha and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Acetate treatment after zygotic genome activation enhances developmental competence of porcine IVF embryos.", Vol 264, pp. 118036, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118036

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• (00:07:06) Cools and colleagues, Animal reproduction science, "Estrus monitoring in giant pandas revisited: The importance of assay selection.", Vol 292, pp. 108275, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2026.108275

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• (00:08:30) Girka and colleagues, Biology of reproduction, "C-type natriuretic peptide pre-maturation culture affects cytoplasmic maturation in bovine oocytes†.", Vol 114, pp. 2037-2052, https://doi.org/10.1093/biolre/ioag053

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• (00:10:09) de Oliveira Carvalho and colleagues, Biology of reproduction, "From adhesion to communication: how sperm binding modulates the bovine oviductal microenvironment†.", Vol 114, pp. 1791-1800, https://doi.org/10.1093/biolre/ioag043

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• (00:11:38) Shaleh and colleagues, Animal bioscience, "Heat Stress Response of Immortalized Cumulus Cells Derived from Hanwoo cattle.", https://doi.org/10.5713/ab.250896

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• (00:13:10) Saffari and colleagues, Aquaculture nutrition, "Does Dietary Vitamin E Improve Efficiency of Selenium Nanoparticles on Reproductive Performance in Marine Fish? Using Arabian Yellowfin Seabream (", Vol 2026, pp. 5995657, https://doi.org/10.1155/anu/5995657

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• (00:14:19) Santos and colleagues, Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition, "Prenatal Exposure to Different Nitrogen Supplementation Strategies in Beef Cows Enhances Foetal Growth and Induces Transcriptional Adaptations in Offspring Skeletal Muscle.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jpn.70084

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• (00:15:59) Necchi and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Achieving Success in Conventional Equine Embryo Transfer: A Practical Review.", 106065, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106065

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• (00:17:13) Hemmatzadeh-Dastgerdi and colleagues, Scientific reports, "Association between methylated fatty acids and early pregnancy outcomes in dairy cows: a plasma GC‒MS assay.", https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-57619-7

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• (00:18:44) Solanki and colleagues, Tropical animal health and production, "In vivo use of melatonin improves oocyte developmental competence and blastocyst development rate in indigenous donor cow during summer.", 58, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-026-05116-4

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• (00:20:18) Akram, Veterinary research communications, "Embryo transfer in dairy herds: a comprehensive review of factors affecting pregnancy success from donor to embryo and recipient.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11349-3

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

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:02:24) Gurkin and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Zinc chelation and supplementation to enhance artificial oocyte activation efficiency in the bovine.", Vol 264, pp. 118030, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118030

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• (00:03:44) Duran and colleagues, Animal reproduction science, "Ultrasonography and hormonal profiles as non-lethal tools to study the reproductive biology of a Patagonian lizard.", Vol 292, pp. 108269, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2026.108269

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• (00:01:00) McCarthy and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Novel technique for correcting urovagina via urethral transposition in the horse.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70210

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• (00:05:07) Sarwar and colleagues, Journal of dairy science, "Effects of replacing sulfate with hydroxychloride sources of trace minerals on health and reproduction in dairy cows.", https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2026-28380

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• (00:06:39) Serrano-Revuelta and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Cracks in the ice: biological challenges and incremental progress in equine oocyte vitrification.", 106059, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106059

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• (00:09:33) Kutlu and colleagues, Tropical animal health and production, "Periparturient changes in oxidative stress and metabolic parameters in higher-parity Saanen goats with and without kid mortality at birth.", 58, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-026-05141-3

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• (00:08:02) Yadav and colleagues, Tropical animal health and production, "Effect of Spirulina platensis extract (C-phycocyanin) supplementation to the semen extender on kinematic and oxidative parameters of Marwari stallions during freezing.", 58, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-026-05136-0

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

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:09:47) Upreti and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Silymarin as a functional antioxidant enhances oocyte competence and embryo development in Tharparkar cattle (Bosindicus).", Vol 264, pp. 118023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118023

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• (00:04:25) Ferrer and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Presence of sperm-bound antisperm antibodies and their association with semen quality in dogs.", Vol 257, pp. 117871, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.117871

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• (00:02:44) Cuervo-Arango and colleagues, Animal reproduction science, "Embryonic vesicle diameter at first pregnancy diagnosis in in vivo- and in vitro-derived pregnancies and its relationship with pregnancy loss in the mare.", Vol 289, pp. 108173, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2026.108173

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• (00:06:04) Novak and colleagues, Animal reproduction science, "Combined vaccination with anti-GnRH and rabies vaccines in owner-owned male domestic cats: One-year safety, immunogenicity, and reproductive effects.", Vol 289, pp. 108148, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2026.108148

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• (00:01:02) Peere and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Embryo developmental kinetics and vitrification in relation to pregnancy outcome, foaling percentage and foal sex.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70197

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• (00:08:06) Antończyk and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Choosing wisely: Effects of propofol and alfaxalone induction on maternal and neonatal outcomes in isoflurane-anesthetized dogs undergoing cesarean section.", Vol 317, pp. 106618, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106618

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• (00:11:28) Sudhakar and colleagues, Acta tropica, "Molecular evidence of prolonged shedding of lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) in the semen of naturally infected cattle bulls.", Vol 278, pp. 108058, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actatropica.2026.108058

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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 Reproduction: May 31st 2026 (abstracts published between 24th May and 30th May 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:01:01) Sun and colleagues, Theriogenology, "VEZF1 Suppresses proliferation and induces premature luteinization of porcine granulosa cells.", Vol 263, pp. 118009, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118009

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• (00:02:16) Xiao and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Supplemental vitamins A, D, and E improve OPU-IVP efficiency in postpartum dairy cows by alleviating oxidative stress.", Vol 263, pp. 118006, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118006

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• (00:03:42) Blocher and colleagues, Animal reproduction science, "Effect of laparoscopic ovum pick-up on ovine in vitro oocyte maturation and somatic cell nuclear transfer embryo development.", Vol 292, pp. 108251, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2026.108251

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• (00:05:10) Wang and colleagues, Animal reproduction science, "Modulation of oxidative stress mediates kaempferol induced enhancement of bovine oocyte In Vitro maturation developmental efficiency.", Vol 292, pp. 108252, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2026.108252

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• (00:06:31) Dabiri and colleagues, Reproduction (Cambridge, England), "Thigmotactic navigation and functional enrichment of boar sperm in microfluidic channels.", https://doi.org/10.1093/reprod/xaag067

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• (00:07:50) Félix and colleagues, Reproduction, fertility, and development, "Dynamic of extracellular matrix remodeling and follicular morphology in cattle ovarian slices cultivated in medium supplemented with Croton argyrophyllus Kunth essential oil.", 38, https://doi.org/10.1071/RD25116

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• (00:09:10) Atalay and colleagues, Veterinaria italiana, "Development of a recombinant Lactobacillus casei strain expressing Bovine rotavirus VP4 and VP7 proteins as an oral vaccine candidate against calf enteritis.", 61, https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3740.34491.2

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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 Reproduction: May 24th 2026 (abstracts published between 17th May and 23rd May 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:59) Wei and colleagues, Animal reproduction science, "Folic acid alleviates heat stress-induced ovarian dysfunction in dairy cows via modulation of follicular fluid metabolism and ABC transporter activity.", Vol 292, pp. 108240, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2026.108240

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• (00:02:27) Chidhambaram and colleagues, Animal reproduction science, "Olfaction-based biosensor technology in cattle reproduction: Current status and future perspectives.", Vol 292, pp. 108234, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2026.108234

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• (00:03:50) Pazir and colleagues, Domestic animal endocrinology, "Nutritional stress suppresses hepatic antioxidant defenses without affecting inflammatory signaling in periparturient fat-tailed ewes.", Vol 97, pp. 107022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.domaniend.2026.107022

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• (00:05:19) Palmieri and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Near-Term Extrauterine Pregnancy Secondary To Uterine Rupture In A Mare.", 105943, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105943

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• (00:06:26) Hinrichs, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Conventional IVF in the horse past, present, and future: physiological and technical insights.", 105938, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105938

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• (00:07:49) Ravichandran and colleagues, Tropical animal health and production, "Reproductive challenges in Indian dairy farming: an analysis of repeat breeding and infertility in Tamil Nadu.", 58, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-026-05033-6

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To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

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.