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.

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