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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