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.

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