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.

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