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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