Veterinary Pathology: October 4th 2026 (abstracts published between 27th September and 3rd October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:52) de Vargas and colleagues, Journal of comparative pathology, "Hepatic lipogranulomas in canine visceral leishmaniasis: Morphological and immunohistochemical characterization using IBA-1 and MAC387.", Vol 230, pp. 32-37, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2026.09.002 ----- • (00:02:01) Tollefson and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Ultrasonographic features of gastric mucosal hypertrophy in dogs receiving chronic omeprazole: a retrospective case series.", Vol 264, pp. 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.04.0297 ----- • (00:03:13) Greer and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Activity of 1,2-o-dilauryl-rac-glycero-3-glutaric acid-(6'-methylresorufin) ester lipase in peritoneal fluid may be associated with strangulating lesions, pancreatic fibrosis, and negative outcome in horses with colic.", Vol 264, pp. 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.11.0720 ----- • (00:04:20) Emdin and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Is 28 days of doxycycline still justified for canine Lyme arthropathy? A call for a randomized controlled trial.", 1-4, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.07.0602 ----- • (00:05:19) Zanardi and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Canine gastric polyps are predominantly hyperplastic, and endoscopic polypectomy is a safe and effective treatment associated with no recurrence during follow-up.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0230 ----- • (00:06:24) Zaiden and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Low helminth richness in a Mico melanurus population: morphological and diagnostic data from a fragmented urban area of Brazilian Cerrado.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.04.0166 ----- • (00:07:19) Rostami and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Estimation of a reference interval for eye temperature in dogs.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.04.0160 ----- • (00:08:19) Pratama and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Integrated evaluation of pineapple peel juice powder as a potential agro-waste-derived flukicidal preparation against Paramphistomum spp.", Vol 319, pp. 106793, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106793 ----- • (00:09:18) Schoiswohl and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Central nervous system diseases in cattle, small ruminants, and South American Camelids: A retrospective study.", Vol 320, pp. 106905, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106905 ----- • (00:10:22) Braz and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Urinary symmetric dimethylarginine: A promising biomarker for acute kidney injury in dogs with pyometra.", Vol 199, pp. e337-e344, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70733 ----- • (00:11:26) Benaduce Emanuelli Mello and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Double-staining immunocytochemistry on Romanowsky-stained smears for CD20 and CD3ε in canine samples.", Vol 210, pp. 106358, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106358 ----- • (00:12:41) Saini and colleagues, Annals of anatomy = Anatomischer Anzeiger : official organ of the Anatomische Gesellschaft, "Descriptive clinical observation of fetal monstrosities causing dystocia in bovines: Management strategies and maternal outcomes.", Vol 268, pp. 153341, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aanat.2026.153341 ----- • (00:13:37) Pagès and colleagues, Avian pathology : journal of the W.V.P.A, "Live anticoccidial vaccines in the poultry industry: current knowledge, global strategies, technical foundations and future directions.", Vol 55, pp. 571-596, https://doi.org/10.1080/03079457.2026.2678272 ----- • (00:14:31) Vasquez and colleagues, Journal of dairy science, "Invited review: Evaluation of teat disinfectant efficacy studies from 2014 to 2026-A systematic review.", Vol 109, pp. 10124-10140, https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2026-28644 ----- • (00:15:30) Fischetti and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Retained fetal membranes in light breed mares hospitalized for attended parturition.", Vol 165, pp. 105946, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105946 ----- • (00:16:29) Kawthekar M and colleagues, Poultry science, "Effect of in ovo and oral bacteriophage administration on intestinal Salmonella colonization in Cobb broiler chicks.", Vol 105, pp. 107287, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2026.107287 ----- • (00:17:31) De Moura and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Epidemiology of Canine Cutaneous Histiocytoma: Insights From Age and Topographic Clustering.", Vol 37, pp. 780-787, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70068 ----- • (00:18:42) Scarampella and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Dermoscopic Features of Calcinosis Cutis in 12 Dogs: An Observational Study.", Vol 37, pp. 630-635, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70064 ----- • (00:19:41) Jawad and colleagues, Veterinary medicine international, "Morphological, Ultrastructural, and Histopathological Characterization of Natural Rhipicephalus annulatus Infestation in Sheep Skin From Kerbala Province, Iraq.", Vol 2026, pp. 6736190, https://doi.org/10.1155/vmi/6736190 ----- • (00:20:43) Yan and colleagues, Veterinary microbiology, "Functional divergence of feline calicivirus genotypes shapes virulence and antigenic diversity.", Vol 321, pp. 111183, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetmic.2026.111183 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. 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