The Abstract Podcast: Veterinary neurology

A weekly AI-generated review of the latest PubMed literature in Veterinary neurology. Hosts Alex and Sarah discuss the most clinically relevant papers each week. 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.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Veterinary neurology, June 7th 2026

    Veterinary neurology: 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: • (00:00:58) Theiss and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Cervical spinal cord compression may affect anesthetic recovery quality and seizure incidence in horses after myelography.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0072 ----- • (00:05:05) Toh and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Management strategies, complication rate and outcome following treatment of para-aural abscessation as a complication of total ear canal ablation and lateral bulla osteotomy surgery.", Vol 104, pp. 341-347, https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70082 ----- • (00:08:03) Buchweitz and colleagues, Journal of analytical toxicology, "Malicious poisoning of a canine with the neuromuscular blocking agent rocuronium: a case report with postmortem quantitation.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1093/jat/bkag005 ----- • (00:06:36) Çetinkaya and colleagues, Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association, "Nimodipine and enoxaparin improve neurological outcomes and reduce cerebral edema by modulating glymphatic perivascular spaces in a rabbit model of subarachnoid hemorrhage.", Vol 35, pp. 108654, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2026.108654 ----- • (00:02:28) Fujiwara-Igarashi and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Granulomatous rhinitis with intracranial invasion caused by Prototheca wickerhamii in a cat.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0081 ----- • (00:03:45) Tokuno and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Immunohistochemical characterization of neural stem cells in brains of adult brachycephalic dogs in comparison with canine oligodendroglioma cells.", Vol 88, pp. 813-820, https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0085 ----- • (00:09:18) Weber and colleagues, Veterinary and animal science, "Novel ", Vol 32, pp. 100645, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vas.2026.100645 ----- 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. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com

    11 min
  2. May 31

    Veterinary neurology, May 31st 2026

    Veterinary neurology: May 31st 2026 (abstracts published between 24th May and 30th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:27) Panchendrabose and colleagues, Journal of neurosurgery, "Effect of VEGF coating and intra-arterial injection of mesenchymal stem cells on neointima formation after endovascular stenting in a rabbit model.", 1-11, https://doi.org/10.3171/2025.12.JNS251651 ----- • (00:01:03) Fitzpatrick and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Barium Toxicosis After Ingestion of Snake Fireworks in a Cat.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70124 ----- • (00:03:43) Boukabache and colleagues, Tropical animal health and production, "Seroprevalence of Orthoflaviviruses in horses in 3 different Algerian climatic zones between 2021 and 2023.", 58, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-026-05070-1 ----- • (00:05:08) Meyer and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Blood swabs represent an alternative sample matrix for detection of antibodies against classical swine fever virus during surveillance in wild boar.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11292-3 ----- 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. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com

    7 min
  3. May 24

    Veterinary neurology, May 24th 2026

    Veterinary neurology: May 24th 2026 (abstracts published between 17th May and 23rd May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:57) Lee and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Melioidosis in companion animals: Analysis of 45 Australian cases (24 dogs; 21 cats) from 1997 to 2025 and a brief review of the animal and human literature.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70097 ----- • (00:01:26) Paterson and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Generalised absence seizures in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels presenting with paroxysms: eight cases (2016-2025).", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70141 ----- • (00:06:09) Giglia and colleagues, Acta neuropathologica communications, "Pituitary blastoma in a dog: comparative clinical, imaging, and pathologic features of a newly recognized and rare human entity.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s40478-026-02281-3 ----- • (00:07:35) Dembowski and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Disseminated angiostrongylosis with involvement of the central nervous system as a cause of sudden death in a dog in Germany.", 22, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05574-w ----- • (00:04:38) Brown and colleagues, PLoS genetics, "An intronic variant in Ferredoxin Reductase (FDXR) creates a cryptic exon in Quarter Horses with Equine Juvenile Spinocerebellar Ataxia.", Vol 22, pp. e1012158, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1012158 ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com 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.

    10 min
  4. May 17

    Veterinary neurology, May 17th 2026

    Veterinary neurology: May 17th 2026 (abstracts published between 10th May and 16th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:17) Crawford and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Establishing a standardized biorepository across 3 clinical and translational science center-affiliated veterinary institutions is feasible and productive.", 1-11, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0045 ----- • (00:00:54) Schulze and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Novel imaging protocol enables myelography of the cervical vertebral column using computed tomography with flexion and extension comparable to x-ray.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70187 ----- • (00:03:54) Polovitzer-Warum and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Floppy rabbit syndrome: A retrospective study of clinicopathological data and outcomes.", https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70736 ----- • (00:08:07) Chahota and colleagues, Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology], "Fatal encephalomyelitis outbreak among dairy cows caused by rabies virus phylogroup-1 with co-occurrence of Chlamydia abortus.", 57, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42770-026-01959-z ----- • (00:05:26) Taylor and colleagues, GeroScience, "Group training classes for dogs with canine cognitive dysfunction: effects on sleep, activity, and caregiver burden.", https://doi.org/10.1007/s11357-026-02309-5 ----- • (00:06:56) Bagatella and colleagues, Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc, "Intracerebral papillary ependymoma in a cow.", 10406387261444330, https://doi.org/10.1177/10406387261444330 ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com 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.

    10 min
  5. May 10

    Veterinary neurology, May 10th 2026

    Veterinary neurology: May 10th 2026 (abstracts published between 3rd May and 9th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:53) Hauer and colleagues, Journal of veterinary internal medicine, "Lumbar spinal cord ganglioglioma in a 2-year-old Boxer dog.", 40, https://doi.org/10.1093/jvimsj/aalag081 ----- • (00:04:58) Uzuka and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Medetomidine, midazolam, and butorphanol anesthesia with preoxygenation enables magnetic resonance imaging and cerebrospinal fluid examination in rabbits.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.10.0374 ----- • (00:07:57) Chan and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Probable sepsis-associated encephalopathy as a component of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome in a cat with pyothorax.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70093 ----- • (00:06:28) Bergeron and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Haemorrhagic myelopathy causing acute post-operative paralysis in a rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) with a congenital lordosis.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70139 ----- • (00:02:06) Neal and colleagues, Veterinary clinical pathology, "Persistent Erythrocytosis in a Dog With a Spinal Sclerosing Paraganglioma.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vcp.70112 ----- • (00:03:30) Markbordee and colleagues, Veterinary pathology, "Histological and ultrastructural analysis of regional variations in Negri bodies with inner bodies in naturally infected rabid dogs.", 3009858261441529, https://doi.org/10.1177/03009858261441529 ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com 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.

    10 min
  6. May 3

    Veterinary neurology, May 3rd 2026

    Veterinary neurology: May 3rd 2026 (abstracts published between 26th April and 2nd May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:53) Penel and colleagues, Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association, "MRI and CT Findings of a Rare Extradural-Extramedullary Lumbar Hemangiosarcoma in a Dog: A Case Report.", Vol 67, pp. e70166, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.70166 ----- • (00:05:30) Blanton and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Pregabalin contributes to increased recovery time from isoflurane anaesthesia for magnetic resonance imaging in horses.", Vol 58, pp. 736-746, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14564 ----- • Espinosa and colleagues, The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne, "Retrospective assessment of equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) genotype-associated clinical disease in Ontario.", Vol 67, pp. 499-503, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42095172/ ----- • Shekelle and colleagues, Journal of comparative pathology, "Granuloprival cerebellar cortical degeneration in a mixed breed dog with an EMC1 mutation.", Vol 227, pp. 57-60, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2026.04.009 ----- • (00:03:56) Uno and colleagues, Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, "Treatment Outcomes and Tolerability of Postoperative Radiotherapy in 10 Dogs with Spinal Meningiomas.", Vol 62, pp. 108-114, https://doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-7498 ----- • Kapar and colleagues, Veterinary medicine and science, "Evaluation of Selected Brain Damage Biomarkers in the Determination of Brain Damage in Dogs With Neurological Distemper.", Vol 12, pp. e70894, https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.70894 ----- • (00:02:25) Bekiaridis and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Biportal endoscopic foraminotomy of the L7-S1 neuroforamen in dogs: Description of surgical technique and ex vivo comparison with conventional open dorsolateral foraminotomy.", Vol 55, pp. 837-855, https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70096 ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com 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.

    6 min

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A weekly AI-generated review of the latest PubMed literature in Veterinary neurology. Hosts Alex and Sarah discuss the most clinically relevant papers each week. 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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