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.