The Abstract Podcast: Veterinary Reproduction

A weekly AI-generated review of the latest PubMed literature in Theriogenology and animal reproduction. 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 Reproduction, June 14th 2026

    Veterinary Reproduction: June 14th 2026 (abstracts published between 7th June and 13th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:24) Gurkin and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Zinc chelation and supplementation to enhance artificial oocyte activation efficiency in the bovine.", Vol 264, pp. 118030, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118030 ----- • (00:03:44) Duran and colleagues, Animal reproduction science, "Ultrasonography and hormonal profiles as non-lethal tools to study the reproductive biology of a Patagonian lizard.", Vol 292, pp. 108269, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2026.108269 ----- • (00:01:00) McCarthy and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Novel technique for correcting urovagina via urethral transposition in the horse.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70210 ----- • (00:05:07) Sarwar and colleagues, Journal of dairy science, "Effects of replacing sulfate with hydroxychloride sources of trace minerals on health and reproduction in dairy cows.", https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2026-28380 ----- • (00:06:39) Serrano-Revuelta and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Cracks in the ice: biological challenges and incremental progress in equine oocyte vitrification.", 106059, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106059 ----- • (00:09:33) Kutlu and colleagues, Tropical animal health and production, "Periparturient changes in oxidative stress and metabolic parameters in higher-parity Saanen goats with and without kid mortality at birth.", 58, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-026-05141-3 ----- • (00:08:02) Yadav and colleagues, Tropical animal health and production, "Effect of Spirulina platensis extract (C-phycocyanin) supplementation to the semen extender on kinematic and oxidative parameters of Marwari stallions during freezing.", 58, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-026-05136-0 ----- 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

    12 min
  2. Jun 7

    Veterinary Reproduction, June 7th 2026

    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 ----- • (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 ----- • (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 ----- • (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 ----- • (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 ----- • (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 ----- • (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 ----- 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

    14 min
  3. May 31

    Veterinary Reproduction, May 31st 2026

    Veterinary Reproduction: 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: • (00:01:01) Sun and colleagues, Theriogenology, "VEZF1 Suppresses proliferation and induces premature luteinization of porcine granulosa cells.", Vol 263, pp. 118009, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118009 ----- • (00:02:16) Xiao and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Supplemental vitamins A, D, and E improve OPU-IVP efficiency in postpartum dairy cows by alleviating oxidative stress.", Vol 263, pp. 118006, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118006 ----- • (00:03:42) Blocher and colleagues, Animal reproduction science, "Effect of laparoscopic ovum pick-up on ovine in vitro oocyte maturation and somatic cell nuclear transfer embryo development.", Vol 292, pp. 108251, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2026.108251 ----- • (00:05:10) Wang and colleagues, Animal reproduction science, "Modulation of oxidative stress mediates kaempferol induced enhancement of bovine oocyte In Vitro maturation developmental efficiency.", Vol 292, pp. 108252, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2026.108252 ----- • (00:06:31) Dabiri and colleagues, Reproduction (Cambridge, England), "Thigmotactic navigation and functional enrichment of boar sperm in microfluidic channels.", https://doi.org/10.1093/reprod/xaag067 ----- • (00:07:50) Félix and colleagues, Reproduction, fertility, and development, "Dynamic of extracellular matrix remodeling and follicular morphology in cattle ovarian slices cultivated in medium supplemented with Croton argyrophyllus Kunth essential oil.", 38, https://doi.org/10.1071/RD25116 ----- • (00:09:10) Atalay and colleagues, Veterinaria italiana, "Development of a recombinant Lactobacillus casei strain expressing Bovine rotavirus VP4 and VP7 proteins as an oral vaccine candidate against calf enteritis.", 61, https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3740.34491.2 ----- 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
  4. May 24

    Veterinary Reproduction, May 24th 2026

    Veterinary Reproduction: 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: • (00:00:59) Wei and colleagues, Animal reproduction science, "Folic acid alleviates heat stress-induced ovarian dysfunction in dairy cows via modulation of follicular fluid metabolism and ABC transporter activity.", Vol 292, pp. 108240, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2026.108240 ----- • (00:02:27) Chidhambaram and colleagues, Animal reproduction science, "Olfaction-based biosensor technology in cattle reproduction: Current status and future perspectives.", Vol 292, pp. 108234, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2026.108234 ----- • (00:03:50) Pazir and colleagues, Domestic animal endocrinology, "Nutritional stress suppresses hepatic antioxidant defenses without affecting inflammatory signaling in periparturient fat-tailed ewes.", Vol 97, pp. 107022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.domaniend.2026.107022 ----- • (00:05:19) Palmieri and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Near-Term Extrauterine Pregnancy Secondary To Uterine Rupture In A Mare.", 105943, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105943 ----- • (00:06:26) Hinrichs, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Conventional IVF in the horse past, present, and future: physiological and technical insights.", 105938, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105938 ----- • (00:07:49) Ravichandran and colleagues, Tropical animal health and production, "Reproductive challenges in Indian dairy farming: an analysis of repeat breeding and infertility in Tamil Nadu.", 58, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-026-05033-6 ----- 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 17

    Veterinary Reproduction, May 17th 2026

    Veterinary Reproduction: 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: • (00:02:45) Wu and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Arginine and putrescine ameliorate heat stress-induced testicular inflammation and apoptosis via inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress in mice.", Vol 263, pp. 117987, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.117987 ----- • (00:04:14) Castillo and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Intravaginal GnRH analogues in rabbits: Fertirelin as the most effective option for ovulation induction.", Vol 263, pp. 117990, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.117990 ----- • (00:05:41) Lee and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Non-surgical deep uterine embryo transfer combined with electroporation-based genome editing enables scalable production of CD163-Knockout pigs.", Vol 263, pp. 117977, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.117977 ----- • (00:07:23) Zhao and colleagues, Theriogenology, "RASGRP3 orchestrates trophoblast morphogenesis of placental cotyledons via RAP1-dependent signaling in goat (Capra hircus).", Vol 263, pp. 117988, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.117988 ----- • (00:08:56) Bai and colleagues, Theriogenology, "miR-133 could affect proliferation and apoptosis of ovine granulosa cells by regulating the expression of B4GALNT2.", Vol 262, pp. 117978, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.117978 ----- • (00:10:51) Macay and colleagues, Biology of reproduction, "Seminal plasma alters the endometrium during early embryo development in cattle†.", Vol 114, pp. 1635-1645, https://doi.org/10.1093/biolre/ioag015 ----- • (00:01:03) Mazzola and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Clinical audit on antimicrobial stewardship effectiveness in reducing antimicrobial-resistant bacterial colonisation in hospitalised horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70171 ----- • (00:19:36) Varga-Balogh and colleagues, Acta veterinaria Hungarica, "Andrological characteristics of young beef bulls of different breeds in Hungary.", Vol 74, pp. 134-138, https://doi.org/10.1556/004.2026.01256 ----- • (00:14:17) Zheng and colleagues, Journal of animal science, "Resveratrol improves cryopreserved goat sperm quality and antioxidant capacity through AMPK/SIRT1/FoxO1 activation.", https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skag152 ----- • (00:16:00) Zhu and colleagues, PloS one, "Development of a multiplex fluorescent qPCR assay for the simultaneous detection of bovine viral diarrhea virus and pathogenic Escherichia coli.", Vol 21, pp. e0349315, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0349315 ----- • (00:17:44) Makratzakis and colleagues, PloS one, "Peripheral leukocyte transcriptomic changes in preweaned Holstein heifer calves with varying stages of Bovine Respiratory Disease.", Vol 21, pp. e0349348, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0349348 ----- • (00:12:46) Smith and colleagues, Reproduction, fertility, and development, "FGF2, LIF, and IGF1 supplementation during in vitro maturation or culture improves equine ICSI embryo development in an age-dependent manner.", 38, https://doi.org/10.1071/RD26023 ----- • (00:21:10) Sevilla and colleagues, Systems biology in reproductive medicine, "Defining optimal frame rate for kinematic semen analysis of different dog breeds assessed by computer-assisted sperm analysis.", Vol 72, pp. 268-281, https://doi.org/10.1080/19396368.2026.2662250 ----- • (00:22:43) Tian and colleagues, The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology, "Acetoacetyl-CoA synthetase modulates lipid partitioning and cholesterol-related gene expression in NEFA-challenged neonatal bovine hepatocytes.", 107037, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2026.107037 ----- • (00:24:25) Aydın and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Integrating biomarkers and artificial intelligence for precision diagnostics in cattle health and herd management: a review.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11268-3 ----- 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.

    27 min
  6. May 10

    Veterinary Reproduction, May 10th 2026

    Veterinary Reproduction: 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: • (00:01:04) Siegmund-Sabater and colleagues, Theriogenology, "ROCK signalling pathway is required to maintain blastomere number and support blastocyst formation in ovine embryos.", Vol 262, pp. 117982, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.117982 ----- • (00:02:48) Shu and colleagues, Theriogenology, "The potential role of the Sox9a protein in regulating cyp19a transcription and ovarian development in the olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus).", Vol 262, pp. 117976, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.117976 ----- • (00:06:03) Koyun Alvuroğlu and colleagues, BMC women's health, "Effects of gallic acid on cyclophosphamide-induced experimental ovarian injury in rats.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-026-04516-w ----- • (00:04:31) Dhruw and colleagues, Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition, "Comparative Impact of Selenium Selenite and Nano-Selenium on Physiological Functions in Male Goat Kids.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jpn.70068 ----- 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.

    8 min

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A weekly AI-generated review of the latest PubMed literature in Theriogenology and animal reproduction. 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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