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 [email protected]