Delivering an Immunocastration Vaccine via a Novel Subcutaneous Implant [PDF]
Animals, 2022 Immunocastration relies on the vaccine-mediated stimulation of an immune response to gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) in order to interrupt spermatogenesis. This approach offers a less painful alternative to traditional castration approaches but the
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Effect of GnRH immunocastration on immune function in male rats [PDF]
Frontiers in Immunology, 2023 The present study aimed to reveal the effects of immunocastration on the development of the immune system in rats. Seventy rats were randomly assigned into two groups: Control (n = 35) and immunized (n = 35).
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Consumers’ Expectations about Meat from Surgical Castrated or Immunocastrated Male and Female Iberian Pigs [PDF]
Animals, 2022 A common practice in Iberian pigs is the castration of both males and females, and it can be carried out surgically or by immunization against gonadotropin-releasing factor (GnRF).
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Accessory sex glands as a tool to measure the efficacy of immunocastration in male pigs
Animal, 2010 The use of an anti-gonadotropin-releasing hormone vaccine for immunocastration of male pigs has been recently approved in the European Union. This technique is potentially useful for avoiding both castration-associated pain for the animal and boar taint ...
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Valorisation of Culled Iberian Sows Through the Montanera System: Immunocastration, Welfare and Sustainable Production [PDF]
AnimalsDespite their substantial contributions to herd productivity, culled sows typically receive minimal economic valorisation. This study evaluated the feasibility of finishing culled Iberian sows under free-range conditions (montanera finishing system) and ...
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A Novel GnRH-Based Immunocastration Vaccine Modulates Growth, Reproductive and Meat Quality Traits in Male Leizhou Goats [PDF]
AnimalsCastration is widely used in goat production to improve meat quality and manage reproduction, yet conventional surgical methods raise significant animal welfare concerns. Immunocastration targeting gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) offers a promising,
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Assessing salivary cortisol and testosterone as non-invasive biomarkers for GnRH-immunocastration efficiency in heavy pigs [PDF]
BMC Veterinary ResearchBackground Efforts to enhance animal welfare have led to the investigation of alternative methods of performing surgical castration on young pigs that induce stress and anxiety.
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Carcass Traits and Meat Quality of Surgically Castrated and Immunocastrated Pigs at Two Slaughter Weights [PDF]
AnimalsSurgical castration of male piglets is a common practice to prevent boar taint and reduce aggressive behaviour. However, it raises welfare concerns and alters carcass fat deposition.
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Effect of Immunocastration on Culled Sows—A Preliminary Study on Reproductive Tract, Carcass Traits, and Meat Quality [PDF]
Veterinary Sciences, 2023 The Bísaro pig is a Portuguese autochthonous breed greatly appreciated for its meat quality and is mainly reared outdoors. Immunocastration could be a solution to avoid undesirable pregnancies and boar taint in cull sows.
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Heavy Pigs Reared for Italian Dry-Cured Products: Does Immunocastration Influence the Fatty Acid Profile of Loins and Backfat? [PDF]
AnimalsThe Italian pig sector requires heavy pigs (raised for at least nine months and slaughtered at >160 kg). In order to avoid boar taint and lower the impact on welfare, immunocastration provides an alternative to surgical castration.
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