TEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF IMMUNOCASTRATION [PDF]
Stočarstvo : Časopis za unapređenje stočarstva, 2014 Due to animal welfare problems and strong public opposition a ban on surgical castration of male piglets is foreseen in EU until the end of 2018. To cope with this major change in pig production, intensive research of possible alternatives is carried out, in particular fattening of entire (EM) and immunocastrated (IC) males.
Škrlep, Martin +3 more
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Immunocastration reduces aggressive and sexual behaviour in male pigs
Animal, 2010 The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) vaccine, Improvac™ (Pfizer Ltd), in suppressing aggressive and sexual behaviour of male pigs.
L. Rydhmer, K. Lundström, K. Andersson
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Immunocastration caused dysfunction of Père David’s deer (Elaphurus davidianus)
Animal BiologyAbstract The population density of Père David’s deer (Elaphurus davidianus) in Jiangsu Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve was excessively high due to an overemphasis on population recovery, while ignoring the crucial relationship between population size and habitats. This study used immunocastration to capture four Père David’s deer and observed their behavior.
Pengfei Chu +6 more
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The effects of different immunocastration protocols on meat quality traits and boar taint compounds in male Bísaro pigs [PDF]
Theriogenology, 2023 Immunocastration can be an alternative to surgical castration in Bísaro pigs when there is a need to keep animals on the farm until at least 8 months old.
Botelho-Fontela, Sofia +9 more
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INSL3 Expression in Leydig Cells is a Biomarker for Immunocastration in Boars: Transcriptional Evidence. [PDF]
AndrologyStudy aimed to obtain insights into physiological responses to immunocastration in pubertal boars by evaluating effects of alternative vaccination protocols and identifying a reliable immunocastration biomarker.
Lukač NB +6 more
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Efficiency of immunocastration with an anti-gonadotropin-releasing hormone vaccine on cryptorchid bulls. [PDF]
J Vet Med Sci, 2023 Cryptorchid bulls have low economic value owing to the effects of masculinization. Moreover, surgical removal of an ectopic testis is difficult in certain clinical cases.
Goto A +11 more
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Preparation of two kinds of immunocastration vaccines and their immune effects on male goats. [PDF]
Anim BiosciObjective Post-pubertal male goats exhibit undesirable behaviors (fighting, mounting) and reduced growth due to high testosterone, while traditional castration causes stress. Immunocastration offers a humane alternative.
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Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Pecuarias, 2011 Immunocastration (IC) of pigs during their finishing phase avoids the traumatic castration surgery (Q) still practiced in many countries to prevent boar taint in pork. We have not found reports on IC evaluated on culled adult boars. In this study we evaluated boar taint, spermatogenesis, and weight loss of adult boars after castration by IC versus Q. A
Agudelo Trujillo, Jorge H +2 more
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Behavioral Assessment Reveals GnRH Immunocastration as a Better Alternative to Surgical Castration. [PDF]
Animals (Basel)Simple Summary Surgical castration is a common practice for controlling animal reproduction. However, surgical castration can cause pain and stress and may even lead to psychological harm.
Lin L +8 more
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Multiple-Pathway Synergy Alters Steroidogenesis and Spermatogenesis in Response to an Immunocastration Vaccine in Goat. [PDF]
Cells, 2023 Background: Animal reproduction performance is crucial in husbandry. Immunocastrated animals serve as an ideal animal model for studying testicular function. During androgen suppression, the testis undergoes dramatic developmental and structural changes,
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