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Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, Volume 107, Issue 5, Page 1158-1166, September 2023., 2023 Abstract In cervids, blood biochemical markers may reflect changes in various physiological and environmental factors, especially in response to changes in metabolism following nutrient supplementation or the manipulation of hormone production. Decreasing androgen production through immunocastration (IC) to ease the husbandry of male animals is ...
Veit Ny +6 more
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Advances in the ultrasound diagnosis in equine reproductive medicine: New approaches
Reproduction in Domestic Animals, Volume 57, Issue S5, Page 34-44, October 2022., 2022 Abstract Ultrasound technology has led to new lines of research in equine reproduction, and it has helped to greatly improve clinical diagnosis and reproductive outcomes in equine practice. This review aims to discuss the potential clinical uses and new approaches of ultrasonography in equine reproduction.
Cristina Ortega‐Ferrusola +6 more
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Behavior of immunocastrated pigs [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, 2016 ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the behavior of immunocastrated male pigs compared with females and castrated males during the period before and after full immunization. A total of 30 animals were divided into three treatments, with ten animals in each (females, barrows, and immunocastrated males).
Silva dos Santos, Rita de Kassia +7 more
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Suppression of reproductive behaviour and gonadal function in female horses—An update
Reproduction in Domestic Animals, Volume 57, Issue S4, Page 4-12, September 2022., 2022 Abstract The behaviour of mares is often detrimental to their performance resulting in frequent demand for methods to suppress gonadal function. In addition, prevention of unintended reproduction especially in feral horse populations may require methods for suppression of gonadal function.
Christine Aurich, Martim Kaps
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Reproduction in Domestic Animals, Volume 57, Issue 8, Page 919-927, August 2022., 2022 Abstract The effects of the GnRH vaccine Improvac® on testicular and epididymal morphometrics, histology and spermatogenesis were measured in 19 young (15–20 months) colts randomly assigned to one control (saline, castration at 57 days, n = 6) or either of two GnRH vaccine‐treatment groups, T‐57 (castration at 57 days, n = 7) or T‐100 (castration at ...
Alma E. Botha +7 more
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EFSA Journal, Volume 20, Issue 8, August 2022., 2022 Abstract This scientific opinion focuses on the welfare of pigs on farm, and is based on literature and expert opinion. All pig categories were assessed: gilts and dry sows, farrowing and lactating sows, suckling piglets, weaners, rearing pigs and boars. The most relevant husbandry systems used in Europe are described.
EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW) +29 more
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Reproductive parameters of lambs immunocastrated with anti-GnRH vaccine [PDF]
Animal Reproduction, 2021 The objective of this study was to evaluate the testicular biometric, seminal, and plasma testosterone levels in lambs subjected to an anti-GnRH vaccine as a method of castration. Thirty entire, crossbred Santa Inês male lambs were randomly distributed into three treatment (T): T1 was the control group, with the administration of 1 mL of saline ...
Laiara Fernandes Rocha +8 more
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Animals, 2021 Increasing fatness and avoiding puberty are desirable in gilts intended for high-quality dry-cured ham production. A total of 48 Duroc x (Landrace x Large White) females of 26.5 ± 3.70 kg body weight (BW) were used to evaluate the impact of ...
Leticia Pérez-Ciria +5 more
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Early Immunocastration of Pigs: From Farming to Meat Quality [PDF]
Animals, 2021 The study aimed to test a very early immunization of pigs to prevent boar taint with regard to its practicability and influence on production performance, its reliability in ensuring good meat and fat quality, and animal welfare. Immunization was already conducted at piglet production stage and could be easily integrated into routine vaccination (week ...
Daniela Werner +7 more
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Effectiveness of a New Recombinant antiGnRH Vaccine for Immunocastration in Bulls [PDF]
Animals, 2021 Castration by surgical techniques is common in livestock; however, post-surgery complications and concerns for animal wellbeing have created a need for new non-invasive alternatives. The objective of this study was to evaluate immunocastration in bulls using antigen GnRX G/Q; a recombinant peptide proved to be effective in laboratory and companion ...
Paula R. Huenchullan +3 more
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