Does Immunocastration Affect Behaviour and Body Lesions in Heavy Pigs? [PDF]
Veterinary Sciences, 2022 Immunocastration has been pointed out as an alternative to surgical castration; though, most of the scientific studies were performed in light pig production.
Gaia Pesenti Rossi +13 more
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Effect of immunocastration using Improvac on the regulation of adiponectin and leptin in the testes of Landrace boars [PDF]
Medycyna Weterynaryjna, 2022 Immunological castration of male pigs is an attractive alternative to surgical castration used in many countries to reduce the production of the main androgen, androstenone, and skatole, responsible for meat taint.
KLAUDIA DUBNIEWICZ +19 more
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Effects of Immunocastration and Amino Acid Supplementation on Yearling Fallow Deer (Dama dama) Testes Development [PDF]
Animals, 2023 Forty-four fallow deer bucks (10 months old; 22.9 ± 2.4 kg) were utilized to investigate the effects of immunocastration and amino acid supplementation on testes development. Immunocastrated bucks were administered Improvac® at weeks 1, 8, and 20 of this
Thoniso Chitambala +6 more
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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.
Sofia Botelho-Fontela +9 more
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Parámetros seminales y hematológicos en gatos domésticos inmunocastrados mediante una vacuna contra GnRH. Resultados preliminares [PDF]
Analecta Veterinaria, 2022 La hormona liberadora de gonadotrofinas (GnRH) constituye un excelente blanco farmacológico para el manejo reproductivo de animales de compañía, de producción y silvestres.
Jorge Jagger Segura Ochoa +6 more
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GnRH-Based Immunocastration Vaccines: Comparative Analysis and Role in Boar Taint Reduction [PDF]
VaccinesBoar taint is a persistent challenge in pork production, caused primarily by the accumulation of androstenone and skatole in adipose tissue. It affects 5–40% of uncastrated male pigs and is perceived negatively by a substantial proportion of consumers ...
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Animal Reproduction Science, 2011 Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) vaccine (Improvac (R)) is effective at diminishing boar taint by interfering with testis function. Early pre-pubertal vaccination at 10 and 14 weeks-of-age could be desirable if sufficient and sustained effects could
Margareta Wallgren +22 more
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GnRH Vaccine Could Suppress Serum Testosterone in Stallion Mules [PDF]
AnimalsStallion mules have been used as working equids in several countries. Aggressiveness under the influence of testosterone results in the necessity for surgical castration before work training.
Siriporn Khumsap +3 more
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Use of anti-gonadotropin-releasing hormone vaccines in African elephants (Loxodonta africana): A review [PDF]
Bothalia: African Biodiversity & Conservation, 2018 Background: Androgen-related aggressive behaviour and musth cause serious problems in captive African elephant bulls and often lead to human and animal injuries, and damage to property.
Hendrik J. Bertschinger, Imke Lueders
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Effects of Dietary Bromide, Magnesium and Tryptophan and Immunocastration on Growth Performance and Behaviour of Entire Male Pigs [PDF]
AnimalsThe growth of boars may be inhibited because of aggressive and/or sexual activity. Dietary Br, Mg and tryptophan (Trp) as well as immunocastration may reduce these behaviours. In Experiment 1, 200 boars and 40 barrows were allocated to six groups of four
Frank R. Dunshea +2 more
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