Castration is a common practice in Iberian pigs due to their advanced age and high weight at slaughter. Immunocastration (IC) is an alternative to surgical castration that influences carcass and cut fatness.
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7 Pág. Departamento de Reproducción AnimalIn both captive wildlife and production animals is important to develop strategies for population control.
Giriboni, Julia +13 more
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Immunocastration reduces aggressive and sexual behaviour in male pigs
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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Efecto de la inmunocastración con "Improvac" o "Valora" sobre el crecimiento y mortandad de cerdos en el trópico de México [PDF]
"En México se castran aproximadamente 20 millones de lechones cada año motivo por la cual en este estudio, se realizó la evaluación del efecto de la inmunocastracion sobre ganancia de peso, conversión alimenticia y mortalidad en cerdos en etapa de ...
Morgado Cruz, Lina Estrella
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Abstract Five epidemiological aspects of ASF were evaluated using literature reviews, field studies, questionnaires and mathematical models. First, a literature review and a case–control study in commercial pig farms emphasised the importance of biosecurity and farming practices, including the spread of manure around farms and the use of bedding ...
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Ovarian down Regulation by GnRF Vaccination Decreases Reproductive Tract Tumour Size in Female White and Greater One-Horned Rhinoceroses. [PDF]
Reproductive tract tumours, specifically leiomyoma, are commonly found in female rhinoceroses. Similar to humans, tumour growth in rhinoceroses is thought to be sex hormone dependent.
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Immunocastration as an alternative to caponization: evaluation of its effect on body and bone development and on meat color and composition [PDF]
Caponization is associated with some morbidity and mortality, which contributes to important economic losses. This practice is executed without any pain relief (neither anesthesia nor analgesia) and can be painful and without consideration of animal ...
I.C. Antunes +11 more
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Immunocastration of young and mature boars with Improvac® [PDF]
The aim of the study: To evaluate the impact of immunocastration by commercial product Improvac® on young and adults, sexually matured boars. The purpose of the study: 1.
Bilskis, Ronaldas
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Feeding driet chicory root to pigs decrease androstenone accumulation in fat by increasing hepatic 3β hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase expression [PDF]
The present study investigated the in vivo effect of chicory root on testicular steroid concentrations and androstenone metabolizing enzymes in entire male pigs.
Ekstrand, Bo +3 more
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Recent history of Veterinary Immunology in Australia
This Commentary article reviews the history of veterinary immunology in Australia from the 1980s and discusses the key people and areas of research during this period. Photo credit: Neeland MR, Meeusen EN, de Veer MJ. Vet Immunol Immunopathol 2014; 158: 86–97.
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