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Active immunisation against GnRH as treatment for unilateral granulosa theca cell tumour in mares
Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 53, Issue 4, Page 740-745, July 2021., 2021 Abstract Background Stallion‐like or aggressive behaviour in mares affected by unilateral granulosa theca cell tumour (GTCT) is well‐known, but use of a GnRH‐vaccine as an alternative to surgical removal of the neoplastic ovary has not been investigated.
Daphne Behrendt +5 more
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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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Resource efficiency and economic implications of alternatives to surgical castration without anaesthesia [PDF]
, 2009 This paper presents an analysis of the economic implications of alternative methods to surgical castration without anaesthesia. Detailed research results on the economic implications of four different alternatives are reported.
Baltussen, W.H.M. +3 more
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Effect of early immunocastration on testicular histology in pigs
Veterinární Medicína, 2018 The objective of this study was to investigate short- and long-term effects of early immunocastration with Improvac® vaccine, administered in two doses, at ages eight and 14 weeks, on testicular histology in pigs slaughtered eight or 15 weeks after the ...
Z. Sladek +5 more
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PSXV-1 The effect of Improvac® at two live weights on testes size, behavior, gains and hormonal profile of beef bulls. [PDF]
J Anim Sci, 2018 Sanz A +4 more
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Foods, 2020 This study investigates the combined effect of immunocastration, dietary protein level (low, medium or high) and ractopamine hydrochloride supplementation (0 or 10 mg/kg) on the adipose concentrations of androstenone, skatole and indole in pigs, and ...
Tersia Needham +4 more
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Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, 2012 Background The aim of the present study was to investigate the efficacy of the Improvac on testosterone concentration in blood serum, sexual behavior and sperm quality in matured AI boars.
Bilskis Ronaldas +4 more
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Animal, 2017 The interaction between dietary balanced protein, ractopamine (RAC) and Improvac (IMP) on the growth response of 120 individually penned male PICC pigs was evaluated.
T. Needham, L.C. Hoffman, R.M. Gous
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Monitoring of behavior, sex hormones and boar taint compounds during the vaccination program for immunocastration in three sire lines [PDF]
, 2019 Immunocastration (vaccination against boar taint) is an alternative method to prevent boar taint without the need for surgical castration. This study investigates the evolution of boar taint compounds in serum and fat, serum steroid compounds as well as ...
Aluwé, M +9 more
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Animal, 2021 The traditional production of the Iberian breed pig involves a long production cycle. It might be shortened by using Iberian pigs crossed with Duroc and by reducing the growing phase, but the age-related changes on productive performance and carcass ...
A. Ortiz +4 more
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