Animal, 2009 The objective of the study was to compare growth performance, carcass characteristics, meat quality and fatty acid composition of the adipose tissue of group-penned barrows, immunocastrated boars and entire males.
John O'Doherty +2 more
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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. To understand the effect of gonadoliberin (GnRH) vaccination with Improvac on the functional status of Landrace pig testes at the molecular
Kotula-Balak, Małgorzata +9 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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Oestrus suppression in a dairy herd by means of anti-GnRH vaccination Improvac®: A prospective field study [PDF]
Schweiz Arch Tierheilkd, 2020 The aim of this study was to evaluate the duration of estrus suppression after a double administration of the anti-GnRH vaccine Improvac® (Zoetis Schweiz GmbH, 2800 Delémont) in cows. Furthermore, it should be investigated, if a third administration could prolong the effect of the cycle suppression. A total of 21 cows (more than four weeks post partum)
Schmid R, Studer E, Hirsbrunner G
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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 ...
Jisang Kim +2 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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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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