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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]
, 2017 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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Penile Injuries in Immunocastrated and Entire Male Pigs of One Fattening Farm
Animals, 2017 Penile injuries in boars have been discussed as a relevant welfare problem in pork production with entire males (EM). The incidence of penile injuries with immunocastrated boars has not been described so far.
Simon Reiter +4 more
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Immunocastration of young and mature boars with Improvac® [PDF]
, 2014 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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Immunocastration reduces aggressive and sexual behaviour in male pigs
Animal, 2010 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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Ovarian down Regulation by GnRF Vaccination Decreases Reproductive Tract Tumour Size in Female White and Greater One-Horned Rhinoceroses. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2016 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.
Robert Hermes +11 more
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Animal, 2021 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.
M. Font-i-Furnols +6 more
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EFSA Journal, Volume 22, Issue 12, December 2024.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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Zoo Biology, Volume 43, Issue 4, Page 383-390, July/August 2024.The gonadotrophin‐releasing hormone vaccine Improvac® was associated with a reduction in aggressive behaviors, although these did not significantly diminish until the fourth vaccination. However, 8 months following the initial vaccination with Improvac®, the unvaccinated bull exhibited heightened aggression, resulting in an injury to the vaccinated ...
Jessica J. Harley +3 more
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Recent history of Veterinary Immunology in Australia
Immunology &Cell Biology, Volume 102, Issue 2, Page 79-84, February 2024.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.
Els N Meeusen +2 more
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Developing fertility control for rodents: a framework for researchers and practitioners
Integrative Zoology, Volume 19, Issue 1, Page 87-107, January 2024.A framework to guide researchers developing wildlife fertility control applications requires iterative and parallel studies from the laboratory and enclosure studies through to population‐level, replicated field trials. Modeling different scenarios may guide field testing of fertility control either applied alone or combined with other management ...
Giovanna MASSEI +2 more
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