Vaxstrate: an anti-reproductive vaccine for cattle.

Abstract

This paper describes the development of a vaccine for the prevention of pregnancy in female cattle. The vaccine is based on the established principle that antibodies to the hypothalamic releasing hormone, gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH) block the action of GnRH on pituitary secretion of luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone, leading to gonadal atrophy in mammals. The vaccine comprises an immunogenic GnRH:ovalbumin conjugate formulated in a novel double adjuvant system and is administered in a two-dose treatment regimen. Field trials have confirmed efficacy and the product, Vaxstrate, has now been registered and commercialized.