Immunocastration with Improvac™ reduces aggressive and sexual behaviours in male pigs

Vaccination of boars with a GnRH vaccine (Improvac) eliminates boar taint and increases growth performance.

Frank R. Dunshea, C Colantoni, Karyn D. Howard et al. · Journal of Animal Science · 2001 · 412 citations

Veterinary Medicine, Animal Sciences, Poultry Science +17

The effects of immuno- and surgical-castration on the behaviour and consequently growth of group-housed, male finisher pigs

G. M. Cronin, Frank R. Dunshea, Kym L. Butler et al. · Applied Animal Behaviour Science · 2003 · 208 citations

Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Zoology +12

Effect of active immunization against GnRH on androstenone concentration, growth performance and carcass quality in intact male pigs

Peter P. Jaros, E. Bürgi, Katharina D.C. Stärk et al. · Livestock Production Science · 2005 · 146 citations

Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Immunology +17

Effect of a Gonadotropin‐releasing Hormone Vaccine (Improvac^TM) on Steroid Hormones, Boar Taint Compounds and Performance in Entire Male Pigs

Galia Zamaratskaia, H.K. Andersson, G Chen et al. · Reproduction in Domestic Animals · 2007 · 140 citations · Full text

Veterinary Medicine, Animal Sciences, Endocrinology +17

Long-term effect of vaccination against gonadotropin-releasing hormone, using Improvac™, on hormonal profile and behaviour of male pigs

Galia Zamaratskaia, L. Rydhmer, Hans Andersson et al. · Animal Reproduction Science · 2007 · 134 citations

Veterinary Medicine, Animal Sciences, Immunology +16