![]() IMPROVAC in female pigs is also effective soon after the two-dose vaccination program is completed. ![]() Beyond the welfare benefits, the vaccine is unique in that it received the Environmental Product Declaration certification because of additional contributions to improve environmental sustainability, based on reduction of waste produced by vaccinated pigs when compared with physically castrated males. Vaccinated males show reduced aggressive behavior and other issues associated with rearing intact males for market. ![]() Originally IMPROVAC was approved in Europe in 2009 for use in intact male pigs. “Now we are eager to expand the use of IMPROVAC to gilts in Europe as a practical and flexible solution for pig veterinarians and producers.” Improving sustainability in swine production IMPROVAC is increasingly used to reduce boar taint in pork from male pigs, a practical and effective alternative to either physical castration, or to the production of intact males and its known associated issues,” said Zoetis’ Global Director of Commercial Development for Swine, Dr Alvaro Aldaz. ![]() “Building on our company purpose to advance care in animals, we at Zoetis, are very proud about this IMPROVAC claim extension. IMPROVAC is a two-dose vaccine that, upon the second injection, makes the pig produce antibodies against its own gonadotropin releasing factor (GnRF), causing the gilt a temporary immunological suppression of the ovarian function and oestrus, which will help veterinarians and producers in reducing sexual behavior in maturing gilts that are raised for market. ![]() Zoetis announced that the European Commission has granted the company marketing authorization for IMPROVAC ® for use in female pigs (gilts) intended to market from 10 weeks of age, to reduce their sexual behavior during maturation (standing oestrus) and the incidence of unwanted pregnancies when in contact with intact male pigs. ![]()
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