Improvac Injection for Pigs 100ml
Refrigerated delivery required.
Type: POM-V
PLEASE NOTE: A prescription issued by a UK registered vet (MRCVS) is required before this item can be dispatched.
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Product Description
For use in male pigs (from 8 weeks of age) to induce antibodies against GnRF to produce a temporary immunological suppression of testicular function. For use as an alternative to physical castration for the reduction of boar taint caused by the key boar taint compound androstenone, in entire male pigs following the onset of puberty.
Another key contributor to boar taint, skatole, may also be reduced as an indirect effect. Aggressive and sexual (mounting) behaviours are also reduced.
The onset of immunity (induction of anti-GnRF antibodies) can be expected within 1 week following the second vaccination. Reduction of androstenone and skatole levels has been demonstrated from 4 to 6 weeks post second vaccination. This reflects the time needed for clearance of boar taint compounds already present at the time of vaccination as well as the variability of response between individual animals. Reduction of aggressive and sexual (mounting) behaviours can be expected from 1 to 2 weeks post second vaccination.
Dosage & Administration
For subcutaneous use.
Entire male pigs from 8 weeks of age onwards should be vaccinated with 2 doses of 2 ml at least 4 weeks apart, with the second dose given 4 to 6 weeks prior to slaughter. If slaughter is intended to be later than 10 weeks after the second dose a third dose should be given 4 to 6 weeks before the planned slaughter date. In case of suspected misdosing, the animal should be revaccinated immediately.
Administer by subcutaneous injection in the neck, immediately behind the ear, using a safety vaccinator with a short needle to give 12 to 15 mm penetration. To avoid intramuscular deposition and lesions, it is recommended to use a shorter needle to give 5 mm to 9 mm penetration in undersized pigs and pigs younger than 16 weeks of age.
Withdrawals
Zero days
Delivery & Returns
With the Farmacy business moving from West Sussex to Cheshire over the Christmas and New Year break, we will be closed from midday on Friday 22nd December. Nothing will then be dispatched from that date until 2nd January 2024.
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Faulty Goods Returns
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- Animal medicines - general & vaccines
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Product Species
Pigs
Home Delivery
UK mainland delivery from £20.00
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