PF-33 Effects of GnRH Vaccine, Improvac®, on Oestrus, Ovarian Activity and Growth in Japanese Black Fattening Beef Heifers

Leni Sri Lestari
Keita Kitagawa
Misato Tsugeuma
Masahiko Kibushi
Yoshihiro Deguchi
Mina Shirotozaki
Ryo Sasahara
Sintaro Tau
Hiromichi Tamada
Noritoshi Kawate

Hemera Zoa
Proceedings of the 20th FAVA & the 15th KIVNAS PDHI 2018

Introduction Oestrus and mounting behaviors in female beef herds often lead to damage of carcass and reduction of feed intake. Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) vaccine suppresses gonadal functions in cattle, neutralize biological activity of endogenous GnRH by raising GnRH antibody. This method has been used as chemical castrations of young bulls and cows in several overseas countries. However, there have been no reports regarding effects of GnRH vaccine on gonadal functions of Japanese black fattening beef heifers. The present study was conducted to examine effects of Improvac®, a GnRH vaccine, on oestrus behavior, ovarian activity and growth in Japanese black fattening beef heifers.