Improvac

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Gonadotropin releasing factor (GnRF) analogue-protein conjugate

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This medicine is authorised for use in the European Union.

Overview

This is a summary of the European public assessment report (EPAR) for Improvac.It explains how the Agency assessed this veterinary medicine to recommend its authorisation in the European Union (EU) and its conditions of use. It is not intended to provide practical advice on how to use Improvac.

For practical information about using Improvac, animal owners or keepers should read the package leaflet or contact their veterinarian or pharmacist.

This EPAR was last updated on 05/04/2022

Authorisation details

Product details
Name
Improvac
Agency product number
EMEA/V/C/000136
Active substance
Synthetic peptide analogue of GnRF conjugated to diptheria toxoid
International non-proprietary name (INN) or common name
Gonadotropin releasing factor (GnRF) analogue-protein conjugate
Species
  • Male pigs (from 8 weeks of age)
  • Female pigs (from 14 weeks of age)
Anatomical therapeutic chemical veterinary (ATCvet) codes
QI09AX
Publication details
Marketing-authorisation holder
Zoetis Belgium SA
Revision
20
Date of issue of marketing authorisation valid throughout the European Union
11/05/2009
Contact address

Rue Laid Burniat 1
1348 Louvain-la-Neuve
Belgium

Product information

20/01/2022 Improvac - EMEA/V/C/000136 - II/0036

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Pharmacotherapeutic group

Immunologicals for suidae

Therapeutic indication

Male pigs:
Induction of 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.

Female pigs:
Induction of antibodies against GnRF to produce a temporary immunological suppression of ovarian function (suppression of oestrus) in order to reduce the incidence of unwanted pregnancies in gilts intended for slaughter, and to reduce the associated sexual behaviour (standing oestrus).

Assessment history

Changes since initial authorisation of medicine

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