Immunocastration using Improvac provides an alternative to surgical castration with significantly better welfare outcomes.
Surgical castration without anaesthesia causes acute severe pain and prolonged discomfort in male piglets. Immunocastration achieves the same boar taint reduction without surgical pain, representing a significant welfare improvement. The technology is accepted in most global markets and provides an effective, affordable welfare alternative. Adoption is limited primarily by market acceptance and logistics rather than efficacy.