Turn angry bulls into Agreeabulls
Agreeabulls are less likely to exhibit aggressive and sexual behaviours, which takes some of the hassle out of farming bulls. For the first time, farmers can enjoy the benefits of running more easily manageable bulls in their production systems. We call these animals Agreeabulls.
BoprivaTM is a unique new vaccine for the temporary reduction of testosterone in bulls. Testosterone is the key hormone affecting male sexual and aggressive behaviours. Through its effect on testosterone, Bopriva reduces aggressive and sexual behaviours in bulls, providing farmers with a highly effective management tool.
The first dose of BoprivaTM primes the immune system. A second dose acts as a booster and stimulates the production of high levels of specific antibodies that effectively reduce testosterone release for approximately three months.
The temporary reduction in testosterone in bulls results in decreased sexual and aggressive behaviour.
When the vaccine's effect wears off, the testosterone levels rise and Agreeabulls revert to bulls.
The duration of the testosterone suppression is dependent on the interval between the first and second vaccinations. Farmers can use the effect of vaccination interval to manipulate the length of Agreeabull behaviour, to suit their own systems and objectives.
Careful planning of the vaccination dates is required. To achieve the best results from BoprivaTM farmers must answer two questions. When do I want the BoprivaTM effect to start? How long do I want it to last?
BoprivaTM may result in improvements in the following behaviours:
Fighting Pawing, digging and pasture damage
Sexual mounting Damage to infrastructure such as fences
Bellowing Dominance and territorial behaviour
Potential benefits for bull farmers:
Reduced labour
More grazing management options
Better pasture - less damage, pugging and faster re-growth
Fewer injuries or deaths from fighting and riding
Less damage to fences and infrastructure
BoprivaTM allows farmers to benefit from the natural growth rate advantages associated with rearing bulls versus steers, and without the need for surgical castration or the use of artificial hormonal growth promotants.
For more information, talk to Totally Vets.
Bopriva is a registered trade mark of Pfizer. Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No A9931. Prescription Animal Remedy (P.A.R) Class 1. For use only under the authority or prescription of a veterinarian.
