Should I put my mare on Regumate?

Should I put my mare on Regumate?

Regumate will eliminate behavioral signs of estrus and may help with many physical problems that surface around ovulation. It may help even out the disposition of mares just generally out of sorts, touchy and difficult to work with throughout the cycle because of wide hormone swings or hormonal imbalances.

What does Depo do for horses?

A compounded form of Depo is used in horses. Depo is most commonly used as a horse form of birth control; it is believed to suppress the estrus cycle in mares and will block the hormones involved in the heat cycle to prevent crazy mood swings and/or behavioral issues.

Is there an alternative to Regumate?

Altren. FDA-approved Altren (altrenogest) provides safe, effective suppression of estrus in mares. This product is 95% effective after 3 days of treatment. The only FDA-approved generic alternative to Regu-Mate made in the USA.

What does Regumate do for mares?

REGU-MATE (altrenogest) Solution 0.22% is indicated to suppress estrus in mares. Suppression of estrus allows for a predictable occurrence of estrus following drug withdrawal. This facilitates the attainment of regular cyclicity during the transition from winter anestrus to the physiological breeding season.

How long can you keep a mare on Regumate?

15 consecutive days
Regu-Mate® (altrenogest) is a form of progesterone that can help you reliably mange your mare’s estrous cycle. When given daily for up to 15 consecutive days, Regu-Mate reliably keeps mares from entering estrus.

How much Regumate do you give a mare?

Dosage and administration The appropriate dose is 1ml Regumate Equine per 50kg bodyweight (0.044mg altrenogest per kg) per day for 15 consecutive days. This means the average 500kg horse will require 10mls per day.

How quickly does Regumate work?

Within three days of the start of treatment, Regu-mate will effectively suppress oestrus in 95 percent of mares. When given daily for up to 15 consecutive days, it reliably keeps mares from entering oestrus.

How long does Depo Medrol last in horses?

Following intrasynovial injection, relief from pain may be experienced within 12 to 24 hours. The duration of relief varies, but averages three to four weeks, with a range of one to five or more weeks.

How expensive is Regumate?

Regu-Mate (altrenogest) for Mares

How long does a bottle of Regumate last?

Shelf-life after first opening the immediate packaging: 150 ml bottle: 14 days. 250 ml, 300 ml and 1000 ml bottles: 28 days.

How long do you keep a mare on Regu-Mate?

Regu-mate is a synthetic form of progesterone. Within three days of the start of treatment, Regu-mate will effectively suppress oestrus in 95 percent of mares. When given daily for up to 15 consecutive days, it reliably keeps mares from entering oestrus.

How long do mares stay on Regu-Mate?

Can you use Regumate on a mare?

For owners or exhibitors of mares, you will be limited to the use of Regumate to control estrous. Dangerous for females to handle, the drug must be administered in precise dosage on a daily basis. Monthly injectable Altrenogest is available at greater cost.

What is the best treatment for estrus suppression in mares?

Option #1: Daily oral administration of altrenogest (a synthetic progesterone) in oil. Historically only available as Regumate, this is the only FDA-approved treatment for estrus suppression in mares.

What is Depo-progesterone for horses?

“Depo,” as the drug is known in the vernacular, is a progestin widely used on mares, geldings, and stallions for a variety of reasons relating to behavior. Some believe that Depo has an anti-anxiety effect on horses. Some believe that it lessens mare-ish behavior and stud-ish behavior.

What are the disadvantages of altrenogest for horses?

The disadvantage to this approach is that your mare is likely to have a heat cycle soon after you stop administering the medication. Pros: Altrenogest is the safest, most reliable means of suppressing your mare’s estrus cycles. Most vets agree it’s the best (if not the most convenient) choice.